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Biden administration deploys Air Marshals to border to help with migrants

The Biden Administration has quietly ordered Federal Air Marshals to begin mandatory deployments to the southern border to help with a surge in migrant encounters just as the holiday air travel season begins.

Boston Herald · Nov 23, 2022

Two Federal Judges Say New York's Presumptive Prohibition of Guns on Private Property Is Unconstitutional

The state's ban applies unless the property owner posts a sign allowing firearms or otherwise gives "express consent."

Reason · Nov 23, 2022

Super funds should use their substantial holdings for public good

Last month Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the National Housing Accord, intended to build a million new homes in Australia. Part of the plan is to encourage superannuation funds to invest in social and affordable housing.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022

Editorial: End of the line: The city has had its chance to fix Rikers. It has failed

Friday, Federal Monitor Steve Martin will submit his latest report on the situation at the ignominious Rikers Island complex. It will come just over four months after Manhattan Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered the city to put into practice an action plan to address the consistent threat to the…

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

Budget 2022: Treasurer details budget in Press Club speech, after yearly inflation hits highest point since 1990 — as it happened

The government warns of tough times ahead for families after delivering its first budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying inflation "will get worse before it gets better."

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

If the bill were to become law, it could affect not only schools but also programs, events and literature at any federally-funded institution. But its prospects are dim for now.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2022

2 Internet Stocks You'd Be Better off Buying Than Amazon

The stock market has been witnessing wild swings amid the consecutive Federal rate hikes. E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) lost more than 30% in 2022. Moreover, its bottom-line position looks concerning. However, investors looking to invest in internet stocks could consider buying TripAdvisor (TRIP) and Yelp (YELP) instead, which have outperformed…

StockNews.com · Oct 13, 2022

National Rental Affordability Scheme's end prompting homelessness fears for single mother

As a federal rental subsidy program winds down and social housing applications triple, Melanie says she sees no option for her and her two children but to move into her car.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Extreme Winter Tire Test Compares Studless Ice Tires In All Conditions

Ice tires with studs and moderate winter tires are also evaluated for comparison.

Motor1 · Oct 10, 2022

A Federal Judge Rejects New York's Attempt To Defy the SCOTUS Decision Upholding the Right To Bear Arms

The decision is a warning to states that impose vague permit standards or sweeping bans on guns in "sensitive locations."

Reason · Oct 7, 2022