All the MPs rebelling over Sunak's Rwanda bill as two senior Tories quit Here are all the MPs that backed amendments to Sunak's Rwanda Bill Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024
With 22 portable classrooms on one campus, a growing Texas school district is asking voters for $2 billion Conroe is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. It and other districts say they need voters to OK bonds to keep up with the influx of students. The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2023
For the record Alison McGarry | Greg Smith MP | Paris Métro | Roker beach, Sunderland The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson gained national attention this summer when he proposed buying one-way airfare out of Alaska’s largest city for anyone without housing who wanted to leave The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
UK “unlikely” to secure 2024 WRC round, Argentina vying for Americas spot The WRC is working on an expanded 14-round calendar for next year with the aim of adding a desert based-round in Saudi Arabia. Motorsport · Jun 29, 2023
‘Financial catastrophe HS2 proves need for private sector interest’ – MP Tory MP Greg Smith said the ‘total lack of interest’ from the private sector in HS2 should have been a ‘flashing red beacon’ about the rail project. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Learners falling victim to flourishing black market in driving tests – MP Lib Dem Munira Wilson said third parties are using ‘bots’ to snap up slots on the Government’s own website. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker stepping down as chairman Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, who led the company through the merger that brought together American Airlines and US Airways to form the world’s largest carrier, is stepping down as the company’s chairman at the end of April, the company said Thursday. Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023
Minister hopes driving test backlog will be cleared ‘within next few months’ Transport minister Richard Holden said waiting lists were coming down after concerns were raised by MPs. The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
Some Georgia pastors push back against spread of Christian nationalism ATLANTA -- The way the Rev. Will Dyer sees it, if pastors aren’t speaking out against Christian nationalism, then they’re making a huge mistake. Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022
Almost half of all Americans think US should be Christian nation Some ‘think Christian beliefs, values and morality ought to be reflected in US laws and policies,’ researcher says The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
$4 million verdict for LAPD captain over fake nude photo shared by cops LOS ANGELES — A jury awarded a female Los Angeles police captain $4 million in damages Friday in her sexual harassment lawsuit against the city over a nude photograph that was doctored to look like her and shared around the department. Los Angeles Times · Oct 1, 2022
Outspoken prosecutor who clashed with D.A. Gascón now target of internal investigation LOS ANGELES — A prosecutor who clashed with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón over a controversial case involving a transgender defendant is now the subject of an internal investigation and also has been accused of making offensive remarks about the defendant. Los Angeles Times · Aug 5, 2022
'Bad and dangerous': How Johnny Depp was victorious against Amber Heard and what it means Johnny Depp's courtroom victory over ex-wife Amber Heard is being viewed by legal experts not just through the twists and turns of the courtroom drama but also for the wider implications the jury's verdict will have in the larger world. Los Angeles Times · Jun 2, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2022 Garcetti gave ‘unintentionally blended numbers’ on sex allegations involving adviser, rep says LOS ANGELES — As U.S. senators weigh the veracity of sexual harassment allegations lodged against Mayor Eric Garcetti’s former adviser and the mayor’s handling of the alleged claims, Garcetti twice made an inaccurate statement to reporters about witnesses in the case.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022 Harassment scandal roils Garcetti’s India bid. Here’s what we know LOS ANGELES — For months, the sexual harassment allegations against a former top aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have seeped into public view by fits and starts.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022 A report cleared Garcetti and adviser. Attorney for LAPD officer denounces the findings LOS ANGELES — A confidential, city-commissioned report on sexual harassment allegations made against a former political adviser to Mayor Eric Garcetti, given to a Senate panel, found no evidence that the adviser acted inappropriately or that Garcetti witnessed anything inappropriate.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2022 Text messages claim misconduct by Garcetti aide as LA mayor’s ambassadorial nomination faces challenges LOS ANGELES — As Mayor Eric Garcetti’s ambassadorial nomination faces more scrutiny in the Senate, new text messages viewed by the Los Angeles Times on Friday suggest that a former Garcetti spokeswoman may have been subjected to unwanted kisses and “squeezes” by one of the mayor’s most powerful aides, and…
Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022 Artistas de Seattle intentan la compra comunitaria del antiguo edificio de INS, hogar de más de 100 estudios Para Kirsten Mohan, "el arte es la salvación". Desde que su esposo falleció, esta fotógrafa y madre soltera de dos hijos se ha dedicado a hacer crecer su negocio y su oficio.
Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022 Seattle artists laying groundwork toward community purchase of former INS building, now home to 100-plus studios For Kirsten Mohan, “art is salvation.” Since her husband passed away, the photographer and single mother of two has dedicated herself to growing her business and her craft.
Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022 Perth's Greg Smith is providing refugee aid on Romania/Ukraine border Calls to help fund a generous effort to feed and warm Ukrainian refugees passing through Romania on their way elsewhere have come from a Fair City engineer working abroad.