Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill? | Civil Rights News
A fight for Maori rights drew 42,000 protesters to the New Zealand Parliament in the capital Wellington on Tuesday. A nine-day-long hikoi, or peaceful march…
California removes slur from state location names
Officials have approved the removal of the derogatory term “squaw” from more than 30 geographic features and place names on California lands, according to an…
Bill Burr hosts a post-election ‘SNL’ that he couldn’t quite lift
The last time “Saturday Night Live” aired an episode following a Donald Trump presidential election win was on Nov. 12, 2016, when Dave Chappelle hosted.…
Bill Nighy stole Shakespeare works from a library
EPAActor Bill Nighy said he stole the complete works of William Shakespeare from a library to prepare for his drama school audition.The Oscar-nominated star said…
‘Markets turn on Reeves’ and ‘rising sickness claims bill’
The fallout from the Budget delivered on Wednesday continues to dominate the front pages. The Financial Times says the government's borrowing costs rose to their…
Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel ‘forced’ to kill Gaza civilians | Gaza News
Arab and Muslim leaders call former US president’s comments ‘insulting’ and ‘counterproductive’.Former United States President Bill Clinton is facing backlash from US Muslim and Arab…
Gov. Newsom issues executive order aimed at lowering electric bills
With Californians angry about their skyrocketing electric bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Wednesday aimed at giving them some relief.The governor’s order…
Bill Clinton stumps for O.C. Democrats in contentious House races
Former President Clinton will appear at rallies Saturday morning for two Orange County Democrats running in hotly contested House races that could determine which party…
Nursery owned by Rep. John Duarte has history of safety violations
California regulators have cited the Central Valley nursery owned by Republican Rep. John Duarte and his family for several safety violations during the years that…
Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes | Weather News
North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that’s still way short of the likely cost.Lawmakers in the state of North Carolina…
Letters: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration
Before Game 5 of the NLCS, The Times’ Bill Shaikin quoted Dave Roberts as saying, “there’s a sense of urgency.” It does not appear that…
Man on Turkey holiday left stunned when handed his bill for vodka and coke
The holidaymaker make visited a resort in Turkey and was surprised how expensive it was and also how empty the resort was which he believed…
'I was left speechless when bill for the meal I ordered on holiday in Tenerife arrived'
The woman was steeling herself for an expensive bill but was hugely surprised when it was much less than she had imagined Source link
Here are 4 campaign promises from Harris. What are their chances if she wins?
As she runs the most truncated presidential campaign in modern American history, Vice President Kamala Harris has made lofty promises on issues that polls show…
Newsom celebrates political victory on gas price spike bill, but concerns remain
SACRAMENTO — At a campaign rally in the Coachella Valley, former President Trump on Saturday called out California’s cost of living and nation-leading gas prices as…
Critic Bill Addison names 35 great places to dine in San Francisco
Beyond telling you that The Times published my fresh guide to dining in San Francisco after two recent weeks of research, I have a hard…
EU ‘gravely concerned’ over Israeli bill seeking to ban UNRWA | Israel-Palestine conflict News
EU warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ from a draft bill banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel.The European Union has said it is deeply…
Column: Newsom administration’s confounding actions on gas prices
SACRAMENTO — The Newsom administration is in conflict with itself on gasoline pricing, speaking from both sides of its mouth.Is it trying to hold down prices…
California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions
More than half of the 410 hospitals in California have at least one building that probably wouldn’t be able to operate after a major earthquake…
Column: Newsom sends clear message about increasing benefits for undocumented immigrants
SACRAMENTO — Has California reached its limit in providing benefits for immigrants living here illegally? That’s the indication after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed three bills passed…