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Togo lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform switching to a parliamentary system that opposition parties say will allow President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his grip on power. The approval came days before April 29 legislative elections in Togo, where the opposition has criticised the reform for creating a new prime minister-style … Read more
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is not taking kindly to the idea of tolling drivers entering Massachusetts at the state border, a proposal that was floated last week by Bay State Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt during an advocacy event. Tibbits-Nutt said a group tasked with developing recommendations for a long-term, sustainable transportation finance plan was … Read more
There is good reason to believe that fish, amphibians, molluscs and insects are sentient, according to a new declaration signed by three dozen scientists. The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness argues that current scientific research indicates such widespread animal consciousness is a “realistic possibility” — and that scientists and policymakers must take that into account when considering risks … Read more
Home sales are down, opening the door for buyers to secure concessions from sellers. Getty Images Home sales fell last month, according to a Thursday report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). “Existing-home sales retreated 4.3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million,” the association noted. “Sales fell 3.7% from … Read more
Finding the best air compressor that could do multiple jobs in the most efficient manner is a must in the workplace or even at home, especially when you are a fan of DIYs. There are a number of air compressors in the market that have been regarded by many as their top choice when it … Read more
The Boston Globe found itself faced with some shocking news yesterday: “Working-age residents are leaving Massachusetts at a growing rate.” Stop the presses! Replate the front page! Why would anyone want to leave Boston, or what William F. Buckley used to call Sodom and Begorrah. That was a long time ago of course. Begorrah’s long … Read more
The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only with help from Democrats who, in a rare move, supported the procedural vote amid opposition from a trio of hardline Republicans. The panel voted 9-3 to adopt the rule, which governs debate for the legislation, with Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), … Read more
Democrats took an unusual step Thursday and helped Republican leaders advance legislation to provide billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. After about nine hours of recess, the House Rules Committee reconvened late Thursday night and moved GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson’s foreign aid … Read more
Peter Murrell (R) was arrested in April 2023 after officers searched the home near Glasgow he shared with Nicola Sturgeon (L) AFP The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was on Thursday re-arrested and charged over alleged embezzlement as part of a probe into the pro-independence Scottish National Party’s finances, police said. Sturgeon, the … Read more
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education has pushed back the priority deadline for the state’s largest financial aid program from May 1 to July 1 — allowing students more time as they scramble to sort through the messy rollout of federal updates to the financial aid application. “Our message to students and families continues to … Read more
