Dozens of San Francisco business owners have formed a new association, demanding that the city government provide tax refunds because of out-of-control streets. The “Tenderloin Business Coalition,” which consists of 135 businesses and property owners in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, has demanded tax refunds for 2022 after dealing with a wave of rampant crime, homelessness, and drug…
San Francisco Businesses Demand Tax Refund Over Drugs, Crime, and Homelessness Crisis
Arizona Judge Rules on Kari Lake’s Election Lawsuit
An Arizona judge ruled against Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s election case, confirming the election of Katie Hobbs as Arizona governor-elect. The court didn’t find any clear or convincing evidence that misconduct happened during the 2022 Arizona general election and confirmed Katie Hobbs’s election, Arizona Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson said in the ruling. Thompson…
Top Texas Sheriff Leaves Democrats, Switches to Republican Party
A sheriff in Texas announced this week that he officially switched parties and is now a Republican, becoming the second high-profile elected official to reject the Democrat Party under Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi. “I look forward to continuing the strong tradition of excellent law enforcement in Karnes County, which requires us to…
Jury Finds Canadian Rapper Tory Lanez Guilty of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Daystar Peterson, the Canadian rapper known as Tory Lanez, was found guilty by a Los Angeles jury on Friday of shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in both of her feet after an argument in 2020, prosecutors said. The jury found Lanez, 30, guilty of three felony counts: carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm in…
Texans as Young as 18 Can Carry Guns After State Drops Appeal
People as young as 18 can carry handguns in Texas after the state dropped an appeal of a recent order. Texas officials were prepared to make their case against the order, which found a Texas law barring people aged 18–20 from carrying handguns unconstitutional, but abruptly asked to withdraw the appeal on Dec. 20, court…
Storm Cuts US Oil, Gas, Power Output, Sending Prices Higher
Frigid cold and blowing winds on Friday knocked out power and cut energy production across the United States, driving up heating and electricity prices as people prepared for holiday celebrations. Winter Storm Elliott brought sub-freezing temperatures and extreme weather alerts to about two-thirds of the United States, with cold and snow in some areas to…
More Than 800,000 Without Power in United States From Winter Storms
More than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to data. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The…
Over Half a Million Without Power in US From Winter Storms
Over 500,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas on Saturday as winter storms battered much of the country. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The greatest numbers…
More Than 800,000 Without Power in US From Winter Storms
More than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to data. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The…
Wild Winter Storm Envelops US, Snarling Christmas Travel
MISSION, Kan.—A wild winter storm continued to envelop much of the United States on Saturday, bringing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding, and life-threatening cold that created mayhem for those traveling for the Christmas holiday. The storm that arrived earlier in the week downed power lines, littered highways with piles of cars in deadly accidents, and…
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