Council Member Pushes Plan Linking Tax Breaks to Higher Wages for Workers
Houston councilwoman wants tax breaks tied to higher wages, benefits, and clean contractor records.
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State Leader Calls Harris County’s $70 Million Disaster Relief Holdup ‘Incompetence’
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham urges Harris County to speed up spending of $70 million disaster relief funds for storm victims.
Report: Texas Vouchers Would Cost Public Schools Over $250 Million in Funding
A new Texas voucher program may cost public schools nearly $300 million in state funding, a report warns.
Abandoned subway workwear gets a second life as bags in São Paulo
A startup in São Paulo turns old construction uniforms into artisan backpacks, giving waste a second life.
Ground Broken on Brazoria County Youth Facility as State Officials Face Ongoing Lockdown Questions
A new Texas youth prison rises amid outcry, as Shandra Carter swears safety above all else.
Two Federal Agencies Were Hacked in a Month, and the Data They Lost Is a Windfall
A second major network breach spills the personnel records of thousands of federal employees, exposing names, numbers, and secrets.
Iranian Delegation Told to Leave U.S. After Talks Stall, Trump Warns of Possible Strikes
US orders Iranian negotiators out as talks stall; Trump warns of possible strikes after midterms.
California Outlaws Child Marriage — and the World Keeps Its Eyes on How It Plays Out
A new California law bans child marriage entirely. Here's how the global fight against child marriage is going.
‘It’s a Nightmare’: How Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Are Leaving Refugees Without Coverage
A former refugee and professor warns of a nightmare as Medicaid coverage vanishes for refugees entering the US.
Iraq Warns US Against Sanctions on Iranian Airlines, Citing Its Own Vulnerability
Iraq's FM says Baghdad won't join US sanctions on Iran, calling itself 'a victim' of the US-Iran war.
Christa Pike Survives Failed Execution Attempt in Tennessee
A woman survives a failed execution in Tennessee, her body spared though the poison was poured twice, her spirit not broken.
Trade Tensions Mean Fewer Canadians Flocking to South Florida
Trade tensions push Canadian travelers away from South Florida, leaving some motel owners scrambling while others see a rebound.