On May 1st, a box of fresh Egyptian oranges to survey Customs at the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, becoming one of the first shipments to enter China duty-free under a sweeping new policy extending zero-sum treatment to all 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with Beijing. It was a small, poignant moment, … Read more
Washington– The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s right to access the drug used in the most common abortion method, rejecting restrictions imposed by the lower court while the lawsuit continues. The court order allows women seeking an abortion to continue getting mifepristone from pharmacies or by mail, without an in-person visit to the doctor. … Read more
To support foreign residents and families of mixed nationalities, Ministry of Justice opened The country’s first family legal assistance office for foreigners opened on Monday, May 11, providing free legal and family consultations to residents of Egypt and to individuals married to Egyptian citizens. This step comes in response to to rise Requesting legal guidance … Read more
Discussion of standardized tests often focuses on equity, but ignores a more fundamental issue: unequal access to preparation. Unsplash+ On March 14, millions of high school students sat down to take the first SAT of 2026. Every year, the start of testing season sparks the same debate: Are standardized tests fair? It’s the wrong question. … Read more
A federal judge on Friday struck down various parts of a restrictive press policy launched by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last year, ruling that they trampled on the constitutional rights of journalists seeking to cover the U.S. military from inside its sprawling headquarters. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman is a major blow … Read more
By securing direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system, Kraken Financial, led by co-CEO Arjun Sethi, may have solved one of crypto’s longest-standing structural problems. Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Semaphore For more than a decade, every cryptocurrency exchange has moved dollars in the same way. The funds passed through a partner bank … Read more
(KRON) – The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds were bustling with activity Friday as veterans gathered for the free three-day 2025 Veterans Day event. The event, aimed at supporting veterans, provided a wide range of services including medical and mental health care, housing assistance, and employment support. Organized by the Veterans Affairs Office within the Santa … Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRONA) – The San Francisco 49ers are facing criticism over ADA seating at Levi’s Stadium after social media influencer Kevin Ortiz highlighted accessibility issues during a recent game against the Atlanta Falcons. Expensive ADA seats keep big 49ers fans in a wheelchair away from home games Ortiz, who uses a wheelchair, has … Read more
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos city staff said managed access points along the San Marcos River have helped keep the city cleaner, safer and less crowded during the peak summer months. The river had its busiest year in 2024, and city staff said there were no signs of the crowds slowing, according to … Read more
NexStar – A new federal program of $ 50 billion gives the states an opportunity to participate and develop new strategies to transform rural health care throughout the country. The emergency medical service providers in the provinces of the rural state of Texas have some ideas to help face the unique challenges they face every … Read more