Author: theparknews

US Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, will speak on the fourth and final days of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago on August 22, 2024. Mandel NGAN/AFP hides captions via Getty Image Toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images This is a well-known mission for the newly minted US Senator, considered a rising star of the Democratic Party. Elissa Slotkin ran to the Senate last year after three terms in the House of Representatives representing the state’s seventh district. Currently, the first term of the Senator will be on the national stage. Slotkin…

As a steady stream of people marched through Yosemite National Park, homemade signs were held high above their heads, repeating a single unified message of “protecting our park.”Thousands of people, including the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone, gathered in national parks around the country on Saturday to protest federal cuts to US historic public land.In recent weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has recently fired about 2,000 employees recently employed by the U.S. Forest Service, and has significantly cut the National Park Service’s employment by 1,000 more.Mass termination, part of the federal government’s bureaucracy and continued push to reduce spending,…

Saudi Arabia’s luxury marketSaudi Arabia’s luxury market outlookBase year: 2024History Year: 2019-2024Forecast year: 2025-2033Market size for 2024: US$10.1 billionMarket forecast for 2033: US$23.3 billionMarket growth rate: 9.7% (2025-2033)Saudi Arabia’s luxury market size reached US$10.1 billion in 2024. Looking forward to Fushing, the IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$23.3 billion by 2033, showing a 9.7% growth rate (CAGR) between 2025 and 2033.Saudi Arabia’s luxury market trends:The luxury market in Saudi Arabia is driven by an increase in disposable income, a change in consumer preferences, and a large focus on exclusiveness and personalization. The wealthy online people want custom-made experiences,…

A US poll conducted before Friday’s diplomatic meltdown in an oval office between Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterparts found that after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, only 4% of Americans surveyed support Russia, but the majority of 44% said they did not support the invading country.A CBS News/Yougov poll conducted over a three-day period starting on February 26th found that a relatively slim majority (52%) said they “personally support” Ukraine.Support for Russia was the highest among Republicans, with the party led by Trump – at 7%. A majority of 56% of Republicans said they had no preference between the…

The NFL franchise tag deadline is Tuesday at 4pm (East US). Who will receive it this year? What does that mean for the free agent market? This is everything you need to know.Which players received the franchise tag?Kansas City Chiefs OL Tray SmithCincinnati Bengals WR Tea HigginsMeanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys reportedly intend to franchise defensive tackle Osao Dizwa if both parties are unable to make a long-term deal before Tuesday’s deadline.What is an NFL Franchise Tag?A franchise tag is a designation that an NFL team can use to keep a set of players unlimited free agents and sign a one-year…

Welcome to Calmatters, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering statewide issues affecting all Californians. Sign up for the weekly magazine for a Saturday morning digest of the latest news and commentary from Golden State. The story is part of California’s voice, an explanatory forum aimed at broadening national understanding and illuminating the spotlight of Californians who have been directly influenced by policies and their absence. Click here for details. *,. ca-voices-intro> h4:first-child {margin: 0;}. ca-voices-intro p {padding-block-start: 4px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 130%;}. 781px){ This week is a personal milestone, marking a half-century of writing about California’s ever-changing political atmosphere.…

With Donald Trump being said to be considering military aid to Ukraine, the rift between Washington and Kiev over a potential ceasefire in the war with Russia has grown deeper as he expressed new rage to Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the end of the war could be “very, very far away.”In a social media post Monday, Trump posted a link to the Associated Press story outlined Zelenskyy’s comments, saying:”That’s what I was saying. This guy doesn’t want peace as long as he has American support. Europe said at a meeting with Zelensky they couldn’t work without the US,” Trump continued.”It’s probably…

(Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Sunday it would not enforce anti-money laundering laws that require millions of business entities to disclose the identities of genuine and beneficial owners.The Trump administration is opposed to Biden-era Corporate Transparency Act on the grounds that it is a burden on low-risk entities. The law faces repeated legal challenges.In a statement, the Treasury Department said it would not enforce legal penalties against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies.Trustworthy news and daily joys, in your inboxLook at yourself – Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and pleasant stories.”The Treasury has…

The US will push sharp tariffs in Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, and Donald Trump said he has set the stage for a trade war with his country’s two biggest economic partners.Hours before his administration, the US president claimed that “there are no rooms left” for deals to avoid their levying import obligations, as he is planning to attack America’s closest neighbors. The announcement led to a sharp sale on Wall Street.All Mexican exports to the US are set to face 25% collection under the plan. Most Canadian exports face 25% tariffs and energy products face 10% duty.There’s no room…

Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to combat the country’s largest forest fires in 30 years.At least one person has died from the flames, torching more than 5,200 acres around cities in northern Japan since Thursday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA).January to March is generally the driest season, but the region has received less rainfall in the last month than February of more than 20 years. We recorded just 2.5 mm compared to the average average of 41.As the fire continues to burn, around 4,600 people remain under government-issued evacuation orders.About 2,000 people have already…