Ohio governor breaks ranks to veto bill banning healthcare for trans minors

Republican Mike DeWine made the surprise move after talking with parents of trans children and trans adults Ohio’s governor, Mike DeWine, on Friday vetoed a bill by fellow Republicans that would have banned gender-confirming healthcare for minors in the state, and prohibited transgender athletes from taking part in girls’ and women’s sports. The surprise move, … Read more

Democratic long-shot candidates to debate in New Hampshire – without Biden

Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips will appear on stage together on 8 January, two weeks before state’s primary The lonely political vigil of long-shot Democratic presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips will be transformed on to the debate stage early next month in New Hampshire – without Joe Biden, who is neither … Read more

Fox News Politics: The year of ‘stop Trump’

Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail.  Subscribe now to get Fox News Politics newsletter in your inbox. What’s Happening?  – Dem blasts decision to remove Trump from ballot – DOJ threatens to sue Texas – Haley walks back on slavery … Read more

Biden admin unveils string of eco regulations in latest appliance crackdown targeting fridges, freezers

The Biden administration unveiled environmental regulations Friday targeting multiple popular home and commercial appliances in an action that will impact millions of Americans, but which federal officials said would help curb carbon emissions. The Department of Energy (DOE) both finalized new energy efficiency standards for residential refrigerators and freezers, and proposed standards for commercial fans … Read more

Like Tal Mitnick, I refused to serve Israel as a soldier. It’s important to understand why | Etan Nechin

Military service defines who you are in Israeli society but dissent has a long tradition, despite the many obstacles Last week, 18-year-old Tal Mitnick was jailed for 30 days for refusing Israel Defense Forces enlistment, becoming the first conscientious objector imprisoned since the Israel-Hamas war began. “I refuse to believe that more violence will bring … Read more

Shiffrin takes last race of 2023 by huge 2.34sec margin for 93rd career win

In-form American wins World Cup slalom at Lienz on FridayGermany’s Duerr and Switzerland’s Gisin fill out podium Mikaela Shiffrin finished 2023 with an eye-catching performance even by her standards, winning a World Cup slalom race by a huge margin of 2.34 seconds on Friday for her 93rd career victory. The American posted the fastest times … Read more