L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for hotel and LAX workers

The Video Parents group supports a resolution to designate Oct. 10 as 'American Girls in Sports Day' and endorses a bill by Sen. Marsha Blackburn to address transgender policies in athletics. A Texas school district administrator has resigned after advising changing a transgender child's birth certificate for sports competition. The district states the actions do not reflect their values and confirms all student-athletes compete according to their birth sex. Full Article

Zdeno Chara is reportedly rejoining the Bruins in a front office consultant's role, confirmed by GM Don Sweeney. After retiring in 2022, Chara has expressed interest in helping and being involved with the organization as a mentor and advisor, bringing his leadership and culture-building skills back to Boston. Chara's return could have a positive impact on the Bruins as they look to establish a winning culture and continue their success on the ice. Full Article

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wore a blue tie with embroidered birds to his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing for health secretary, possibly signaling his nature-loving persona. His attire, including a navy suit and button-down shirt, hinted at familial ties to the Kennedy dynasty. Despite the sartorial choices, the hearing focused on Mr. Kennedy's radical views on health, showcasing the shift in America's political landscape since the 1960s. Full Article

Fox News host Will Cain discusses ICE raids and the Trump administration's immigration policy on 'The Will Cain Show,' highlighting the discontinuation of the Biden administration's parole program for certain migrants. The program, which granted parole to nearly 530,000 individuals by August 2024, required U.S.-based support and security vetting. Trump's administration repealed key restrictions, enabling ICE to review migrants' parole status, leading to the removal of a crucial form from the DHS website. Prior to...

A Dubai-based developer, DAMAC International, plans to build a 12-story luxury condominium project called The Delmore on the site where the Champlain Towers South collapsed in Surfside, Fla., killing 98 people in June 2021. The project is set to be completed by 2029, featuring 37 "mansions" with units averaging 7,000 square feet and starting at $15 million. The collapse was one of the deadliest in U.S. history, leading to a $1 billion settlement for victims...

In post-classical Greece, democracy was no longer seen as a fundamental civic right, but rather as a distant memory overshadowed by autocratic rulers. As old gods faded away, the power vacuum created opportunities for new leaders to emerge, whether through good governance or other means. The shift from democratic ideals to rule by monarchs, oligarchs, or business groups marked a significant transformation in the political landscape of the era. Full Article