Policy & Legislation

3+ hour, 12+ min ago   (944+ words) RETIRED Americans are increasingly using student visas to move to Scotland in a "growing trend," a top immigration lawyer has said. Jacqueline Moore, partner at Thorntons Solicitors with more than 25 years of experience dealing with people seeking UK visas, has…...

5+ hour, 18+ min ago   (130+ words) Philstar.com MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police stations should strengthen their response to cybercrimes, according to PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Welcoming the National Police Commission (Napolcom)’s plan to reform criminology education and police training, Nartatez said…...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago   (120+ words) The Cumberland Times-News BALTIMORE — A proposed constitutional amendment that could clear the way for Maryland lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map before the next census faces significant opposition from voters, according to a new University of Maryland,…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (298+ words) PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a first look at meetings of South Dakota state government boards and commissions, as well as the Legislature, open to the public during the week starting Monday, October 12. Click on the name (highlighted in blue) for meeting…...

4+ hour, 58+ min ago   (212+ words) Oct 11, 2026, 12:00 PM News 12 takes a closer look at how New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is expanding mental health resources, increasing public awareness and strengthening crisis prevention efforts. News 12's Heather Fordham sat for a one-on-one interview with Office…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago   (120+ words) Gulf Today State Security Department calls for protection of society from digital entrapment Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The State Security Department (SSD) has issued a critical alert regarding the risks associated with the digital collection of personal information and its…...

3+ hour, 16+ min ago   (208+ words) These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website. Urban Design Commission, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Design review for a two-story building at 84 Broadway, East Somerville, would be restored…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago   (155+ words) The City of Lincoln City is accepting applications for the volunteer board and committee positions listed below. Applications may be downloaded and submitted through the City’s website at www.lincolncity.org under Government → Boards and Committees. For Applications are always…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago   (224+ words) UTICA — During National Fire Prevention Week, State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, was joined by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, and Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-122, and area firefighters to advocate for legislation the senator has introduced that would help area fire and…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (474+ words) The African Committee of Ten (C10) on UN Security Council reform began its ministerial meeting in Tripoli on Sunday, bringing together representatives from its ten member states: Libya, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Zambia, the Republic of Congo, Senegal, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia and…...