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FLORIDA KEYS—Fishing captain and adventure guide Nate Weinbaum was in the final hour of a full-day charter in Florida Bay when his clients landed their first and only fish of the day.The couple was visiting the Florida Keys for the first time, and the wife delivered what was supposed to be the highlight of their saltwater fly-fishing adventure: a redfish nearly three feet long.It was too big to keep, according to Florida regulations. So they carefully released the fish back into the bay.Moments later, the water churned. Then it turned red.“A shark was trailing us along the edge of the…

The proposed regulations are open during a 45-day public comment period ending June 9th.The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released proposed rules on Friday for testing heavy commercial vehicles that are self-driving on public roads in the state.State regulators said in a statement that the new framework will allow automotive developers to test autonomous trucks weighing over 10,001 pounds on public roads, if permitted.We also proposed updating guidelines for lightweight self-driving vehicles (AVS). If new regulations are adopted, applications for AV testing will follow a step-by-step permit process.”These include updated protocols for AV interaction with first responders and new…

Nab Banker Claudia Dior said these findings violate popular beliefs about how young people treat their finances.According to data from NAB Economics, Australian teenagers have shown impressive confidence in their finances.According to the report, 70% of high school students say they are confident they will open a bank account. Over 60% feel comfortable tracking expenses, managing money, creating budgets and setting financial goals.Nab Banker Claudia Dior said these findings violate popular beliefs about how young people treat their finances.”They grew up amid major economic changes. Many of them have seen their parents bending budget lines, and they want to learn…

If you have forgotten your Social Security number, there is an easy way to quickly view information online.The Social Security Agency (SSA) is set up to provide beneficiaries with digital access to Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and will provide a “secure and accessible” alternative to physical SSN cards, the agency said in a statement on April 25th.”The digital SSN feature allows account holders to conveniently view SSNs when needed for reasons other than dealing with social security issues,” the agency said. Beneficiaries can access the digital SSN via mobile devices.”This expansion will provide a simple solution for individuals who have…

Ten judges opposed the 9th Circuit’s decision to refuse a rehearsal. A federal judge on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s request for an EN BANC review — a full court hearing revived appeals to restore funding cuts for nonprofits providing legal services to unaccompanied illegal immigrant children.The case follows a March 21 lawsuit filed by 11 nonprofit legal service providers, which challenged the administration’s move to terminate its agreement with the Acacia Center for Justice, through which it received funds to provide legal representation to illegal immigrant children who entered the United States without a parent or guardian.A three-judge panel…

A new Epoch Times poll explores readers’ views on the standoff between Harvard University and the Trump administration after the institution declined to comply with a list of conditions for addressing campus anti-Semitism and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.After the White House froze $2.2 billion in research funding and threatened another $1 billion, Harvard fired back with a lawsuit—triggering what President Donald Trump has characterized as a necessary showdown with an elite institution that has become too politicized.Trump has said funding will only resume if Harvard eliminates DEI programs, enacts a campus-wide ban on masks, implements merit-based standards…

Both leaders spoke positively about their meeting.US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelensky held a one-on-one discussion inside St. Peter’s Cathedral on April 26th, then attended Pope Francis’ funeral with other leaders.A conversation took place before the funeral mass began. The vast Vatican cathedral has been closed, allowing world leaders and diplomats to visit and pay respect to the closed cos of clergy.The photo of Trump and Zelensky sitting in the corner was shared across social media, as if they had lifted up some chairs covered in depth in the discussion.This was the first face-to-face encounter between Trump…

There are ways to protect your portfolio from a recession. The recent slump in the stock market and the uncertainty about how US tariffs will affect the economy has predicted many analysts of future recessions. JP Morgan’s research shows there is a 60% chance of a recession occurring in 2025. As of April 15, JP Morgan has maintained this call despite recent tariff developments.But what is a recession? There is no universal definition of a recession. However, it is often referred to as a period of widespread economic declines that lasts more than six months and is characterized by a…

The third round of consultations aimed at curbing Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons included technical discussions on what such a plan would look like.US and Iranian experts held the first technical discussions on the future of Iran’s nuclear program.Discussions in Muscat’s Oman capital have followed two famous meetings in the past few weeks between US Presidential envoy Steve Witkov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi.Badr al-Busadi of Oman, who mediated two previous consultations in Muscat and Rome, said Iran and the United States have “identified a common desire to reach an agreement based on mutual respect and a lasting…

By David WilliamsIn recent years, conversations about marijuana have changed dramatically. Although once considered a recreational drug, it gained traction for medical benefits, the marijuana classification remains a Schedule III drug, which then limits access to patients who can get serious benefits. Rescheduling is not just common sense, but new polls show that Americans may be ready for reclassification.There is overwhelming support in rescheduling marijuana. According to a recent poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee and Associates, released on March 6, 2025, “Over 70% of all voters and 67% of GOP voters support rescheduling cannabis as a Schedule III drug, while…