San Diego's Lunar New Year celebrations started with a festival in City Heights last weekend, but there are more ways to ring in the Year of the Wood Snake.. The big picture: The holiday, also known as Chinese New Year, celebrates the beginning of …

Tennessee state Rep. John Ray Clemmons is developing legislation that would allow law enforcement to use cameras posted on interstates to investigate certain crimes.. Why it matters: The use of surveillance cameras by police has been a hotly debated issue in …

A new state office building is in the works for downtown Richmond. Why it matters: It'll replace the city's longtime architectural eyesore (and RVA's tallest building): The Monroe Building.

A new library is planned for the Eastland area, the current Mecklenburg County budget shows and a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library confirmed to Axios.. Why it matters: East Charlotte is in the midst of a major transition with the Eastland Yards development. The library isn't part of the development, but it'll be another draw for current and future residents.

Nov 21, 2024 · Vice President Harris' 2024 vote total has now surpassed President-elect Trump's total in 2020 for third-highest of all time.. Why it matters: The Trump-Harris popular vote margin is the narrowest since Bush vs. Gore in 2000, despite Trump's decisive electoral college victory. Reality check: Harris won 7 million fewer voters than President Biden's 81.3 million in 2020, …

Illinois lawmakers are happy a federal judge halted President Trump's federal funding freeze Tuesday, but they aren't relying on the temporary injunction.. Why it matters: State lawmakers are worried that the freeze could have lasting damage to residents who rely on Medicaid and other public services.

Jan 3, 2025 · AI stocks led markets to record heights in 2024, but some investors are already moving on to the new hotness: quantum computing.. Why it matters: Investors who tripled or quadrupled their money on AI plays are hungry for the next big thing, even if quantum computing is still relatively nascent in comparison. Context: Quantum computing is bleeding-edge stuff, …

Hundreds of refugees who arrived in San Antonio within the last few months are scrambling to access resources that will help them navigate their new country after the Trump administration paused foreign aid.. Why it matters: Resettlement agencies help refugees find and pay for housing, receive workforce training, enroll children in school and more.

Dec 31, 2024 · Stocks soared in 2024, despite a rough final week that wiped out the S&P 500's post-election rally. Why it matters: People with market-representative stock portfolios are still richer now than when the year began. By the numbers: Each of the four major stock indices had strong gains, although each also lagged its 2023 performance. The S&P 500 was up 24% in …

Dec 30, 2024 · The new year will bring new regulations on health care, social media use, schools and rent across the country.. Why it matters: Many of the new laws are aimed at expanding protections of workers, children and consumers. Flashback: New laws in 2024 targeted contentious, often-cultural issues, including wider access to birth control, a diversity, equity …