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LIFESTYLE July 2, 2024

On this day in history, July 2, 1964, President Johnson signs 'sweeping' Civil Rights Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law on this day in history, July 2, 1964, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It forbade discrimination in public spaces, among other steps.

Eric Adams June 4, 2024

Gary Brecka on obesity, Sweet Truth Act signed by Eric Adams: 'We are addicted to how sugar makes us feel'

Restaurants in NYC will require warnings on their processed food items this month according to a bill passed by NYC's Mayor Eric Adams late last year.

VIDEO June 4, 2024

Gary Brecka on the Sweet Truth Act passed by Eric Adams

Gary Brecka, co-founder of 10x Health Systems, told Fox News Digital he appreciates the passing of the sugar legislation by Adams.

California June 2, 2024

California clean energy project threatens thousands of protected Joshua trees: reports

A renewable energy company planning a solar project in Boron, California, will removed over 3,500 protected Joshua trees from the Mojave Desert site.

Spain May 30, 2024

Spain's Parliament votes to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists through controversial bill

Spain's Parliament has voted to pass a contentious amnesty law aimed at pardoning Catalan separatists involved in the failed 2017 secession attempt, officials say.

New York May 29, 2024

'Kind of scary': Controversial medical procedure may soon be legal in another blue state

Lawmakers are rallying support in another blue state to pass the proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act, and one Democratic lawmaker says there is an "excellent chance" of it passing.

TAIWAN May 28, 2024

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.

California May 27, 2024

California lawmakers vote to ban 'reusable' plastic bags from grocery stores

California lawmakers voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags has failed to reduce plastic pollution.

Politics May 18, 2024

Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed seven bills into law and vetoed 48, including legislation that focuses on protecting access to contraceptives, as well as a measure regarding skills games

Banking May 17, 2024

Thomas Massie introduces bills to audit, abolish the Federal Reserve

Legislation has been introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has that seeks to end the Federal Reserve central banking system which has been in operation since 1913.

New Jersey May 15, 2024

New Jersey state Senate cancels hearing on bill condemning antisemitism due to 'safety' concerns

The New Jersey Senate is said to have cancelled a hearing slated to take place on Thursday for a bill that would define antisemitism in the state due to alleged “safety" concerns.