California has always touted itself as a beacon of democracy. In 2008 and 2010, voters enacted constitutional amendments establishing an independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is the gold standard for…

“From the instant the coronavirus invaded our shores, we raced into action to develop a safe and effective vaccine at breakneck speed… We harnessed the full power of government, the…

Pat Nevin says Celtic’s new-left hand-side of Daizen Maeda and Kieran Tierney must “build an understanding” if the Scottish side are to qualify from the Champions League play-offs. ​ ​BBC…

The judge became a social media sensation for his compassion and humour on his hit show Caught in Providence. ​ ​BBC News

A probationary firefighter at a rural fire department in Missouri had a unique experience when responding to her first fire on Monday. The Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, located in…

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world of sport over the past seven days? ​ ​BBC News

The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say. ​ ​BBC News

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Your full guide to this year’s GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. ​ ​BBC News

President Donald Trump is calling Texas lawmakers’ approval of a sweeping redistricting plan to add up to five new GOP-leaning congressional seats a “Big WIN” for Republicans. Trump fired off…

Cracker Barrel debuted its new logo on Tuesday, removing the man resting on a barrel and leaving only the name of the restaurant serving southern-style comfort food. The new design…

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., will no longer slap people with felony charges for possession of rifles or shotguns in the nation’s capital, according to U.S. Attorney for the District…