Maine launched the formal process of instituting sports betting Wednesday by releasing proposed rules, but it will be months before the first wagers are placed, officials said. The law adopted by state lawmakers went into effect in August, but the director of
France’s government on Monday unveiled new plans to tighten hunting safety rules but stopped well short of the outright ban that many activists had been hoping for. Ecology Minister Berangere Couillard announced proposed reforms that would outlaw hunting under the influence of
Kevin McCarthy is set to face his first challenge as Republican House speaker on Monday as the House votes on a new package of rules. This comes as a number of Republicans have indicated they may withhold their support unless more details
When the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016, they did so to regain control of our borders, waters and, most importantly, our laws. Freed of EU constraints, the aim – explicitly promoted by the Leave
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor called out the NFL Friday for seemingly ignoring its own rules in deciding to pick the location of a potential wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens with a coin toss. Taylor spoke to reporters Friday ahead
The Ambassador of Sweden’s permanent representation to the EU, Lars Danielsson, has slashed hopes of an EU migration pact in the next six months. Mr Danielsson told the Financial Times: “We will certainly move the work forward, but you will not see a
China blasts 'unacceptable' COVID-19 travel restrictions, claims political motivations for new rules
Chinese officials blasted foreign nations that announced “unacceptable” COVID-19 travel restrictions, vowing to take “countermeasures” in response. “Some countries have taken entry restrictions targeting only Chinese travelers,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters. “This lacks scientific basis and some practices
Eggs laid by hens kept in barns for months could be classed as free range under changes being considered by the government to keep farmers competitive with the rest of Europe. It comes as concerns emerged over proposals in the EU risk
A federal court ruling Tuesday could make it nearly impossible for Texas teens to access birth control without parental permission. US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that Title X, the federal program that provides free, confidential contraception to anyone regardless of age,