Oakland's Measure E, which would tax homes at $192 a year to fund services, trails in early voting

City leaders have warned that, should the measure fail, Oakland could have to delay maintenance of city-owned equipment, shut ...

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against ...

Ohio lawmakers advance bill that would create blackout license plate option

Ohio motorists are one step closer to getting a new license plate option.  The Ohio Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed ...
The Economist

Which Kevin Hassett would lead the Federal Reserve?

On paper, Kevin Hassett looks like a conventional pick. He has a phd in economics, several top-tier publications to his name, decades in Washington and even a previous stint at the Federal Reserve.
Politifact

How do you get rid of the filibuster? Trump has called for an end, but it wouldn’t be easy

As Republicans and Democrats battle for the upper hand in the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump has zeroed in on a new target for potentially breaking the deadlock: eliminating the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Which Films Would’ve Won the Best Casting Oscar? 90-Plus Pros Voted. The Winners Are…

A new survey of Casting Society members reveals which Academy Awards contenders prevailed over the past 15 years — if the category had existed. By Ben Zauzmer Ben Zauzmer is a contributing writer for ...
The New York Times

Which March Madness mascot would win a real world encounter? We asked zoologists and other experts

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Jacob Kupferman / Getty, Icon Sportswire / Getty, Ric Tapia / Getty, Nur Photo / Getty Everyone has a preferred method to fill out a March Madness bracket ...