The Quiet Reinvention of the Hotel Tax
American hotel taxes, rooted in a 1955 Las Vegas model, face renewed debate over revenue control and allocation among competing interests in the travel industry.
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
Kenya’s High Court dismissed a petition by Rastafarians seeking legal exemption to use cannabis for religious purposes, ruling the nation’s drug laws do not violate religious freedom rights.
Lebanon’s prime minister tours shattered southern village, calls for Israeli military withdrawal
Lebanon’s prime minister visited a southern village damaged in conflict as a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel begins implementation, with Israeli troops expected to withdraw from occupied areas.
US and Iran attacks rage as officials question whether diplomacy can stop march toward war resuming
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes across the Middle East, with diplomacy efforts uncertain as tensions escalate over control of shipping routes and regional security.
After another Texas flood, faith helps traumatized first responders endure
Two major floods within 12 months have traumatized first responders in Texas, with faith communities and chaplains providing support to help firefighters and residents process recurring trauma.