Author: Eugene Rapay

A panel of sports writers who cover the Big 12 for the USA TODAY Sports Network voted on 2025 preseason All-Big 12 football awards.Read More

The Pittsfield City Council unanimously approved updates to the city’s open container ordinance and established a new policy governing which flags may be flown on municipal flagpoles.Read More

The city of Charleston is making changes to animal control code that will include identification requirements and clear laws regarding animal cruelty.Read More

Supporters say the pop-up messages could encourage Minnesotans, especially kids, to think twice about how much time they spend on sites. But social media companies argue that Minnesota’s law, the first in the nation to pass, is heavy handed.Read More

A lengthy crime bill signed into law July 9 will limit access to certain autopsy records. Critics say it adds barriers to government transparency.Read More

From coal-fired power to a risky bet to cool the planet, these are the sectors likely to get a boost.Read More

The state budget is now two weeks late. But Pittsburgh-area lawmakers have been integral to several bills on the move in Harrisburg, with a few signed into law this month. In addition to bills previously covered by WESA — such as classifying certain artificial intelligence “deepfakes” as digital forgery when tied to a scam, and allowing EMTs to leave behind opioid-reversing medication with caregivers — here are several new laws set to take effect by early September.Read More

The Julius Baer Lifestyle Index records an exceptional 2 per cent decline in prices in US dollar terms, reflecting shifting global consumption trends. While spending remains robust, HNWIs are increasingly prioritising longevity – both physical and financial – as a key driver of wealth and lifestyle…Read More

You don’t need to look far for the ideal spa day! The state’s five best resort hotels are in or near its five biggest cities.Read More

The initiative expands MoMo’s role from basic money transfers to a comprehensive digital financial platform.Read More