Planning commissioners debate beach lighting ordinance

Proposed beach lighting ordinances took center stage during a joint session of the Islands and Mainland planning commissions. Participants engaged in a spirited discussion, highlighting differing views on the best path forward for shoreline illumination guidelines.

Planning commissioners debate beach lighting ordinance

Is two weeks of paternity leave enough time for new dads?

As part of a weekly voxpop, the Newark Advertiser explored whether two weeks of paternity leave truly meets new fathers’ needs. Community members shared varied perspectives on how this policy affects bonding time, caregiving responsibilities, and family well-being.

Is two weeks of paternity leave enough time for new dads?

AI out of control? How a single article is sending shock waves with an apocalyptic warning

A single opinion piece cautioning about an “apocalyptic” AI future has ignited a heated debate over whether artificial intelligence truly threatens mass job displacement. Critics dismiss these dire warnings as “doomerism,” pointing instead to the potential for AI to spur innovation and growth. The question remains: which perspective offers the most accurate forecast?

AI out of control? How a single article is sending shock waves with an apocalyptic warning

As number of license-plate readers surge, more Hoosiers are pushing back (copy)

Marshall County, Indiana, has seen a surge in license-plate-reading cameras over the last four years, fueling both celebrated crime-solving success and growing apprehension from locals. Law enforcement credits the technology with solving major cases, but a wave of second thoughts has prompted more Hoosiers to speak out.

As number of license-plate readers surge, more Hoosiers are pushing back (copy)

Karishma Manzur: Let’s not have a repeat of Iraq debacle in Venezuela

Karishma Manzur’s op-ed warns against allowing President Donald Trump to pull the United States into an unjustified conflict in Venezuela. Pointing to the disastrous second Iraq war, the article insists that Americans learn from the past and avoid a repeat of that debacle.

Karishma Manzur: Let’s not have a repeat of Iraq debacle in Venezuela

Donald Trump says he’ll give money and plane ticket for illegal immigrants to ‘self-deport’

Former President Donald Trump proposes a plan offering stipends and plane tickets to illegal immigrants who voluntarily choose to self-deport. The initiative aims to address illegal immigration by providing financial incentives for voluntary departure.

Donald Trump says he’ll give money and plane ticket for illegal immigrants to ‘self-deport’