Team USA grabbed a crucial first-half lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina during its FIFA World Cup matchup, energizing fans gathered at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City.

A proposal that would have asked Los Angeles voters whether noncitizens should be allowed to vote in city elections has officially been scrapped. The decision sparked a thoughtful discussion about citizenship, taxes, community involvement, and who should have a voice in local government.

A Tennessee professor's $1.9 million settlement after being fired over social media posts has reignited a debate over free speech, workplace accountability, and whether employers should have a say in what employees post on their personal time.