Vinland Saga Season 2 Secures Top Spot as Anime of the Year in Public Vote

TOKYO (AP) — The public has spoken, and the second season of “Vinland Saga” has been voted as Anime of the Year in the 2023 edition of the /r/anime community’s annual anime awards. The winners were announced by both the public and a panel of jury members who watched all of the nominated series before voting. “BanG Dream! It’s MyGo!!!!!” was chosen as the anime of the year by the jury, while “Vinland Saga” Season 2 received the public’s vote. Both shows also won the Best Drama award. The second season of “Jujutsu Kaisen” also … Read more

Controversial Vote on Multi-Family Housing Puts Milton Residents at Odds over Affordability and Traffic Concerns

Milton, Massachusetts residents are facing a divisive decision as they prepare to vote on a controversial plan for multi-family housing. The proposal, which would create a zoning area for affordable housing near public transportation, has pitted neighbors against each other. The vote will determine whether Milton will join other municipalities in complying with the MBTA Communities Act, a state law that requires cities and towns served by the T to develop affordable housing without a special permit. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the vote was delayed due to a storm system. Under the plan, nearly 2,500 … Read more

Polk County Supervisors Set to Vote on $60,000 Settlement in Explosive Libel Case against Fellow Officials

POLK COUNTY, Iowa – Polk County supervisors are expected to vote on a proposed $60,000 settlement to resolve a unique and explosive case brought by Supervisor Matt McCoy against four fellow supervisors and County Administrator John Norris. The settlement, recommended by Polk County Risk Management, would cover McCoy’s current and future legal costs. According to the resolution, the settlement is seen as the best way to resolve the claims without the expenses and risks of continued litigation. Supervisors have announced plans to release a joint statement following the meeting on Tuesday. McCoy’s lawsuit is one … Read more

Spain’s Parliament to Vote on Controversial Amnesty Law for Catalonia’s Independence Supporters

Madrid, Spain – Spain’s lower house of Parliament is set to discuss and vote on an amnesty law that has sparked intense controversy. The proposed law aims to resolve the legal issues faced by potentially hundreds of individuals involved in Catalonia’s failed bid for independence in 2017. The amnesty law was pushed forward by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in exchange for the support of two small Catalan separatist parties, which allowed him to establish a new leftist government late last year. Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan President and leader of one of the separatist … Read more