- Remove and roll out for pizza pan or baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another hour.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
Ramen in Japan proves more than just a tourist attraction
- Packaged ramen that’s easily cooked in hot water at home is called instant noodles; it’s precooked and then dried.
- “I’m probably a talking bowl of ramen,” says Frank Striegl as he leads a dozen American tourists through the back alleys of Tokyo’s funky Shibuya district on what he calls “the ultimate ramen experience.”
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Lead Narrows to 15 Points, Poll Says
Mexican ruling party presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum saw her lead over main opposition contender Xochitl Galvez narrow to 15 percentage points from 19 percentage points previously, according to an April poll. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced
- In the latest iteration of its stance, senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya told The Associated Press in an interview on Wednesday the group would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip along the pre-1967-borders.
- In 2008, then-political head of Hamas Khaled Mashaal said it would accept a state in the West Bank and Gaza along with a 10-year truce with Israel.
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
- Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
- Lee eagerly approved both the state's sweeping abortion ban and the state's ban on gender-affirming care for children.
Actor Michael Douglas Helps Raise Cash for Biden
President Joe Biden is courting actors and business leaders in Westchester County, New York, as his reelection campaign seeks to pad its cash advantage over Donald Trump for the November election. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Debates to play a major role in Pennsylvania’s 2024 US Senate election
- Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania on Thursday proposed a series of debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick leading up to the November general election, and McCormick readily accepted.
- A series of three debates in the Pennsylvania Senate race would be the most robust conversation between candidates since 2006, when Casey and then-GOP Sen. Rick Santorum had four debates.
UNC Air conducting its own investigation into RDU plane crash
According to the UNC Air Operations website, they typically fly five to seven flights every day, usually with between one to three people on board. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
The Cabinet of Ministers said late Wednesday that men between 18 and 60 years old who are deemed fit for military service will only be able to replace their passports inside Ukraine. […]Read more >Similar articles >
EPA severely limits pollution from coal-burning power plants
The Biden administration on Thursday placed the final cornerstone of its plan to tackle climate change: a regulation that would force the nation’s coal-fired power plants to virtually eliminate the planet-warming pollution they release into the air or shut down. […]Read more >Similar articles >
The future of finance is digital
- Kevin Cool: If the U.S. wants to future-proof banking, then a digital dollar could be the solution.
- We, for many years will probably continue to just use our bank accounts for those things, but people are now talking about going to a new world of central bank digital currency or what’s sometimes called a digital dollar.
A ‘critical step forward’ for protecting marine ecosystems
- Last year they joined forces on a Sustainability Accelerator seed grant project titled “Protecting Ocean Biodiversity: Developing and Deploying Real-Time Environmental DNA Sensors in International Marine Sanctuaries,” under the leadership of co-PIs Fiorenza Micheli and Jennifer Dionne .
- Closek: The funding allowed us to start working with different groups – such as fisher, NGOs, and governments – to understand what their measurement priorities were, what challenges eDNA could help them address, and potential applications for this new technology.
Haiti’s prime minister resigns; transitional council sworn in
Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has submitted his resignation, clearing the way for a new government to accept the deployment of a United Nations-approved security force to restore order to this gang-racked Caribbean nation and lead it to elections. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Macron, battling the far-right at home, pushes for a stronger Europe
Challenged by the extreme right and perhaps more vulnerable than at any time in his presidency, Emmanuel Macron of France sought renewed momentum Thursday through a speech on the need for a more assertive Europe, a theme that he has pressed with urgency since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Pelican flies free in San Pedro following treatment for slashed pouch
- Blue, nicknamed for her temporary leg band, was brought to the Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center in San Pedro in early March suffering a slashed pouch that required multiple surgeries and over 500 stitches.
- Blue, nicknamed for her temporary leg band, was brought to the Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center in early March suffering slashed pouch that required multiple surgeries and over 500 stitches.
Remains of missing Iowa trucker showed ‘no signs of trauma or serious injury,’ DCI says
- She says closure is bittersweet."It is a relief but it is tragic," she said.Sarah says the next step is to find out what led to her husband's death."I hope we can find out what happened and why, "she said.Watch news conference after discovery of missing Iowa man's body
- Sarah Schultz held a news conference Thursday morning in Sac City, her first and only public comments on the discovery of her husband, David Schultz's, body Wednesday afternoon.
State Inspector General: Ware Youth Center a safe, secure environment suitable juvenile detention center
- BATON ROUGE — The Office of State Inspector General concluded that the Ware Youth Center, the Red River Parish youth detention center with inmates from across the state, to be "a safe and secure environment suitable to house juveniles who have entered Louisiana’s juvenile justice system" in a report released Thursday.
- Over the past three years, as part of its oversight responsibilities, OIG has physically visited every secure care facility operated by OJJ in the State of Louisiana," the reports conclusions read.
Guilford County considering sales tax referendum that would go toward teacher pay
Guilford County Commission Chair Skip Alston says they are in the early stages of planning a referendum that you could vote on. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Readers Write: Caucus system, state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, voting for RFK Jr.
- Self-described "longtime Republican activist" Annette Meeks, bemoaning the increased partisanship and general deterioration of our political system, has plenty of company ( "Get rid of precinct caucuses, go to primary elections up and down the ballot," Opinion Exchange, April 24).
- Finally, Meeks complains that the DFL has elected two governors and an attorney general without convention endorsement in the past 14 years, while Minnesota Republicans have failed to select any winning statewide officials since 2006.
Turn off cellphones in state’s classrooms
- Administrators at St. Anthony and Maple Grove middle schools told the Star Tribune that they've observed positive changes in students and the school environment after making their schools cellphone-free.
- "When we look at the data and understand that this is disruptive, our bill provides schools with a bit more cover to strengthen cellphone policies." She added that research shows that students are more anxious and less attentive and have more behavioral issues at school when they have constant access to their phones.
The best direction for gender care after the Cass Review
- Earlier this month, Dr. Hilary Cass submitted a report and recommendations to NHS England, of a systematic review of gender services offered by that country's National Health Service and of the evidence base for gender-affirming care.
- NHS England commissioned Cass to make recommendations on how to improve NHS gender identity services and ensure that children and young people who are experiencing gender distress receive a high standard of care that meets their needs, and is safe, holistic and effective.
Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman
- Police said they were called about 4:30 a.m. on April 15 to the woman's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood home in the 300 block of S.
- A 34-year-old man was arrested Thursday on suspicion that he invaded a woman's home, raped and robbed her last week, officials said.
These people were charged with interfering in the 2020 election. Some are still in politics today.
As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, criminal charges are piling up for the people who tried to help him stay there in 2020 by promoting false theories of voter fraud. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Key solar panel ingredient is made in the USA again
The revival of the factory, which is owned by REC Silicon, could help achieve a long-standing goal of many US lawmakers and energy executives to reestablish a complete domestic supply chain for solar panels and reduce the world’s reliance on plants in China and Southeast Asia. […]Read more >Similar articles >
‘I’ve never cheated,’ says Reggie Bush as he celebrates return of Heisman Trophy
- And thus on Thursday morning – exactly eight months after Bush and his lawyers stood at the same spot above the Coliseum, announcing a defamation suit against the NCAA in a push to have his Heisman returned – Bush’s team held a press conference Thursday morning that was more a victory lap than a continued call to action.
- On Wednesday, the Heisman Trust had announced it was returning Bush’s 2005 Heisman, circumventing over a decade of battles between Bush and the NCAA over the investigation that stripped the former star running back of his trophy and USC of their 2004 national title.
Argentina’s 60-year-old Miss Universe hopeful challenges age-old beauty norms
- In a remarkable turn of events, Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a 60-year-old contestant from La Plata, has emerged victorious in the Miss Universe Buenos Aires pageant, challenging age-old beauty norms and inspiring women worldwide.
- As Rodríguez sets her sights on the next milestone — the title of Miss Universe Argentina 2024 — her journey serves as an inspiration for women everywhere to defy social expectations and embrace their unique strengths and passions.
Water main break shuts down portions of Central in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Crews from the City of Wichita are working to fix a water main break. The break is located along Central Avenue between I-135 and Hillside Ave. Water services for homes and businesses between I-135 and Hillside and 3rd Street and Elm Street are currently affected. Some traffic is being diverted to the turn lanes due to high water over the road. City crews are working to restore service. New American Legion post established at Oxford Vista It has yet to be determined how long it will take to repair the break and when residents and businesses in the area will regain normal water service. In addition to the break […]Read more >Similar articles >
Selling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York is now illegal
- It's now illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York, under a first-in-the-nation law that went into effect this week.
- New York's law allows the state to fine businesses who sell kids diet pills or supplements that promote themselves as helping build muscle or burn fat.
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters heightens concerns about CWD
- A team of neurologists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio presented the case at a conference last week, saying the deer herd surrounding the lodge is known to be infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) – a fatal brain disease in deer caused by misfolded prion proteins.
- In 2022, a 72-year-old man with "a history of consuming meat from a CWD-infected deer population," began showing signs of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the Texas neurologists wrote in their presentation.
Papi Cuisine, Ikonic Assembly Room win liquor license renewals despite complaints
- Baltimore’s Board of Liquor License Commissioners voted Thursday to renew licenses for South Baltimore’s Papi Cuisine and Downtown Baltimore’s Ikonic Assembly Room after representatives for both committed to working with neighbors.
- Two Baltimore businesses facing community complaints can keep their liquor licenses after agreeing to address issues ranging from excessive noise and trash to drag racing and double parking.
30th anniversary: A look back at President Nixon’s funeral
- On April 27, 1994, five presidents and five first ladies came to Yorba Linda to attend the funeral of our 37th president Richard Nixon.
- Reagan was the next president to die, on June 5, 2004.
Temporary Susquehanna Township School District employee allegedly shared "inappropriate material"
- Susquehanna Township School District officials said the incident happened at the Thomas Holtzman Elementary School, located at 1910 Linglestown Rd.
- (WHTM)-- A school district in Dauphin County released a statement after a temporary school employee was allegedly caught sharing "inappropriate material."
Omnibus bill heads to Congress, debate set for Monday or Tuesday
- The government finally agreed to eliminate the articles most questioned by different sectors of the opposition open to dialogue from the labour chapter of the Omnibus Law, which coincidentally, were those rejected by the CGT General Workers’ Confederation.
- The ruling party managed to issue a majority opinion for the ' Law of Bases and Starting Points for Argentines’ Freedom,' otherwise known as the 'omnibus' bill, the sweeping reform package presented by the government of President Javier Milei to move forward with massive economic, financial, labour and social changes.
Even More People Were in on Trump’s Hush-Money Scheme Than We Knew
- Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer and former CEO of its parent company, American Media Inc., told the court that he had a joint call with Trump’s White House Communications Director Hope Hicks and White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders about McDougal’s story well after Trump had been elected.
- Donald Trump’s old friend David Pecker is still dishing the dirt on the stand in the real estate mogul’s New York hush money trial, revealing on Thursday that the decision to catch and kill former Playboy model Karen McDougal’s story about having a lurid affair with Trump was later re-approved by top members of his presidential administration.
Wichita Area Skin Cancer Screening Clinic providing free skin checks
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Local dermatologists will be providing free skin cancer screenings at the Wichita Area Skin Cancer Screening Clinic. The Clinic will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the KU School of Medicine, 1010 N. Kansas St. Schools unite to create more nurses for Kansas The Clinic is perfect for anyone who has a spot on their skin that they are concerned about or for anyone who has never had a skin check. Scheduling an appointment is not required. The Clinic is open to all ages. […]Read more >Similar articles >
DeKalb County School District gets creative with recruitment efforts despite creating teacher residency program
The district has hired at least 5,200 new people over the last two years. However, despite the growth, over 2,500 teachers have resigned. […]Read more >Similar articles >
In Trump Tower, the president-elect praised the man who kept his secrets
Testimony from David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, was a stunning moment in the first criminal trial of an American president. […]Read more >Similar articles >
North End eateries have new ally in William Gross
Former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross is stepping up to the plate for North End restauranteurs. He’s headlining a rally Friday at thePaul Revere MallonHanover Street at 3 p.m. The Herald has learned part of that rally will be a poster that will be passed around urging those who disagree with the crackdown on outdoor dining in the North End to call the mayor’s 311 “with reservations.” A group of restaurant owners say they have been unfairly targeted by Mayor Michelle Wu for banning on-street dining in the North End, limiting the al fresco option to “compliant sidewalk patios.” Out of Boston’s 23 neighborhoods, the North End is […]Read more >Similar articles >
Safer sun protection
- Back at his lab, Bollyky started “mucking around,” trying to identify and engineer naturally occurring bacteriophages to resemble the ultraviolet light-deflecting nanoparticles found in sunscreens.
- “We thought maybe we can then use them as a novel form of sunscreen because they are so abundant and completely biodegradable,” Bollyky said.
Thomasville community members reflect on legacy left by Warren King
- “If there's anybody in the last probably four plus decades that was an icon or legend in Thomasville, it's Warren King,” said Jarrod Dunbar, King’s friend.
- “Warren was probably the most kind person I've ever met in my life.
NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing’s first human spaceflight
- NASA astronauts Suni Williams, right, and Butch Wilmore hug after they arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The two test pilots will launch aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule atop an Atlas rocket to the International Space Station, scheduled for liftoff on May 6.
- NASA astronaut Suni Williams with support crew in the background speaks to the media after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The two test pilot crew will launch aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule atop an Atlas rocket to the International Space Station, scheduled for liftoff on May 6.
Midstate veterans honored, given handmade quilts
- There were 20 veterans living at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown who received their own "Quilt of Valor." Two groups stitched them together, the Masonic Village "Piece Makers" and the Middletown "Piece Makers."
- Veteran Fred Kaylor appreciated both the meaning behind the quilts and their size.
Greater Cincinnati creator could lose big money over possible TikTok ban
- U.S. President Joe Biden signed legislation Wednesday forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a U.S. ban, likely to face legal challenges by the Chinese-owned company.Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue it violates TikTok users’ First Amendment rights.
- The app’s China-based owner, ByteDance, has already promised to sue, calling the measure unconstitutional.Standing to lose out financially are some seven million creators and businesses that promote themselves or create content on the app used by 170 million Americans.
Why your Google search results may look different
- Google has recently started testing generative AI – or artificial intelligence – tools in it search results.
- "When generative AI invents an answer, it's called a hallucination," the company says.
Key moments from Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s immunity claims
- The Supreme Court heard more than 2 1/2 hours worth of arguments on the landmark question of whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- And even as Chief Justice John Roberts made clear his resistance to Trump’s sweeping absolute immunity claims, he also said he had “concerns” about an earlier appeals court ruling that rejected Trump’s immunity arguments but that did not provide a detailed analysis of whether the acts in the indictment were official or private ones.
High Point coffee shop hires employees with disabilites
Joy Bar Coffee Co. may look like a regular coffee shop on the outside, but the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a chorus of welcomes from the employees. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Insurance rates stabilizing thanks to legal reforms, officials say. But homeowners still feeling pain.
- Examples cited by Patronis included the introduction to Florida’s insurance market of eight new insurers, success of efforts to depopulate state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp., and signs that costs of reinsurance — bought by insurers to guarantee they can pay off all claims after major storms — are leveling ahead of the upcoming hurricane season.
- Patronis said that lawsuits were down more than 20% “over the last quarter,” but a spokesman for the CFO later presented figures showing that lawsuits as reported to the Department of Financial Services’ Legal Service of Process database declined by 20.4% between the first quarter of 2021 — prior to the Legislature’s enactment of insurance reforms — and the first quarter of 2024.
Boston stars will shine on the Common this summer in ‘A Winter’s Tale’
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 27th annual production will feature Marianna Basham, Tony Estrella, Nael Nacer, Paula Plum, Omar Robinson, Richard Snee, Robert Walsh, and Ryan Winkles in the principal roles. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Gaza authorities say more bodies were discovered in mass grave
Palestinian officials in the Gaza Strip on Thursday increased the tally of bodies discovered in a mass grave on the grounds of a hospital to 392 from 283, amid conflicting accounts between Israel and Gaza authorities over how and when some of the bodies were buried. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Energy Dept. aims to speed up permits for power lines
The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a rule meant to speed up federal permits for major transmission lines, part of a broader push to expand America’s electric grids. […]Read more >Similar articles >
8th grader charged after investigators find ‘kill list’: Kent police
- KENT, Ohio (WJW) - An 8th grader from Kent City Schools was arrested on Thursday after investigators say they found the student's "kill list."
- The suspected "kill list" was later found through the investigation and police obtained a warrant for the student's arrest, according to investigators.
State employee retirement system faces a cash flow problem
- State employees and employers can see the problem in front of them, but the reason it’s happening might surprise you.“You’ve got more people pulling out of the system than you’ve got putting into the system,” Lee said.The trend over the past 10 years, according to the PERS valuation reports, is the number of public employees paying into the fund dropped by roughly 16,000, while the number of retirees has jumped by 22,000.
- “But in order to take care of the cash flow to pay future benefits and bring us to that 80% level of funding, it requires more money than what we’re generating,” said Bill Benson, PERS Board chairman.The 80% Benson mentioned is the goal they want to reach to keep the system fully funded for the next 70 years.
Judge dismisses superconductivity physicist’s lawsuit against university
Nature, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01231-0Ranga Dias sued his university, in part, for allegedly conducting a biased investigation, which found he had committed extensive scientific misconduct. […]Read more >Similar articles >
St. Louis jail board meets with inmate but frustrated that commissioner, lawyers were there
- But members were also left frustrated that city lawyers and jail administrators, including commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, also sat in on the meeting, which they worried kept the inmate from speaking freely.
- Jones' spokesman, Conner Kerrigan, said in a statement "it is customary" for city attorneys to also be present when an inmate and their lawyer meet with the oversight board.
OPINION: Are we really running out of gas in Cook Inlet?
- The governor’s task force reported, “If the AK LNG project does not proceed, the bullet line and the alternatives should be compared and a decision made based on the long-term goal of providing energy that is affordable, reliable and preferably sourced in-state such that the projects can be constructed and the energy will be available prior to the time that the Cook Inlet gas shortage is forecast to become significant (early 2030s).”
- One was to support the Alaska LNG large-diameter natural gas line project.
Letters: Death penalty | Help the homeless | Unaffordable Bay Area | Public spaces
- 2. Article 5, section 8(a), of our state Constitution expressly provides that even our governor “may not grant a … commutation to a person twice convicted of a felony except on recommendation of the [state] Supreme Court.”
- Ron Matthias’ fact-filled article excellently rebuts the recent efforts of Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen to unilaterally commute the death sentences of all 15 of our county’s death row inmates.
Over 100 beached pilot whales rescued on Australian coast
- MELBOURNE, Australia >> More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said.
- In July, almost 100 long-finned pilot whales died or were euthanized after a two-day rescue attempt in a mass stranding on Cheynes Beach near the former whaling station of Albany, 355 kilometers (220 miles) southeast of Dunsborough.
Alaska House seeks to ban social media for younger kids, limit access to internet pornography
- Late Wednesday night, the Alaska House of Representatives advanced toward a final vote on a proposal that would bar children younger than 14 from using social media and require all Alaskans to verify their age before viewing pornography online.
- Modeled after legislation passed by eight other states, Vance’s proposal would require Alaskans to verify that they are at least 18 years old through a “commercially reasonable age verification method” before viewing internet porn.
Allentown’s newly designed Irving Pool already making a splash | PHOTOS
Using water from a fire engine Allentown firefighter lieutenant William Warren starts filling the newly designed and renovated Irving Pool on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Allentown. The former Irving Pool in east Allentown is replaced by an activity pool fit with a beach front entrance, wading area, lap lanes, whirlpool features and a bath house. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Using water from a fire engine Allentown firefighter lieutenant William Warren starts filling the newly designed and renovated Irving Pool on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Allentown. The former Irving Pool in east Allentown is replaced by an activity pool fit with a […]Read more >Similar articles >
KU faculty vote to unionize
- “Faculty and academic staff are coming together to fight for a better KU; and today, we voted resoundingly to have our voices heard on the critical issues facing our university,” said Kate DeJarnette, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing, in a news release.
- The United Academics of the University of Kansas represents over 1,550 full-time and part-time tenured and nontenure-track faculty; teaching, research, clinical and online professors; lecturers; curators; librarians; grant-funded research scientists; and other academic staff.
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official told the Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders. […]Read more >Similar articles >
New lead in Deven sibling disappearance: WRAL obtains 911 call
WRAL News has new information Thursday in the search for Blake and London Deven, siblings who vanished from Fayetteville several years ago. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Latin AMAs 2024: En VIVO minuto a minuto todos los ganadores y las actuaciones musicales
Los Latin American Music Awards se realizan por segunda ocasión a través de la cadena Univision hoy len vivo desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas. Becky G regresa está como conductora del espectáculo junto a Alejandra Espinoza, Carlos Ponce y Thalia. Además, la estrella de Inglewood, California presentará su más reciente éxito “Mercedes” junto Oscar Maydon y llega para competir en la categoría Mejor Colaboración –Urbano tras haber ganado 8 Latin AMAs hasta la fecha. Para Becky G ésta no es la primera vez que conduce esta premiación ya lo había hecho en una ocasión anterior al lado de Diego Boneta.Durante la antesala a la ceremonia […]Read more >Similar articles >
Federal judge temporarily blocks confusing Montana voter registration law
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Montana law that appeared to require people to cancel any previous voter registrations before signing up to vote in the state, or risk facing felony charges.
- U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris said Wednesday that he agreed with the plaintiffs who argued the law was vague and overbroad and could cause people to decide not to register to vote for fear of being charged with a crime.
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
- Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law.
- The lawsuit led by Tennessee and Arkansas comes since finalized federal regulations were published on Monday to provide guidance for employers and workers on how to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure.
Police searching for missing endangered woman in York County
- (WHTM)-- Police are looking for a missing woman in York County who they say may be in harm and are asking for the public's help.
- It is possible that Bailey is at risk of special harm or injury, or may be confused, according to police.
Demolition work nearly complete inside Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library
- A capital campaign committee is being co-chaired by Rush Harding and Lisa Ferrell, according to a written report prepared by Central Arkansas Library System Executive Director Nate Coulter for Thursday's meeting.
- Crews are almost done with demolition work inside the Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, library system board members were told Thursday.
USC cancels main graduation ceremony over protest concerns
- The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony Thursday and dozens more college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread.
- The Los Angeles Police Department said 93 people were arrested Wednesday night during a campus protest for allegedly trespassing.
Body of missing Iowa trucker has been found months after disappearance, wife says
- Sarah Schultz told Nexstar's KCAU that her husband David Schultz's body was found not far from where searches were held.
- DES MOINES, Iowa ( KCAU ) – The wife of an Iowa truck driver, whose monthslong disappearance led to an extensive search effort, says her missing husband has been found dead.
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s about 76,000 fewer than the year before and the lowest one-year tally since 1979. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Why this small Ukrainian hilltop town is Russia’s next big target
Chasiv Yar covers only about 5 square miles, but if the Russians can seize it, they will control commanding heights that will allow them to directly target the main agglomeration of cities still under Kyiv’s control in the Donetsk region. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Postal customers ask: Where’s the mail?
For an Atlanta lawyer, W-2 tax forms, replacement credit cards and client checks went missing in the U.S. mail. […]Read more >Similar articles >
China Prepares UN Resolution to Tap AI for Good
China is preparing a United Nations General Assembly resolution that it says is intended to help close gaps between rich and developing countries in the advance of artificial intelligence, an initiative that follows an extensive and ambitious campaign by the US, its biggest AI competitor. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Great Plains Nature Center hosts spring work day
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Great Plains Nature Center hosted a spring work day over the weekend. It was from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Chisolm Creek Park. Storm reports: Tornado confirmed in northwest Kansas Thursday Staff and volunteers cleaned up the trails to prepare the Park for the warmer seasons ahead. "Any time you’re out here on the trails, we want it to look beautiful not only for us but for the animals that live out here as well," said Darah Jewell, the event coordinator for the Great Plains Nature Center. "So we want to make sure that we’re taking care of their space, and by picking up even little […]Read more >Similar articles >
LIVE: Fire erupts on Oceanside Pier in San Diego
- The fire is burning in a vacant restaurant at the end of the pier, Oceanside Fire Department said.
- "We are asking all citizens to please stay away from the immediate area," Oceanside Fire Department said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Oceanside pier engulfed in flames. Firefighters work to extinguish blaze
Firefighters were responding to a large fire at the Oceanside pier Monday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., according to a statement from the Oceanside Fire Department.A livestream from KGTV in San Diego showed a massive smoke plume emanating from the end of the pier.It was unclear whether anyone was injured or when the blaze would be contained.“We are asking all citizens to please stay away from the immediate area,” the Oceanside Fire Department wrote on Facebook.The pier, built in 1887 and rebuilt five times since then, stretches for 1,942 feet, making it one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast.In the late 1970s, a strong winter storm […]Read more >Similar articles >
Robber shot by police tried to re-enter Fullerton bank with apparent explosive, body-worn camera footage shows
- A bank robber who told tellers that he was armed with a bomb and later attempted to flee with $58,000 was fatally shot by police in Fullerton after trying to reenter the bank with the alleged explosive, newly released body-worn camera footage shows.
- Fearing that may have been re-entering the bank with an explosive device, one officer shot Thompson, according to Sgt. Ryan O’Neil.
Angel City FC riding momentum into meeting with Kansas City
- Friday night, Angel City FC (2-2-1, seven points) will look for a third consecutive win against the first-place Kansas City Current at BMO Stadium (7 p.m., Amazon Prime Video).
- Although the team hung on for a 2-1 win, the Courage dominated possession, took 10 more shots, four more shots on goal and nearly doubled Angel City in total passes.
Emerson College protest arrests spark mixed reactions over police response
- Arrests were streamed live on some social media platforms as police moved in as community members had predicted because the college encampment is in an alley that leads to the state Transportation Building in downtown.
- The arrest of 108 at Emerson College in the pre-dawn hours had politicians taking shots at the police who warned the students pitching tents in a public way gave them no choice.
Rob Walton, eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, to retire from board of directors
Rob Walton, eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, said in a government filing on Thursday that he is retiring from the company’s board of directors. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Non-emergency phone service restored at Pulaski County 911 center
An outage Wednesday night and Thursday affecting the Pulaski County 911 call center’s non-emergency line had been restored by Thursday afternoon, authorities said.Full service had been restored by about 4:40 p.m. Thursday, sheriff’s office spokesperson Kristin Knox said.A 10:09 p.m. Wednesday post by the agency on X, formerly known as Twitter, instructed people to call 911 while the non-emergency line was down.Authorities had been working at AT&T to fix the issue, Knox said earlier Thursday.Spokespeople for Little Rock and North Little Rock police said Thursday that their 911 centers had not been affected by the […]Read more >Similar articles >
911 call sparks new leads in Fayetteville disappearance case of Deven’s sibling’s
WRAL News has new information Thursday in the search for Blake and London Deven, siblings who vanished from Fayetteville several years ago. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Peek behind the curtain: What goes into producing an Anchorage Opera classic
- Soprano Andrea Baker works with stage director Laura Alley, right, in Elvera Voth Hall, a rehearsal space at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
- Lead “La Traviata” cast members and professional opera singers Peter Scott Drackley, left, and Andrea Baker rehearse on April 15.
Pulaski County rejects $60,000 check from company that filmed Netflix series in jail
The Pulaski County judge earlier this month returned a $60,000 check from the TV production company that filmed a reality show for Netflix in the Pulaski County jail last year, stating that the county government had no contract with the company and could not accept it, authorities said Thursday. […]Read more >Similar articles >
New warning issued on dangers of skin care products popular on social media
- It's a tween obsession impacting families across the country: skin care.Kids are buying dozens of products to keep up with the trends, but there's a new warning about how dangerous these can be for children.The new stronghold has dermatologists sounding the alarm that it could be dangerous.Kids all over the country, ages 8-12, are watching and posting videos to social media.But the craze is also coming with consequences for others.
- They recommend people choose products that are fragrance-free, dye-free and made for sensitive skin, while also looking out for products with retinol in them."The fewer ingredients, the less likelihood that you are going to have a reaction to something," Bayart said.Bayart's number one recommendation for tweens to use on their skin: sunscreen, SPF 50 or more.And for those amateur skincare gurus, it's about learning how to vet some of the products that are being advertised.
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
- WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems.
- The officials said the aid package will be funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which pays for longer-term contracts with the defense industry and means that it could take many months or years for the weapons to arrive.
Every quarterback the Patriots have ever drafted
Owners of the third pick in this week’s NFL draft, the Patriots have a clear need to fill: quarterback. Let’s look back at their draft history. […]Read more >Similar articles >
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP
- There has been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad, two African countries that are integral to the military's efforts to counter violent extremist organizations across the Sahel region, a top U.S. military official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
- Niger's ruling junta ended an agreement last month that allows U.S. troops to operate in the West African country.
Johnson asks protesters at Columbia to stop "nonsense"
- Speaker Johnson was booed by students as pro-Palestinian protests are spreading to more campuses across the country.
- He spoke about antisemitism with students at Columbia University Wednesday.
Authorities investigating after body found in northwest Iowa
- Almost 200 volunteers participated in the initial search that covered more than 100,000 acres.During the search, another missing man, 54-year-0ld Mark Riesberg, of Calhoun County, was found dead in his vehicle.An initial $2,000 reward for information related to Schultz's disappearance increased several times and had reached nearly $30,000 before his body was found.
- His phone and wallet were found inside.His semi-truck, with a load of pigs, was found at an intersection near Sac City with his wallet and cell phone inside.The United Cajun Navy, a search and rescue group based in Louisiana, organized a volunteer search.
Unilever ice cream sale won’t change us, says Ben & Jerry’s
There is a “firmly established framework” that will “remain intact” to protect the integrity of a brand known for promoting progressive causes, said the independent board of Ben & Jerry’s. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Smog worse in Raleigh, Durham compared to last year, ‘State of the Air’ report shows
Although Raleigh and Durham have relatively good air quality, a new report from the American Lung Association shows ozone smog is increasing. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Trump’s Failing Media Company Desperately Scrambles to Find Scapegoat
- In the letter to NASDAQ, Nunes asked Friedman to make sure trading firms disclose whether they are short selling the company’s stock.
- Devin Nunes, a former Republican congressman himself, wrote a letter to several committees in the House of Representatives asking them to “open an investigation of anomalous trading of DJT,” CBS News reported Wednesday.
Why cancer screening tests can help doctors find several forms of the disease early
- Most are covered by insurance but Powers says the price doesn't compare to having that knowledge.Doctors say genetic tests and cancer screenings can make all the difference in an outcome.“The goal is we catch it early when it’s very treatable or possibly prevent it with lifestyle changes,” said Sadie Suppinger, a nurse practitioner.Current screening guidelines for many of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer are not recommended until age 40.
- Your yearly dental appointment is the frontline for cancer screening.“It's something that stops you in your tracks,” said Krista Powers, a two-time cancer survivor.
2 juveniles arrested following incident involving knives at Kansas park
CHAPMAN, Kan. (KSNW) — Two juveniles have been arrested following an incident involving knives at a park in Chapman. According to the Chapman Police Department, officers responded on Monday afternoon to an incident involving three juveniles involving knives at Sherran Park. Two juveniles were arrested. The victim, a 14-year-old boy, was unharmed. The CPD says a video of the incident was recorded and is being shared by students throughout Chapman schools. Fifth arrest made in connection to murdered Kansas moms "A report has been made to the Dickinson County Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges," said the CPD. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Florida man says mother’s ashes returned to mailbox after car stolen
- ( WFLA ) — A Florida man said his custom car was stolen while he was asleep on Monday, and the vehicle contained something irreplaceable: his mother's ashes.
- He said he immediately reported the car theft to police and called again on Tuesday morning after he found his mother's ashes hanging out of his mailbox.
Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo and Judy Greer reunite to mark 20th anniversary of ’13 Going on 30′
- Get your Razzles out, because a "13 Going on 30" reunion happened this week.Video above: Jennifer Garner relives memorable moments from her careerCo-stars Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer reunited virtually to mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic early-’00s rom-com."Twenty years.
- Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo and Judy Greer reunite to mark 20th anniversary of '13 Going on 30'
Mat-Su Borough now requires all ‘found’ animals get turned over to shelter
- PALMER — Mat-Su animal control officials have started enforcing a policy requiring anyone who finds an animal to turn it over to the borough shelter instead of local rescue organizations.
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough shelter officials said this week that they decided to enforce the longstanding law so they can more easily reunite lost animals with their owners as well as prosecute those who may be guilty of animal care crimes.
Miguel’s Jr. introduces beef birria
- It is featured in Birria Queso Tacos, which are made with birria meat and jack cheese melted on a corn tortilla.
- A birria quesadilla is made with birria meat with melted jack cheese wrapped in a 12-inch flour tortilla and sold for $8.99.
Ex-Berklee student sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening woman who posted fliers on campus in support of democracy in China
Xiaolei Wu, 26, who is from China, was also sentenced Wednesday to three years of supervised release in federal court in Boston, prosecutors said. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Homeless Georgians could face hurdles to voting under new legislation
After more than 40 years of struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, Barry Dupree has a distinct memory of a milestone in his recovery: casting a ballot in the 2020 election. […]Read more >Similar articles >
SSA needs more workers to deal with backlog | READER COMMENTARY
- Now that SSA offices have reopened and people are able to access SSA’s application systems, time frames for disability application processing and adjudication have increased enormously.
- What I know as a person on the ground serving people is that the assistance SSA can provide needs to happen as quickly as humanly possible.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage in proof he survived Oct. 7 injuries
- Gesturing occasionally with his injured arm, he identifies himself and gives his date of birth and parents’ names.He says he has been "here for almost 200 days," suggesting the video was filmed shortly before Tuesday, the 200th day of the war.Goldberg-Polin’s hair is cropped short in the video, which is edited with a number of cuts from wide shot to close up.He criticizes the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as other Israeli hostages in Hamas propaganda videos have done.
- Banners and murals are displayed in Jerusalem, saying: "Bring Hersh Home," and his parents Rachel and Jonathan regularly meet top U.S. officials in Washington to press the case of the hostages.Of the 129 Oct. 7 hostages still being held in Gaza, the Israeli government believes 33 are dead.Following the release of the video, the Goldberg-Polin family demanded immediate action to release their son and the other hostages still held in Gaza."Seeing the video of Hersh today is overwhelming.
Sgt. Dale Nix receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Fallen officer Sgt. Dale Nix received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 International Family Justice Center Conference in San Diego. […]Read more >Similar articles >
High Point school mourns loss of teacher to cancer
- The Wesleyan Christian Academy community is mourning the passing of Sarah Haynes, a beloved chorus and drama teacher who fought against breast cancer.
- Haynes began her journey at Wesleyan Christian Academy in Aug. 2016, bringing her passion for drama and chorus to the forefront of the school.
Pass $120 million in emergency funding for rural EMS in Minnesota now
- The proposal now under consideration at the Minnesota State Capitol for emergency funding of $120 million is not merely a financial stopgap; it is a lifeline for communities teetering on the edge of a health care abyss.
- As the heartbeat of rural Minnesota, emergency medical services (EMS) and ambulance services are the lifeline that connects communities to lifesaving care.
Taiwan policy must be a campaign issue
- Hosted by the U's China Center, a moderated discussion organized by the Brookings Institution's Foreign Policy Program will try to answer this fundamental question: "Should the United States change its policies on Taiwan?"
- For decades, the U.S. has helped arm Taiwan and has hewed to a policy commonly called "strategic ambiguity," which in effect meant that uncertainty regarding U.S. defense of the country would deter Beijing from invading and keep Taipei from making a formal push for independence.
Readers Write: State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, pro-Palestine protests, Third Precinct
- Jewish people are in the best position to know" (Opinion Exchange, April 23), it has become increasingly apparent that any criticism of the horrific actions currently undertaken by the Israeli state against the Palestinian civilian population has been swiftly denounced as antisemitic in an attempt at squashing any negative views of Israel and its perception as a perpetual victim.
- Does Minneapolis, having voted very recently and very decisively to invest full executive powers in the mayor, really need a full-time City Council of 13 members, each making more than $100,000 per year ?
We’re paying today for Trump’s international incompetence while in office
- Trump's pulling the U.S. out of the deal gave Iran a green light to resume its path toward nuclear capability, hurt the cause of reform in that country, strengthened the grip of the ayatollahs who had resisted positive engagement with the West, and removed whatever leverage we might have had as honest brokers between Israel and Iran.
- Trump's decision was a cautionary warning to other countries as well: Be wary of international agreements with the U.S. as commitments made under one administration can be dissolved at the whim of the next, potentially unstable, American leader.
Home City Ice launches series of celebrations to mark 100th anniversary
- "This anniversary is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and our commitment to producing the highest quality product."For more information on upcoming celebrations and to learn more about the company, visit its Facebook page or website.
- Home City Ice, the largest privately owned ice manufacturer and distributor in the United States, is marking its 100th anniversary this year.
Dean of UALR’s Donaghey College will depart for post at Georgia university
- His "work has played a key role in UA-Little Rock's success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics," Ann Bain, provost and executive vice chancellor, said in a news release from UALR.
- The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is searching for a new dean for the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Cut down on electronic waste in Minnesota
- According to a study last year, only about 24% of Minnesota electronics waste gets captured for recycling.
- We produce a lot of electronic waste — from old computers and smartphones to TV monitors and printers.
In Minnesota, statistical gloom amid the hope of a progressive-led boom
- Star Tribune columnist Evan Ramstad has pointed out that over the last few years nearly 30,000 working age people have left our state.
- From the economy, to education, to crime, to folks relocating beyond our borders, Minnesota is going the wrong direction and needs a new path forward.
Harvard students rush Harvard Yard for Palestine tent encampment: ‘Liberated zone’
- Meanwhile in Boston, Emerson College officials were warning students of “imminent law enforcement action” because the pro-Palestine protesters were violating several city rules.
- Harvard students are the latest college kids to set up a tent encampment for Palestine, as they reportedly rushed Harvard Yard to create a “liberated zone” on the Cambridge campus Wednesday.
Hamas releases video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
- Hamas released Wednesday a propaganda/proof of life video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
- Hamas has released hostage videos in the past, including one of French-Israeli woman Mia Schem less than two weeks after the assault .
Crews battle grass fire in SW Miami-Dade, portion of Turnpike reopens
Crews were battling a grass fire in southwest Miami-Dade Wednesday evening that was leading to closures of the Florida’s Turnpike. The fire was reported in the area of Southwest 112th Avenue and Southwest 256th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said they received a call around 4 p.m. for the fire, which was around 20 acres. Multiple fire rescue crews responded and began an attack to knock down the fire.The Florida Forest Service also responded. No injuries were reported. The fire was causing some closures along the nearby Florida’s Turnpike. No other information was immediately known. Check back with NBC6 for […]Read more >Similar articles >
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami Returns
- Brand new to the Miami line-up this year is a Latin Spotlight night set for Saturday, April 20, at Silverspot Cinema Miami, with four films from Latin America.
- This year’s opening night film taking place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Silverspot Cinema Miami is Turtles (Les Tortues) (Belgium/Canada, 2023).
Simmons profits drop zapped by federal fees
Profits at Simmons First National Corp. dropped 14% in the first quarter as the Pine Bluff bank fell a penny short of Wall Street’s projections for earnings per share. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Cleveland officials investigating take-home vehicles for police: I-Team
- The I-Team reviewed monthly logs for take-home cars used by Cleveland police top brass.
- "I'm, actually leading the audit of all police take-home vehicles to see who has a car, who doesn't need a car anymore," Phillip McHugh said.
Village of Killian provides update: ‘We don’t know what the source is or what is in the water’
KILLIAN – Officials provided a brief update on the water situation in Killian Wednesday morning. This comes after a state of emergency was declared for the village due to the lack of clean water.The situation began Sunday night, officials said, after brown water was found on the west side of the village. Flushing lines did not seem to help. Initially a boil advisory was issued for 40 homes, but the problem spread throughout the town. The mayor of Killian, Ronald Sharp, and the Livingston Parish president, Randy Delatte, will meet with Governor Jeff Landry this morning. "As of right now we simply […]Read more >Similar articles >
Ready, set, read! Drop-off for Brandi’s Book Drive starts Wednesday morning
BATON ROUGE – Readers, rejoice: Brandi’s Book Drive is happening Wednesday!The book drive’s goal is help gather books for children’s home libraries. Not every child has ready access to books that may interest them, and reading is a key component of academic and social success. By donating to the book drive, you could provide a book for a child in need. Drop-off will be held at Essential Credit Union in Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The drive will accept books for children K-8. For more information on how to donate, click here. Permalink| Comments […]Read more >Similar articles >
Osprey Initiative helps clean up Louisiana’s waterways for ‘Love the Boot Week’
- Organizations from all over the state come together to clean up trash.
- This device has made such an impact, that Bates has expanded his organization to many other states.
Officials deem early-morning house fire off Antioch Boulevard accidental
BATON ROUGE – The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire on Antioch Boulevard early Wednesday morning.According to the SGFD, the fire started at the 4800 block of Antioch Boulevard around 3:26 a.m., where the fire was coming from the roof and also engulfing the carports and vehicles inside. The fire was placed under control by 4:37 a.m. Officials believe the fire was accidental in nature, and there were no injuries to any people in the building.Two dogs did not survive the fire. Investigators are still determining the primary cause of the fire.Permalink| Comments […]Read more >Similar articles >
Blinken goes to China with potential trouble on horizon
During Blinken’s three-day trip, he plans to press Chinese officials on a wide range of issues, including its support for Russia, cheap Chinese exports that US officials say threaten American jobs, and Chinese ships’ aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Trump named as unindicted conspirator in Michigan election interference case
- During a hearing in the case Tuesday, George Donnini, a lawyer for one of the fake electors, Kathy Berden, focused on the role of Mike Roman, a former Trump campaign operative who has also been identified as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Michigan case.
- Charges have already been brought in Michigan against 15 Republicans who acted as fake electors for Trump after President Joe Biden defeated him in the state in 2020.
Correction: Dozens of Google employees protest use of company’s tech for war in Gaza
An April 17 article about protests of a Google cloud-computing contract with the Israeli government incorrectly reported some facts about a sit-in protest that targeted Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian’s office. The sit-in, attended by more than a dozen people, took place outside of Kurian’s office and did not obstruct normal work or prevent anyone from entering or exiting the area. Google engineer Marie Vachovsky was not among those who joined the sit-in. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Authorities confirm 2nd victim of ex-Washington officer was 17-year-old with whom he had a baby
- Elias Huizar, 39, a former police officer in Yakima, went on the run Monday afternoon after killing two people, including his ex-wife, Amber Rodriguez, 31, whom he shot eight times outside a West Richland elementary school in front of their 9-year-old son and other witnesses, police said.
- Santos, 17, whom Huizar had met several years ago in his role as a middle school resource officer in Yakima, court records show.
Missouri House approves bill shielding Bayer from cancer-related lawsuits
- The House vote marked an important but incremental victory for chemical giant Bayer, which acquired an avalanche of legal claims involving the weedkiller Roundup when it bought the product’s original Creve Coeur-based producer, Monsanto.
- JEFFERSON CITY — The manufacturer of a popular weedkiller won support Wednesday from the Missouri House for a proposal that could shield it from costly lawsuits alleging it failed to warn customers its product could cause cancer.
Mass. lawmakers eye permanent extension of cocktails-to-go without beer and wine
Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on a bill that codifies the pandemic-era practice of allowing for the purchase of cocktails-to-go. The language expected to reach Gov. Maura Healey, however, nixes beer and wine from the program. Both the House and Senate agreed in a spending bill that also includes millions for the state-run shelter system to keep alive the popular alcohol provision, which proved to be a boon to restaurants and bars during the dark days of the pandemic. House budget chief Aaron Michlewitz said the proposal scheduled for debate is a “fair compromise” to allow restaurants and bars to serve mixed drinks […]Read more >Similar articles >
‘Devastating’ wait times at Mexico border strain California small businesses
- In recent months lines at the border often stretched for several hours, frustrating more than 150,000 students, cross-border families, health care workers, small business owners, and others who daily cross to and from Mexico.
- Those people are wasting their time in that line,” said Sunil Gakherja, 49, who owns a small perfume store in San Ysidro, a neighborhood in San Diego, close to the border.
Speaker Johnson calls on Columbia president to quit
- House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign Wednesday during a tense news conference where the crowd repeatedly interrupted the speaker and at times loudly booed him and other GOP lawmakers who were with him as they stood at the microphones.
- I am here today joining my colleagues, and calling on President Shafik to resign if she cannot immediately bring order to this chaos,” Johnson said Wednesday.
Russia vetoes UN resolution against nuclear space race
- The resolution would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space, as banned under a 1967 international treaty that included the U.S. and Russia, and to agree to the need to verify compliance.
- UNITED NATIONS — Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space, calling it “a dirty spectacle” that cherry picks weapons of mass destruction from all other weapons that should also be banned.
Another Republican candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren
- Cain said he grew up in Quincy.
- ''What's worse is that she's incapable of delivering real results because she's so bogged down in extreme partisanship,'' Cain said in a campaign video.
Boeing to pay $443 million to airlines for Max 9 grounding as losses and problems mount
- Boeing reported a slightly smaller loss in the first quarter compared to the same time a year ago, but said fixing the problems that got attention after the Alaska Air incident will push back its financial recovery and cost it $443 million in compensation to its airline customers.Boeing reported a core operating loss of $388 million, or $1.13 a share, from the $440 million it lost on that basis a year earlier.
- But the improvement came from outside its key commercial airplanes unit, where losses from operations nearly doubled to $1.1 billion.Related video above: A look inside the Boeing Senate hearingsRevenue tumbled $1.4 billion, or 8% to $16.6 billion, as the problems at the airplane maker resulted in a sharp drop in deliveries of jets to its airline customers.
Interim chancellor of Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus formally appointed to post
- "Dating back to her involvement in the leadership programs implemented by Jimmy Ferguson during her time as an undergraduate student at Arkansas Tech, and continuing through her most recent service as ATU-Ozark interim chancellor, she has distinguished herself as a lifelong leader," Jones wrote in ATU's news release.
- Jacobs began her career in education as an English teacher at Russellville High School, then taught English and journalism at Clarksville High School before serving as director of curriculum, federal programs, and equity in the Lavaca School District, Strasner said.
US secretly shipped new long-range missiles to Ukraine
The United States previously supplied Ukraine with a version of the Army Tactical Missile Systems — known as ATACMS — armed with wide-spreading cluster munitions that can travel 100 miles. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham honored for series on homeless families
The Mike Royko Award for Commentary and Column Writing is named for the legendary Chicago columnist and is among the most coveted in the news business. It recognizes excellence in writing by an individual expressing a personal point of view and is sponsored by the Chicago Tribune. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district’s handling of boss bullying case
- In her email to school board members on Monday, Anello wrote: “Given the media coverage of the Director of Maintenance and President (Antonio) Hernandez’s public call for my resignation, I have called for a third-party, independent investigation into the District’s handling of the matter.”
- Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello this week called for an “independent investigation” of the district’s handling of employees’ complaints that their boss was bullying and harassing them and that the district had turned a blind eye.
Carey Wright appointed Maryland schools superintendent after serving as interim
- Michael, during a special board meeting Wednesday evening, emphasized Wright is one of the top education leaders in the nation with extensive experience in Maryland.
- The state superintendent leads the education department and oversees Maryland’s 1,400 public schools in 24 school districts and 7,000 child care providers.
Key Democrat Touts Progress on Stablecoin, Marijuana Legislation
Representative Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the Financial Services Committee, predicted Wednesday that she and Chairman Patrick McHenry would soon have a deal on legislation regulating stablecoins, and said she’s pushing for marijuana banking legislation as well.“We are on our way to getting a stablecoin bill in the short run,” Waters said in an interview on Bloomberg Television’s “Balance of Power.” […]Read more >Similar articles >
California is trying again to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike
- They also argued that extending unemployment benefits to striking workers could help reduce the economic pain of a long-lasting strike, which can drag down other local businesses.
- California Chamber of Commerce representative Robert Moutrie told a Senate committee on Wednesday morning that providing unemployment benefits to striking workers would be a “job killer” that would put the state on “one side of labor disputes.”
Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdown
- Maria Arellano, the president of DCP’s board of directors, which hired Settelmayer, said of the decision to close the school, “this is a very painful time at DCP, we are working together as a team to serve our students and families.”
- Now, educators from South Bay Educators United, which represents teachers at the four DCP campuses, said Settelmayer’s lack of transparency and respect for the students and families affected by the closure led them to issue the vote of no confidence at Tuesday’s board of directors meeting.
The FTC banned noncompetes. What that means for workers and companies.
- But the rule change has sparked a legal showdown with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, big businesses and lobbying groups, which contend in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday that it will limit their ability to protect trade secrets and other confidential information.
- The Federal Trade Commission has banned noncompete agreements for most of the U.S. workforce, freeing an estimated 30 million people bound by contracts that limit their ability to change jobs within their industry or strike out on their own.
Food stamp fraud: The ongoing problem and limited solutions available
- They come to us and then we find it was used in Texas or any other place in the US, but the card is physically right here," Gonzalez said.
- Her food assistance, SNAP benefits card.
County in rural New Mexico extends agreement with ICE for immigrant detention amid criticism
- County commissioners in rural New Mexico extended authorization for a migrant detention facility Wednesday in cooperation with federal authorities over objections by advocates for immigrant rights who allege inhumane conditions and due process violations at the privately operated Torrance County Detention Facility.
- The ACLU urged federal authorities reconsider its contract the Torrance County facility based on a ''mortality review'' by ICE's health services corps of circumstances leading up to the death of Kelsey Vial during the migrant's monthlong detention.
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before transporting
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows.
- Dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus, U.S. agriculture officials said Wednesday as they try to track and control the growing outbreak.
Luther Campbell vs. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: Rap star-turned-civic activist creates campaign committee
- Luther Campbell, the rap artist, coach and civic activist, has filed paperwork setting up a campaign to challenge Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in the Democratic primary.
- Voter records show neither Campbell nor Cherfilus-McCormick live in Florida’s 20th District.
Trump Is Livid He Has to Obey the Law in Hush-Money Trial
- The GOP presidential nominee lashed out Wednesday at the judge presiding over the case, claiming that Judge Juan Merchan believes he is “above the Supreme Court” after Merchan decided Trump would not be allowed to take a day off from his trial to make a guest appearance at a Supreme Court hearing discussing another one of his legal woes.
- “Because he thinks he is above the Supreme Court, he is prohibiting me from going to the presidential immunity hearing where some of the great legal scholars will be arguing the case—the most important case in many years on the Supreme Court,” Trump told Fox News Digital .
Groups release ‘pragmatic’ proposal for border security framework plan
- Collaborating organizations say their end goal is to efficiently and effectively secure the U.S. border while improving the asylum and immigration process for those who cross into the United States.
- McALLEN, Texas ( Border Report ) -- Controlling security along the Southwest border and treating asylum-seekers humanely through new initiatives are proposed in a framework plan several organizations released Wednesday.
Terry Carter, actor known for original ‘Battlestar Galactica’ series and ‘McCloud,’ dies at 95
- The Brooklyn-born star, who began his decades-long career amid the civil rights movement, first gained TV notoriety for his time on “The Phil Silvers Show” from 1955 to 1959.
- He also graced the silver screen during his career, appearing in minor roles in films including “Parrish,” “Attraction,” “Brother on the Run,” “Foxy Brown” and “Benji.”
Arizona Democrats advance 3rd attempt to repeal 1864 abortion law
Arizona took a major step Wednesday toward scrapping an 1864 law banning abortion, when three Republican lawmakers in the state House of Representatives broke ranks with their party and voted with Democrats to repeal the ban. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Midstate man thanks Pennsylvania trauma team that saved his life in job site accident
- "They came onto the ambulance and began, basically saving my life," Richmond said.
- "The projectile was a piece of metal that fits onto this end weighing approximately eight ounces that went through him, sort of like a big shotgun blast," Acute-Care and Trauma Surgeon at Penn Highlands DuBois Philip S.
Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes the state’s fall ballot
- Antonio said a proxy war between Huffman and Stephens for next session’s speakership is “the elephant in the room” that may be causing delays.As Ohio nears the May 9 cutoff set by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, legislation meant to ensure Biden will appear on fall ballots in Alabama cleared the state’s Senate Tuesday.
- Each change was only temporary.Huffman said he also favors a more permanent solution.Senate Democratic Leader Nickie Antonio continued to express confidence Wednesday that Biden will make Ohio’s ballot, saying that “all options are being explored.”
Two crypto mine regulations pass Senate; King’s more aggressive proposals likely dead
- As the Senate took up the two remaining bills today, King and Sen. Stephanie Flowers (D-Pine Bluff) hammered Bryant — who sponsored the original Act 851 that caused the mess in the first place — as an untrustworthy actor whose new bill had major holes.
- Flowers said that the Legislature should now call a special session on crypto regulation “to flesh out and deal with other issues that people are learning about in their communities.”
Biden says weapons will flow to Ukraine within hours as he signs aid bill
“It’s going to make the world safer,” the president said. “And it continues America’s leadership in the world, and everyone knows it.” […]Read more >Similar articles >
York County History Center moving to a different location
- "It's in the heart of downtown," York County History Center VP of Marketing and Public Relations Dan Fink said.
- (WHTM)-- It's not moving day for the York County History Center, it's moving week.
East Bay girl, 15, found dead in ‘unknown person’s driveway’ in San Francisco
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Merchants lash out at plan to improve safety after West Portal deaths
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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually
- Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 under a new rule state regulators approved Wednesday in the latest attempt to corral the ever-increasing costs of medical care in the United States.
- In December, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the cost to practice medicine in the United States would increase 4.6% this year alone.
Israeli American hostage is seen in a Hamas video
Hamas released a video on Wednesday apparently showing Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American dual citizen who has been held hostage since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. It appeared to be the first time that Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the attack, has been shown to be alive since his captivity began. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Just how close are MIT and other universities to Israel? Protesting students want schools to cut research ties.
Students’ allegations included that the school receives money from the Israeli Ministry of Defense for research. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Legislative committee endorses bill that would authorize pay bump for state employees
- The bill also would increase the minimum annual salary for state employees to $32,405 a year, raise the maximum salary range for all pay grades by 10%, and authorize new incentives for future recruits and current employees who go above and beyond, either through a lump-sum payment or through extra hours of paid leave.
- Under the bill, a state agency wishing to provide special compensation awards to employees would be required to prepare a written plan for administering special compensation awards and would be required to get the approval of the Office of Personnel Management and either the Joint Budget Committee or the Legislative Council.
Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020
PHOENIX — Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election were charged Wednesday with conspiracy, fraud and forgery, marking the fourth state to bring charges against ”fake electors.” The eleven people who had been nominated to be Arizona’s Republican electors met in Phoenix on Dec. 14, 2020, to sign a certificate saying they were ”duly elected and qualified” electors and claimed Trump had carried the state. The document was later sent to Congress and the National Archives, where it was ignored. Seven others […]Read more >Similar articles >
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers
- Officials at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center have said they are investigating after finding that a doctor had made ''inappropriate changes'' in the national database for people awaiting liver transplants.
- Several relatives of patients who died while waiting for a new liver said Wednesday they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating the waitlist to make some patients ineligible to receive a new organ.
Dozens of police departments receive AEDs through ‘Project Heart ReStart’
- Last November, during Phase I of the project, officials announced that every Hamilton County Sheriff's Office cruiser was equipped with a lifesaving AED.
- From May 2022 through May 2023, there were over 1,200 cardiac calls to the Hamilton County Sheriff's patrolled areas, and the majority of those patrol cars did not have an automated external defibrillator in their cruiser.
Plans for one Whataburger in Charlotte have already been approved. Plans for another one may not be far off
The possibility of another location after one was just approved is now being floated according to zoning documents. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Grand jury indicts 11 who falsely declared Trump won Arizona in 2020
- PHOENIX >> Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election were charged today with conspiracy, fraud and forgery, marking the fourth state to bring charges against “fake electors.”
- Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election were charged today with conspiracy, fraud and forgery, marking the fourth state to bring charges against “fake electors.”
Green deputy leader sentenced to 60 days for Fairy Creek old-growth protests
- Davidson was first arrested in May 2021 for breaching a court injunction granted to Teal Cedar Products, which had a licence to cut timber in the Fairy Creek watershed, including old-growth trees.
- The Green Party is decrying a 60-day sentence handed to its deputy leader today for her role in old-growth logging protests on Vancouver Island.
Legislative briefs: Senate OKs bill to aid pregnancy help groups
- A proposal to reduce the appropriation for the Arkansas Youth Expo in Northwest Arkansas from $48,000 to $5,500 and the appropriation for program operation expenses at the state Department of Agriculture from $77,000 to $65,500, and appropriate $54,000 to the North Central District Fair, fell short Wednesday of winning approval of the Joint Budget Committee.
- The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday handily approved a bill that would appropriate $2 million for the state's grant program for pregnancy help organizations in the coming fiscal year from state surplus funds.
First Gentleman Bryan Sanders says Little Rock ought to make better use of riverfront
Little Rock’s primary "underutilized asset" when it comes to the outdoors is the Arkansas River, first gentleman Bryan Sanders told a crowd at the Clinton Presidential Center on Wednesday during a Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce panel discussion. […]Read more >Similar articles >
State officials are bracing for Steward Health Care to possibly file for bankruptcy and change top management
A bankruptcy filing by Steward could allow the hospitals to continue running while Steward worked with creditors to turn them over to new operators. […]Read more >Similar articles >
A tribute to primary care [PODCAST]
- Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo.
- Join family medicine physician Eleanor Bueno as she expresses heartfelt gratitude to a cherished primary care colleague and friend.
Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match
- While some applicants fail to match due to the randomness of the process (and I’ve seen this many, many times), others are able to identify some important contributing factors.
- It takes an immense amount of time and energy to apply for residency, from preparing for licensing exams and excelling in rotations to writing applications and interviewing.
Casting directors from Anne Hathaway films deny ‘gross’ chemistry tests during auditions
- “I’ve worked in casting since ‘Capital News’ in 1988, and, in all honesty, never had to have actors make out with any other actor for any auditions nor chemistry tests,” Lamontagne told the outlet, adding that while she doesn’t deny Hathaway had such an experience, she was never at the helm of it.
- While Hathaway did not call out anyone by name, at least one casting director who worked with her during that time has denied such tests were conducted on their set.
Body of missing Iowa trucker David Schultz found in Sac County
- Almost 200 volunteers participated in the initial search that covered more than 100,000 acres.During the search, another missing man, 54-year-0ld Mark Riesberg, of Calhoun County, was found dead in his vehicle.An initial $2,000 reward for information related to Schultz's disappearance increased several times and had reached nearly $30,000 before his body was found.
- His phone and wallet were found inside.His semi-truck, with a load of pigs, was found at an intersection near Sac City with his wallet and cell phone inside.The United Cajun Navy, a search and rescue group based in Louisiana, organized a volunteer search.
Stagecoach 2024: How to livestream the festival from home
- The Stagecoach live stream, sponsored by American Express, e.l.f. Skin, T-Mobile and Universal Pictures’ “The Fall Guy,” will enable fans to tune into sets starting at 4 p.m. on the streaming platform with a membership to Amazon Prime.
- And for the second consecutive year, those unable to attend in person can tune in to the live stream via the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and Prime Video, bringing the excitement straight to the television screens.
Volunteers help clean up vandalized cemetery in Windom
- McPherson County continues to investigate who damaged dozens of headstones at a cemetery in Windom .
- Von Peterson owns SMR Memorials in McPherson and volunteered his time to come out and make repairs.
Kid Cudi cancels world tour, including Cleveland stop, after breaking foot at Coachella
- SAN DIEGO ( FOX 5/KUSI ) — Kid Cudi has canceled all shows for his planned "Insano World Tour" this summer, including a stop in Cleveland, after breaking his foot during Coachella last weekend.
- In an Instagram post Wednesday, the Grammy Award-winning artist and Cleveland native said he sustained a fracture to his calcaneus, or heel bone, in a jump from the Sahara stage during his set at the festival on Sunday.
Lakers can help themselves against Nuggets by making the easy shots
- But because the film session showed the Lakers not taking advantage of several easy scoring opportunities, contributing to them only scoring 40 second-half points in the loss, which left them down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series going into Thursday night’s Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena.
- Not only because the Lakers had to relive and rewatch themselves blow a 20-point third-quarter lead before Jamal Murray hit a game-winning shot at the final buzzer to seal the Nuggets’ 101-99 victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night in Denver.
Key moments in the Supreme Court’s latest abortion case that could change how women get care
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the court’s liberal minority, asked Turner to consider how the federal law requires hospitals to treat patients for more common medical emergencies, like the diabetes that she has had since childhood.
- The Biden administration says the state law conflicts with a federal law requiring emergency room doctors to stabilize patients, no matter what, even if that means an abortion.
Longtime St. Cloud City Council member Carol Lewis to run for mayor
- A longtime City Council member here announced Tuesday she plans to run for the open St. Cloud mayor seat in November.
- Lewis said her dozen years on the council gives her a unique insight into city issues and the mayor's role.
Here’s what Central Piedmont’s new AI degree program will look like
The new two-year associate degree program aims to prepare students to be ready for both jobs and transferring to four-year schools to expand their studies. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Man arrested in connection with 1988 motel killing of California woman
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Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
- Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
- The Labor Department estimates that 4 million lower-paid salary workers who are exempt under current regulations will become eligible for overtime protections in the first year under the new rule.
Ex-police officer pleads guilty to punching man in custody about 13 times
- A former Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting a man in his custody nearly two years ago by punching him about a dozen times without justification.
- Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, according to federal prosecutors.
Miami Lakes woman recounts jumping out of car during scary rideshare driver encounter
- Alegre said the female driver was driving erratically and then she realized they were approaching Miami International Airport.
- Fearing for her safety, Alegre said she unlocked the door and jumped out of the car at the airport.
Trump’s trial features fierce debate over what he can say: 5 takeaways
Tuesday’s session of Donald Trump’s criminal trial began with a heated clash between Justice Juan Merchan and Trump’s lead lawyer over a gag order. It ended with an insider’s look into a tabloid newspaper practice known as “catch and kill.” […]Read more >Similar articles >
FTC finalizes rule banning most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected
- Whereas rank-and-file employees normally don’t negotiate such agreements, which may be presented to them along with other paperwork on their first day on the job.The FTC contends that businesses seeking to protect their trade secrets and other confidential information can do so through the use of confidentiality clauses.The ban would apply nationwide, overriding state laws regarding noncompete agreements.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has already said it will sue the FTC as early as this week for what it views as the agency exceeding its administrative authority.What the final rule will doThe FTC estimates that 30 million people – one in five U.S. workers – are bound by a noncompete clause in their current jobs.
State election board tightens voter registration process, advocates call it ‘deliberate voter suppression’
- The State Board of Election Commissioners issued a declaratory order Tuesday ruling that e-signatures on voter registration forms are not acceptable in Arkansas, unless the forms are filled out at certain government agencies.
- The process Get Loud created helped bring down a barrier to voter registration in Arkansas, Elliott said.
Missing California man’s car found unoccupied in river, sheriff says
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Maverix’s Ruffolo Warns Trudeau of Capital Flight After Tax Hike
A prominent Canadian technology investor joined the chorus of Canadian businesses criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to raise the capital-gains tax, arguing it will cause capital flight from the country. John Ruffolo, founder of tech-focused Maverix Private Equity in Toronto, said the government’s move to tax Canadian companies on two-thirds of their capital gains, up from the previous level of a half, will make it harder for innovative companies to raise money and drive investors south of the border. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Trump’s Partisan Spin on TikTok
- The bill was introduced by Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, who said in an April 20 speech on the House floor that the bill “protects Americans, especially our children, from the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party-controlled TikTok.”
- A House bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest or face a U.S. ban overwhelmingly passed the House 360-58 on April 20, with the support of 186 Republicans and 174 Democrats.
Supreme Court to weigh in on how cities address homelessness
- The case drew hundreds of demonstrators to the steps of the court, who chanted "housing now" as justices heard arguments over whether the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, can punish homeless people for camping in public spaces.
- The case comes after a lower court ruled in favor of the homeless population, calling it a cruel and unusual punishment to fine and jail someone who doesn't have anywhere else to go.
Tennessee GOP-led Senate spikes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in schools
- A bill designed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in Tennessee public school classrooms was spiked Tuesday after it failed to attract enough support in the GOP-controlled Senate.
- ''There were some parents in my district that felt like there were flags being displayed in the public school classroom that did not coincide with their values and felt like their children should not be indoctrinated in the schools,'' said Republican Sen. Joey Hensley.
Clash brewing over Lino Lakes development plan that includes mosque
- A development proposal for Lino Lakes that includes a new mosque brought residents out by the hundreds for a city meeting this week, setting off a debate about the root cause of the opposition.
- "If you think this Madinah development is for everybody, how many people want to live next to a mosque?" resident Jason Donahue asked during the meeting's open public comment period, drawing a few gasps from the crowd.
George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money
- Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges.
- Weeks later, Santos said he was leaving the Republican Party and would instead run for the seat as an independent.
Federal money eyed for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota
- Last week, North Dakota's three-member, all-Republican congressional delegation announced the bill to ''authorize funding for the Library's continued construction and go towards ensuring the preservation of President Roosevelt's history and legacy.'' The bill's Interior Department grant is for $50 million of one-time money, most of which ''will go into creating the museum spaces in our facility," said Matt Briney, the library's chief communications officer.
- Supporters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota are cheering new federal legislation to help build the library and to showcase artifacts of the 26th president, who as a young man hunted and ranched in the state during its territorial days.
Massachusetts cities, towns consider following Brookline’s tobacco sales ban
- Local health boards in Wakefield, Stoneham and Melrose approved the ordinance being heard in Malden and Winchester shortly after the state Supreme Judicial Court upheld Brookline’s ban in early March .
- Brookline’s ban on tobacco sales to anyone born this century is inspiring other cities and towns across Greater Boston to follow suit, while critics worry about “unintended consequences.”
Dashcam video shows troopers stopping wrong-way driver on Florida highway
New dashcam video shows the moment when authorities brought a wrong-way driver to a stop on a Florida highway. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when the driver was spotted going northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 275 in Pinellas County, Florida Highway Patrol officials said. The video shows a trooper using a P.I.T. maneuver which caused the car to spin out before it kept going. The troopers were eventually able to stop the car. The driver, 27-year-old Cynthia Elizabeth Serrano Roncal, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on DUI and other charges after officials said her blood alcohol level was nearly three times the […]Read more >Similar articles >
Saying goodbye to the Burger Pit, another classic San Jose joint
- Kevin Ashford showed up with his camp chair at 9 a.m. Tuesday, first in line for the last day of business at the Burger Pit on Blossom Hill Road.
- By 11 a.m., more than 30 people had joined Ashford in line a full hour before the Burger Pit would open for business for the last time.