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Buc-ee's opens first location in Arkansas as aggressive expansion effort continues
Besides its home state of Texas, the company also has locations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
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US manufacturing activity hits 4-year high, manufacturing employment hits near 3-year high
Growth was seen in fifteen manufacturing industries, including electrical equipment, appliances and components, primary metals, transportation equipment, machinery as well as computer and electronic products. Activity in the technology sector was driven by the artificial intelligence buildout.
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Another California company to flee to Texas amid difficult business environment
The apparel and e-commerce company, which is expanding its sports apparel business, is leasing 70,000 square feet of warehouse and office space in the Texas town.
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Mass stabbing outside D.C. on beltway, shots fired
Shots have been fired, though further details are unclear.
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Mass shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, 14 wounded
The gunman's identity and motive have not been identified as of press time.
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World leaders call for peace after U.S. strikes on Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron said war between the U.S., Israel and Iran brings "grave consequences for
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Senate, House leaders briefed ahead of Iran strikes
The Gang of Eight was briefed ahead of the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a social media post Saturday morning, the Louisiana Republican said the eight members of Congress were briefed in detail earlier in the
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Physicians assistants leave for Iowa due to licensing wait times in Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation leaders discussed audit findings with members of the Legislative Audit Commission at the Illinois Capitol last week.
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'Breaking Up is Hard to Do' singer Neil Sedaka dies at the age of 86
Sedaka, who had nine Top 10 hits during his long career, was reportedly taken to the hospital Friday morning, but no details surrounding the cause of his death has been released so far.
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Louisiana lawmakers target AI with at least 18 proposed bills
Louisiana lawmakers are moving quickly to put guardrails around artificial intelligence, with at least 18 bills filed or pending ahead of the 2026 regular session
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Tennessee bill addresses penny transactions
State legislatures are responsible for determining how businesses can make exact change for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable.
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Illinois Republican candidates for governor, U.S. Senate discuss energy, SCOTUS
At Benedictine University Thursday evening in Lisle, three of the four candidates took part in a forum hosted by 560 WIND.
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Michigan’s Whitmer criticizes tariffs; Republicans cite study showing economic gains
Whitmer, who has met with the president multiple times to discuss trade, said uncertainty in the national economy is weighing on Michigan families and businesses. She also blamed tariffs for rising prices.