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With an $800M deficit and layoffs coming, LA Mayor Bass seeking bailout
Mayor Karen Bass blamed the Trump administration and the economy for falling revenue...“Turmoil and uncertainty from Washington and a slowing economy are causing lower revenue projections.”
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AZ governor slammed by GOP for her veto of AZ ICE Act; Dems praise veto
"This veto from the governor is another slap in the face to Arizonans who have suffered greatly from the consequences of an open border under the Biden administration," said GOP Senate President Warren Petersen.
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Cofounder of liberal watchdog that targeted advertising on conservative outlets to resign post
The company, which has led calls to defund conservative media companies like Fox News and the Daily Caller over alleged "disinformation," is currently facing a defamation lawsuit from Rumble.
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Street dealers switch to opioids more potent than fentanyl
One study found N-pyrrolidino protonitazene was 18 times more potent than fentanyl and about 274 times more potent than morphine, according to court records.
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Bills filed in Texas to prohibit biological men in women’s bathrooms in state-funded facilities
State Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, filed HB 239, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act. State Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, filed the companion bill in the Texas Senate. The bill has bipartisan support.
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Publisher cancels romance book written by author who cited Elon Musk
"Reading your messages and hearing your perspectives over the past twenty-four hours has been humbling, and I want to acknowledge the pain my words have caused. I am truly sorry," the author wrote.
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One police officer killed, one injured, in New Jersey shooting
The shooting reportedly took place at a city intersection at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. One suspect has been shot, and a handgun has been recovered. Both officers were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced dead.
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Court finds why LA's recent homelessness spending of over $2 billion fails to produce results
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who is currently facing a recall effort, said these failures are something she has faced since taking office and has been trying to change.
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GOP Virginia governor candidate Dave LaRock pushes for Virginia DOGE
"As Governor, I will clean up this mess. No more excuses. No more waste. It's time for real leadership, solutions, and a vision for Virginia, not more exaggerated rhetoric," LaRock said.
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WA lawmakers advance bill allowing paid sick leave for immigration proceedings
With immigrants making up over 43% of his constituency, Salahuddin proposed ESHB 1875 so they wouldn’t have to put their financial security at risk to attend the “life-altering” proceedings.
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South Carolina man becomes first death row inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years
Sigmon was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2002. He is the first inmate to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina history.
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Pope’s rebuke of Trump deportation appears to conflict with Catholic catechism teaching
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes political leaders have the capacity to regulate immigration to the country for the common good of its citizens.
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Merck virologist recalls becoming whistleblower over maker's blockbuster MMR measles, mumps vaccine
Scientist Stephen Krahling worked on a project at Merck called “Protocol 7”