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European leaders, Palestinian president urge U.S. to reinstate his visa ahead of key U.N. meetings

European leaders and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ office are urging the U.S. government to reverse its decision to revoke his visa before the upcoming U.N. General Assembly.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 7 minutes ago

Tim Walz admits VP bid might have hurt him with voters in home state

Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., admitted in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that his vice presidential bid may have hurt him with voters in his home state.

Fox News - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago

Epstein estate to hand over 'birthday book' to lawmakers, House Dem says

House lawmakers expect to receive Jeffrey Epstein's infamous birthday book along with other documents from the disgraced late financier’s estate by Sept. 8.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

GCC welcomes joint statement issued by 6 EU countries condemning Israeli aggression on Gaza

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the statement issued by the foreign ministers of Icel...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 1 hour ago

Florida takes 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks at American beaches

Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.

New York Post - US News - 2 hours ago

Franklin tells CBS Sports: Other teams would 'die' for Penn State's success -- College Football

Franklin said Penn State has 'total control' to change the narrative about big-game shortcomings

CBS News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Houthis in Yemen say PM of rebel-controlled government killed in Israeli airstrike - The Iran-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Ahmed al-Rahawi died Thursday along with a number of ministers, according to a statement. News - World - | 1 hour ago

The Iran-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Ahmed al-Rahawi died Thursday along with a number of ministers, according to a statement.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Palestinian president's office urges U.S. to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ office on Saturday urged the U.S. government to reverse its unusual decision to revoke his visa, weeks before he was meant to appear at the UN’s main annual meeting and an international conference about creating a Palestinian state.

CTV News - World - 2 hours ago

Tarleton State stuns Army to deliver first FCS-over-FBS win of '25 -- College Football

Tarleton State snapped Army's 17-game win streak vs. FCS opponents

CBS News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Palestinian Authority urges US to reinstate Abbas's visa before UNGA

Mahmoud Abbas’s spokesman calls on countries to exert pressure on Washington before next month’s UN annual meetings.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

U.S. criticized for denying Mahmoud Abbas visa to attend UN as Palestinian statehood set for discussion -- -

The U.S. says it won't allow Mahmoud Abbas entry to the U.S., where he was set to attend a world leaders' gathering in New York City at the United Nations, prompting a spokesperson for the Palestinian president to call for Washington to reverse its decision. Canada and several other countries have said they're prepared to recognize Palestinian statehood at the meeting.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Homeless advocates sue L.A., saying city leaders violated the state's open meeting law

In its lawsuit, the L.A. Community Action Network says the city should have disclosed a vote to remove 9,800 homeless encampments over four years.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion—here's after-tax payout by state

The Powerball jackpot is the largest its been in 2025 so far, but winners’ take-home pay varies widely depending on the state.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Dave Portnoy's 'Big Noon Kickoff' debut get off to rowdy start as he trolls Ohio State fans

The Barstool Sports founder, and boisterous Michigan fan, spent the opening minute of his show debut trolling the Ohio State faithful in Columbus.Saturday.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Alabama vs. Florida State best bet: Odds, picks, prediction for Week 1 headliner in Tallahassee

Alabama is flying under the radar heading into the 2025 college football season.

New York Post - Sports - 4 hours ago

Lee Corso's emotional farewell: His final 'College GameDay' at Ohio State holds special significance

Corso makes his final appearance as part of ESPN’s “College GameDay” crew before No. 3 and reigning national champion Ohio State hosts top-ranked Texas.

NBC News - Technology - 4 hours ago

Tarleton State shocks Army with double OT victory

The Tarleton State Texans stunned the Army Black Knights for only their second win against an FBS school on Friday night in double overtime.

Fox News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Dave Portnoy leans into Ohio State drama with disguise, 'I Love Ryan Day' hat

Dave Portnoy appeared on "Fox & Friends" outside of Ohio Stadium on Saturday morning and leaned into the drama with the Buckeyes ahead of his "Big Noon Kickoff" debut.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth went dead. States are scrambling to help

On July 17, the option went dead for LGBTQ+ youth to access specialized mental health support from the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

The Columbian - US News - 5 hours ago

3 Hurricane Katrina survivors look back 20 years later and find hope -- Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.

CBS News - US News - 7 hours ago

Eight-in-Ten Britons Say Country in a 'Bad State', Majority Expect it to Get Worse: Poll

The number of people who think the United Kingdom is in a "bad state" and expect it to get worse continues to rise, a poll has found.

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

COLLEGE FOOTBALL -- Photo gallery: Delaware vs. Delaware State football

NEWARK - Delaware posted a 35-17 win over Delaware State in its football season opener on Thursday night. The game was the Blue Hens' first as an FBS program while the Hornets were making their …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 8 hours ago

Photo gallery: Delaware vs. Delaware State football

NEWARK - Delaware posted a 35-17 win over Delaware State in its football season opener on Thursday night. The game was the Blue Hens' first as an FBS program while the Hornets were making their …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Lobbying: How public agencies spend millions to shape state government

Bob Regola served a single term in the Pennsylvania Senate, from 2005 to 2009, representing a district centered on Westmoreland County. Before that, he was a supervisor in one of

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

US bars Palestinian leader Abbas and 80 officials from annual UN meeting as allies pledge statehood

Britain, France, Australia and Canada vow to formally recognise Palestinian state at summit

Irish Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Israel's moral compass is smashed. The state's only language is force

As the government moves ahead with a far-right, expansionist vision, there is a growing societal consensus that Palestinian suffering doesn't matter

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 10 hours ago

Lincoln-Way East makes a season-opening statement with a shutout, running-clock win at Maine South

Jonas Williams and No. 3 Lincoln-Way East demolished the No. 4 Hawks 40-0.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 14 hours ago

Covid shots won't be offered in 16 states due to unclear FDA guidance

The Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed who qualifies to receive a Covid-19 vaccine this year

Independent UK - US News - 14 hours ago

Epstein's estate set to provide 'birthday book' to Congress, House Democrat says

Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House committee investigating Epstein's case, also said “many of the victims” will meet with lawmakers next week on Capitol Hill.

NBC News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Salad kits sold in 25 states recalled over allergy concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling the Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit 6/8.3oz because it may contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens

Independent UK - US News - 15 hours ago

Every state school in Cardiff ranked for GCSE results

Two of Cardiff's top three schools for GCSE results are church schools in the latest data

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Minneapolis school shooting ignites fresh calls for statewide, federal gun bans -- Video -- 1:20 -- August 28, 2025

A shooting at a Catholic church full of school children in Minneapolis has prompted calls for action by Minnesota's elected officials. But translating action into policy may be difficult in a state that mirrors the nation's partisan divisions and split opinions on how best to prevent mass shootings.

The Globe and Mail - World - 16 hours ago

Texas, Arch Manning now favored to beat Ohio State in marquee Week 1 matchup

Money is pouring in on Texas ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Ohio State.

New York Post - Sports - 16 hours ago

Another Red State Is Answering Trump's Call For Redrawn Maps Ahead Of The Midterms

Democrats swiftly expressed outrage as Missouri's House Minority Leader Ashley Aune calling Gov. Mike Kehoe a “Trump puppet” looking to steal a congressional seat for the GOP.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Missouri is next to answer Trump's call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026 -- Missouri is the third state to pursue an unusual mid-decade redistricting for partisan advantage. Texas took up the task first for Republicans, but was quickly countered by Democratic-led California.

Missouri is the third state to pursue an unusual mid-decade redistricting for partisan advantage. Texas took up the task first for Republicans, but was quickly countered by Democratic-led California.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

South Carolina Asks Supreme Court to Allow State to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Policy

S. Carolina is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to enforce its policy requiring school districts to mandate students only use restrooms that correspond with their biological sex.

Breitbart - Politics - 18 hours ago

Benjamin Netanyahu is turning Israel into a pariah state. He doesn't care -- Gary Mason -- August 28, 2025

The Prime Minister is creating deep fractures in Israeli society, ones that may take generations to repair

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 18 hours ago

US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York -- The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.

The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.

BBC News - World - 19 hours ago

Florida suspends baseball coach for NCAA Tournament rant -- College Baseball

The NCAA also issued a public reprimand and accepted the self-imposed penalty

CBS News - Sports - 21 hours ago

Getting a COVID shot at CVS just got complicated because of state rules and chaos in D.C.

Massachusetts is one of 16 states where local law requires pharmacists to have clearance to administer vaccines from a Centers for Disease Control panel, which may or may not meet to OK the new COVID vaccine.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Oklahoma GOP State Rep. Ty Burns Pleads Guilty To Domestic Abuse

Police said Burns attempted to gouge out his wife's eye and ran his 16-year-old daughter off the road.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Teen Girl Missing for 17 Months Found Alive in Florida

The extended investigation uncovered her possible residence in an Orlando suburb and ultimately led to her safe recovery.

Newsweek - US News - 22 hours ago

Newsom Deploys State Police for Crime Crackdown in California Cities

The governor pointed to falling crime statewide and cited partnerships with local law enforcement as the key to success.

Epoch Times - US News - 22 hours ago

Judge rules homeowner can probe State Farm claims practices

Policyholders critical of State Farm General's response to January's firestorms have won a court victory when a judge ruled a Pacific Palisades homeowner can probe the insurer's claims handling during a rate hearing.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

State Department Says It's Denying Visas to Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly

The General Assembly, held in New York City, lasts from Sept. 9 to Sept. 28.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

US to deny visas to Palestinian officials for UN summit on statehood

WASHINGTON: The United States said on Friday (Aug 29) it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month’s United Nations General Assembly, where France is leading a pu

Channel NewsAsia - World - 23 hours ago

State legislators heed L.A. mayor and council, spurn McCourt on gondola legislation

Frank McCourt will have to pursue his proposed Dodger Stadium gondola without legislation that would have limited potential legal challenges to the project.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 23 hours ago

EU state pledges to outpace US in NATO military spending

Poland has pledged to raise its defense budget to 4.8% of GDP in 2026, outpacing all other NATO members, including the US

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Here's what a new Mass. state flag and seal could look like -- The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission released three designs for a new flag and three for a new seal it culled from more than 1,100 submissions.

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission on Thursday released three designs for a new flag and three for a new seal it culled from more than 1,100 submissions as its “top selections.”

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

'Game-changing' prostate cancer research appeal -- , -- 'Game-changing' prostate cancer research appeal

The project aims to fund new prostate cancer research at the University of Surrey in Guildford.

BBC News - Health - 1 day ago

US to refuse visas to Palestinian officials at UN summit on state

Washington: The United States said Friday it will refuse visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month s UN General Assembly, whe...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Today's college football preview: DELAWARE STATE at DELAWARE

WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. WHERE: Delaware Stadium (18,077), Newark. RADIO: WDSD 94.7-FM (Nick Alessandrini, Bill Harman). TV: ESPN-plus (Scott Klatzkin, Fritz Stueber). TWITTER: DSNSports. COACHES: …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 1 day ago

Governor Announces $7.7M State Investment in Connecticut Sub Base Waterfront -- Gov. Ned Lamont announced nearly $7.8 million in state funding to improve the Naval Submarine Base's waterfront as the state...

Gov. Ned Lamont announced nearly $7.8 million in state funding to improve the Naval Submarine Base's waterfront as the state continues to invest in the base.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Governor Announces $7.7M State Investment in Connecticut Sub Base Waterfront

Gov. Ned Lamont announced nearly $7.8 million in state funding to improve the Naval Submarine Base's waterfront as the state continues to invest in the base.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico - Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens - See more

Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Member state accuses EU of inaction on Israel despite Gaza 'genocide'

Slovenia has condemned the EU’s double standards in sanctioning Russia over Ukraine while failing to act on Israel

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Minicucci helps pull Delaware past Delaware State, Jackson in opener

NEWARK — Nick Minicucci has been here before. A couple times in his career, Delaware has asked the youngster to step in after another quarterback got injured. And just like the other …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

NATO state's president claims Trump a 'Russian asset' (VIDEO)

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has accused US President Donald Trump of only pretending to act as an impartial mediator in the Ukraine conflict

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Triple killer put to death in record 11th Florida execution this year

Curtis Windom was executed by lethal injection

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

From anti-wokeness to the Confederate States of America

The campaign against ‘woke’ is no ordinary culture war skirmish – it is a project to restore the violence of white rule.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 1 day ago

Why do writers on Irish history feel an obligation to be fair to those who inflicted a pointless and mad Civil War on the new State

Can we still not recognise such culpability without fear of being accused of taking sides?

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Two firefighters battling Washington state wildfire arrested by USCBP

The men were picked up Wednesday as they battled the Bear Gulch fire on the Olympic Peninsula

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico -- Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens

Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Dunkin' Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts' state flag

Massachusetts closed public submissions for new state symbols as Bay State residents offered designs that spanned tradition and viral internet humor.

Fox News - Weird - 1 day ago

Florida taxpayers may lose $218 million on 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown

The center may soon be empty as a judge upheld her decision late Wednesday ordering operations to wind down indefinitely.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

New Mexico Man Diagnosed With Plague in State's First Case This Year, Say Officials

The man, who was not identified, was hospitalized but has been discharged, state officials say.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.

Fox News - Health - 1 day ago

Bizarre diplomatic slight from US highlights parlous state of relations

The Australia defence minister’s ear was flicked by the Pentagon until Washington realised the mistake.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Robotic rabbits combat Florida's invasive pythons

Furry robots that look, move, and smell like real rabbits are being used to lure and capture invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida. The snakes are being blamed for a massive decrease in small mammals in Everglades National Park.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

College football Week 1 predictions: Texas vs. Ohio State, more picks against the spread

Howie Kussoy, also known as the Pigskin Profit, is taking the underdog in Texas-Ohio State on Saturday.

New York Post - Sports - 2 days ago

South Florida Water Management District / via AP

The water district and University of Florida researchers deployed 120 robot rabbits this summer as an experiment.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Delaware State Chamber to hold mixer at Thompson Island Brewing Company

REHOBOTH BEACH — Tickets are now on sale for an evening mixer on Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Thompson Island Brewing Company, 30133 Coastal Hwy., with the Delaware Chamber of Commerce. …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Big Game Hunting: It's 'Arch Madness' as No. 1 Texas' Manning takes the reins at Ohio State

Illinois, Northwestern and Notre Dame also are on the Week 1 picks list.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

European Commission nods on Hungarian state aid for battery plant

On Thursday 14 August, the European Commission approved €264 million in Hungarian state aid for the construction of Sunwoda's electric vehicle battery factory in Nyíregyháza. In a statement, the EU body ruled that the move complies with regulations.

Euractiv - Politics - 2 days ago

Delaware State football team gets its shot at knocking off Delaware

DOVER — Pressure? Sure, DeSean Jackson knows all about dealing with pressure. But the first-year Delaware State football coach said it’s got nothing to do with football. …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 2 days ago

Lenape Tribe event at Dover's Old State House Aug. 30

The Lenape Indian Tribe will have a “First People of the First State” educational event at the Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, on Aug. 30.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Sir Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet in Gaza protest

The Liberal Democrat leader announced on Wednesday that he would decline an invitation to the dinner.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Democrat Abigail Spanberger Vows to Turn Virginia into Sanctuary State for Illegal Aliens

Virginia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger vowed that if elected, she will turn Virginia into a sanctuary state.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Chinese State Media Gushes over Regime-Friendly Pop Star Taylor Swift Engagement

The Chinese Global Times published a report highlighting effusive celebration on regime-controlled Chinese social media of Taylor Swift.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

State AGs Urge EPA to Cut Funding for Alleged Effort to 'Sway Judges' in Climate Lawsuits

More than 20 states and cities have filed climate-related lawsuits against energy companies to date.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices for two days, governor's office says

Agencies will announce when their counters will reopen for in-person services, the governor's technology office said.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

'We have been devastated': Brampton man calls for accountability after wife dies from sepsis following birth of newborn son

Everything started off fine after Ravinder Kaur Sidhu gave birth to her third child, but she would never make it back to their home in Brampton, dying days later at the hospital. Her husband, Gurinder, says she died from postpartum sepsis, something which could have been prevented if her symptoms were properly addressed at the start.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

Ex-Sky presenter diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer says men should 'demand' a test

Pointing to how the test for prostate cancer, called PSA, is getting more accurate, Dermot Murnaghan said they should be offered in the same way screenings for other cancers are.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Air Guard Transfers to Space Force Appear Likely as Senators Backtrack on Effort to Stop It -- New amendments added to Congress' must-pass annual defense policy bill would allow the Space Force to take over certain state...

New amendments added to Congress' must-pass annual defense policy bill would allow the Space Force to take over certain state-controlled Air National Guard space units -- despite protests from every governor in the country.

Military.com - Opinion - 3 days ago

Coast Guard offloads record-breaking amount of drugs off Florida coast

The Coast Guard's Operation Pacific Viper resulted in record-breaking offload of drugs, with 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana seized.

Fox News - US News - 3 days ago

Berkeley and Wayne State University labelled 'hostile' to pro-Palestinian activism

The California and Michigan universities join a list of almost 30 campuses deemed hostile to student activism in support of Palestine

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

UN post agency says 25 states suspend US shipments

GENEVA: A UN agency responsible for the postal sector said on Tuesday that 25 of its member states have suspended goods consignments to the United States amid uncertainty after President Donald...

International The News - Business - 4 days ago

Immigration -- Florida Ordered to Tear Down Alligator Alcatraz: What to Know

The ruling prohibits the state from admitting new detainees to the site and requires officials to begin tearing it down.

Miami New Times - US News - 4 days ago

Canadian real estate market squeezed as more seniors opt not to sell: CEO

Housing prices across Canada remain prohibitively high for many would-be homebuyers, and one expert says that’s partly due to Canadian seniors holding on to their homes longer than they did in the past, exacerbating a nationwide supply shortage.

CTV News - Business - 4 days ago

Should pedal-assist e-bikes be allowed on state park trails? Comments now wanted

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, a proposal designed to increase …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Florida sheriff shows off $50K chain snatched from alleged drug dealer implicated in overdose death

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the takedown of a drug-trafficking gang by donning the leader’s gold chain and bracelet during a press conference.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

REPORT: Ohio State Bars Dave Portnoy from Stadium in Big Noon Kickoff Debut

Ohio State has banned Dave Portnoy from Ohio Stadium ahead of the Buckeyes' crucial season-opening matchup against Texas.

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

Bill to update pensioner policies to address educational, state staffing shortages signed into Delaware law

Legislation that aims to support educational staffing by removing earnings limits for pensioners reentering the teaching field was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer, the Senate Republican Caucus announced Aug. 22.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Jet-Engine Maker Pratt & Whitney Gets $2.9 Billion Contract Modification for Fighter-Jet Work -- About 30% of the work will be carried out in Connecticut, with the vast majority of the in-state production set to take place...

About 30% of the work will be carried out in Connecticut, with the vast majority of the in-state production set to take place at Pratt's manufacturing plants in East Hartford and Middletown.

Military.com - Technology - 4 days ago

Florida Tests Armed Drone System to Engage School Shooters

Multiple Florida school districts will trial a drone response system designed to confront and subdue active shooters in schools using less-lethal weaponry.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Former Biden Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked to leave New York beach by lifeguard

Antony Blinken and a friend appeared to be removed from East Hampton's Georgica Beach on Friday as officials enforced closures due to Hurricane Erin conditions.

Fox News - Environment - 5 days ago

How China's Social Insurance Crackdown Could Devastate Businesses: Experts

Beijing’s enforcement of social security contributions raises labor costs, potentially forcing small companies to cut staff or even shut down.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

How Florida is rebuilding for a stormy, costly future

Billion-dollar weather disasters in the US have surged fivefold since the 1980s. As climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes, homeowners are adapting to avoid the cost of having to rebuild.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

Big Ten preview: Ohio State early, Penn State late. Will Illinois join them in the College Football Playoff?

Last season, the conference's CFP surprise was Indiana. This time, some are thinking it could be the Illini.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

States sue TikTok over design -- Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens.

Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens.

CBS News - Technology - 8 days ago

Minnesota State Fair Dairy Princesses Get Immortalized In Butter

All 10 of the Fair’s dairy princess finalists get a likeness of their heads carved before an ever-changing live audience.

Huffington Post - Weird - 8 days ago

Environment -- South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires

This news likely comes as no surprise to anyone who stepped outside in the past two days,

Miami New Times - US News - 8 days ago

Texas and 16 Other States Join Trend of Restricting Student Smartphones During School Day

As the new school year begins, students in Texas and 16 states will go to class without access to their smartphone. 35 states and Washington DC now have some form of restriction on student smartphone use during the school day, a trend started by Florida in 2023.

Breitbart - Technology - 8 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Marine Corps wife, mom blasts blue state for wrongful levy on savings: 'Left us with pennies'

A Marine Corps wife and mother is taking the state of New York to task for falsely claiming back taxes on her family's savings despite the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Fox News - US News - 8 days ago

Trump Wants to Make Art Into a Tool of the State

In ordering a review of the Smithsonian, the White House wants to use its power to remake our culture—or to reinvigorate a strain in the culture that has been dormant for a long time.

The Nation - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Kansas tracks 5 serious West Nile virus cases as mosquito season peaks across the state

Kansas health officials monitor 6 West Nile virus cases, with 5 classified as serious neuroinvasive infections in north-central and south-central regions.

Fox News - Health - 8 days ago

Awards & Accolades -- Two South Florida Schools Among Best Athletic Programs in U.S.

The schools are veritable factories for professional athletes.

Miami New Times - US News - 9 days ago

EU-US trade statement targets 'unjustified' digital trade barriers

In Thursday's joint statement, the EU renews its commitment to buy €40 billion of US AI chips

Euractiv - Technology - 9 days ago

Russia orders state-backed WhatsApp rival pre-installed on phones, tablets

Russia said on Thursday that all mobile phones and tablets sold in the country from next month must come pre-installed with MAX, a state-backed messaging...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 9 days ago

Crime -- Florida Carries Out Record Tenth Execution of 2025

Florida carried out its tenth execution of the year Tuesday night.

Miami New Times - US News - 9 days ago

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states

Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.

Fox News - Environment - 9 days ago

Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art -- For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring the shrinking glaciers in the rugged North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape, as the effects of human-caused climate change on glaciers becomes even more starkly apparent. This story was provided by Climate Central.

For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring the shrinking glaciers in the rugged North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape, as the effects of human-caused climate change on glaciers becomes even more starkly apparent. This story was provided by Climate Central.

CBS News - Science - 10 days ago

Are Arab states waiting to be occupied by Israel one by one?

While Netanyahu threatens all the surrounding countries, the Arab states still refuse to take action

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 10 days ago

Government -- Florida GOP Quietly Deletes Deportation Depot Merch Days After Launch

"We won't back down to the radical left," Florida GOP posted on X, announcing the merch days before it disappeared.

Miami New Times - US News - 10 days ago

More High-Crime States Send National Guard to Tame Washington

Six Republican governors agreed to send National Guardsmen to support Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

New York Magazine - Politics - 10 days ago

Government -- Florida Nonprofits Hope Hotline Connects Immigrant Detainees, Families

It's part of Florida Immigrant Coalition's ongoing campaign against Alligator Alcatraz.

Miami New Times - US News - 10 days ago

Blue states plan new tax hikes on wealthy residents in response to Trump's federal tax legislation

Several states have raised taxes on wealthy residents to narrow state budget deficits and offset expected declines in federal funding for programs like Medicaid.

Fox News - Business - 11 days ago

Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn

Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.

Fox News - Health - 11 days ago

Sylvester Stallone gives an inside look at his Florida home after leaving LA behind

Sylvester Stallone and wife Jennifer Flavin chose to leave California permanently after becoming empty nesters, relocating to Palm Beach, Florida.

Fox News - Business - 13 days ago

What a shooting star looks like up close -- A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.

A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.

CBS News - Science - 13 days ago

Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art -- For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.

For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.

CBS News - Science - 13 days ago

Dubai chocolate desserts hit state fairs as a hot-ticket item

Fairgoers from Minnesota to Texas to California are sweet on the treat that's a departure from funnel cakes and turkey legs.

NBC News - Entertainment - 14 days ago

The Aliyevs' Turkish retreat: luxury real estate investment in the shadow of corruption

From Moscow to London to the French Riviera, the Aliyev family demonstrates a consistent pattern: converting opaque, hydrocarbon-derived wealth into high-prestige, low-scrutiny assets abroad.

Global Voices - Business - 15 days ago

NYC Woman Find 2.3 Carat Diamond in Arkansas State Park

A New York woman traveled all the way to Arkansas, but the journey paid off when she found a 2.3 carat diamond in a state park.

Inside Edition - Weird - 15 days ago

As India's rich venture abroad, many anchor fortunes in real estate

India's wealthy may be emigrating, but they are keeping a firm grip on their real estate investments in the country and abroad.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Capybara Cafe in Florida Helps Fund Local Animal Sanctuary

If you show up at this cafe and ask for mocha, latte, or macchiato, they may point you to a separate room. That's where the resident capybaras Mocha, Latte, and Macchiato hang out waiting for visitors.

Inside Edition - Weird - 17 days ago

Colo. Prison Evacuated As Wildfire Becomes One Of Largest In State History

The Lee Fire has charred more than 167 square miles and is just 6% contained.

Huffington Post - Environment - 18 days ago

Have the Kurds turned away from the quest for an autonomous state?

After four decades of insurgency, Abdullah Öcalan’s call for democratic politics signals a transformative moment in the Kurdish quest for rights and recognition in West Asia.

Global Voices - Politics - 22 days ago

FBI Steps Into Texas Redistricting Battle As Democrats Flee State To Block GOP Plan

FBI agents have been deployed in San Antonio and Austin to locate the missing lawmakers, although the FBI itself declined to comment on the details of the operation.

International Business Times - US News - 22 days ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 23 days ago

Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case

Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.

Fox News - Health - 25 days ago

Why companies born and raised in California are leaving the state

Despite a growing narrative that California is hostile to businesses, experts say the state still has unmatched advantages.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 26 days ago

Digital blackout: How internet shutdowns devastate the economy and daily life in North Waziristan, Pakistan

A ten-day internet and mobile shutdown in North Waziristan from July 7-17 severely disrupted the local economy, education, and businesses before partial restoration following negotiations with Jirga (tribal council).

Global Voices - Technology - 28 days ago

Why Palestinian statehood won't stop the starvation

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Sky News - World - 1 month ago

AI in Wyoming may soon use more electricity than state's human residents

Proposed data center would demand 5x Wyoming’s current power use at full deployment.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Billy Joel's former Florida property now site of $84.8M mansion on the market

A luxury home built on an oceanfront plot of land once owned by Billy Joel on the Florida coast is now on the market for $84.8 million.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

State lawmakers blow past budget deadline again, but others pay the consequences [editorial]

THE ISSUE: Pennsylvania’s budget is now 23 days late. Few concrete details are known about the status of ongoing talks involving Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and the leaders of the

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 1 month ago

State schools falling behind private schools in AI 'digital divide' – report

Nearly a fifth of state school teachers in England do not use artificial intelligence compared to 8% of private school teachers, a survey suggests.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 month ago

The state of Boston tech, at a glance

How the local technology sector stacks up when it comes to jobs, funding, and more.

Boston Globe - Business - 2 months ago

North Dakota Ethics Commission Has No Authority to Punish Officials Violating Ethics Laws, State Leaders Argue

Voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago. But officials keep pushing to weaken it, even as North Dakotans are filing a record number of complaints.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

Red State Voters Approved Progressive Measures. GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Undermine Them.

In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy — and shift power to partisan legislatures.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Chicago restaurateurs push for repeal of law raising tipped wages; supporters want to expand it statewide

Owners say since the city's One Fair Wage law took effect last year, it has forced them to raise prices, cut staff or limit hiring.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion

Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their outcomes.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

The State Medical Board Has Evidence This Doctor Was Hurting Patients. It Renewed His License — Twice.

The Montana hospital that fired Dr. Thomas C. Weiner turned over thousands of pages of documents, but members of the board say they were unaware of them.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism

"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."

Global Voices - Sports - 10 months ago

North Dakota's Likely Next Governor Brushes Off Conflict Concerns, Says His Oil and Gas Ties Would Benefit the State

Kelly Armstrong earns nearly all of his personal income from oil and gas. If elected, he'll lead boards overseeing the industry in a state with weak financial disclosure rules.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Real estate expert reveals what 'matters' to developers for homebuilding as Big Tech buys in

Madison Ventures Plus managing director Mitch Roschelle explains how incentives can help developers build homes amid a frustrating housing market.

Fox News - Business - 11 months ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago