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Texas Stock Exchange officially goes live

Actor Vincent Pastore from The Sopranos dies at the age of 80

His longtime manager, Robert Attermann, confirmed the death

Truth Social launches premium data service offering early access to posts from top accounts

Democrats like Sens. Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren have criticized the service

SpaceX rocket expected to crash into moon, creating new crater

Astronomers and skywatchers are hoping to witness the collision and the plume of material blasted into space, Reuters reports

As Chicago’s NASCAR contract nears end, drivers eye return to Joliet, Ill., raceway

Chicago Brandon Johnson would not say if he wanted NASCAR to return.

Virginia reports 30% drop in homicides since 2021 and record fentanyl seizures

Virginia has seen a 30% drop in homicides since 2021 while state and federal partners have seized enough fentanyl to cause fatal overdoses across the commonwealth multiple times over, according Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office.

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AZ Gov. Hobbs sets new record for vetoed bills in a single session: 178

During the session, Hobbs vetoed numerous bills related to national security, particularly those related to border enforcement. Hobbs broke her previous record of 143 set in 2023.

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North Carolina’s Democrat governor vetoes bill declaring only two sexes, sets up Capitol showdown

Republican legislature leaders vow to try to overturn the vetoes.

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Tennessee Education Department reviewing teacher bonuses

The $2,000 bonus is part of the law that created Education Freedom Scholarships.

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A Trump supporter holds up a sign during an armed protest at the Ohio Statehouse ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in the wake of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday, January 17th, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Ohio investing millions in roadway safety, seatbelt campaign

Gov. Mike DeWine announced a plan to spend $137.5 million on 55 roadway safety projects around the state.

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Trump administration imposes new fine process for illegal aliens

The departments of Homeland Security and Justice announced a new joint federal rule went into effect with a public comment period extended through July 28.