Nation
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Wholesale prices increased 0.3% in October, less than forecasted, but inflation pressures persist
On an annual basis, the producer price index accelerated 6.5%, up 0.2 percentage points, which was the highest annual rate since November 2022.
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Texas Democrats file 23 firearms-related bills ahead of legislative session
The laws propose restrictions on new firearm purchases, new background-check requirements, and new red-flag laws.
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FBI says $1.2 billion stolen from Binance by North Korea has been recovered
“North Korea’s government bankrolls its rogue regime and illicit weapons program through cryptocurrency theft,” M. Scott Proctor, principal deputy assistant attorney general for national security, said in a statement.
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HOPE Florida controversy divides GOP as board agrees to take actions to improve situation
Amid these controversies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has defended HOPE Florida and said Republicans maligning it are helping Democrats.
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America is struggling to protect its VIPs, from Pennsylvania’s governor to President Trump
The arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence by a pro-Palestine activist is the latest in a recent spate of security failures that put officials in danger.
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Blue State Blues: Michigan’s unemployment continues to rise
For third straight month, the state’s jobless rate rose in March.
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Maine's proposed smartphone ban faces pushback
Backers of the proposals, all of which are pending before the Legislature's Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, argue the restrictions are needed to help address rising youth mental health issues that have been linked to rampant social media use.
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House Republicans join Trump in ratcheting up pressure on Harvard
James Comer, R-Ky., and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, announced an investigation this week into Harvard.
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Illinois legislation banning Native American mascots creates controversy
“For 20 years, the American Psychological Association has encouraged us to get rid of these mascots for the sake of the mental health of our young people,” says Illinois state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, the bill’s sponsor.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court allows Democrat governor’s 400-year school funding change
Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto led to a $325 per student per year funding increase for the next 400 years.
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Florida's economic performance gets top marks
The state received high marks for its lack of a personal income tax, lack of an inheritance tax and being a right to work state, along with its small government workforce (399.1 per 10,000 residents, third best nationally).
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With 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, squabble emerges over state spending, event's real economic impact
Wisconsin sent a $2 million earmark to Discover Green Bay and released $5 million of opportunity attraction and promotion funds to tourism agencies in the state heading into next week’s NFL draft
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Trump says tariff deal with China could come within three to four weeks
Trump told reporters Thursday that China has been reaching out "a lot" since the two countries began raising tariffs on each other.