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Federal trial over Paramount - Warner merger set for early 2027
The attorneys general – who required a trial date of April 2027 – claim the $110 billion merger would extinguish competition, cut jobs, and harm consumers.
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SCOTUS set to revisit gun laws in next term dealing with assault weapons bans
Gun law analysts said the court will have the opportunity to address how its 2022 decision in Bruen v. New York Rifle and Pistol Association will play out in states that propose bans on gun possession.
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Arson suspect arrested for setting the largest of three wildfires burning in Washington
Police were led to the suspect by a tip from someone who saw a man bent by the side of the road near some grass and appearing to be nervous.
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Lack of FISA reform lets federal govt surveil 'entire communities' with AI
FISA Section 702, which lawmakers must reauthorize by March 2027, allows federal intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance on foreign nationals of suspicion, whether they are abroad or traveling in the U.S.
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Nearly 93% of NC's 1.7 million students eligible for Trump’s signature school choice initiative
By most every measure, Democrats inclusive of Stein and predecessor Roy Cooper – now a U.S. Senate candidate – have opposed school choice. For parents, it’s overwhelmingly wanted.
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FIFA President says organization will not sell stakes in World Cup to private equity investors
Infantino said he plans to bring the sport back together in the coming days "with the objective to continue growing football everywhere, particularly in those countries that mostly need our support.”
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Arizona, Nevada blast federal plan for Colorado River
“Arizona recognizes the serious condition of the Colorado River, and we are prepared to be part of a responsible solution,” Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen said in a statement sent to The Center Square. “What we will not accept is a federal plan that protects some states while placing a devastating and disproportionate burden on Arizona."
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Gender ideology suffers setbacks in counseling and medicine with legal settlements, reopened case
Health system pays fired physician assistant $410,000, introduces religious accommodations to opt out of "gender affirming care," preferred pronouns. Michigan "conversion therapy" law falls and Washington's is back in court.
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Los Angeles Mayor Bass delays rebuilding at massive warehouse fire site
According to the mayor, the people of East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights “continue to suffer" due to what she described as irresponsible corporate action.
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After Fauci testimony, Ga. Rep. McCormick revives bill to fire uncooperative federal employees
The Georgia Republican said the appearance of Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, led him to revive the bill, which he first introduced in 2024.
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Pima County sheriff releases alleged Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The department noted that the first note was sent to local CBS Tucson affiliate KOLD-TV on Feb. 2, and was addressed to Savannah Guthrie. The second note, addressed to the Guthrie family, was sent Feb. 6.
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Abbott campaigns on affordability, wants to lower insurance costs
With Texas suffering from extreme weather events, including record flooding and hurricanes, home and auto insurance premiums have increased.
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Failed execution in Tennessee raises questions about the death penalty
Dozens of medical professionals sign letter asking Gov. Bill Lee to halt executions until process is reformed.