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Federal Reserve expected to hold interest steady in Powell's final policy meeting as chair
The global energy shock stemming from the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East is creating economic uncertainty as the Federal Open Market Committee meets to discuss policy.
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Court blocks Washington school district's 'viewpoint discrimination' against student ministry
Everett schools must let LifeWise participate in "resource fairs" and display flyers in schools on same basis as secular groups including "boy praying," and release students for its programs on "semester-long basis," Biden nominee says.
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Texas man arrested, charged for allegedly trying to enter CIA headquarters three times in four days
The suspect stated he'd previously been to the CIA, understood he was trespassing, and said he believed he was "intended to be at CIA," according to charging documents.
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Paxton: Courts cannot order agencies to issue 'transgender' driver’s licenses, IDs
Paxton’s opinion concludes that the “‘judicial power’ endowed to district courts does not countenance ex parte orders directing state agencies to amend a person’s biological sex on driver’s licenses or birth certificates.
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Supreme Court to hear argument over Louisiana congressional districts on racial issues
The U.S. Supreme Court has previously ruled that race can be considered in redistricting as long as it does not predominate over traditional redistricting principles.
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Despite paying second highest gas taxes, study shows Illinoisans deal with subpar roads
The Reason Foundation has released its Annual Highway Report, which examines pavement condition, deficient bridges, traffic congestion and the overall costs.
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Gov. Abbott highlights school choice and parental rights support at Texas Pastor’s Council briefing
Abbott also pointed to a Dallas Independent School District program to provide information to children about how to change their biological sex.
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LA demolishes beloved family treehouse as fire victims stall in permit limbo; misplaced priorities
Although the petition to save the 24-year-old, iconic, front-yard treehouse of "Simpsons" producer Rick Polozzi has collected nearly 7,000 signatures, LA appears set to move forward with demolition.
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Pennsylvania legislators propose additional benefits for National Guard service
Representatives Arvind Venkat, D-Pittsburgh, and Craig Williams, R-Chadds Ford, have introduced a bill that extends the state’s GI bill to cover college tuition for an additional family member when service members re-enlist.
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Gov. DeSantis administration to give $2M grant to SeaPort Manatee after hurricane damage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $2 million grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee as it recovers from hurricane damage.
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Sports columnist, author John Feinstein dies at 69
Feinstein is most well known for covering college basketball.
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Experts warn two US volcanoes could erupt soon after increase in seismic activity
Monitoring stations around Mount Adams noted nine earthquakes ranging from magnitude 0.9 to 2.0 near the volcano between September and October of 2024.
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Fast food jobs down by 16k amid $20 wage, debunking Newsom-cited study
A fast food study from the Berkeley Research Group found California fast food prices increased 14.5% from September 2023 to October 2024, or double the national average.