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Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in race car owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan
Chase Elliott crashed while battling Reddick for the lead late in the race, clearing the path for Reddick to surge ahead.
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Barron Trump among partners launching new beverage company
The company has raised roughly $1 million in seed funding from private investors and is planning its consumer debut in spring 2026
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Texas Republicans alarmed about comptroller candidate’s purchase of Epstein ranch
Texas Republicans and many others are calling for transparency and an investigation
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27 members of Tren de Aragua, splinter faction members charged in New York
Those charged, all illegally in the U.S., “planned and carried out a series of horrific crimes, including gunpoint robberies, murders, and the exploitation of vulnerable young women through sex trafficking,” prosecutor said.
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NM Epstein ranch now owned by Texas comptroller candidate
Former Republican state representative, business owner and gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines is running for comptroller to manage the state’s finances
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 arriving at International Space Station
The mission lifted off at 4:15 a.m. CT Friday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking another successful collaboration between NASA and SpaceX.
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Bill limits California governor's emergency powers
Assembly Bill 1835, introduced by Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Chico, would limit a state of emergency that a governor can declare to 90 days, unless the Legislature votes to extend it.
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U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the disclosures provide “unprecedented visibility” into foreign funding, including from countries that may pose national security risks.
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Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer
Officer struck student in a crosswalk while responding to a call.
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Virginia bill gives injury lawyers, like House Speaker, new advantage
A bill that would shift Virginia’s legal landscape dramatically in favor of plaintiff lawyers is one step closer to a vote by the House of Delegates, which could impact sex-abuse cases brought by the firm of its Democrat speaker.
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Maryland advances limits on ICE agreements
Gov. Wes Moore used the speech to acknowledge anxiety among some Maryland residents regarding federal immigration actions.
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Love may be priceless, Valentine’s Day isn’t
Dinner reservations, quick getaways, and traditional gifts may look similar across the commonwealth. The final totals, however, often vary depending on where couples spend.
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Federal data shows over $1 billion in foreign funding to Michigan’s top public universities
Among the recipient of the money were the University of Michigan and Michigan State University