From the States
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Wisconsin boating accident claims 3 lives during strong storm
The storm uprooted trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department, said.
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Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfire southwest of Denver destroys over one hundred structures
All the residents of Colorado City, an unincorporated community with a population of approximately 2,200 people, were ordered to evacuate.
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Major electric grid operator PJM warns of record power demand as heat continues
PJM, which serves 13 states warns electric demand will “approach record levels” over the next few days as temperatures soar to highs not seen in more than a decade.
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Seattle City Council approves amended bill to expand license plate readers
Measure passed after amendments to address privacy concerns.
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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs tax cuts
"Half a billion dollars is how much money we just put back into the pockets of the people of Arkansas," Sanders said.
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Lawsuit alleges St. Louis' guaranteed basic income is unconstitutional
Two taxpayers filed a lawsuit claiming provision violated Missouri Constitution.
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Louisiana Gov. Landry signs K-12 education savings account bill into law
"This bill will establish an education scholarship this state so desperately needs," Landry said during the signing ceremony.
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Texas towns under water, river basins flood as Tropical Storm Alberto moves in
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Houston Galveston area through Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Alberto puts Texas, Mexico under threat of major flooding
The National Weather Service office in Houston said that there have already been reports of coastal flooding in the area.
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Corn growers join lawsuit against EPA over emissions mandates
EPA finalized new rules for models of semi-trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles in bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Illinois lawmaker seeks to criminalize flying American flag upside down
Legislation a response to local incident in which official flew American flag upside down after Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts.
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Growing number of Americans struggling to make ends meet under Bidenomics
Prices have risen about 20% since the president took office, a huge increase across all kinds of goods and services.
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New Mexico wildfires leave one dead, thousands of structures destroyed
One wildfire resulted in an entire town of about 7,000 people having to be evacuated.