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Nashville police downplay religious and transgender elements of Covenant shooting in final report
The MNPD claimed in the final report that Hale's primary motivation was notoriety, and that neither the shooter's clear hatred for affluent white people or Christianity played a role in picking the Presbyterian school.
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Amid movie industry decline, CA aims to double film tax credits to $750M
“California is the entertainment capital of the world – and we’re committed to ensuring we stay that way,” said Gov. Newsom.
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You Vote: Do you approve of President Trump's 'Liberation Day' plan regarding tariffs?
Trump vowed the reciprocal tariffs will tilt global commerce back to America's advantage after decades of trade deficits.
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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.
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Nevada jobless rate rises, still nation's highest
Nevada also had the nation's highest unemployment rate in December.
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Senate bill seeks to ban all federal labor unions
The bill's sponsors, Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., argue that these kinds of collective bargaining agreements harm worker efficiency and increase labor costs.