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Everyday Economics: The consumer is still spending, but not out of the woods
Last month, inflation was still too high but some households got a little breathing room.
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Poll: Majority of Americans believe country not adhering to founding ideals
The Center Square’s Voters’ Voice Poll revealed that 86% of registered U.S. voters support America’s founding principles, among which the poll listed “individual rights such as life, liberty, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, equal treatment under the law, and government by the consent of the people.”
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Flash flooding hits Kentucky, one death reported
Gov. Beshear says the flooding conditions are "much more severe than most would have thought."
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School districts sued for banning books that teach sex is real, crucifix from educators' offices
Teachers can promote political causes championed by the union but not show books that reassure children about their bodies, suit claims. Principal denies calling crucifix an "idol" and questioning Catholic teacher's faith.
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Suspect accused of Israeli embassy murders had ties to CCP-linked groups, showed hatred of Israel
Suspected killer Elias Rodriguez had previously associated with at least one Marxist revolutionary group with ties to a CCP-linked funder. He was caught on video shouting "Free Palestine!" after he fatally shot two Israeli embassy staff.
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New Washington state law granting unemployment benefits to striking workers draws praise, concern
ESB 5041 extends unemployment insurance benefits to striking or locked-out workers in Washington. Depending on the strike date, benefits would start 15 to 21 days after the strike begins.
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LA City Council OKs $14B budget, allowing for $7K per homeless person each month
Homelessness spending still is nearly $1 billion, with $107 million still appropriated for the Inside Safe program which currently spends upwards of $7,000 a month to house a single individual,
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Maine moving to lift Sunday, holiday retail restrictions
Bill would repeal state law prohibiting some retailers from opening on Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and other holidays.
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New York politicians, Lawler and Hochul, trade barbs over SALT deduction in Trump's budget bill
The back-and-forth between Hochul and Lawler could be a preview of the next gubernatorial election, with the Hudson Valley Republican weighing a potential challenge to the incumbent Democrat in the 2026 elections.
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Judge halts order to terminate Harvard foreign student visas
Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a temporary restraining order Friday morning after Harvard filed a complaint claiming the Trump administration's actions were a “blatant violation of the First Amendment.”
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LA deputy mayor pleads guilty to calling in fake, anti-Israel bomb threat
Brian Williams, who was charged by federal prosecutors Thursday, faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
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Billy Joel cancels U.S. tour dates over brain condition diagnosis, treatment
"This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," according to a statement on Billy Joel's social media accounts.
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Alleged shooter of Israeli Embassy staffers called for retaliation against Israel over Gaza: report
Elias Rodriguez has a history of left-wing activism and had posts on an X account that appears to belong to him that were pro-Palestinian.