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Legal battle erupts in Pennsylvania over data center projects
A legal battle over public access and transparency has erupted in a community with major data center projects that once were on Gov. Josh Shapiro's "fast track" list, and a group of citizens acting without a lawyer scored a victory.
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Fed Chairman Warsh calls for a ‘quieter’ Fed focused on reducing inflation
One of the “innovations” Warsh said he’s introducing at the Fed is changing “the form and function of forward guidance.”
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Tennessee governor moves to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton
Parton, a Tennessee native, died earlier this week after a short battle with cancer at the age of 80.
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Two people shot during Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl parade
The status of the two people who were shot was not immediately clear, but Philadelphia police said it occurred in the city's Spring Garden neighborhood. It is also unclear what led up to the shooting.
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Rock legends tolerated transgender employee sexually harassing female crew: Trump-tied firm lawsuit
Trans-Siberian Orchestra crew chief correctly predicted "Christian and Republican" lighting tech would accuse transgender colleague on tour. America First Legal says she was kicked off Foo Fighters tour in retaliation.
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Majority of Texas students haven’t recovered from COVID-era lockdown losses
The average student achievement in Texas remains over half a grade level below 2019 levels in math and almost one third of a grade level below in reading, according to an analysis published by the Education Recovery Scorecard.
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Cleveland Browns ask for $1.2B in public funds for a new stadium
Economists have shown that the source of taxes sent to sports teams to build stadiums does not matter as the funding comes from the tax base.
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Apple, Google reinstate TikTok on their app stores
In January, TikTok was removed from the app stores due to a law that demanded the app divest from its China-based owner.
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House Republicans' pass $4.5 trillion budget resolution, setting collision course with Senate
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, told lawmakers the resolution is “a blueprint for restoring America’s security, prosperity, and leadership in the world.”
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Virginia speed camera expansion program set aside for further review
House Bill 2041, sponsored by Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, aimed to authorize local law enforcement to install speed cameras in high-risk areas, expanding their use beyond school and work zones.
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Bill restricting ammunition sales passes committee in Colorado
Amended to go into effect July 1, 2026, the bill would prohibit the retail sale of ammunition to a person who is younger than 21.
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Louisiana Gov. Landry, AG Murrill challenge New Orleans sanctuary policies in federal court
During his testimony, Landry pointed to a Department of Justice consent decree that mandated restrictions on ICE cooperation in New Orleans, calling it an example of federal overreach.
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New York City mayor to issue executive order allowing ICE agents into Rikers Island
Homan confirmed that the mayor committed to helping restore a federal presence in Rikers Island prison.