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Five battleground governor's races for 2026
Out of 36 governors races in 2026, the Cook Political Report ranks five as “toss ups” where “either party has a good chance of winning.”
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Arrest warrant issued for actor Timothy Busfield in connection with a child sex abuse allegation
Authorities said the warrant was issued to bring Busfield before the court to face the charge.
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Bob Weir, founding member of Grateful Dead, passes away
“He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues,” the family wrote
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California moderate Democrats shut down 'wealth tax' proposal
Given that the governor’s budget solutions largely involve one-year deferrals and shifting of funds, if the current relative economic downturn extends another year or more, the state would likely have to engage in significant budget cuts, tax increases, or both to make ends meet.
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Florida House Speaker unveils bills designed to protect children online
Renner noted that there needs to be more measures put in place to prevent children gaining access to adult content sites and stated that lawmakers are looking into beefing up age verification.
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Adams walks back NYPD, FDNY budget cuts
Adams said the restored funding reflects his administration's efforts "to make the right financial decisions for our city and implement creative policies as we continue to see an influx of asylum seekers."
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Singer Jelly Roll testifies on Capitol Hill about fentanyl, says he used to be part of problem
Jelly Roll told lawmakers that about 190 people die of overdoses from drugs everyday in the U.S.
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Inflation in December up 0.3% compared to previous month, annual increase 3.4%
Economists expect month-to-month increase to be 0.2%.
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Hunter Biden expected to enter not guilty plea on federal tax charges
Hunter Biden faces up to 17 years in prison on the charges, which were levied after a plea deal failed over the summer.
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Belichick out as New England Patriots head coach
Belichick coached the NFL team to 24 seasons, winning six Super Bowls.
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California proposes mere $8.5 billion spending cut against $68 billion deficit
California Republicans, meanwhile, remain cautious about the state’s economic prospects and budget.
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Alabama football coach Nick Saban to retire: Report
During his tenure, he won six national championships, and led the team through two undefeated seasons.
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Illinois limited in regulating migrant buses as blame for crisis continues
A patchwork of ordinances across the state either regulate buses and hotel stays to deter migrant arrivals, or declare non-sanctuary status.