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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's old pro-gun tweet resurfaces after deadly school shooting
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'Our babies are being killed': Local leaders react to to Texas mass shooting: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan tweeted "Our babies are being killed by gun violence and we are ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/05/25/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-reaction/9916949002/
Texas School Shooting: Since 1999... Over 1500 Killed, A Look At Some Of The Deadliest US School Shootings
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's old pro-gun tweet resurfaces after deadly school shooting
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'Our babies are being killed': Local leaders react to to Texas mass shooting: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan tweeted "Our babies are being killed by gun violence and we are ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/05/25/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-reaction/9916949002/
Texas School Shooting: Since 1999... Over 1500 Killed, A Look At Some Of The Deadliest US School Shootings
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Coming soon: Grizzly bears to the North Cascades: Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to the North Cascades, federal officials announced Thursday.
kuow.org/stories/coming-soon-grizzly-bears-in-the-north-cascades
Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years: John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/john-sullivan-sentenced-jan-6/
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US: Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm ...
dw.com/en/chinas-bytedance-denies-plans-to-sell-tiktok-in-us/a-68926751
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/student_protests_us_campuses_gaza_war
Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
timesofisrael.com/dozens-arrested-at-u-of-texas-usc-as-anti-israel-protests-spread-to-more-us-campuses/
Dave Ramsey explains how your mortgage is key to early retirement: Retiring early is a financial goal that requires planning and lifestyle changes.
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Counties with the most homes selling under list price in Texas: Stacker compiled a list of counties in Texas where homes typically sell below list price using ...
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Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity: Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of the charity Save the Children ...
apnews.com/article/save-children-guatemala-migration-0ee6f7f801964d9cf151a125bd907ee2
Bird Flu and Milk: Can Humans Get H5N1? Safety and Risks Explained: A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza that’s been decimating wild and captive flocks ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/bird-flu-and-milk-can-humans-get-h5n1-safety-and-risks-explained
‘She’s holding it!’ Bear cubs yanked from tree so group can take photos, NC video shows
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Over 100 students arrested in California, Texas as Gaza protests intensify: Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/students-arrested-in-california-texas-as-gaza-war-protests-in-us-intensify
Quick Glance: Demands of Pro-Palestinian Protesters on College Campuses
- Protesters call for universities to divest from companies linked to Israel.
- Demands include investment transparency, cutting academic ties with Israeli universities, and supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Debate over effectiveness of divestment campaigns and potential impact on companies.
- Protests aim for symbolic victory for justice and equality, while experts highlight the limited effect of divestment on companies.
FTC is sued by business groups over its ban on noncompete agreements, which may delay enforcement
cnn.com/2024/04/25/success/ftc-noncompete-ban-lawsuit/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Powerful tornado tears across Nebraska, weather service warns of ‘catastrophic’ damage
cnn.com/2024/04/25/weather/plains-midwest-storms-tornadoes-climate/
Yearlong search for missing woman ends with discovery of bones, Texas officials say
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The telltale signs of AI-generated images, video and audio, according to experts
star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article287880585.html
Did someone win a $95M Texas Lottery jackpot by stacking the odds?: One year ago, a New Jersey firm won a massive Lotto Texas jackpot by making a low-risk bet — ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/texas-lottery-stack-odds-19398045.php
How TCU freshman quarterback Hauss Hejny made the most of spring camp: There have been some ups and downs for freshman quarterback Hauss Hejny ...
star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article288011040.html
Botched rollout of redesigned FAFSA leads to steep filing declines for Fort Worth students
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Royal Caribbean has stopped going to this popular port
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Donald Trump's MAGA Is Obsessed with Viktor Orban. Liberals Should Be Too.: Let’s stop talking about liberal or illiberal democracy — it’s just democracy.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-25/donald-trump-s-maga-is-obsessed-with-viktor-orban-liberals-should-be-too
Instead of Biden paying off student debt, let’s try this in higher education instead | Opinion
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TCU Spring Game preview: Players/Storylines to watch: TCU has a number of defensive playmakers that could stand out during the spring game ...
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What did Texas do to make students safer after Uvalde?: A new law in response to Uvalde requires armed personnel on every public school campus ...
dallasnews.com/news/education/2023/08/03/what-did-texas-do-to-make-students-safer-this-school-year/
Tarrant sheriff asks for patience during death investigation of man pepper-sprayed at jail
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23-year-old dies after falling 50 feet from bluff onto California beach, officials say
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What did Texas do to make students safer after Uvalde?: A new law in response to Uvalde requires armed personnel on every public school campus ...
dallasnews.com/news/education/2023/08/03/what-did-texas-do-to-make-students-safer-this-school-year/
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Cowboys officially pick up 5th-year $21.3 million option on “defensive end” Micah Parsons
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This ‘Japanese flair’ home went viral on Instagram. Now it’s for sale in Texas. See it
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A Fort Worth restaurant is closing after 33 years. But it never sold chicken-fried steak
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Inside the dispute nobody in Muenster wanted: Competing German festivals: Cooke County city in North Texas is in the spotlight after Jaycees decided to take ...
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Steer clear of these sunscreen brands during brutal Texas summer. Experts have this to say
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9-year-old girl fatally shot after man is robbed, Texas officials say. He’s indicted
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Work from home in Texas, get paid nearly $400,000 a year; 10 jobs that pay the most
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Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: U.S. health officials say samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the ...
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-milk-virus-pasteurization-c7eef7b46b08961c1965a0eb30932b3a
Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
‘A blow to the soul.’ Inflation forces Mid-Cities food pantry to close after 25 years
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Jerry Jones defensive about Cowboys offseason moves, “all in” on Dak Prescott’s future
star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article287944325.html
Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
apnews.com/article/seattle-hospital-texas-records-paxton-e1d308835657c40e2e176d7f11d7f749
Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
‘Gentle giant’ pup up for adoption will steal your heart and couch. Meet Bazooka Joe
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought: A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/bird-flu-cows-genetic.html
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
Tesla shareholder seeks to bar Musk from dodging from Delaware pay ruling: A Tesla investor who successfully sued to void CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-shareholder-seeks-block-musk-litigating-pay-outside-delaware-2024-04-24/
‘Quiet life travel’ is the new viral trend going around
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Fires, flooding and tornadoes: Days of severe weather eye central states: Severe storms could erupt on four straight days between Thursday and Sunday affecting ...
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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
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Tesla's layoffs have hit almost 12% of its Texas workers: Tesla laid off 2,688 workers at its Austin factory, according to a WARN notice. It's likely part of ...
businessinsider.com/teslas-layoffs-jobcuts-hit-austin-texas-workers-2024-4
Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations: The market and kitchen locations achieved considerable growth over the past several years.
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T-Squared: Texas Tribune and partners share Collier Prize: We were recognized, with ProPublica and FRONTLINE, for our investigation into law enforcement’s ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/23/tribune-propublica-frontline-collier-prize-uvalde/
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
1-month old twins had blunt-force trauma before being found dead in crib, autopsy shows
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287881405.html
Texas’ foster care system leaves transgender kids isolated: Support once afforded LGBTQ+ foster kids has vanished and a culture of silence has blanketed the ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/23/texas-foster-care-lgbtq-transgender-kids/
What is H-Town Blue?: History of Texans' color and its ties to Houston: Although sports fans identify light blue as the Houston Oilers color ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/h-town-blue-origin-texans-new-uniforms-oilers-19415549.php
10-year-old says he killed man when he was 7, closing unsolved homicide, Texas cops say
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Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric: Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the ...
thehill.com/latino/4606438-immigration-gop-southern-border-invasion/
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
Cop hides Apple AirTag in ex’s car — then breaks into her apartment, Texas cops say
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
How hot will Texas be in 2036? One of the state's top climate experts has the answers.
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America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
Russia-linked hacking group claims to have targeted Indiana water plant: Hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant in Indiana on Friday evening ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/russia-linked-hacking-group-targets-indiana-water-plant/
Alligator found hiding in landing gear of plane at Florida Air Force Base, photos show
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Captured by the Comanche in 1836, her long line of descendants touched Fort Worth & beyond
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Which former Dallas Cowboy was announced as Burleson football’s next head coach?
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
What Amtrak taking reins of Texas bullet train plan means: Amtrak leader believes Texas bullet project can be catalyst for high-speed rail in America ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/bullet-train-high-speed-rail-byford-amtrak-19363788.php
Texas has spent $11 billion on border security. Is it working?: Abbott has credited his Operation Lone Star for a recent drop in migrant encounters on the ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/texas-border-migrant-apprehensions-abbott-operation-lone-star/
Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.
npr.org/2024/04/22/1244381584/immigrants-border-mexico-asylum-illegal-immigration
19-year-old’s body found days after he floated away on tube in Texas lake, cops say
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article287884155.html
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