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Families of Uvalde shooting victims press for gun reform after California massacres
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims press for gun reform after California massacres
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims press for gun reform after California ...
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Mackenzie Scott donates $46 million to Bay Area nonprofits: Amazon co-founder Mackenzie Scott donates millions of dollars to nonprofits spanning 38 states ...
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Mackenzie Scott donates $46 million to Bay Area nonprofits
Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
  • MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.

  • Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.

  • Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped: Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in ...
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.

  • In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.

  • The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.

  • Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
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Savanna multi-sport coach, co-athletic director Alex Ramirez receives layoff notice from district
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Savanna multi-sport coach, co-athletic director Alex Ramirez receives ...
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Family identifies brothers, 21 and 18, in fatal Northern California mountain lion attack
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Family identifies brothers, 21 and 18, in fatal Northern California ...
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’: Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in ...
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
  • Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.

  • Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.

  • In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.

  • Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
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Mega Millions lottery ticket from Sacramento wins $1.7 million. Where was it sold?
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Mega Millions lottery ticket from Sacramento wins $1.7 million ...
Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
  • New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.

  • California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.

  • Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.

  • The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas
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Season Preview: 2024 Angels believe they will surprise the baseball world: The Angels won 73 games last season and then lost Shohei Ohtani, without replacing him ...
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Season Preview: 2024 Angels believe they will surprise the baseball world
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Southwest to bring back its buddy pass to fly a friend for free: The airline said that it now sees why the “popular benefit” of its Companion Pass has proven “so ...
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Southwest to bring back its buddy pass to fly a friend for free
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Sacramento dim sum spot serves affordable, traditional food all day. ‘The best, hands down’
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Sacramento dim sum spot serves affordable, traditional food all day ...
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California Man Sentenced to 11 Months Over Threatening Calls to Pelosi, Mayorkas: David Allen Carrier pleaded guilty to two counts of making threats against a ...
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California Man Sentenced to 11 Months Over Threatening Calls to Pelosi ...
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Judge dismisses ‘vapid’ Elon Musk lawsuit against group that cataloged racist content on X
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Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
  • A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.

  • The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.

  • X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.

  • The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests: A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that extends the block on a Texas immigration law that ...
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests
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A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges of applying the law ... Show more
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Condos on S.F. island are $4.4 million. What life is like for tenants: Condos on San Francisco's Yerba Buena Island are as high as $4.4 million ...
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Condos on S.F. island are $4.4 million. What life is like for tenants
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SF Giants’ Pablo Sandoval hears the cheers from home fans, probably for the last time
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SF Giants’ Pablo Sandoval hears the cheers from home fans ...
Quick Glance: Pablo Sandoval's Farewell: Last Game for the Giants?
  • The Giants were down 2-0 when Pablo Sandoval entered the game and rewarded the crowd with a broken bat single.

  • Manager Bob Melvin expected a massive ovation for Sandoval, who ultimately received three standing ovations.

  • Sandoval delivered an impressive performance with a single, receiving applause once more.

  • It remains unclear whether Sandoval will stay with the Giants, but he emphasized his willingness to continue playing.
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California high school tracks student bathroom visits with app. Not everyone likes it
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California high school tracks student bathroom visits with app ...
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee: The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) ...
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold: A controversial Texas law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect ...
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold
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Sacramento County is hiring. These entry-level jobs pay between $40,000 and $64,000 a year
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Sacramento County is hiring. These entry-level jobs pay between $40 ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion drug: The nation’s highest court will consider a ruling from an Amarillo federal judge who ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion ...
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
  • On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.

  • A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.

  • The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.

  • There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
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California delays financial aid deadline over bungled FAFSA rollout: The state is giving students an extra month to apply for scholarships.
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California delays financial aid deadline over bungled FAFSA rollout
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at LGBTQ nonprofit - UPI.com
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at ...
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Why are the lights off? L.A.-area landmarks observe Earth Hour: Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m ...
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Why are the lights off? L.A.-area landmarks observe Earth Hour
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana River: The mother eagle, La'i, is part of the Institute for Wildlife Studies' ...
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana ...
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California plan to make home, auto insurance rate increases happen more quickly criticized
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California plan to make home, auto insurance rate increases happen more ...
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Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states: Intel is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four U.S. states to build and expand ...
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Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana River: The mother eagle, La'i, is part of the Institute for Wildlife Studies' ...
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana ...
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At 94, Sid Krofft is telling untold tales of H.R. Pufnstuf, topless puppets and more
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At 94, Sid Krofft is telling untold tales of H.R. Pufnstuf ...
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Annual S.F. 4/20 gathering on Hippie Hill canceled this year: The annual 4/20 at Hippie Hill event, a celebration of cannabis and cannabis culture ...
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Annual S.F. 4/20 gathering on Hippie Hill canceled this year
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Donald Trump Jr. Rages Over Squatters, Issues Warning to Homeowners: Trump Jr. on Tuesday appeared to blame Democrats for the existence of squatters' rights laws ...
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Donald Trump Jr. Rages Over Squatters, Issues Warning to Homeowners
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Man relocated to California for dream job, got laid off 4 months later: Cole McElwain relocated to California for a dream job at games maker Blizzard ...
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Man relocated to California for dream job, got laid off 4 months later
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
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3-year-old was behind wheel of truck that fatally struck 2-year-old girl at California gas station
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The 6% commission on home sales is likely ending. How much could Bay Area buyers and sellers save?
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The 6% commission on home sales is likely ending. How much could Bay Area ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’: Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) claimed the state’s immigration law is an “absolute disaster” ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’
Quick Glance: Court Blocks Migrant Arrests in Texas Once Again
  • Following the enforcement of the strict new immigration law, a federal appeals court issued an order late Tuesday preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of illegal entry into the USA.

  • The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision after weeks to allow Texas to enforce the law by pausing a lower judge's ruling.

  • Earlier on Tuesday, a divided Supreme Court granted permission for Texas to implement a law granting police extensive powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border as litigation on the matter unfolded.

  • The federal government and Mexico have raised concerns about the contentious law and announced measures to impede its enforcement.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning ...
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
  • The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.

  • President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.

  • As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply: Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits ...
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate: He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch ...
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or ...
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Man bought ghost town, lived alone 3 years: his 5 biggest struggles: Brent Underwood bought the ghost town of Cerro Gordo and lived alone for three years ...
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Man bought ghost town, lived alone 3 years: his 5 biggest struggles
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How the unlikely emergence of Keon Ellis has become a key to the Sacramento Kings’ season
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How the unlikely emergence of Keon Ellis has become a key to the ...
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of ...
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Pelican on the mend in San Pedro after more than 500 stitches to repair slashed pouch
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Pelican on the mend in San Pedro after more than 500 stitches to repair ...
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Here’s how much Golden Gate Bridge toll is rising: Transit officials approved a five-year toll increase that will eventually bring charges for crossing the ...
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Here’s how much Golden Gate Bridge toll is rising
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Golden Globes, back in Hollywood's good graces, ink five-year deal with CBS: After several years of controversy, reform and uncertainty, the Golden Globe Awards ...
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Golden Globes, back in Hollywood's good graces, ink five-year deal with ...
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Angels manager Ron Washington eager to begin second chance: Managing again for the first time since 2014, Washington, 71, remains energetic and he’s maintained a ...
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Angels manager Ron Washington eager to begin second chance
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts: The whiplash created by rapid-fire court orders is sparking alarm over whether a Texas law clearing the way for state ...
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project: Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid ...
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project
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This church is where atheists can go to grieve: At Unitarian Universalist churches, atheists, Jews, Muslims, Christians and others support one another in grief ...
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This church is where atheists can go to grieve
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Two Powerball players win big in Georgia. Where were the lucky tickets sold?
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Two Powerball players win big in Georgia. Where were the lucky tickets ...
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UCLA, UC Berkeley acceptance rates for every CA school: Latest data on acceptance rates to UCLA, UC Berkeley and other UC campuses for all California high ...
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UCLA, UC Berkeley acceptance rates for every CA school
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These are the 10 most polluted National Parks, from Sequoia to Yosemite, new report details
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These are the 10 most polluted National Parks, from Sequoia to Yosemite ...
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Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick: The US independent candidate introduced lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate at a rally ...
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Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else: A Texas man is hoping a legal name change and a long-shot presidential bid will get his ...
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else
Quick Glance: US Election: Texan Enters Race as 'Literally Any Other Person'
  • A man from Texas, USA, plans to run in the upcoming presidential elections under the name 'Literally Any Other Person' to express his dissatisfaction with presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

  • Dustin Ebey, a 35-year-old US Army veteran, has legally changed his name to 'Literally Any Other Person' to contest for the White House as he is 'fed up' with the 'constant power struggle' between the Democrats and the Republicans, as reported by The Guardian.

  • 'Literally Any Other Person' needs at least 113,000 signatures from non-primary voters in the state of Texas by May to have his name listed on the ballots. Given the improbability, he is advocating for people to manually write his name in.
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they illegally cross El Paso border in wild scene
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they ...
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California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0: California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against ...
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California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump ...