2024 Minnesota Legislature Session Ends Amidst Controversy
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The 2024 legislative session in Minnesota ended in chaos as the Democrats passed a massive 1,400-page tax bill with provisions involving higher education, energy, transportation, and gun safety. The bill, which included minimum pay standards for Uber and Lyft drivers, faced opposition from GOP legislators and was passed just before the…
KOCO 5 Captures Live Tornado Near Mustang
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A tornado touched down near Mustang, causing damage in the area. The storm was captured on video by KOCO…
ASU Tempe Shifts to Remote Learning Amid Campus Flooding
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A flood at Arizona State University's Tempe campus forced the institution to switch to remote classes.…
Wake Co. Residents’ Feedback on Monday’s Proposed Budget
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Wake County residents are invited to share their views on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The proposed budget includes a 22% tax rate reduction, yet could potentially cause some residents' total tax payments to increase. It also suggests an additional $49 million allocation to the Wake County Public School system, taking the…
Neglected Foster Youths in Reproductive Healthcare System
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Foster youth are disproportionately affected by poor sexual health outcomes due to the ambiguous and…
Biden Celebrates Black Americans’ Achievements at Morehouse
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President Biden, in a speech at Morehouse College, presented himself as a leader who is breaking down…
All US Troops to be Pulled Out of Niger by September
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In early April, about 100 Russian instructors and an air-defense system arrived in Niger as part of Russia's new paramilitary structure, Africa Corps, which replaces the Wagner Group. This comes as Niger rejects military ties with the US following the withdrawal of troops from France, which used to lead foreign counterterrorism efforts in…
6 Cars Burglarized, 1 Stolen in One Night in Needham
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The Needham police department in Massachusetts has urged residents to lock their vehicles and not to…
Exclusive Open House at Norlite Nursing Center for National Care Week
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Norlite Nursing Center is hosting an open house in celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week. The…
Street Feast: Food Trucks Invade Downtown GR Festival
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The annual Roll N’ Out Food Truck Fest took place on Sunday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, marking the beginning of the food truck season in West Michigan. The festival featured more than 35 food trucks serving a variety of dishes, as well as a merchant village, a beer tent and live music. The event benefits local small businesses, according…