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ReutersEl Salvador to fire culture ministry employees with 'incompatible' agendas
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said on Thursday that the country's culture ministry is set to fire 300 employees who are promoting agendas that are "incompatible" with the government's vision. "Furthermore, we will save public funds in the process," Bukele said on X. "Bitter medicine." Bukele took office at the start of June for a second term after winning a landslide re-election, pledging to cure the "illnesses" of the Central American country by prescribing "medicine" to fix the economy, following what described as a cure for the "cancer of the gangs" during his first term.
- The Canadian Press
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
- Kansas City Star
Kansas’ AJ Storr leads Team Bahamas in scoring in Thursday’s 102-75 loss to Greece
Here’s an update on Kansas basketball’s AJ Storr, who is overseas playing with Team Bahamas.
- The Independent
Breaking ranks: Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies Supreme Court conservatives to back environmental protections
Justice Barrett, a Trump appointee, split from her conservative colleagues in recent decisions
- The Canadian Press
Prosecutors charge second inmate in assault that left Wisconsin youth prison counselor brain-dead
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors charged a second inmate Thursday in connection with a fight that left a counselor at Wisconsin’s youth prison brain-dead.
- The Canadian Press
Calgary renews state of emergency as crews scramble to restore water in four days
CALGARY — The City of Calgary has renewed its state of emergency to remind its approximately 1.6 million residents that water conservation efforts need to be taken seriously.
- The Canadian Press
Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Biden-Trump Debate, Fed Inflation Gauge Loom After This Sector Leads
Meta Platforms broke out Thursday while software stocks led, extending June's big rebound. The Biden-Trump debate and Fed inflation gauge loom.
- The Canadian Press
No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks
When National Geographic approached Anthony Mackie with an opportunity to swim with sharks to kick off its SharkFest programming, it was an easy yes for the Marvel star who is the new Captain America.
- Storyful
Dark Monsoon Clouds Loom Over Northeastern Arizona
Dark storm clouds were captured looming over northeastern Arizona on Thursday, June 27, marking the beginning of monsoon season in the region.Footage filmed and posted to X by user @RocDrAdventures shows the cloud formation over Red Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday. “Intense rain with no hail in this storm,” read the post. “Stay tuned. Real active out here.”The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood advisory to remain in effect until Thursday afternoon, with flooding caused by excessive rainfall forecast. Credit: @RocDrAdventures via Storyful
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Here’s how high Texas ranks in the FBI’s 2023 report of active shootings in the U.S.
Last year, Texas ranked No. 1 in the nation for active shootings, according to the FBI.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Charlotte, Jacksonville commit millions to stadium renovations. Who got the better deal?
The Panthers and the Jaguars joined the NFL at about the same time, and now both teams are getting revamped stadiums — with the public’s help.
- HuffPost
Biden Campaign Has Just 3 Words After Trump Seems To Leak Debate Talking Points
The former president's post marked a change from his previous remarks about climate change.
- The Canadian Press
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel's new mandatory military service ruling
BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked a major highway in central Israel for two hours on Thursday to protest a recent Supreme Court decision ordering young religious men to enlist for military service.
- Associated Press
The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian
A small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77 billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust claims against the NCAA and the nation's largest conferences and clear the way for schools to begin steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025. Houston Christian filed its motion in federal court in California, arguing the settlement would divert funds from academics and marginalized and underserved populations as well as putting big-money college sports the over the needs of non-athlete students. The school contends its interests were not represented during settlement talks despite being an NCAA member.
- CBC
Calgary man who hit roommate in the head during fight guilty of manslaughter, judge rules
There were wails and tears in a Calgary courtroom as Collin Oxtoby was convicted of manslaughter in the beating death of his former roommate Kevin Honish. Oxtoby, 50, and Honish, 55, shared a home in the southeast community of Albert Park in July 2022.Following a trial in March, Court of King's Bench Justice Michele Hollins ruled Thursday that Oxtoby hit the victim in the head repeatedly with significant force. After the two men fought, the victim, along with his girlfriend, walked to a friend's
- ABC News
How much is Jamaal Bowman's loss a warning for progressives?
Progressive Democrats undeniably suffered their most significant defeat of the 2024 election cycle Tuesday when Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his New York 16th Congressional District's Democratic primary. Bowman's defeat at the hands of Westchester County Executive George Latimer laid bare the nasty divisions among Democrats over support for Israel. Pro-Israel outside groups dumped nearly $15 million -- an unprecedented amount of cash -- into the race, fueling an avalanche of ads that knocked Bowman and promoted Latimer's own liberal bona fides on issues like abortion.
- The Telegraph
Writing in Ancient Egypt caused hip, spine and shoulder injuries
Scribes in Ancient Egypt suffered hip, spine and shoulder problems from sitting cross-legged with their head bent forwards for hours on end, new research suggests.
- The Independent
Trump and Biden set to go head-to-head in first presidential debate tonight: Live updates
President Joe Biden arrives in Atlanta as White House rivals prepare to face off in CNN debate moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash
- WPTZ - Burlington/Plattsburgh
Police look for man who dragged officer with car in Colchester, VT
The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the incident. At this time, police have been unable to locate Brace.