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"We view Tesla's shift as thesis-changing, and worry the stock will need to undergo a potentially painful transition in ownership base."
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nearly $200 million in grant money will go to California cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday while also pledging increased oversight of efforts by local governments to reduce homelessness. The Democratic governor said he will move 22 state personnel from a housing enforcement unit to help cities and counties deliver on projects to reduce homelessness — and to crack down if they do not. He also said l
A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware narrowly cleared the Democrat-led House on Thursday and now goes to the state Senate for consideration. The bill is the latest iteration of legislation that has been repeatedly introduced by Newark Democrat Paul Baumbach since 2015, and it is the only proposal to make it to a floor vote. Among those voting for the bill was Republican Rep. Kevin Hensley of Townsend, who voted against the proposal in previous legislative sessions.
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings. Premier Danielle Smith told a Thursday news conference the default power rate — currently called the Regulated Rate Option — is misleadingly named because it can vary monthly according to weather and global events. She said her United Conservative Party government aims to introduce legislation this spring renaming it the Rate of Last Resort so consumers
The driver who hit the man told Grapevine police that he had fallen asleep and did not wake up until he felt the impact of the crash.
Argentina formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment. The request came as NATO's Deputy General Secretary Mircea Geoana held talks in Brussels on regional security challenges with visiting Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri. Geoana said he welcomed Argentina's bid to become an accredited partner in the alliance — a valued role short of “ally” for nations that are not in NATO's geographical area and not required to take part in collective military actions.
DeSantis signs bills allowing 'patriotic organizations,' chaplain programs in Florida schools
Whatever the occasion, however hostile the environment, Emiliano Martinez is the undisputed king of the penalty shoot-out.
Stocks again failed to hold early gains, with the market power trend about to end. Netflix subscribers jumped in Q1.
Real estate scams are on the rise, according to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Such scams can now be conducted without meeting anyone in person.
The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments in Monday.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Aroldis Chapman was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount Thursday for his “inappropriate actions” against the New York Mets three days earlier. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for on-field operations, made the announcement and said Chapman's suspension begins Friday when the Pirates are scheduled to host Boston. Chapman could appeal, which would delay the punishment until that process is complete. Chapman
Film Independent has set the date of Saturday, Feb. 22 for the 40th Spirit Awards. The awards come a few weeks ahead of the March 2 Oscars date. “For 40 years, the Spirit Awards have been the beacon for bold and original independent storytelling,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent. “As we commemorate this …
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Burke said 'Dancing with the Stars' was "my identity" before she departed the series in 2022 after 26 seasons
BOSTON (AP) — Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Ramón Laureano, Josh Naylor and José Ramírez also drove in runs for Cleveland, which took three of four at Fenway Park and improved to a Central Division-best 13-6. The Guardians are 10-3 on the road. “You want to win every series. Every team talks about it," first-year Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. "It’
The Hammers went out 3-1 on aggregate.
The magistrate judge failed to demonstrate a “minimum level of competence,” court documents say.
The U.S. Supreme Court set the duo's case for its conference schedule on Friday, when the justices will discuss cases and vote on which to add to their calendar.
Odds of Pond keeping his new job though, so far, look pretty good.
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