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The Canadian Press
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's Supreme Court upheld a state ban on ghost guns Thursday, overturning a lower court's ruling that sided with a gun manufacturer's argument that the 2021 law regulating firearm components with no serial numbers was too broad and unconstitutionally vague. Separately the court handed a setback to anti-abortion activists in a fight over a voter initiative that no longer was headed to the November ballot anyway, a decision that abortion rights' advocates say nonetheless help
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Business Insider
Don't buy the dip in stocks just yet as a wave of selling is about to bring the market to a bottom, according to one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street
The S&P 500 could bottom out in the next month, according to Fundstrat's head of research Tom Lee.
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Reuters
Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues
Last November, the White House condemned Musk's endorsement of what it called a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on X, while major companies such as Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, and NBCUniversal parent Comcast paused their advertisements on his social media site. Advertisers have fled the site ever since Musk acquired it in October 2022 and reduced content moderation, resulting in a sharp rise in hate speech on X, according to civil rights groups.
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USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms: Honolulu Blue and silver, white, and black alternates
The Detroit Lions' new uniforms for 2024 were leaked hours before the official release Thursday. The Lions are bringing back black alternate jerseys.
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Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market About To Break Power Trend; Netflix Chills On Outlook
Stocks again failed to hold early gains, with the market power trend about to end. Netflix subscribers jumped in Q1.
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The Canadian Press
Hawaii Supreme Court chides state's legal moves on water after deadly Maui wildfire
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii attorney general's office must pay attorney fees for using last year's Maui wildfire tragedy to file a petition in “bad faith” that blamed a state court judge for a lack of water for firefighting, Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled. It seems the state “tried to leverage the most horrific event in state history to advance its interests,” the ruling issued Thursday said. The day after the historic town of Lahaina burned in a deadly August fire, the state attorney general's off
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KERO - Bakersfield Scripps
Kern County Library providing free passes for California State Parks
Kern County Library providing free passes for California State Parks
11 minutes ago
Insider Monkey
30 Countries with the Highest Vulnerable Employment in the World
In this article, we take a look at 30 countries with the highest vulnerable employment in the world. If you would like to skip our detailed analysis of vulnerable employment, you can directly go to 5 Countries with the Highest Vulnerable Employment in the World. Defining Vulnerable Employment The UN and ILO define vulnerable employment […]
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Tri-City Herald
What investigators now know about skeletal remains found on a Benton County farm
Sheriff’s deputies recovered more scattered bones during the 12-hour search near Prosser.
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The Canadian Press
Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a new rule for public land management that's meant to put conservation on more equal footing with oil drilling, grazing and other extractive industries on vast government-owned properties. Officials pushed past strong opposition from private industry and Republican governors to adopt the proposal. GOP members of Congress said in response that they will seek to invalidate it. The rule from the Interior Department's Bureau of La
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The Canadian Press
Tim Anderson returns to Chicago with the Miami Marlins
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson is at peace with his rise and his fall with the Chicago White Sox. And he's moving on with the Miami Marlins. Anderson is back in Chicago for the Marlins' four-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. It was slated to begin on Thursday, but the opener was postponed because of rain in the forecast. The two-time All-Star spent his first eight seasons in Chicago with the White Sox, but the team declined a $14 million option on the shortstop in November. He agreed t
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NFL Highlights
Marc Ross reflects on Ryan Leaf's meteoric rise ahead of 1998 NFL Draft
NFL Network's Marc Ross reflects on quarterback Ryan Leaf's meteoric rise up draft boards ahead of the 1998 NFL Draft.
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People
Victoria’s Secret Model Emily DiDonato Shares 25 Lb. Postpartum Weight Loss
The mother of two shared a glimpse at her postpartum weight loss journey 11 months after giving birth to her son, Oliver
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WEWS-Cleveland Videos
Fan voting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019 comes to an end this weekend
It just may be the one vote you make that you can feel free to talk about around the dinner table, and what's better, it's one you can legally cast multiple times. It is the online fan vote for the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees.
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CBC
N.W.T. facing another summer of drought and another bad wildfire season
N.W.T. fire officials are predicting a hot, dry summer with a high risk of wildfires in southern parts of the territory.At a wildfire briefing Thursday — the first of the season — officials said much of the territory has seen below-average precipitation levels this year, meaning the territory is going into its third year of drought.On top of that, rainfall is expected to be below average for the spring and summer."In general, we're looking at three or four months of relatively good burning condi
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People
Alec Baldwin Wants His “Rust” Manslaughter Case Dismissed. A Legal Expert Notes His ‘Strongest Argument’ (Exclusive)
Still, Emily D. Baker, a lawyer and former L.A. Deputy District Attorney who is not involved in the case, says it’s “unlikely” Baldwin will be successful in having the case dismissed
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Variety
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Discuss Possible Joint Bid for Paramount Global
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are considering a possible joint bid for Paramount Global. News of the discussions was first reported by the New York Times. Sources close to the situation confirmed the conversations but cautioned that there are numerous obstacles that would need to be overcome before the sides could formally submit …
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WEWS-Cleveland Videos
Prosecutors say it saves lives. So why are evidence-based prosecutions under fire?
The Ohio Supreme Court will review an appellate court decision that Cuyahoga County prosecutors say could make it more challenging to prosecute dangerous abusers.
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KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
'They just promised, promised, promised'; AZ woman warns consumers after solar savings don't materialize
Adrian Keller, Arizona Program Director for the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, says consumers need to be wary of what are called "lead generators."
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USA TODAY
Taylor Swift releases 'Tortured Poets Department' merch, sneak peek of 'Fortnight' video
Taylor Swift released merch Thursday for her 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," just hours before the release.
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