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New projections from a research group in the U.S. suggest that the pandemic will soon be over, even though COVID-19 is here to stay.
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Associated PressKansas won't have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year
Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven't legalized the medical use of marijuana or expanded their Medicaid programs for at least another year. Kansas doesn't allow voters to put proposed laws on the ballot statewide, a path that has led to approval for each measure in other states. All but 12 states have legalized medical marijuana, and all but 10 have expanded Medicaid in line with the 2010 federal Affordable Care Act and its promise to cover almost all of the cost.
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Trump allies are drawing up plans to make the Fed less independent, report says
Trump allies have drafted proposals to rein in Fed independence and align the central bank with the administration's interests, the Journal reported.
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FTI Consulting Inc (FCN) Surpasses Analyst Revenue Forecasts with Strong Q1 2024 Performance
Record Revenue and Earnings Growth Highlight Robust Quarter
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Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. The 37-year-old Wiley was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 22, retroactive to April 19. “I need a full Tommy John,” Miley said Friday before the Brewers faced the New York Yankees. “I knew it was a different pain than what I’ve been dealt with the last couple of years. It doesn’t really hurt that bad. That’s the weird part. I would just think UCL dam
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Grant Shapps: Not the time or place for Tory leadership battle
The Cabinet minister warned restive Conservative MPs off moving against Rishi Sunak before an election.
- The Telegraph
Watch: Tornado rips across highway in Nebraska
A storm chaser in Nebraska has captured the moment a massive tornado ripped across a highway on Friday.
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How the 'Dumbphone' aims to break excessive screen time habits
In an effort to combat excessive phone usage and promote a healthier relationship with technology, dumbwireless Co-Founder Will Stults joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the "dumbphone" and its capabilities, as well as its underlying purpose. Stults describes the device as "a one-stop shop" for "non-smartphones and other low-tech solutions," designed to empower individuals to "have a better relationship with their screen time." He acknowledges that the dumbphone has sparked conversation as this generation becomes increasingly addicted to screen time, stating, "A lot of us are in agreement that we need to take additional measures to reduce screen time." Stults emphasizes that the phones are "simple talk and text devices," purposefully designed to minimize screen time. He notes that their target audience comprises parents seeking a first phone for their children and individuals aged 20-30 who are actively looking to curb their screen time. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance. This post was written by Angel Smith
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Harvey Weinstein due back in court as a key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial
Harvey Weinstein will appear in a New York City court on Wednesday, according to the Manhattan district attorney’s office. It will be the first court appearance since New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering a new trial. The District Attorney's office has said it intends to pursue a retrial. “We will do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault,” the office said in a statement
- USA TODAY
'I knew I had to act': Watch quick thinking-Connecticut barbers save little girl's life
Osvaldo Lugo and Rafael Santana of LookSharp Barbershop were in the middle of work when they spotted the toddler running toward a busy street.
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Tulsa city councilor accused of domestic assault out on bond
Tulsa city councilor accused of domestic assault out on bond
- Business Insider
The lab-grown diamond boom is over
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming too mainstream, and sales are headed for a slowdown, jewelry experts told Business Insider.
- Miami Herald
Spoelstra doesn’t want credit for Heat’s Game 2 win, but praise still coming. Also, Rozier still out
Erik Spoelstra doesn’t want credit for the Heat’s success, but he continues to be praised anyway.
- The Daily Beast
Utah ‘Karen’ in Viral Video Is Charged With Sexual Battery
George Frey/Getty ImagesA woman in Utah who was dubbed a “Karen” after video of her losing it over a young woman wearing a miniskirt went viral has been charged with sexual battery in connection with the incident. Ida Ann Lorenzo, 48, allegedly pulled down the woman’s mini skirt as she complained that it was too small and threatened to call child protective services. In a video with over 3 million views on TikTok, Lorenzo was filmed defending her decision to pull down the skirt, moments after th
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Suspicious death investigation underway after woman shot in Conway
Conway police were called at about midnight early Friday morning to an apartment at 36 Council Road for a report that a woman had been shot.
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Shareholders in Del Monte Pacific (SGX:D03) are in the red if they invested three years ago
If you love investing in stocks you're bound to buy some losers. Long term Del Monte Pacific Limited ( SGX:D03...
- WLWT - Cincinnati
Court document provides new info on shooting deaths of 3 Clermont County brothers
Court document provides new info on shooting deaths of 3 Clermont County brothers
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Gasoline and propane burn following train derailment near Gallup, New Mexico
Gasoline and propane burn following train derailment near Gallup, New Mexico
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Cases of whooping cough confirmed in two Lexington high schools, health department says
Pertussis may start out like a common cold, but the cough often worsens after a week or two, and the illness can be particularly dangerous for some people.
- The Canadian Press
Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, destroying homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Injuries were reported but it wasn’t yet clear if anyone was killed in the storm. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city of 485,000 people. Photos on social media showed heavily damaged homes an
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US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6B aid package
The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday.