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Advocates for the unhoused say Calif Gov Gavin Newsom’s model ordinance to remove encampments is another effort to criminalize homelessness.

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The Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip is increasing the likelihood of famine for Palestinians, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.

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President Trump's plan for tariffs on internationally produced films poses another hurdle for the film industry as it recovers from the effects of the pandemic and changing consumer behavior.

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Scott Foster is on the floor tonight. Glorzo help us all #MINvsGSW

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So Draymond throws someone down by their head and doesn’t get ejected? Unreal. #HOUvsGSW

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The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin has raised several concerns. Experts share their perspectives with UPI in this piece.

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Today marks President Trump's 100th day in office. In that time he has signed more executive orders than President Biden did in his entire 4 years. Many of his actions have been challenged in court. Congress may have passed some as laws but he never asked.

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Back on the news after a week mostly unplugged in Whitefish Montana and a stop in Sioux Falls for the first Screams at Night horror convention. Feeling refreshed and ready to get back to it!

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First grizzly sighting ☑️ Glacier National Park. Totally worth the trip!

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The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of student visas without any notice, reasoning or due process. Universities are now monitoring SEVIS to look for status changes to try to protect international students, staff and faculty. Experts say this lays the groundwork to deport students.

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Research universities across the U.S. are experiencing cuts to federal grant funding, causing some to admit fewer grad students. Some projects have been stopped overnight. "You're defunding the best researchers in areas like AIDS, vaccines, cancer research."

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Elon Musk’s big money stunts in Wisconsin weren’t enough. Reports are that Judge Susan Crawford defeated Musk’s candidate by 10 points for a crucial spot on the state Supreme Court.

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President Trump signed an executive order calling for a proof-of-citizenship requirement to register to vote. The Constitution gives states and U.S. Congress the authority to regulate the administration of elections, not the president. Even then, experts say such a requirement is unlawful.

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The president's billionaire adviser Elon Musk has spent more on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race than any other donor. His two PACs have put up more than $15 million to campaign for the conservative judge. For comparison, George Soros has donated about $2 million to the liberal judge.

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Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead Saturday morning at her home in Alexandria. Aber was nominated to her position by former President Joe Biden in 2021. She resigned on Jan. 20.

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The Trump administration is taking an axe to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as Elon Musk attempts to integrate a payment platform, X Money, into his social media platform X. The main federal financial cop may soon be off the beat, experts warn.

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There's a phishing/smishing scam going around with scammers posing as tollway companies and claiming you have unpaid tolls. FBI advice: Check with the actual toll company, don't click links in fishy text messages or emails and report.

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That Halliburton shot was nuts! Total prayer and it was answered

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President Donald Trump announced today that he will double the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports starting Wednesday. That is a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada. Canada is the largest exporter of steel and aluminum to the U.S.

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It makes me sad when a player I like gets traded to the Raiders. Especially a QB like Geno Smith. So sad. So, so sad.

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The Trump administration's embrace of cryptocurrency may create an environment for greater adoption. Meanwhile launching his own coin and further moving to deregulate also raises concern over consumer protection. Crypto is already the most common form of payment among fraudsters.

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Iowa passed a law to remove anti-discrimination protections for trans people. Advocates see it as part of a larger agenda to get rid of trans rights, evidenced by other laws already passed of introduced.

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Ollie is always posing

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Scott Hall is about to invade WCW Nitro in this

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The legal rights of Guantanamo Bay detainees is at the center of a lawsuit once again, this time pertaining to immigrants who have been taken from U.S. soil to the detention center in Cuba. Detainees say they have been denied access to representation and communication with families.

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Consumer confidence experienced a big drop in February as worries of more inflation ramp up. President Trump's threats of tariffs and a cooling economy have sparked fear of a recession, according to today's report from the Conference Board.

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President Donald Trump wants to end the Department of Education. He can't do that without an act of Congress, which is unlikely. However he and his pick to lead the Dept can weaken it greatly. This article outlines how that can happen and how it could harm students.