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Kansas has a new border security mission and tougher penalties for killing police dogs

By Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly could be headed toward a court fight with the Republican-controlled Legislature over a newly enacted measure that says Kansas will help Texas in its dispute with the Biden administration over border security. Republican legislators overrode Kelly’s veto of budget provisions on immigration before adjourning their

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Sports briefs

By NewsPress Now Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. Others scored more points, others grabbed more rebounds, others had more blocks, others made more steals. But never had there been a player who, in Year 1 of his career, posted all

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Wall Street rises to add to last week’s gains

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Monday and added to their gains from last week, as technology companies once again led the way. The S&P 500 rose 52.95, or 1%, to 5,180.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 176.59, or 0.5%, to 38,852.27, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 192.92, or 1.2%, to

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Business news in brief

By The Associated Press Redfin agrees to pay $9.25M to settle lawsuits Redfin has agreed to pay $9.25 million to settle federal lawsuits that claim U.S. homeowners were saddled with artificially inflated broker commissions when they sold their home as a result of longstanding real estate industry practices. The Seattle-based online brokerage and real estate

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Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed back

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report Monday. Still, officials warn that policy changes are needed lest the programs become unable to pay full

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Paying college athletes appears closer than ever

By Associated Press A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and many questions remain unanswered. It is also unclear if new rules could withstand further legal scrutiny,

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Spice, a friend to fans of flavor

By Metro Creative Many people on low-sodium diets find cooking with spices is a great way to add some flavor to their meals without betraying their diets. But cooking with spice is a great way for all people to add flavor and experiment in the kitchen. Perhaps no ethnic cuisine is more associated with spices

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Guilty pleasures

By NewsPress Now Tom Brady’s Netflix roast features lots of humor and reunions INGLEWOOD, Calif. | Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as FOX Sports’ top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix.

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Creative ways to repurpose glass bottles and containers

By Wealth of Geeks via AP Americans use a lot of glass bottles and containers. In fact, according to The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, we throw out more than 11 million tons of glass bottles and containers each year. Luckily, most recycling centers do take glass containers, and recycling glass saves up

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Youth mental health

By Metro Creative According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 8.8 million young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 report having a mental illness. Among those who reported such illnesses, 42% indicated their illness went untreated. Substance abuse disorders also are more common among 18- to 25-year-olds than many people

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Anti-war protesters leave USC after police arrive, while Northeastern ceremony proceeds calmly

By Associated Press Students protesting the war in Gaza abandoned their camp at the University of Southern California early Sunday after being surrounded by police and threatened with arrest, while Northeastern University’s commencement ended peacefully at Boston’s Fenway Park. Developments in both places were being watched closely following scores of arrests last month — 94

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Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended; Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future’

By Associated Press JERUSALEM — The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected. After earlier signs of progress, the outlook appeared to dim as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to resist international pressure to halt

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