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By Associated Press Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don’t see — on their feeds? A lawsuit filed against Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. is arguing that a federal law often used to shield internet companies from liability also allows people to use external tools to take

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

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

By Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Justice has told Iowa’s top officials it plans to sue the state over a new law making it a crime for a person to be in Iowa if they’ve previously been denied admission to the U.S. The statute interferes with the federal government’s authority

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jonah Heim hit a tying solo home run in the ninth inning and Nathaniel Lowe had a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. With one out in the 10th, Corey Seager singled off

By Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took just a few days for United Methodist delegates to remove a half-century’s worth of denominational bans on gay clergy and same-sex marriages. But when asked at a news conference about the lightning speed of the changes, the Rev. Effie McAvoy took a longer view. “Oh, it didn’t

By Matthew Wilson University of South Carolina The Conversation via AP Americans, it seems, can both value the idea of democracy and not support it in practice. Since 2016, academics and journalists have expressed concerns that formerly secure democracies are becoming less democratic. Different measures of democracy, such as scores produced by the Economist Intelligence

By Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 150th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its storied history — three noses at the wire. Mystik Dan desperately fought to hang on with two challengers coming to him in the closing strides. He did, too, after a delay of several minutes while the

By Metro Creative Leg of lamb is a popular dish at family outings. Whether it’s a holiday meal, anniversary dinner or a double date at home with friends, lamb can set the tone for a memorable night. Hosts who want to experiment with a less traditional take on lamb can try the following recipe for

By Missouri Independent via My Courier-Tribune Republican state senators facing a federal defamation lawsuit over social media posts incorrectly identifying a Kansas man as the shooter at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade will be represented by the Missouri attorney general’s office. Jeremiah Morgan, a deputy attorney general, is listed in court documents as the attorney

By Missouri Independent via My Courier-Tribune A judge in St. Louis ruled Thursday that local municipalities can stack sales taxes on marijuana dispensaries, the first court ruling on a much-debated issue playing out around the state. The lawsuit was filed by Robust Missouri 3 LLC. The company saw its Florissant dispensary’s tax rate on cannabis

By Wealth of Geeks via AP As of July 2023, Zippia estimated there were about 3.8 million teachers in public and private schools in the United States, making up about 2.5% of the entire U.S. workforce, according to Wordsrated. With all of those teachers spending their days nurturing the next generations, it only makes sense

By My Courier-Tribune Taking a walk through the woods in early May can be a feast for the eyes, according to the Department of Conservation. The pinkish purple blooms of wild sweet William plants dot the forest floor while Virginia bluebells create a carpet of blue with their drooping blossoms. “Look up and there may

By My Courier-Tribune Foraging for edible wild plants have a better flavor when gathered early in the spring while they are still young and tender, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. However, there are some staunch tips for foraging. Never eat anything that you cannot be 100% identified correctly. Don’t eat anything that may

By My Courier-Tribune “Few spring scenes are as spectacular as the annual display provided by dogwood trees,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Inconspicuous for most of the year, these diminutive denizens of forests outdo their towering neighbors with spectacular exhibitions of color before most other species leaf out, Trinklein said in a

By Metro Creative Few foods are as beloved as meatballs. Men, women and children alike typically love meatballs, whether those meatballs are served atop a steaming plate of pasta or on a hero in the form of a meatball sandwich. While many cooks include both ground beef and ground pork in their meatballs, that does

By Associated Press Alexandre Pantoja has waited a long time to headline a pay-per-view card on his native soil, and he wants it known that everyone is welcome in Brazil. “I want to say to all the fans to respect the gringos that are here because Brazil’s a good place with very good people,” Pantoja

By Wealth of Geeks via AP According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 15% of “private industry workers” have a defined retirement benefit plan. Understanding your retirement plan improves retirement confidence and overall outcomes. The American College of Financial Services’ 2023 Income Literacy Study shows that seeking financial advice results in higher

By Wealth of Geeks via AP According to a TIAA-Massachusetts Age Lab survey, 84% of borrowers say student loans negatively impact their ability to save for retirement. The longstanding challenge is whether Americans with academic debt should pay off their loans or begin retirement savings. That dilemma temporarily eased during the pandemic-era payment forbearance without

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed Thursday to trim the majority of their losses for the week. The S&P 500 rose 45.81 points, or 0.9%, to 5,064.20 a day after swinging sharply when the Federal Reserve said it’s likely delaying cuts to interest rates but not planning to hike them. It more

By Associated Press NEW YORK — When Anna Branch, 37, had her hours at work reduced in 2019, she suddenly noticed ads for an app called EarnIn. “You know how they get you — the algorithms — like they’re reading your mind,” Branch said. “The ad said I could get up to $100 this week

By Associated Press NEW YORK — Mortgage rates, credit card rates, auto loan rates, and business loans with variable rates will all likely maintain their highs, with consequences for consumer spending, after the Federal Reserve indicated Wednesday that it doesn’t plan to cut interest rates until it has “greater confidence” that price increases at the

By Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A dayslong filibuster in the Missouri Senate ended Thursday after a Republican faction allowed a vote on a more than $4 billion Medicaid program they had been holding hostage. Senators gave initial approval in a voice vote to a bill that will renew a longstanding tax on hospitals