Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration, White House official says.
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Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps millions of low-income households pay for heat during the winter, unnerving state officials who are now wondering whether they will still receive millions of dollars in expected federal payments. The roughly two dozen workers
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What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding that have killed at least eight people this week, faced an ongoing threat of catastrophic flooding Friday that forecasters said would stretch into the weekend. Severe thunderstorms threatened a swath of
Continue ReadingA Georgia bill to ban DEI in schools and colleges nears passage, even as potential effects stay hazy
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers could pass a bill banning a sweepingly broad range of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Georgia’s public schools, colleges and universities on the last day of their 2025 session. Republicans in Martin Luther King Jr’s home state muscled House Bill 127 through the Senate
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Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
By DEVNA BOSE AP Health Writer A federal judge will temporarily block President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, appointed by Trump in 2019 but first nominated by former President Barack Obama, in Rhode Island said
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Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
By WAFAA SHURAFA and NATALIE MELZER Associated Press DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 27 or more sheltering at a school, according to Palestinian medical authorities, in a stepped-up offensive that Israel’s military said is intended to pressure Hamas and
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Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to stop the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing it. Four arts groups sued the NEA last month, seeking a preliminary injunction over what they said
Continue Reading Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to stop the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing it. Four arts groups sued the NEA last month, seeking a preliminary injunction over what they said
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Georgia Republicans push last minute bill to limit public access to lawmaker and police records
By CHARLOTTE KRAMON Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — With one day left of the legislative session, Georgia Republicans mustered together a proposal to limit public access to records about state lawmakers’ communications and police reports. The bill sidestepped the usual lawmaking process by tacking a new proposal onto a bill without sending it
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Transgender student’s arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest of Marcy Rheintgen last month is the first they know of for violating transgender
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No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and DIDI TANG Associated Press A notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered. President Donald Trump is ending a little-known but widely
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FACT FOCUS: Democratic leaders’ challenge to Trump’s election executive order misrepresented online
BY MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press Social media users, including elected officials, are erroneously claiming that top Democrats filed a lawsuit to allow noncitizen voting in U.S. elections. Many are also baselessly alleging the suit is further evidence of a Democratic plan to rig future races. But the lawsuit — brought by the Democratic National Committee,
Continue Reading What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — At least seven people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest, and officials are bracing for more severe weather and flooding in the coming days. The destruction is part of a potent storm system
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Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles. “He loved movies and he gave a lot to all of us with his performances and his films,” Cruise
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Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz became the agency’s administrator in a party line 53-45 vote. The 64-year-old will manage health insurance programs for roughly half the country, with oversight of
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New York(AP)Final stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 28.60 +.46 Altria 57.89 +.77 AmerenCp 101.68 +.84 AmExpress 247.82—27.43 ArchDanM 47.57 — .40 AutoZone 3826.15+16.89 BPPLC 31.34 —2.47 Boeing 150.91—17.65 BristMySq 57.82 —1.78 Brunswick 47.93 —7.63 Chevron 156.12—10.35 Citigroup 63.05 —8.71 CocaCola 73.18 +1.85 ConAgraBr 26.78 +.40 ConocoPhil 95.25—10.85 Corning 42.29 —4.25 CurtissWright 302.91—22.86 DTEEnergy 139.49 +1.49 DeereCo 447.45—23.45
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New York(AP)Final stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 28.60 +.46 Altria 57.89 +.77 AmerenCp 101.68 +.84 AmExpress 247.82—27.43 ArchDanM 47.57 — .40 AutoZone 3826.15+16.89 BPPLC 31.34 —2.47 Boeing 150.91—17.65 BristMySq 57.82 —1.78 Brunswick 47.93 —7.63 Chevron 156.12—10.35 Citigroup 63.05 —8.71 CocaCola 73.18 +1.85 ConAgraBr 26.78 +.40 ConocoPhil 95.25—10.85 Corning 42.29 —4.25 CurtissWright 302.91—22.86 DTEEnergy 139.49 +1.49 DeereCo 447.45—23.45
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NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_W.Smith, Los Angeles, .450; Tatis, San Diego, .423; Merrill, San Diego, .417; Nootbaar, St. Louis, .417; Machado, San Diego, .400; Arenado, St. Louis, .391; J.Walker, St. Louis, .389; K.Ruiz, Washington, .381; Perdomo, Arizona, .350; V.Scott, St. Louis, .348. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 11; Tucker, Chicago, 10; Shaw, Chicago, 9; McLain, Cincinnati, 7; Nootbaar, St.
Continue Reading*‥ *‥ *Open*High*Low*Settle* Chg.
NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Thursday: OpenHighLowSettleChg. COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.; dollars per lb. May 66.06 66.19 64.80 64.80 —3.00 Jul 67.03 67.21 65.71 65.71 —3.00 Oct 67.53 67.84 67.40 67.61 —2.76 Dec 69.00 69.00 67.39 67.55 —2.84 Mar 70.67 70.67 68.57 68.74 —2.83 May 70.92 71.02 69.27
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AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_W.Abreu, Boston, .471; Springer, Toronto, .429; R.Urías, Baltimore, .429; Campbell, Boston, .417; Altuve, Houston, .391; Westburg, Baltimore, .375; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .375; Judge, New York, .368; O’Neill, Baltimore, .364; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .353. RUNS_Judge, New York, 9; Giménez, Toronto, 8; W.Abreu, Boston, 7; Campbell, Boston, 6; Rutschman, Baltimore, 6; 9 tied at 5. RBI_Judge,
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OpenHighLowSettleChg. LUMBER 27,500 bd. ft.; $ per 1,000 bd. ft. May 630.0 630.0 605.0 605.0 —57.0 Jul 655.0 655.0 630.0 630.0 —51.5 Sep 671.5 673.0 650.5 656.0 —40.0 Est. sales 2,183. Wed.’s sales 774 Wed.’s open int 7,453, up 37 LIBOR-1 MONTH $3 million; pts of 100 pct. No open contracts. US T. BILLS $1
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MTV Video Music Awards head to CBS for the first time
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards have a new home: This year, the music award show will be broadcast by CBS for the first time, organizers announced Thursday. The three-hour show will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 7, from the UBS Arena just outside
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Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, Kennedy’s family announced Thursday. The award recognizes Pence “for putting his life and career
Continue Reading Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, Kennedy’s family announced Thursday. The award recognizes Pence “for putting his life and career
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. CATTLE 40,000 lbs.; cents per lb. Apr 207.52 209.55 207.05 208.05 —2.32 Jun 204.40 206.30 203.70 204.70 —2.70 Aug 200.97 202.72 200.25 201.17 —2.75 Oct 199.52 201.07 198.65 199.60 —2.72 Dec 200.35 201.42 199.22 199.95 —2.70 Feb 201.17 202.05 200.10 200.62 —2.70 Apr
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. CATTLE 40,000 lbs.; cents per lb. Apr 207.52 209.55 207.05 208.05 —2.32 Jun 204.40 206.30 203.70 204.70 —2.70 Aug 200.97 202.72 200.25 201.17 —2.75 Oct 199.52 201.07 198.65 199.60 —2.72 Dec 200.35 201.42 199.22 199.95 —2.70 Feb 201.17 202.05 200.10 200.62 —2.70 Apr
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