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Pentagon puts Scouts "on notice" over DEI and girl-centered policies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Scouting America a six-month reprieve to align with anti-DEI policies, demanding the organization revert to male-only membership and restore religious focus.
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fromThe Washington Post
7 hours ago
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U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Border Protection drone

U.S. military used a laser to disable a CBP drone in Texas due to lack of inter-agency communication, prompting airspace closure and exposing coordination failures among government agencies.
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago
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Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The US military mistakenly destroyed a CBP drone near the Mexican border using a laser-based anti-drone system due to lack of coordination between agencies.
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1 hour ago

OpenAI says it shares Anthropic's 'red lines' over military AI use

Sam Altman supports Anthropic's restrictions on military AI use, opposing Pentagon threats to force compliance with unrestricted deployment policies.
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2 hours ago

Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands

Senate Republicans remain divided on passing strict voter citizenship verification legislation despite Trump's push for immediate action in his State of the Union address.
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3 hours ago

Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned

Scouting America eliminated DEI programs and restricted participation by biological gender to maintain military support and base access under Pentagon pressure.
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3 hours ago

New Yorkers describe horrid apartments at Mamdani's rental rip-off event

New York City held a rental rip-off hearing where tenants reported severe housing violations, prompting the city to strengthen code enforcement and tenant protections against negligent landlords.
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3 hours ago

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for rental aid

HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for Section 8 rental subsidies, potentially affecting millions of people facing record housing costs and homelessness.
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1 hour ago

Footage Contradicts DHS Claim of Dropping Refugee at "Safe Location" in Buffalo

The Border Patrol agents who dropped off Shah Alam - who spoke no English and was blind in one eye with partial, blurry vision in the other - appeared to make no attempt to ensure the Tim Hortons was actually a "safe, warm location" that he could access. The van pulled out of the parking lot less than a minute after Shah Alam was seen exiting it.
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1 hour ago

Narco-terrorism charges unsealed in California against alleged Tijuana cartel boss The Frog'

Federal authorities announced $5 million bounties for two Sinaloa cartel brothers allegedly controlling drug routes from Baja California to San Diego for 15 years through violence and corruption.
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3 hours ago

VIDEO: From Auto Shops To Armed Home Invasion, 9 Charged In Violent LI-Based Crime Ring, DA Says

Nine men were indicted for a 17-day organized crime spree involving burglaries, armed robberies, and carjackings across multiple states from Long Island to Florida.
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Three clinicians cast doubt on mental fitness of Oakland football legend John Beam's suspected killer

Three psychiatric clinicians determined that Cedric Irving Jr., accused of murdering Laney College Athletic Director John Beam, is mentally incompetent to stand trial, though a final ruling is pending further evaluation.
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Navy says human error caused California jet crash

A Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay in February 2025 due to pilot error during landing, resulting in a $109 million loss, though both crew members survived with minor injuries.
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2 hours ago
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'Our heads are exploding:' U.S. military's "incompetence" led to a laser take down of a Border Protection drone | Fortune

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'Our heads are exploding:' U.S. military's "incompetence" led to a laser take down of a Border Protection drone | Fortune

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20 minutes ago

Man arrested after hanging onto moving cars in Sacramento

A man was arrested in Sacramento after being filmed clinging to and dragging behind a moving white sedan, then jumping onto another vehicle, with police discovering he had multiple outstanding warrants.
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51 minutes ago

Air Force spy jet circling over states home to America's missile silos

A US Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane flew over America's nuclear missile fields in the Dakotas, coinciding with stalled Iran nuclear negotiations and Trump's stated dissatisfaction with talks.
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2 hours ago

Till prison do they part: SoCal couple who eloped during crime spree face prison

A North Hollywood man received a 199-month federal prison sentence for participating in a 12-business robbery spree across Southern California in early 2024.
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Brooklyn Feds Indict Two Gang Members Over 2012 and 2015 Murders

Brooklyn federal prosecutors charged two alleged Gangster Disciples leaders with murders from 2012 and 2015 as part of a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, robbery, fraud, and narcotics trafficking.
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3 hours ago

Abusive parents set to be placed on new child cruelty register

The UK government plans to establish a register for parents and caregivers convicted of child cruelty, subjecting them to monitoring similar to registered sex offenders, following campaigning by Paula Hudgell whose adopted son suffered severe abuse.
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2 hours ago

Father testifies in trial after son accused in Georgia high school shooting

A father gave his 14-year-old son a rifle as a Christmas gift to bond over hunting, which was later used in a school shooting that killed four people.
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1 hour ago

Study calls for federal broadband pricing database, finds pricing disparity in Louisville

A study of Louisville broadband pricing reveals higher per-Mbps rates in lower-income neighborhoods, despite lower monthly bills, indicating disparate pricing practices across communities.
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3 hours ago

Court doc: N.H. country club shooter said he chose location to target rich people

A 24-year-old man shot up a New Hampshire country club, killing one person and wounding two others, stating he wanted to punish wealthy members due to resentment over economic inequality.
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48 minutes ago

DiZoglio files emergency motion after AG Campbell moves to strike down audit lawsuit

The escalation came about 15 months after nearly 72 percent of Massachusetts voters approved of a ballot measure specifying that the state auditor has the authority to audit the Legislature. DiZoglio sued legislative leaders earlier this month, asking a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to compel the lawmakers to comply with an audit.
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Who will run 'El Mencho's' cartel? It could be a man born in California

What comes next will not resemble a clean succession. It will be a struggle over who holds the center of gravity inside the organization, and that result is not preordained. Many Mexicans fear a troubling third scenario: a bloody power struggle that fragments the cartel, opening new fronts of conflict in an already volatile criminal landscape.
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UM's Carson Beck clarifies two things at combine, enjoyed meeting with Dolphins

Carson Beck clarified that his transfer to Miami was about recovering from a UCL elbow injury sustained at Georgia, not rediscovering his love for football, which he has maintained since childhood.
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2 hours ago

Monson couple in their 70s killed in three-alarm house fire

A fast-moving three-alarm fire in Monson killed a couple in their 70s, hospitalized two police officers, caused multiple roof collapses, and required over 70 personnel from multiple towns to battle limited water supply.
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21 hours ago

Tennessee's Joey Aguilar at combine after waiver denied

Waiting around, it gets a little stressful. But I finally got the answer that I was waiting for. And that's to pursue the NFL now, and I can put all my focus into that.
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10 hours ago

Their family members disappeared. Now these moms are searching for Nancy Guthrie.

Unauthorized search parties, including the Searching Mothers of Sonora, are conducting independent searches for missing Nancy Guthrie while authorities request volunteers cease operations to allow professional investigators to work.
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21 hours ago

Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, lies in repose in Chicago as cross-country memorial services begin, with mourners paying final respects at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
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18 hours ago

Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Former WWE executive Vince McMahon crashed his Bentley at over 100 mph on a Connecticut highway while being pursued by state police, citing his granddaughter's birthday as the reason for speeding.
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6 hours ago

Colman McCarthy, who preached peace as a Post columnist and teacher, dies at 87

Colman McCarthy, a journalist and teacher who championed peace and nonviolence through his Washington Post column and classroom instruction, died at 87 from pneumonia complications.
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3 hours ago

Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more

The nearly $111 billion Paramount-Warner marriage would unite their studios and their back catalogue of shows and movies. It would add such franchises as D.C. Comics, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to Paramount's Top Gun, Mission Impossible and Star Trek powerhouse. Paramount+ and HBO Max. CBS and CNN.
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8 hours ago

Meet Fancy, 37, the world's oldest horse - and her lifelong caretaker

She had this very motherly energy, which is weird to say about a horse. I just always felt like she was going to take care of me. The two even had the same birthday, April 1, though Blumer was 8 and the horse - whom she called "Fancy" - was 12.
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9 hours ago

BREAKING: Mike Huckabee Urges US Staff Wishing to Leave Israel to Do So TODAY' as Iran Tensions Grow

The U.S. Embassy in Israel authorized staff departure on Friday due to escalating tensions and potential military action against Iran, with Ambassador Huckabee urging immediate evacuation.
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fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Amid angry backlash, serial child molester is rearrested the same day he was set to be paroled

This is one I'm screaming about. The former Sacramento County district attorney who prosecuted Funston expressed strong opposition to his release, reflecting the intensity of concern among law enforcement and victims regarding his scheduled freedom from state prison.
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7 hours ago

The American dream is a lie': Venezuelans left in limbo and losing hope in Mexico a photo essay

Trump's executive orders and anti-migration policies have stranded thousands of asylum seekers in Mexican migrant camps, unable to enter the US or safely return home.
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18 hours ago

South Shore school evacuated after snow causes 'structural stress' on roof

Plymouth River School in Hingham evacuated students and staff due to roof structural stress from heavy snow accumulation, with students relocated to Hingham High School.
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20 hours ago

Malden teacher, basketball coach arraigned amid allegations he raped high school foster child

A 54-year-old Malden teacher and basketball coach was arrested and charged with raping an 18-year-old high school student who was in his foster care.
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5 hours ago

The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser

The US military mistakenly shot down a CBP drone near the Mexican border, marking the second airspace closure this month due to uncoordinated anti-drone laser incidents.
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8 hours ago

A Founder's 'Under 26' Hiring Post Got 3.1 Million Views, and Maybe a Lawsuit, Too

A startup founder's job posting requiring applicants under 26 violated federal age discrimination laws, prompting legal corrections after social media backlash.
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

They told police their roommate was poisoning them. Here's what the video showed

The biggest symptoms we had were stomach problems. It's like eating really spicy food and you get intense burning. Yates was hospitalized multiple times and underwent CAT scans and MRIs, her husband said. Hopper himself recently sought emergency care, thinking he was having a heart attack.
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12 hours ago

It's more than George Clooney moving to France: America is becoming the 'uncool' country that people want to move away from | Fortune

Americans are increasingly emigrating abroad, marking the first sustained net migration loss since the Great Depression, driven by superior healthcare, safety, affordability, and quality of life in countries like France and Portugal.
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15 hours ago

Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a CBP drone near El Paso, Texas, prompting the FAA to close additional airspace, marking the second laser deployment in two weeks without proper coordination.
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10 hours ago

Mexico's president visits Sinaloa following spike in factional cartel fighting

Mexico's Sinaloa state faces ongoing cartel violence between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza factions, causing hundreds of deaths, disappearances, and economic collapse, while President Sheinbaum visits to demonstrate government attention.
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19 hours ago

Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident

The FAA restricted airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas after a military laser anti-drone system accidentally shot down a US government drone, revealing coordination failures between the Pentagon, DHS, and FAA.
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17 hours ago

San Jose teen accused of 3D printing 27 ghost guns in bedroom, DA says

An 18-year-old San Jose resident was arrested for manufacturing 27 ghost guns using 3D printers in his bedroom, with some modified to function as illegal machine guns.
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19 hours ago

Dispute at downtown San Jose business ends in shooting

A 22-year-old Elk Grove man was arrested for shooting a victim multiple times during a dispute in downtown San Jose on February 15.
fromVulture
23 hours ago

What Kind of Person Would Kidnap an 84-Year-Old Woman?

During retired FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole's work in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, the first thing investigators would do is create a 'study of the victim.' O'Toole said that kidnappings of older people are 'very rare' - meaning there is little empirical evidence to work with in terms of understanding such crimes.
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20 hours ago

State Police sergeant charged with assaulting driver during traffic stop

During the traffic stop, Daoust allegedly used force on the driver, "including physical force" and the deployment of pepper spray, the DA said. Noble said State Police "escalated the incident" and referred it to the DA for a review. State Police relieved Daoust of duty and suspended him without pay, the agency said.
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21 hours ago

White House stalls release of approved US science budgets

The White House OMB is delaying authorization of research funding to NIH, NSF, and NASA despite Congress approving budgets in February, marking a departure from standard practice.
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21 hours ago

Montana National Guard Appoints First Ever Cyber Warfare Officer

We have seen warfare utilize not just kinetic but cyber-attacks as well to support their endgame and their goals, so being able to anticipate what our adversaries are doing in the cyber landscape is critical to our ability to conduct warfare.
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7 hours ago

Topsfield massage shut down over alleged prostitution, trafficking

Police shut down a Topsfield massage parlor following a months-long investigation into alleged prostitution and human trafficking.
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Police killed SoCal man with a 'less-lethal' round. Officer's use of force is ruled justified

Corporal Jarvis' deployment of the less-lethal bean bag shotgun at that distance was in accordance with his training and reasonable under the circumstances. Less-lethal munitions such as beanbag rounds are designed to spread the force of impact over a larger area, without penetrating the skin, offering officers an alternative to bullets when defending against threats.
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5 hours ago

Massachusetts sportsbooks must explain account limits clearly

Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously requires sportsbooks to notify customers within 48 hours when their betting accounts are limited.
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7 hours ago

San Jose man arrested in connection with string of burglaries

A 36-year-old San Jose man was arrested for 24 burglaries across downtown and East San Jose between August 2024 and February, causing over $1,000 damage per location.
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4 hours ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons alleges former fiance broke into her home, stole evidence while she was hospitalized

Fitzsimmons was shot last summer when three other North Andover officers arrived at her home on Phillips Brook Road to serve her a restraining order. She was on leave at the time due to struggles with postpartum depression, she has said publicly.
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18 hours ago

N.H. woman arrested for alleged murder of her baby following 11-month investigation

A New Hampshire woman was arrested and charged with reckless second-degree murder after her infant daughter was found dead in a Manchester pond in March 2025.
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22 hours ago

Weinstein hires Mangione, Combs legal team ahead of third New York trial | amNewYork

Harvey Weinstein hired new attorneys from Agnifilo Intrater for his third New York rape trial beginning in March, while retaining his previous legal team for appeals.
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9 hours ago

U.S. stocks are being battered by 'AI derangement syndrome' and CEOs are learning not to talk about it | Fortune

U.S. equities underperform globally due to investor skepticism toward AI-linked stocks, with the S&P 500 up only 0.93% year-to-date while foreign markets surge significantly higher.
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11 hours ago

Weather tracker: US cities close schools and cancel flights amid heavy snowfall

Winter Storm Hernando brought blizzard conditions to northeastern US with record snowfall, widespread power outages, flight cancellations, and at least two deaths.
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Shia LaBeouf ordered to pay $100,000 bail, attend rehab after alleged bar fight

After his release, one of the alleged victims, Jeffrey Damnit, asked prosecutors to upgrade LaBeouf's charges, accusing the Holes star of lobbing homophobic slurs at him. During Thursday's hearing, Levine noted that the additional accusations have since been entered into court record.
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21 hours ago

Source: Commanders release starting center Tyler Biadasz

Washington Commanders released center Tyler Biadasz, saving $2.885 million in salary cap space but creating a roster gap at the position.
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10 hours ago

Eddie Howe urges Anthony Gordon to put Arsenal transfer links out of his brain'

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe urges striker Anthony Gordon to focus on current season amid Arsenal transfer speculation following his strong Champions League performance.
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4 hours ago

Driver who looked down to search for cigarette killed elderly man in motorway pile-up

A driver was sentenced to 14 months suspended imprisonment after causing a fatal motorway pile-up while distracted searching for a cigarette, killing a 68-year-old man.
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4 hours ago

NASA Cancels Moon Landing Mission

NASA has now announced major changes to its Artemis program that could mean we won't be attempting to land on the Moon until, at the very earliest, early 2028. Following several delays to its follow-up Artemis 2 mission, which will see four astronauts travel around the Moon, NASA's leadership officially revealed that Artemis 3, originally envisioned as its first modern lunar landing attempt, will no longer attempt to touch down on the Moon's surface.
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1 day ago

Keeping memory alive: Victims of 1993 World Trade Center bombing remembered at Lower Manhattan ceremony | amNewYork

A memorial ceremony honored six victims killed in the 1993 World Trade Center truck bombing, which occurred 33 years ago when terrorists detonated 1,200 pounds of explosives in the underground parking garage.
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21 hours ago

Ty Simpson wants to show he's franchise QB at NFL combine

Ty Simpson, Alabama's former quarterback ranked No. 2 overall at his position, declares himself a franchise quarterback ready for the NFL and plans to throw at the combine despite recent injuries and weight loss.
fromNew York Post
6 hours ago

Long Island mom chillingly confesses to killing newborn, leaving body on roadside more than 30 years ago

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
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5 hours ago

Dramatic video shows aftermath of massive NYC accident

A multi-vehicle accident on the Long Island Expressway in Queens Friday injured at least four people, with one seriously hurt, causing major traffic disruptions during peak commute hours.
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7 hours ago

Deal made to avoid OUSD teachers' strike, ending nearly yearlong negotiations

Oakland teachers and school district reached a tentative two-year agreement including 13% wage increases and improved working conditions, averting a strike after nearly a year of negotiations.
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10 hours ago

A new 200 bank switch offer has launched as popular rival offer comes to an end

To get the £200 switch bonus, you have to use the free Current Account Switch Service to shut your old bank and open a Club Lloyds account, moving at least three existing direct debits as part of the switch (such as a household bill, phone contract, and so on). Once your new account is open, you have to spend £100 on your debit card within 35 days.
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11 hours ago

Twins Notes: Lewis, Rotation, Bradley

Royce Lewis' MRI came back clean after experiencing right side tightness, and he is expected to return to workouts this weekend.
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19 hours ago

Gas leak identified as cause of Taunton explosion that displaced 8 residents

Investigators have identified a natural gas leak as the cause of a devastating explosion and fire that destroyed a Taunton home and seriously injured two people Wednesday morning. Fire officials are still determining the exact location of the leak and cause of ignition due to 'the catastrophic damage caused by the explosion and subsequent fire.'
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1 day ago

Texas grand jury declines to charge Homeland Security officer in fatal shooting

A grand jury declined to indict a federal immigration agent who fatally shot a 23-year-old man during a vehicle stop in Texas in March, with the incident remaining undisclosed for nearly a year.
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1 day ago

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm

A 200-square-mile solar farm in California's San Joaquin Valley would generate 21,000 megawatts of power, with farmers supporting the project as an alternative use for land lacking sufficient water for crop production.
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