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Thursday, May 2

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Will Paxton’s Challenge To Gun Background Checks Affect The State’s Safety?

In the latest legal skirmish between state and federal authorities, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again at the forefront, this time contesting the Justice Department’s recent move to broaden background check requirements for…

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State’s general revenue collections dip slightly in April but beat forecast by $223.7M

Arkansas state government's general revenue collections in April slipped slightly by $7.4 million or 0.7% from a year ago to $1.11 billion, but still beat the state's Feb. 1 forecast by $223.7 million or 25.1%, the state Department of…

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Madison County fire departments receive $220,000 in grants from Illinois Fire Marshall

The Illinois State Fire Marshall distributed $4 million in grants statewide

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Kicks Off 40th Jersey Fresh Season

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Edward D. Wengryn and other state and local officials today kicked off the 40th Anniversary of Jersey Fresh with a visit to Consalo Family Farms, which grows and packages locally grown produce and other…

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Improving protections for H-2A workers in the United States

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The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a rule titled "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States," set to take effect on June 28. The rule, applicable to H-2A temporary agricultural…

State Department wants China, Russia to declare that AI won't control nuclear weapons, only humans

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A State Department official is pushing for China and Russia to make statements declaring that AI will not be used to make nuclear weapons decisions.

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Protests against Kerala’s driving licence test reforms bring tests to a halt across State

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Driving schools across Kerala boycott tests, forcing Motor Vehicles department to call off test proceedings for the day

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Harry and Meghan visiting Nigeria despite State Department’s advisory on travel there

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The U.S. government, along with the U.K., Canada and Australia, discourage travel to Nigeria right now, citing risks of violent crime, kidnappings and terrorist attacks.

Harry and Meghan visiting Nigeria despite State Department’s advisory on travel there

The U.S. government, along with the U.K., Canada and Australia, discourage travel to Nigeria right now, citing risks of violent crime, kidnappings and terrorist attacks.

Wednesday, May 1

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What cannabis reclassification means for the United States

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for recreational use.

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US diplomat QUITS her post after 18-year career to protest Biden's continued support for Israel and claims others in State Department are fearful of publicly expressing views

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The Arabic language spokesperson of the US State Department and one of the most recognized faces of US diplomacy for Arab media, Hala Rharrit, resigned over Biden's Gaza war policy.

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DHS Data Exposes Over 45 U.S. Cities as Destinations for Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Through Biden’s Parole Program — 80% Were Flown to Red State Florida

Internal data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has uncovered that hundreds of thousands of migrants have been flown into over 45 U.S.

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What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for recreational use.

What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

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By JENNIFER PELTZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Six states sue Biden administration over new Title IX protections for trans athletes in girls' sports

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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led six states in suing the Department of Education due to the overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.

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Agriculture Department testing beef for bird flu virus

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The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is testing beef for a bird flu virus following the infections of cattle in multiple states, though it says it remains confident the country's meat supply is safe. The agency is doing three studies…

Ondo government beef up Sunshine Stars technical department

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Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars, have beefed up their technical department with the aim of maintaining their top-flight status. The Ondo State Sports Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Kolawole Saka…

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Prairie Grove water line break results in boil order; samples sent to state Health Department

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PRAIRIE GROVE -- Some of the city's water customers are under a boil order after a water line break Monday.

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India News | Raj Bhavan, State Secretariat, Indian Museum Receive Threatening Emails

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The West Bengal state secretariat, Raj Bhavan and the Indian Museum here on Tuesday received emails threatening to blow off the buildings using explosives, a senior official of the…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Partner with American Canoe Association for ‘Kayaking 101’ Instruction to Kick Off National Safe Boating Week

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AUSTIN – To launch National Safe Boater Week, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG Auxiliary) are joining the Texas chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA Texas) May 18 to offer low…