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Chicago named country’s ‘rattiest city’ for 10th straight year
With the number of infestations sharply on the rise since the pandemic, part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget recently allocated almost $15 million to the Bureau of Rodent Control to combat the problem.
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Wisconsin DMV provides free state ID cards for voting purposes
If an applicant cannot produce these documents however, the DMV can still immediately provide the applicant with the temporary ID for voting, and have the applicant fill out a personal information form instead.
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Steve Bannon to be released from prison one week ahead of election
The Trump ally is expected to hold a press conference on Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan, just hours after his release.
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Speed bumps on the road to Washington’s EV sales goals
Overall, Washington state has one of the highest EV adoption rates in the nation.
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Adams boosts NYPD recruits amid crime concerns
The move is expected to add another 1,200 cops to the dwindling ranks of the nation's largest police department, which has struggled to attract and retain new officers following a rise in retirements since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NYPD official says that Columbia University doesn’t want NYPD on campus to help with protests
"As a general matter, Columbia University, and this goes back many years, does not want NYPD present on campus," NYPD Deputy Commissioner Michale Gerber told reporters during a press conference.
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Police fatally shoot suspect in Idaho deputy’s killing
The suspect’s name was not released, but authorities said he was 65 years old and wanted for a misdemeanor.
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California governor proposes helping Arizonans get abortions in California
Arizona’s Supreme Court ruling held that a 1864 pre-state law banning abortion except when the mother’s life is at risk is still in effect.
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Columbia makes early morning decision Monday to move classes online amid pro-Palestinian protests
School President Minouche Shafik made the announcement at 1:14 a.m. Monday
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'Let my people go': Passover more solemn for Jews as more than 130 remain hostage in Gaza
Many Jews are leaving a seat at the table open to symbolize those who remain hostage in Gaza.
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Memphis block party shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 injured
The cause of the shooting is unclear, and no suspects were in custody as of Saturday evening.
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Young brother and sister dead, multiple injured after vehicle crashes into birthday party
The brother and sister were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine other people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
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Texas leads U.S. in job growth, surpassing its previous record for total number of jobs
“The most dynamic economy in the nation is built by Texans,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “I am proud that Texas again leads all states in annual job creation."