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New Jersey issues drought warning amid record dry spell, fires
The increase from a drought watch to a drought warning comes with recommendations for water usage, including limiting water used on lawns, shutting off irrigation systems, and using brooms to sweep sidewalks instead of hoses.
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Arizona passes Prop. 313: Life without parole for convicted child sex traffickers
Arizona’s sheriffs have spoken out in support of this proposition, citing their experience recovering children from sex trafficking situations.
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Michael Strahan says he was not protesting when he didn't put hand on heart during national anthem
“I have nothing to protest, I have no statement to be made,” Strahan said on Instagram. "The only statement that should be made that I want to make is I love the military, I’ve always loved the military and I will always love the military."
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Belichick out as New England Patriots head coach
Belichick coached the NFL team to 24 seasons, winning six Super Bowls.
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California proposes mere $8.5 billion spending cut against $68 billion deficit
California Republicans, meanwhile, remain cautious about the state’s economic prospects and budget.
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Alabama football coach Nick Saban to retire: Report
During his tenure, he won six national championships, and led the team through two undefeated seasons.
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Illinois limited in regulating migrant buses as blame for crisis continues
A patchwork of ordinances across the state either regulate buses and hotel stays to deter migrant arrivals, or declare non-sanctuary status.
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Reynolds wants tougher law on foreign ownership of agricultural land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest report on foreign land ownership shows that 1.6% of Iowa's 35.8 million acres are owned by entities outside the U.S., an increase of 6,463 acres from 2021 to 2022.
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Maine Democrats rebuff move to impeach top elections chief
Last week, Bellows issued a decision brought forth by Maine voters to challenge Trump’s primary petition, determining it invalid.
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Ohio’s social media parental consent law stopped
Gov. Mike DeWine said he was disappointed in the ruling.
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Los Angeles veteran's cemetery vandalized with 'Intifada,' 'Free Gaza,' Hamas-affiliated symbol
Los Angeles veteran's cemetery vandalized with 'Free Gaza,' Hamas-affiliated symbol
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Antisemitic incident reports in US surged 360% after Oct. 7 Hamas attack
"The American Jewish community is facing a threat level that’s now unprecedented in modern history," ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said.
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California state controller targets Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million Dodgers contract
While Cohen did not further elaborate on what changes she seeks, some tax and revenue experts point out that California’s simultaneous reliance on high-income individuals and continued tax increases for such individuals is responsible for creating the state’s highly volatile and downward-trending tax base.