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Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in Washington

Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
News|US|World

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid

President Joe Biden’s top foreign policy adviser Jake Sullivan sought to reassure Ukrainians during an unannounced visit to Kyiv Wednesday that the U.S. will continue to support their efforts to fend off Russia’s two-year-old invasion

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid
Crime|News|US

FBI: 'Little rascals' trio, ages 11, 12 and 16, arrested for robbing a Houston bank

Three boys, ages 11, 12 and 16, and dubbed the “Little Rascals,” have been arrested for robbing a bank in Houston

Crime|Sports

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft
Business|News|US

Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say

Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas

Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
Sports

Andy Murray beats weary Matteo Berrettini to advance at the Miami Open

Andy Murray won another lengthy match with Matteo Berrettini, who appeared weary and leaned on his racket to keep his balance during Murray’s 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory Wednesday at the Miami Open

Andy Murray beats weary Matteo Berrettini to advance at the Miami Open
Business|Technology|Travel

Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal information

The government wants to know how airlines handle personal information about their passengers

Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal information
Crime|News|US

Brother of airport director shot by ATF agents speaks out about shooting

The brother of the Little Rock airport executive shot by federal agents serving a search warrant says he fears his brother may not survive

Business|Economy|Finance|News

New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts

New Zealand has entered its second recession in 18 months after the latest round of GDP figures confirmed its economy contracted in the last quarter of 2023

New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged `Turandot' after stage malfunction

The Metropolitan Opera was forced to stage a semi-staged performance of Puccini’s “Turandot” on after a stage elevator jammed

Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged `Turandot' after stage malfunction
Crime|News|US

Judge dismisses sexual assault suit brought by Chicago police officer against superintendent

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer that alleged sexual assault by former police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who was out drinking with her the night he was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV

Judge dismisses sexual assault suit brought by Chicago police officer against superintendent
Asia|Education|Health|News

South Korea says it will suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week

South Korea’s government says it will start suspending the licenses of striking junior doctors next week

South Korea says it will suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's capital Kyiv attacked by Russia for first time in 44 days with 13 people hurt

Ukraine’s capital was attacked by Russia for the first time in 44 days as Kyiv residents woke early to loud explosions

Ukraine's capital Kyiv attacked by Russia for first time in 44 days with 13 people hurt
Europe|News|Political|World

EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda

European Union leaders are gathering to consider new ways to help boost arms and ammunition production for Ukraine

EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda
Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

Leaders of over 30 countries meet in a Brussels summit to promote nuclear energy

Over 30 leaders and delegations from around the world are backing the idea to use nuclear energy to help achieve the goal of a climate-neutral globe while giving more countries an added sense of economic and security independence

Leaders of over 30 countries meet in a Brussels summit to promote nuclear energy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Swiss central bank makes a surprise cut to its key interest rate as others hold steady

The Swiss National Bank says it's trimming its key interest rate, a surprise move that makes Switzerland the first major financial center to announce a cut in recent months

Swiss central bank makes a surprise cut to its key interest rate as others hold steady
Economy|Finance|News

Turkish central bank raises key interest rate to 50% as inflation soars

Turkey’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by 5 percentage points, resuming a policy of rate hikes aimed at combating soaring inflation that is causing households severe economic pain

Turkish central bank raises key interest rate to 50% as inflation soars
Europe|Science

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

A Swedish land owner has won a legal battle to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite after an appeals court ruled that such space rocks should be considered “immovable property” and part of the land where they are found

News|Science|Technology|World

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia’s Roscosmos space agency has aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station about 20 seconds before they were scheduled to lift off

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
Crime|Sports

Who is Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's interpreter?

Japanese interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid allegations he stole money from baseball star Shohei Ohtani to service illegal gambling debts

Who is Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's interpreter?
News|Technology|US

Nationwide tech hiccup interferes with U.S. driver's license offices

A nationwide technology problem interrupted services for a few hours at U.S. state offices that handle driver's licenses

News|World

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

Canadian officials say they will set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents in the country

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time
News|Political|US

US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says Texas immigration law is unconstitutional

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says that a Texas law giving state authorities the power to arrest and deport migrants who have entered the country illegally is unconstitutional

US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says Texas immigration law is unconstitutional
Crime|News|US

Alabama woman who faked kidnapping pleads guilty to false reporting

An Alabama woman who faked being abducted after stopping her car to check on a toddler wandering along a highway on Thursday pleaded guilty to charges of giving false information to law enforcement

Alabama woman who faked kidnapping pleads guilty to false reporting
Crime|News|US

Little Rock, Arkansas, airport executive director shot by federal agents dies from injuries

The executive director of Little Rock’s airport who was injured earlier this week in a shootout with federal agents serving a search warrant at his home has died

Little Rock, Arkansas, airport executive director shot by federal agents dies from injuries

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