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by ap215
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1658
Views: 1797126

Re: Labor/Economics

Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition fro...
by ap215
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: prez elon
Replies: 30
Views: 5258

Re: prez elon

Federal judge hands Musk’s DOGE a win on data access at 3 agencies Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can continue to access sensitive records from at least three federal agencies after a federal judge in Washington denied a request to block Musk's budget-slashing team from the Departme...
by ap215
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:18 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 28
Views: 12480

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Democrats see small wins in low-key races, fueling hopes for November Democrats are already seeing some small victories in under-the-radar races in the beginning of 2025, with the party hoping they can maintain that energy heading into November as they look to flip the Virginia governor’s mansion an...
by ap215
Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:16 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2214
Views: 1586146

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Former Gov. Jim Guy Tucker dies at age 81

Jim Guy Tucker, Arkansas’ 43rd governor, died Thursday at the age of 81.

Tucker died from complications of ulcerative colitis, said Lance Alworth Jr., his stepson.

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/202 ... at-age-81/
by ap215
Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:15 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2214
Views: 1586146

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Frank Hildebrand Dies: ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ & ‘Into The Wild’ Producer Was 73 Frank Hildebrand, a producer and production manager who most recently worked on Fear the Walking Dead, has died. He was 73. Hildebrand’s family confirmed to Deadline through a statement from his rep that he died fol...
by ap215
Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1891
Views: 1631120

Re: Bye

Appeals Court strikes down FCC telemarketing, robocall rule that required specific consent The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the FCC rule that would have prohibited telemarketing or advertising robocalls to consumers unless they consent to calls from only one entity at a time, and th...
by ap215
Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:25 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1658
Views: 1797126

Re: Labor/Economics

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales dropped 0.9% in Januar...
by ap215
Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: EARTH....
Replies: 1940
Views: 1496055

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Southern California hit by destructive debris flows caused by heavy rains LOS ANGELES (AP) — Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. While the heavy rains from the st...
by ap215
Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread
Replies: 1725
Views: 1850127

Re: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread

Judge sides with gun advocates and pauses Maine gun law enacted in wake of Lewiston mass shooting PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday put a hold on a new three-day waiting period for gun purchases in Maine after reviewing a lawsuit filed against the rule by gun rights groups. Maine’s ...
by ap215
Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:58 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1658
Views: 1797126

Re: Labor/Economics

Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared A gauge of wholesale prices rose more than expected in January, though some details of the report indicated that pipeline inflation pressures are easing. The producer price index, which measures what producers get for their go...
by ap215
Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:56 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Storming The Capital 2: A Counter Storm is Coming
Replies: 1657
Views: 1721946

Re: Storming The Capital 2: A Counter Storm is Coming

‘Videos are immutable and represent the truth’: Jan. 6 footage disappears from public database, prompting lawsuit and order from judge to stop A federal judge has demanded that the Trump administration stop removing video or court records related to Jan. 6 from government websites after attorneys fo...
by ap215
Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The GOP Snowflake Thread
Replies: 1120
Views: 980591

Re: The GOP Snowflake Thread

Stars flee Kennedy Center groups after Trump seizes chair President Trump’s ascension to chair of the Kennedy Center on Wednesday led to multiple departures from the Washington, D.C., institution. Trump last week announced he was replacing several members of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees an...
by ap215
Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:53 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The GOP Snowflake Thread
Replies: 1120
Views: 980591

Re: The GOP Snowflake Thread

House Republican circulates petition to deport Omar Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is circulating a petition for his supporters to sign to deport a fellow member of Congress, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). Gil had previously called on Omar to be deported, arguing she is more loyal to undocumented immigrant...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:02 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: EARTH....
Replies: 1940
Views: 1496055

Re: EARTH....

10Weather Impact Recap: Tornado Recovery and Flooding Preps

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by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The GOP Snowflake Thread
Replies: 1120
Views: 980591

Re: The GOP Snowflake Thread

The GOP wanted power & control after the election & they're sure using it now Pam Bondi Announces Charges Against New York Over Immigration—'You're Next' On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has filed charges against New York Governor Kathy H...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 28
Views: 12480

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Norman picks new mayor, Lowe advances in Oklahoma County primary and more election results Voters in 49 Oklahoma counties went to the polls Tuesday to consider a wide array of issues and candidates. They cast ballots to decide school bonds, pick mayors and reshape city councils. Below are many of th...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:49 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 28
Views: 12480

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Unofficial results show strong support for Millard Public Schools in bond issue election OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Unofficial results show Millard Public Schools receiving strong support from voters in a bond issue election Tuesday. As of 8 p.m., about 65 percent (15,106) of votes counted so far were in ...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 28
Views: 12480

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Ramsey County: Garrison McMurtrey wins special election for District 3 board seat With approximately 88% of the votes, Garrison McMurtrey is the winner of Tuesday’s special election for Ramsey County District 3 commissioner, with all precincts reporting according to county officials. The results are...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 28
Views: 12480

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Cobb County special election primaries for 2 county commission seats | Results COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Some residents in Cobb County went to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 11, for two special election primaries for seats on the county Board of Commissioners. The special elections were made necessary by court ru...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 28
Views: 12480

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Jenkins sails to victory over Sculti in special election for Westchester County executive Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins trounced Republican Christine Sculti on Tuesday in a special election to serve until the end of this year in the office Jenkins was appointed to fill last month. In unof...
by ap215
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:04 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1658
Views: 1797126

Re: Labor/Economics

Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3% Inflation perked up more than anticipated in January, providing further incentive for the Federal Reserve to hold the line on interest rates. The consumer price index, a broad measure of costs in goods and services...
by ap215
Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:18 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2214
Views: 1586146

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Beverly Byron, former Md. congresswoman, dies at 92 Beverly Byron, part of a powerful and durable Western Maryland Democratic family and one of only 11 women elected to represent Maryland in Congress, died Sunday of heart failure at her home in Frederick, surrounded by several members of her family....
by ap215
Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:30 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The GOP Snowflake Thread
Replies: 1120
Views: 980591

Re: The GOP Snowflake Thread

Justice Department official orders charges dropped against NYC Mayor Eric Adams A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has cultivated a warm relationship with President Donald Trump. In a two-...
by ap215
Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:23 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2214
Views: 1586146

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

One of the Last Original Tuskegee Airmen Dies at 100 Harry T. Stewart Jr., one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, who captured three aerial victories in World War II and was on the winning team for the Air Force’s first ever aerial gunnery competitive, died Feb. 2. He was 100. Stewart grew up in New Y...