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Long Island Rail Road Workers Launch Strike, Shutting Down Nation’s Busiest Commuter Rail Line
The shutdown of the Long Island Rail Road, which hasn’t had a full stoppage since the 1990s, affects nearly 300,000 commuters.
Louisiana Holds Limited Primaries After US House Primaries Moved to Fall
The marquee contest is the Republican Senate primary, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a difficult reelection fight.
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How AI Is Polluting the Publishing Industry
AI-generated writing has upended the natural mechanism that rewarded the best books with sales and popularity.
South Carolina Lawmakers Begin Special Session to Discuss Redistricting
Gov. Henry McMaster ordered state lawmakers to convene for a special session starting May 15.
Toyota Files for $2 Billion Expansion of Texas Production Facility
The proposed manufacturing facility, dubbed ‘Project Orca,’ would create 2,000 new jobs, Toyota said.
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Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters, Former County Elections Clerk
Peters, who alleged fraud in the 2020 election, was convicted of lying to state officials. Trump said he pardoned Peters, but that power lies with Gov. Polis.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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CCP Silences Dissidents, Rights Activists During Trump’s Visit to China: Sources
Chinese rights activists welcome the U.S. president’s visit, hoping he will help improve China’s human rights conditions.
Middletown Smoke Shop Closes After Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minor
The store was illegally selling unregulated cannabis products, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
Texas Children’s Hospital to Open First-Ever Detransition Clinic Under Deal With DOJ
The Justice Department said the hospital has taken ‘significant steps’ in cooperation with the agency.
Rep. Cohen Drops Reelection Bid After State Redistricting
Cohen represents the sole Democratic U.S. House seat from the state of Tennessee.
US Sells 30-Year Bonds at 5 Percent Yield for First Time Since 2007
Energy-price shocks, inflation fears, and rising deficits are rattling global bond markets from Washington to Tokyo and London.
SEC Reaches Settlement With Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani in Civil Fraud Case
The SEC settlement would resolve civil allegations without admissions of guilt.
CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.
Ohio Suspends Medicaid Payments to Providers That Show ‘Red Flags’ for Fraud
Gov. Mike DeWine also announced a six-month moratorium and other action following media reports raising suspicions over more than $1 billion in payments.
Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw ‘High-Risk Exposure’ to Hantavirus
The outbreak was reported on a cruise ship earlier this month.
Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says
Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.
In Georgia, No Trump Endorsement as 3 Republicans Vie to Challenge Sen. Ossoff
President Donald Trump has not thrown his weight behind a candidate ahead of Election Day, May 19. The contest will likely head to runoff.
Georgia Governor Candidates Make Final Push Week Before Primary
Peach State voters will elect their party’s candidate on May 19 to face off at the Nov. 3 general election.
