Dems could reshape several state agencies after sweep
AUSTIN — A sea change might be on the horizon for some of the state's most powerful agencies after down-ballot Democrats rode a blue wave to election wins Tuesday.
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen Bass
Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will alter the trajectory of the nations second-largest city. The India-born Raman's upstart campaign marked a generational sh...
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Anthropic is reportedly rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls
Anthropic is developing its artificial intelligence systems around twice as quickly as it was a year ago amid the CEO's calls to slow down the technology's pace of improvement, according to an analysis released Thursday by an independent monitoring group. Anthropic invited resear...
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Conservative Supreme Court justices in spotlight after Democratic landslide
As Republicans prepare to cede control of the Senate to Democrats, some conservative commentators already are expressing concerns about the health prospects of Clarence Thomas, 78, and Samuel Alito, 76....
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Melania Trump hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials to mark ceasefire she brokered
Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy appeared with Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday as she brought together Russian and Ukrainian officials to mark the localized ceasefire she brokered between their nations in a besieged Ukrainian village. Speaking at the invitati...
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What is the best meat for dogs? Healthiest dog food protein options
Ollie reports on the best meats for dogs, emphasizing high-quality options like chicken, beef, salmon, and turkey for balanced nutrition.
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The states where veteran homeownership and investment activity are growing fastest
PropertyReach reports that New Hampshire leads in veteran homeownership growth, followed by Utah and Idaho, based on VA loan data from 2025 to 2026.
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Farm Bureau concerned about data centers, transmission lines
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A special Farm Bureau committee meeting in Waco says data centers, high voltage transmission lines and nuisance animals are concerns discussed in this week's meetings. The resolutions committee gathered data from across the state and will make recommendations t...
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Bomb threats hit more than a dozen European flights, forcing diversions and emergency landings
A wave of bomb threats Thursday forced flight diversions and emergency landings across Europe after more than a dozen flights were targeted. One plane headed from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a military base in France, with all 157 people on board safe. Authorities say security...
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Newsom commutes all 548 California death sentences to life without parole
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 death sentences in the state. Newsom announced the decision Thursday in an open letter to Californians, arguing that the death penalty is incompatible with the state's values and justice system. "I have come to understand the limits o...
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LIVE: Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa is set to speak at 2 p.m.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa is set to hold her first news conference following her historic victory on Tuesday. Hinojosa will be elected the first Democratic governor of Texas in more than 30 years, ousting incumbent Greg Abbott. See coverage from Hinojosa's projected win in the...
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Strand bookstore in New York targeted with fines for COVID relief loan
New York City's iconic Strand bookstore has agreed to pay $1.48 million to settle claims that it received COVID relief funds it wasn't eligible for. According to the Department of Justice, the bookstore received a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $932,350 in 2021...
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The dashboard nobody opens: How AI assistants are moving sales analytics to the moment of decision
Apollo reports that AI assistants are transforming sales analytics by shifting focus from traditional dashboards to real-time decision-making tools, enhancing reps' efficiency....