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- BusinessThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Settlement over Liquor Commission lawsuit is rejected
May 7—Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. An offer by the city to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging anti-gay discrimination by investigators working for the Honolulu Liquor Commission has been rejected. James D. DiPasquale, the attorney ...
5 min read - USWFTV
FHP: Orlando man killed in fiery crash on Florida’s Turnpike
An Orlando man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Florida’s Turnpike late Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 min read - WorldReuters
US probe finds widespread sexual misconduct at FDIC, sources say
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation must make sweeping changes to address widespread sexual harassment and other misconduct, an independent report commissioned by the top bank regulator found, according to two sources familiar with the matter. More than 500 individuals reported instances of misconduct at the agency, most of them current FDIC employees, according to the people who have seen the report, which was authored by law firm Cleary Gottlieb following a five-month investigation. Cl
2 min read - USThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Notices of Maui homeless sweep lacking information cited by state Supreme Court
May 7—1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY DLNR The state Department of Land and Natural Resources continues to sweep a homeless encampment of about 50 people at Maui's Kahului Boat Harbor, resulting in the arrest of one of the occupants. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY DLNR The state Department of Land and Natural Resources continues to sweep a homeless encampment of about 50 ...
5 min read - BusinessMiami Herald
Recalled candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and Hy-Vee might have salmonella
At least 17 states are involved in this recall, which could be the first of many as the potential problem comes from an ingredient supplier.
2 min read - USThe Abilene Reporter-News
Missing infant found in Abilene after man wanted by FBI arrested in the city
A manhunt has ended after Abilene police arrested a man wanted in connection with a double homicide and kidnapping in New Mexico.
4 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Seth Herman of Midland named sole finalist for Lubbock police chief
On Tuesday, the City of Lubbock announced Midland Police Chief Seth Herman was chosen as the sole finalist for Lubbock police chief after Chief Floyd Mitchell resigned in September.
1 min read - WorldAFP
Misleading post uses old pictures to claim Nigerian state government failed to renovate school
A supporter of Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi recently shared photos he alleges show the current state of a public school in Nigeria’s economic capital, Lagos. But AFP Fact Check found that the claim is misleading as the photos were taken in 2017 and 2019. The school mentioned in the claim has since been renovated by the state government. Moreover, one of the images used in the misleading post depicts an unrelated building.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Hiker spotted dehydrated dog’s ‘bright eyes’ in Arizona dirt. Now she needs a home
“At 2 years old, I’ve mastered the art of tail wagging and giving sloppy kisses.”
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Arrest made in connection to death of 15-year-old girl who passed out at Dunwoody High School
Her sister said that she recently learned that her sister had been buying Percocet from an unidentified classmate.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Minor river flooding closing some Des Moines streets, parks
The Raccoon and Des Moines rivers are expected to overflow their banks Tuesday before receding starting on Wednesday.
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
St Petersburg YMCA could be transformed into mixed-use development
Retail, apartments and more could be added to the site of the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA in St. Petersburg if the city approves a plan to redevelop the more than 4.5-acre property. The project, dubbed “Whitney Village”, will be headed up by local firm, Blake Investment Partners, and South Carolina-based Greystar Real Estate Partners, according to a Monday news release from the YMCA of Greater ...
2 min read - BusinessOdessa American, Texas
Emphasis on safety earns TXOGA Workers' Compensation Safety Group members $3.84 million dividend from Texas Mutual
May 7—AUSTIN — The Texas Oil and Gas Association's Workers' Compensation Safety Group announced Tuesday that member companies collectively earned $3.84 million in dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company for prioritizing workplace safety and keeping the group's loss ratio low. Texas Mutual is a policyholder-owned company that recognizes policyholders' successful safety records through ...
2 min read - USBelleville News-Democrat
What can homeowners associations enforce in Illinois? Here’s what state law allows
Feel like you’ve been unfairly fined by your HOA? These are your next steps.
3 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
TxDOT issues I-20 traffic alert
May 7—The Texas Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert Tuesday for I-20 in Midland County. The westbound right lane on I-20 between Midland Drive and Loop 250 will be closed Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The construction team is removing concrete barrier. Watch for slow moving traffic in this work zone. Expect delays or use an alternate route if possible. Know Before You Go: Use ...
- LifestyleOdessa American, Texas
UTPB undergoing academic 'transformation'
May 7—University of Texas Permian Basin is undergoing an academic transformation to promote more collaboration and cooperation between academic areas. Raj Dakshinamurthy, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, said the plan has been approved by the faculty and President Sandra Woodley. This will include adding programs into existing colleges, such as the College of Health Sciences ...
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Boeing forced to scrub first crewed Starliner launch to the space station
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft blasted off with NASA astronauts onboard for the first time on Monday, kicking off a high-stakes test flight to the space station.
2 min read - USThe News Leader
News Leader reporters recognized at Virginia Press Association's annual awards celebration
Reporters took home multiple awards from the Virginia Press Association's annual awards banquet.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Lottery winner thought he was dreaming after checking numbers at 2:30 a.m. It was real
“It really was hard to know if I was dreaming or if I had really won big because it was the middle of the night,” he told Michigan officials.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
15-year-old forced into ‘servitude’ escapes accused sex traffickers, Georgia cops say
The teen had been missing for more than two months, Atlanta police said.
2 min read - WorldThe Progress-Index
Petersburg chooses Illinois firm to steer search for next school superintendent
BWP Associates will outline the process at the next School Board meeting May 15. Applications will be accepted through June 16.
2 min read - USWFXT
State police: Alcohol impairment appears to have contributed to crash that killed New Hampshire man
Alcohol impairment appears to be a contributing factor in a fatal crash that killed a New Hampshire man over the weekend, state police said.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Tornado touches down in Minden, site of deadly storm less than two weeks ago
Already devastated by a powerful tornado, the small town of Minden in western Iowa was hit for the second time in less than two weeks Monday night.
1 min read - USThe State
A way to reduce high-speed chases? Columbia could consider tech after pregnant woman killed in crash
Ashley Brown was roughly 27 weeks pregnant when she was killed as a bystander in a high-speed Columbia police chase in April.
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
TN man arrested in Hall County drug bust with meth, fentanyl, deputies say
A Tennessee man is facing a list of felony charges after being arrested during a drug bust Friday in Hall County.
1 min read - PoliticsApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Support for Biden, Trump sharply divided among religious lines, Pew Center study says
Support for 2024 presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump is divided sharply among religious lines, according to a new study.
1 min read - USMichigan Advance
UAW Local 869 votes to authorize strike at Stellantis’ Warren Stamping Plant
More than 1,000 members of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 869 who work at the Stellantis Warren Stamping Plant in Warren have voted to authorize a strike, saying the company has refused to address health and safety grievances at the facility, according to UAW officials. “We must stand up and stand together for this health […] The post UAW Local 869 votes to authorize strike at Stellantis’ Warren Stamping Plant appeared first on Michigan Advance.
2 min read - SportsGreen Bay Press-Gazette
2 rounds of rain expected today with a possibility of hail, thunderstorms in the afternoon
Warmer weather Wednesday with the high in the high 60s.
1 min read - USSpartanburg Herald-Journal
Spartanburg's baseball team will announce its official name during a weekend block party
The name reveal takes place at 7 p.m. and also will include family-friendly activities such as face painting, mobile video games, and food trucks
1 min read - USWFTV
Deputies: Basset hound, 2 cats, 3 geckos & 2 birds found dead in DeLand home
A Volusia County woman was arrested and is facing more than two dozen charges of animal cruelty.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville area to see very active weather in next 48 to 60 hours. What to know about potential for storms, tornadoes
Multiple rounds of storms are expected for the greater Nashville area beginning Tuesday afternoon and lasting until Thursday morning. The weather service recommends having an safety plan in place.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Damage, outages reported across Kansas City metro after severe storms, strong winds
Downed power lines and trees were reported throughout the Kansas City metro after severe storms and strong winds rolled through Monday.
1 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Ross County break-in leads to high-speed, multi-county chase and suspect dead from gunshot
A South Bloomfield Police Department officer was hurt in a collision with a tractor trailer during the chase but is expected to recover.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth’s future Texas A&M campus just got an ‘extraordinary’ $10.8M boost
‘We are honored’: The new Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus under construction in downtown just got a major gift.
3 min read - USMissouri Independent
The Missouri legislature is cutting local governments’ power to pass their own laws
If Kansas City had its way, the local minimum wage would run $17 per hour, grocery stores would only use paper bags and you’d need to pass a background check to buy a gun in town. But politicians and businesses that see these policy ideas as threats to their authority or their bottom lines, shut […] The post The Missouri legislature is cutting local governments’ power to pass their own laws appeared first on Missouri Independent.
8 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Hail, tornadoes, flooding in Tuesday Columbus forecast, NWS says
A series of storms are set to sweep through the Columbus area Tuesday, and some of them may be severe.
3 min read - USRecord-Courier
Tyler Marovich sworn in as Ravenna council member
In his first meeting, Ravenna council approves moratorium on cannabis businesses opening for one year.
2 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Did Boeing employees falsify 787 production records? FAA is investigating.
The Federal Aviation Administration began a new probe into Boeing following notice that some 787 production records may have been falsified.
2 min read - USThe Post-Crescent
Two waves of thunderstorms expected to rumble through Fox Valley today
The National Weather Service Green Bay issued a hazardous weather outlook Tuesday for most of northeast and north-central Wisconsin.
1 min read - USThe Courier Journal
Chicken-fighting event results in 14 arrests in Kentucky
KSP say a caged area "with seating around it for spectators, several injured chickens, and a concessions area" were found on the rural property.
1 min read - USSalon
Judge Cannon grants Trump's latest request for a delay, possibly pushing trial to after the election
Cannon, who was appointed by Trump, has repeatedly granted defense requests to postpone the case
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
Maddow Blog | New data on Social Security’s finances packs a political punch
New data on Social Security's finances offered fresh evidence: President Joe Biden is helping strengthen the system, as Donald Trump threatens to weaken it.
3 min read - TechnologyCNN
How do home security systems work? Learn the basics
How do home security systems work? Learn how they deter crime, the equipment involved, the different monitoring options and other considerations.
9 min read - USThe State
Check your tickets. A winning Powerball game was sold at a South Carolina grocery store
Winning the five-figure jackpot meant beating odds of 1-in-913,129.
2 min read - USWJAX
Man arrested for video voyeurism after recording women in bathroom at Marshalls in March
Action News Jax learned the name of the Jacksonville man charged with recording women in a department store bathroom.
- USThe Gaston Gazette
Jury returns a verdict in attempted murder trial
Derrick Higdon was acquitted several charges.
5 min read - USGoshen News, Ind.
Thompson pleads guilty in murder of wife; jury trial ends early
May 7—GOSHEN — Bright and early Tuesday morning, after jury selection and opening arguments for his jury trial beginning Monday, Matthew R. Thompson, 36, pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife, Ciarra Thompson. Elkhart police were called to the couple's home in the 1400 block of Cone Street in Elkhart at 7:16 p.m. Aug. 19, 2023, where Matthew had reported that his wife was unconscious, not ...
4 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Time to pay reparations for the nuclear war America waged on Arizonans and others
Opinion: Generations have suffered from the effects of nuclear fallout and radiation exposure. The U.S. House still needs to right those wrongs.
3 min read - USWFXT
Restaurant owner charged in North End shooting last year out on bail, under home confinement
A North End restaurant owner charged with shooting at a man outside a popular pastry shop last year is now out on bail and under home confinement.
1 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
How big did the hail get Monday evening in Kansas? Softball-sized, a meteorologist says
A spotter reported a tornado briefly touched down at 7:48 p.m. Monday four miles northeast of Ogden in Riley County.
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