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Jan 04 2024
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Elusive spider rediscovered in Portugal after nearly a century
A small spider that was feared to have become extinct more than 90 years ago has been rediscovered by conservationists in northern Portugal. Dubbed the world's shyest spider, Fagilde's trapdoor spiders live underground in burrows, and use web silk, leaf litter and soil to build hinged round doors for their homes. The conservationists discovered a female of the species by painstakingly
The Week - NewsDec 27 2023
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‘Irreversible harm’: Idaho AG slams judge for allowing gender-transition drugs, surgeries for minors
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador blasted a liberal federal judge’s ruling blocking the state’s ban on gender-transition drugs and procedures for minors, accusing him of placing children “at risk of irreversible harm.” Mr. Labrador, a Republican, unleashed on U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill, a Clinton appointee, vowing to appeal the decision and comparing it to the now-discredited
Washington TimesJan 12 2024
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ERCOT says grid is ‘absolutely ready' for freeze, forecast shows power demand near supply Tuesday
With all eyes on the Texas power grid, Pablo Vegas, the head of ERCOT insisted Friday that there’s no reason to expect a repeat of February 2021 when more than four million homes were left in the dark. “I want to let you know and reassure you that we are using every tool in our toolbox to make sure the grid is absolutely ready and prepared to deliver energy to all Texans throughout this
Dallas-Fort Worth NewsJan 19 2024
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The Advantages of Old Age for Biden
Almost by definition, Sleepy Joe can’t be too woke.
There are serious disadvantages to being a really old president. Three-quarters of Americans think Joe Biden is too old to effectively serve in our nation’s highest elected office. Sixty-nine percent of Democrats said he was too old, in a poll taken last August.
But I’ve started to think that Biden’s age presents him just as
Michael Brendan DoughertyJan 09 2024
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Winter storms wallops Maui County, leaving behind a big mess — and 3 grounded boats
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Downpours across Maui County on Tuesday closed roads, parks and schools — and left behind a mess that could take crews and residents days to clean up. Rick Schonely was headed to Molokai High School to teach on Tuesday morning only to find out that school was cancelled due to flooding conditions and road closures. “I’ve driven this road for 44 years and this morning
Hawaii News NowDec 21 2023
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Huntsville Council approves $600k settlement for excessive force lawsuit
HUNTSVILLE, Ala (WHNT) — The Huntsville City Council has approved a $600,00 settlement with the family of an intellectually disabled man who claims he was injured by two police officers. During a council meeting Thursday night, the council formally approved the settlement with the family of Jeffery Burton on a 4-1 margin. District 5 Councilman John Meredith was the only member to vote against
WHNT 19Jan 10 2024
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Ohio House Votes To Override GOP Governor’s Veto On Banning Gender Procedures On Children, Biological Boys Competing In Girls Sports
The Republican-controlled Ohio state House voted on Wednesday to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that would ban gender procedures for minors and prevent boys who identify as girls from competing in girls’ sports. After a 65-28 vote, Ohio House Republicans will now send the vote to the Senate. State lawmakers must come up with three-fifths of both the House and the Senate to vote
The Daily WireDec 16 2023
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Silver Alert issued for elderly missing Cumberland man
Police say 93 year-old Fredrick Mumford was last seen on Scott Rd., wearing a dark jacket and dark jeans.
He is described as 5’10”, weighs 180 pounds with white hair and brown eyes.
They said Mumford may be driving a 2024 white F-350 pickup truck with license plate 36029.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Cumberland Police Department at 333-2500.
WPRI 12Jan 10 2024
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Injured Luka Doncic ruled out by Mavericks as Knicks catch break
DALLAS — The streaking Knicks are catching a break against one of their rivals. Luka Doncic, the dark-horse NBA MVP candidate, has been ruled out of Thursday’s matchup against the Knicks with an ankle sprain, the Mavericks announced. The injury leaves the Mavericks without their top scorer and gives extra responsibility to Kyrie Irving, who returned from a heel bruise last week. Irving’s head-
New York Post (News)Jan 10 2024
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Providence hit-and-run victim dies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The victim of a New Year’s Eve hit-and-run on North Main Street has died. The family of Edwin English confirmed to 12 News that he passed away on Tuesday. His brother described English as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was experiencing homelessness at the time of the crash. Providence police have been searching for a “possible suspect vehicle.” The hit-and-run
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