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Shortsighted Kansas City turned down Denver-style prosperity by rejecting new stadium | Opinion
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
Kansas won't have legal medical pot, expand Medicaid for at least a year: Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical use ...
apnews.com/article/medical-marijuana-medicaid-expansion-kansas-ef48f2d5737f4c7ba3de496c7c84c13f
First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
npr.org/2024/04/26/1245432165/first-nonbinary-state-lawmaker-in-the-u-s-reflects-on-a-hard-time-in-the-okla-ho
Editorial: Missourians have one week left to help get abortion rights on the ballot
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missourians-have-one-week-left-to-help-get-abortion-rights-on-the-ballot/article_141c30b8-03ed-11ef-aace-0bf72125e3bf.html
How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/tough-immigration-laws-republican-led-states-far-from-us-mexico-border/
Centene donates Ferguson building to Urban League, the nonprofit's largest donation
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/centene-donates-ferguson-building-to-urban-league-the-nonprofits-largest-donation/article_bdc77706-0318-11ef-bd58-f7b04eb781e1.html
Cowboys draft analysis: How “sexy pick” Tyler Guyton fits in Dallas’ offensive line
star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article288019985.html
Multiday severe weather outbreak threatens 60 million from border with Mexico to Canada
axios.com/2024/04/26/severe-weather-outbreak-storm-midwest-plains
Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution harder to amend: The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-approves-resolution-that-would-make-constitution-harder-to-amend/article_16818394-0307-11ef-9dc4-d310e293af6b.html
Ryan Walters tells school superintendents to ignore new Title IX guidelines on gender orientation
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/25/ryan-walters-oklahoma-title-ix-guidelines-gender-identity/73440320007/
The Gateway Pundit says 'attacks coming from all sides' led to bankruptcy: The Gateway Pundit, a right-wing St. Louis website, filed for bankruptcy protection ...
stltoday.com/news/local/business/the-gateway-pundit-says-attacks-coming-from-all-sides-led-to-bankruptcy/article_7990380c-0318-11ef-91b4-b76ec828b07e.html
Quick Glance: Gateway Pundit Files Bankruptcy Amid Election Fraud Defamation
- The Gateway Pundit, known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for bankruptcy and is facing multiple defamation lawsuits.
- The owners, Jim and Joe Hoft, are dealing with lawsuits from Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems official.
- Jim Hoft stated that the bankruptcy is to consolidate lawsuits, although Chapter 11 bankruptcies are primarily meant to assist small businesses in restructuring.
- Despite delays, legal proceedings have significant impacts on sites like Infowars and The Gateway Pundit, as juries do not tolerate powerful individuals spreading lies and disrupting lives.
Missouri among states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off for abortions
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-among-states-challenging-federal-rules-entitling-workers-to-time-off-for-abortions/article_df50ab58-03b9-11ef-ae34-379167f527ac.html
Unintended consequences of immigration bill could have negative impacts for generations
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/26/oklahoma-hb-4156-immgration-bill-impact-undocumented-residents/73459404007/
‘Let’s make it a cage fight’: Miami Heat shock Boston Celtics to level first-round playoff series
cnn.com/2024/04/25/sport/miami-heat-shock-boston-celtics-playoffs-spt-intl/
'These are unprecedented times in Oklahoma,' says Hall of Fame historian Bob Burke
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/25/oklahoma-history-bob-burke-on-judicial-nominations-conservative-history-events/73106240007/
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287975175.html
A ban on noncompetes and expansion of overtime: What new US rules mean for KC workers
kansascity.com/news/local/article288046435.html
U.S. House members back Freedmen fight for Muscogee (Creek) Nation membership: Some members of Congress believe the tribe is wrongly using a 1941 letter to ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/us-house-freedmen-muscogee-creek-nation
Cursive is making a comeback: Gov. Stitt signs law requiring it to be taught in schools
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/cursive-handwriting-oklahoma-schools-signed-into-law-governor-kevin-stitt/73385516007/
St. Louis region receives rough marks on air quality ‘report cards,’ including one F
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/st-louis-region-receives-rough-marks-on-air-quality-report-cards-including-one-f/article_bc334998-028b-11ef-923b-3f844b104987.html
‘Lviv Is Ukraine’: Warsaw Assures It Has No Territorial Claims to Ukraine: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski flatly contradicted Kremlin propaganda by ...
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Oklahoma man detained in Turks and Caicos faces 12 years after ammunition found in bag
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/25/ryan-watson-oklahoma-detained-turks-and-caicos-for-bullets-in-luggage-tsa/73451332007/
Ryan Walters says he's fired 130 people, but public documents say otherwise: State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters falsely claimed on Thursday he has fired ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/25/ryan-walters-oklahoma-state-department-education-fact-check-firing-130-staffers/73458064007/
Royals, Chiefs: Here’s how to get the whole Kansas City region on board for stadiums | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287911405.html
Oklahoma already has laws to deal with criminals. New bill could harm immigrant communities more
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/24/oklahoma-legislature-hb-4156-immigration-bill-harms-immigrant-communities/73435512007/
Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances: A controversial Oklahoma chaplain bill inspired by a Texas law has advance after ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/26/oklahoma-legislature-sb-36-allowing-chaplains-public-schools-sent-senate/73424256007/
Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager – reports: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/liverpool-reach-agreement-arne-slot-become-new-manager-reports/
Detroit Lions pick Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in second round of NFL draft
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/26/detroit-lions-ennis-rakestraw-jr-nfl-draft-2024-second-round/73473444007/
Missouri House speaker sidesteps questions about ethics probe, won’t address ongoing dispute
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-speaker-sidesteps-questions-about-ethics-probe-won-t-address-ongoing-dispute/article_80868100-031f-11ef-bf8b-6b8785e112cb.html
Realtors ramp up lobbying as shakeup hits the real-estate industry: The NAR scales up its Washington lobbying effort in first quarter as the group deals with ...
marketwatch.com/story/realtors-spend-record-14-7-million-on-first-quarter-lobbying-as-shakeup-hits-the-real-estate-industry-9ad60740
After fighting for Oklahoma Survivors act, artists and advocates awaited veto response with installation
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/24/oklahoma-hb-1470-send-flowers-to-survivors-art-display/73386823007/
NFL draft venue hit capacity on first night; Duggan and others had warned it could happen
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-venue-max-capacity-duggan-warned/73460524007/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
Missouri lawmakers want voters to consider loosening strict term limits law: Three-fourths of Missouri voters supported the 1992 constitutional amendment on term ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-lawmakers-want-voters-to-consider-loosening-strict-term-limits-law/article_6ccb5bc2-03dd-11ef-9294-63a705c72dfc.html
Seven charged in fatal shooting, robbery at Oklahoma medical marijuana grow: The investigation into the Jan. 7 fatal shooting is ongoing and could result in more ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/26/medical-marijuana-grow-castle-ok-seven-charged-fatal-shooting-osbi/73441934007/
Messenger: St. Louis cop’s Supreme Court case is a ‘huge victory’ for workers: The case of St. Louis police Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow could change the fate ...
stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-st-louis-cop-s-supreme-court-case-is-a-huge-victory-for-workers/article_45ba10ec-031e-11ef-a0ef-97fc4a55ded5.html
The history of student protests at Atlanta’s HBCUs: Students at Morehouse College and other historically Black colleges and universities in Atlanta have led or ...
ajc.com/black-atlanta-culture/the-history-of-student-protests-at-atlantas-hbcus/MPMA22GNZ5FQRHEMIZCWD6LAGY/
Stolen cars, boxed up nicely at SC and Ga. ports, hit a roadblock: Customs and Border Protection has recovered 77 stolen vehicles packed in containers from the ...
postandcourier.com/business/charleston-savannah-port-south-carolina-georgia-customs-homeland-security/article_5c7653ec-0335-11ef-ab8e-13f3c1545c1e.html
GPS bracelet places 18-year-old at the scene of 11 different break-ins, US cops say
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/26/gps-bracelet-places-18-year-old-at-the-scene-of-11-different-break-ins-us-cops-say
Former OSBI agent on HB 4156: Nothing in the bill justifiies an arrest for impermissible occupation
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/25/osbi-former-agent-on-hb-4156-oklahoma-immigration-bill/73445851007/
St. Louis jail board meets with inmate but frustrated that commissioner, lawyers were there
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/st-louis-jail-board-meets-with-inmate-but-frustrated-that-commissioner-lawyers-were-there/article_e1700712-0328-11ef-b8c0-83789cae3973.html
Cyber attack forces KC Scout’s website, traffic cameras, message boards to shut down
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NFL draft in Detroit touted by Whitmer as big win for city, state: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she would support a state fund aimed at drawing more large events ...
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-in-detroit-celebrated-by-whitmer/73440689007/
The Dolphins’ confirmed pre-draft ’30’ invites and what to read into it: A look at some draft prospects who visited Dolphins headquarters and what to read into ...
miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article287773720.html
Man charged with beating teen girl in St. Louis County says he was defending his sister
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-charged-with-beating-teen-girl-in-st-louis-county-says-he-was-defending-his/article_71bb1302-0301-11ef-a152-0b92b678ab18.html
Senate leader's car tag legislation clears House with overwhelming vote: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today applauded the Oklahoma House of ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/25/oklahoma-senate-sb-2035-car-tags-private-sales-greg-treat/73436900007/
Stolen cars from US are being hidden in shipping containers and sent overseas, feds say
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article288001755.html
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds: It’s not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing “clean air,” so how can you really know?
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4618044-these-cities-have-the-dirtiest-air-new-report-finds/
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Controversial social network: US Senate also in favor of potentially blocking TikTok
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/tiktok-auch-us-senat-fuer-moegliche-sperre-des-sozialen-netzwerks-a-24dafaa2-9c39-4fef-97f1-8960b2a9f0db
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Missouri passes bill to block funding for Planned Parenthood. It heads to governor’s desk
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287972980.html
How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
apnews.com/article/oklahoma-illegal-immigration-02b08ee45bc4cf23ba9bf0fb0a28c67f
UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/
US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
nbcboston.com/investigations/consumer/turks-caicos-ammunition-arrests/3347412/
Man kills wife, 3 kids in murder-suicide mass shooting; 4th child survives unharmed: Police
abcnews.go.com/US/5-people-including-2-kids-mysteriously-found-dead/story
State audit critical of tourism director Shelly Zumwalt. AG calls for director's resignation
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/24/audit-critical-of-zumwalt-for-contract-awarded-to-husbands-company/73430497007/
Oklahoma Double Murder: New Questions Raised Over Women's Killing: Emily Morgan and Totinika Elix were found dead on tribal land in 2016. A new report accuses ...
newsweek.com/oklahoma-double-murder-new-questions-raised-over-womens-killing-1893358
Watch: OKCPD shares details on 5 found dead in Yukon-area home: Oklahoma City police are investigating what they're calling a massacre after five people were ...
oklahoman.com/videos/news/2024/04/23/watch-okcpd-shares-details-on-5-found-dead-in-yukon-area-home/73430432007/
Jewish students from OU get help preparing for Passover from Baptist church, OKC synagogue
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/23/baptist-church-okc-synagogue-help-jewish-students-prepare-for-passover/73354318007/
Judge denies request by Ryan Walters to dismiss defamation suit filed by ex-Norman teacher
oklahoman.com/story/news/courts/2024/04/23/ryan-walters-defamation-lawsuit-to-continue-summer-boismier-norman-schools/73411209007/
Why Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City doesn’t need a sanctuary city resolution
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287951995.html
Oklahoma teachers still leaving the classroom despite salary increases: Six thousand classroom teachers didn’t return this school year, even as the state ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/23/oklahoma-teacher-pay-educators-leaving-rates-since-covid-pandemic/73424000007/
Ryan Walters' proposed education rules receive support from GOP lawmakers in a committee
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/04/23/house-committee-seems-supportive-of-ryan-walters-proposed-rules/73416052007/
Editorial: Missouri’s Freedom Caucus means freedom from rational governance: Editorial: In the Freedom Caucus’ upside-down world, functional government is always ...
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-s-freedom-caucus-means-freedom-from-rational-governance/article_5b1c8318-00d3-11ef-b2dc-f790f45aeebd.html
Holleman: Sam Alton’s own invoices refute claim of moonlighting ‘less than 3’ hours a week
stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/holleman-sam-alton-s-own-invoices-refute-claim-of-moonlighting-less-than-3-hours-a/article_f27cba7e-00cf-11ef-b26d-f3a80a52ee17.html
Missouri lawmakers approve bill to lay waste to controversial KC landfill proposal
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287945225.html
The deaths of two Kansas women unearthed an anti-government group. Was it a factor in murder?
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/23/gods-misfits-oklahoma-veronica-butler-jilian-kelley-murder/73424210007/
In fight over ethics, Missouri House speaker attempts to discredit investigation: House Speaker Dean Plocher is running for Missouri secretary of state.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/in-fight-over-ethics-missouri-house-speaker-attempts-to-discredit-investigation/article_452cd7f8-0185-11ef-8d0c-1f090ded3345.html
Father in custody following suspected drowning of 8-y-o in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica — A man has been taken into custody in relation to the suspected drowning of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/father-custody-following-suspected-drowning-8-y-o-st-ann/
Case challenging Oklahoma transgender bathroom law appealed after federal judge dismisses it
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/23/aclu-appeals-okc-federal-court-decision-on-transgender-bathroom-use-in-schools/73416452007/
Certain fees you pay to the city might be increasing. Here's where the money will be spent
oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2024/04/24/oklahoma-city-council-city-fee-increases-public-comment/73424935007/
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