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Half of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating the use of cellphones in schools in 2023. Just two years later, half of ...
Trump drafts America’s business titans to burnish his image at home and abroad
President Donald Trump isn’t the only one who wrapped up a Middle East tour in recent days. A private jet carrying Nvidia’s ...
New Hotel and Fire Chief coming to City of Parker
The City of Parker is celebrating some exciting news, they’ve cleared an obstacle that was delaying a developer from building ...
UN warns of ‘ongoing tragedy’ as Indigenous groups in Colombia face extinction
The United Nations human rights office in Colombia warned Tuesday that five Indigenous groups in a storied mountain range ...
National EMS Week celebrates vital work of paramedics, EMTs
Every time you see their flashing lights or hear their siren, you know an EMS crew is already in motion. From heart attacks ...
Judge homers late and Yankees beat Rangers 5-2 behind Warren and Rice
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, rookie Will Warren struck out a career-high 10 and the New York Yankees beat the Texas ...
North Korean defectors urge the UN to hold the country’s leader accountable for rights abuses
Eunju Kim, who escaped starvation in North Korea in 1999, was sent back from China and fled a second time, told the United ...
Orioles GM Elias speaks 3 days after firing manager, says he’s evaluating reasons for team’s decline
Orioles general manager Mike Elias broke his silence about his decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde, saying Tuesday he’s ...
Robbie Hughes wins Panama City Commissioner Ward 1
During the April 22nd, 2025 Municipal Election, Ward 1 candidate Robbie Hughes came out on top with 45.9% of the vote. Daniel ...
Judy Tinder wins Lynn Haven Commission Seat 4 runoff race
During the April 22nd, 2025 Municipal Election, Seat 4 candidates Judy Tinder received 49.2% of the vote, Jeff Snyder ...
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan was inspired by Israel’s multitiered defenses
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” to protect the United States from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired by Israel’s multitiered ...
A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in southwestern Pakistan, killing 5 people
A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people — including at least three children — and wounding 38 others, officials ...