By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — City leaders in Uvalde, Texas, approved a $2 million settlement for families of the victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, marking the first time one of the myriad lawsuits has led to financial compensation. Related Articles Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and…
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As head coach Sean McVay was previewing his plans for the Rams’ offense in 2025 to quarterback Matthew Stafford, he talked about his desire to have a more versatile attack in this coming season. One that could sustain injuries and continue to hum. But the deep dive into exactly what McVay has envisioned would have…
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(Bloomberg / Kurt Wagner) — Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom testified that his fledgling photo-sharing app could have succeeded without being acquired by Meta Platforms Inc., and that eventually Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg treated Instagram’s growth as a “threat” and starved it of resources. The claims could bolster the US government’s monopoly case against the…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now In the fall of 2021, high school football in Southern California emerged from the pandemic and returned to its customary spot under the stadium lights on Friday nights. But not everything was the same at Servite. The Friars had their best team in…
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By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it’s expected to grow before forecast rain later this week. Related Articles Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions $50 million prize funded…
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By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people, as Arab mediators worked on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would include a five-to-seven-year truce and the release of all remaining hostages, officials said Wednesday. Related…
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By JONATHAN MATTISE and TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal record and what it has taken to overcome it. The board’s action leaves the final decision on…
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By TAMMY WEBBER, Associated Press A company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to help draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been awarded a $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation. Mati Carbon was among more than 1,300 teams from 88 countries that participated in the…
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With the NFL draft beginning Thursday, here’s a look at where USC prospects can expect to be selected over the weekend. Jonah Monheim Position: Offensive line Size: 6-foot-4, 302 pounds Projection: Monheim has experience playing multiple positions on the offensive line and doing so at a high level. He appeared in 51 games, starting 46 of them,…
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By HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Random House Publisher Andrew Ward met recently with staff editors to discuss potential book projects, conversation inevitably turned to current events and the Trump administration. “It seemed obvious that we needed to look back to the country’s core documents,” Ward said. “And that we wanted…
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