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New Orleans braces for salt in water supply along drought-stricken Mississippi River

As salt water from the Gulf of Mexico creeps up the drought-stricken Mississippi River, officials in New Orleans are bracing for a threat to drinking water supply in southeastern Louisiana.

Federal court weighs details of North Carolina abortion restrictions

A federal judge is weighing a preliminary injunction on some of North Carolina's new abortion restrictions, including hospital requirements for abortions later in pregnancy and requiring ultrasounds before prescribing abortion pills.

Culinary union to vote on Las Vegas strike authorization that could paralyze the Strip

As Las Vegas continues to recover after a massive hacking operation, the city could be in for another disruption as hospitality workers vote on whether to strike.

Metro weighs layoffs and service cuts to close $750 million budget gap

Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority officials are mulling measures to close its historic $750 million budget gap starting next summer, looking to increase funding to avoid thousands of layoffs and reduced operating hours.

FCC moves to revive Obama-era ‘net neutrality’

The Federal Communications Commission is set to try to reinstate the controversial policy known as net neutrality, setting up a heated debate about the future of the internet.

GoFundMe raises over $10,000 for BLM and ‘fat acceptance’ activist

More than $10,000 has been raised for Black Lives Matter and "fat liberation" activist Zyahna Bryant to help the advocate with security.

JPMorgan Chase settles Epstein lawsuit for $75 million

JPMorgan Chase has reached a $75 million settlement agreement in a lawsuit brought by the United States Virgin Islands alleging the financial institution enabled the late Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Rep. Mike Gallagher sees opportunity to take on China at second GOP debate

EXCLUSIVE — Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party Mike Gallagher (R-WI) said Tuesday there is an opening for Republican debate candidates to provide a nuanced strategy for taking on China.

Top California schools official Tony Thurmond announces run for governor against Newsom partner

California's top schools official announced he is running for governor of the Golden State in 2026 in an effort to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).

Food stamps: Direct California SNAP payment worth up to $1,691 to be sent in five days

California is slated to send out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments for the month of October in five days, supporting qualifying low-income households with grocery purchases.
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