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PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — Channel 2 Action News has been reporting on mail delays at the U.S. Postal Service center in Palmetto in South Fulton for weeks.And now our reporting is prompting state elections workers to encourage people to get absentee ballots early and track them for the upcoming May primary election.Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined elections officials in Paulding County Friday as part of a joint exercise on election security.But everyone was talking about the problems about an hour south of Dallas at the brand-new postal facility in Palmetto, where only 36% of mail coming through there…
Add Kelly Oubre versus celebrities as another matchup to watch during the Knicks-76ers first-round playoff series. The 76ers forward took a moment on Friday to chirp Madison Square Garden’s vaunted Celebrity Row before Game 1 at the arena on Saturday. “They’re gonna give celebrities those $100,000 [worth of] free tickets…
While Taylor Swift often gets cryptic in her lyrics, she sometimes is more direct than listeners may think. Swift, 34, put her love life under a microscope on her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, making references to exes Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy (and even giving subtle nods to…
Amanda Ripley’s April 7 column, “How to survive another Trump-Biden election” offered a playbook for finding peace of mind during the coming election. We asked readers to share their own thoughts on how to cope with life in a hyperpolarized country.What impact do presidential election years have on you personally?Qris…
(Photo illustration via Canva with tractor image by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch and cash photo via Getty Images)Iowa Writers ‘Collaborative. Linking Iowa readers and writers.A five-year farm bill was supposed to have been approved last year, but was held up in the House over disagreements on food stamps, conservation, crop…
Former President Donald Trump went on an all-caps tirade Friday morning, and the object of his ire was presidential immunity.The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments next Thursday on whether Trump is immune from being prosecuted on charges of election interference.Trump made his case against criminal prosecution Friday on…
Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities lambasted Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social’s parent company, as a “proverbial loser” after the former Republican congressman blamed Wall Street market makers for Trump Media and Technology Group’s tanking stock price. The war of words was triggered by a letter Nunes sent to the…
A newly discovered 98-foot-long dinosaur named after the Hindu god Shiva “The Destroyer” stomped around Argentina alongside other long-necked “megatitanosaurs” more than 90 million years ago, scientists reveal. Researchers described the humongous beast, called Bustingorrytitan shiva, late last year from fossils discovered in western Argentina. Now, they’ve worked with an artist…
Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s latest Wish Kid promises a heartwarming exploration into the transformative power of wishes. The spotlight falls on Lyla, a resilient teenager battling a seizure disorder, whose fervent desire to become a Navy SEAL became a reality in July 2021. Lyla and her mother Julie sat down with John…
The secret to living a long and healthy life? Don’t eat that much. For years, longevity researchers have conducted studies that seem to show restricting calories might help people live longer. “We’ve known for nearly 100 years that calorie restriction can extend healthy life span in a variety of laboratory…
Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The introduction of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament meant that some teams could play an extra game against one another during the campaign. When the NBA released its schedule last August, the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Thinking about how often a model gets their hair done is truly dizzying. Considering it’s an actual part of their job, going from photo shoot to fashion show to ad…
Joshua Lott / Getty ImagesThe 2024 United States Presidential Election is still nine months away, the current front runners are former President Donald Trump for the Republican party nomination and President Joe Biden for the Democratic party nomination. No matter who you’re planning to put your money on, it’ll be one…
A former senior adviser to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci shared “confidential” communications with EcoHealth Alliance about how the agency was preparing to respond to accusations that it funded risky gain-of-function experiments on coronaviruses in Wuhan, China. The House Select Committee on the Coronavirus…
New York State auditors monitor everything from people’s travel schedules to the locations of their pets in order to prove that they owe taxes even if they have residency out of state, according to a report. Wealthy Empire State residents who maintain an abode in New York but spend most…
In his lifelong career as an underwater archaeologist, David Gibbins has explored dozens of shipwrecks around the world. Now, in his new book, “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks” (St. Martin’s Press, 2024), Gibbins takes readers along for the journey as he visits sites from the ancient Egyptians,…
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Stevie Nicks has officially entered the TTPD chat. The Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, 75, penned the opening prologue poem for Taylor Swift’s latest studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, which was released on Friday, April 19. Fans who purchased the vinyl or CD copy were treated to Nicks’ handwritten words in…
Valerie Bertinelli’s mystery man seems to have been revealed.Weeks after the actor and former Food Network star revealed that she was “in love,” writer Mike Goodnough confirmed on his Substack called Hoarse Whisperings that he and Bertinelli are in a relationship.“I am Valerie Bertinelli’s boyfriend … and that may well be…
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The headline-grabbing 2024 presidential election is still several months away, but there are several important local elections on the May 4 ballot.Several local cities, counties and school districts are holding elections. Early voting runs from Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30. Election Day is Saturday, May…
South Korea’s parliamentary election of April 10, 2024, was widely seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s first two years in office.That being the case, the nation collectively expressed its strong disapproval.With a relatively high turnout of 67%, voters handed Yoon’s conservative People’s Power Party defeat, with its…
House Speaker Mike Johnson will need Democratic votes to save his job after a third Republican lawmaker came forward on Friday and backed a motion to oust him. Far-right Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced he had co-sponsored a motion to vacate Johnson’s speakership after the House teed up a Saturday…
US banking regulators are planning to revive a proposal that would require big banks to defer executive compensation and claw back more of their bonuses if losses pile up, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Six agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Office of the Comptroller of the…
The explosive “devil comet” has been blasted by a gigantic plasma wave from the sun, which temporarily blew away its dusty tail. A NASA spacecraft captured the epic encounter in a new video, which also features a cameo of a distant Jupiter. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks (12P) is a green cryovolcanic comet…
Forget the debate over the word “fascist” and whether it only applies to a handful of dead guys in Europe: What if I told you that Donald Trump is a psychopathic killer, one inclined to the use all the power and might of the American armed forces like a child…
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Cancer prevention can begin with your diet, according to an oncology dietitian. Nichole Andrews, a dietitian and the author of the book Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer: The Complete Guide to Cancer Prevention Nutrition & Lifestyle, shared a video on TikTok divulging the two things that can increase your risk…
Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. For a second straight season, the Bulls and Heat will meet in a do-or-die play-in game to decide which team will claim the eighth seed and advance to the NBA playoffs.…
Taylor Swift’s “So High School” is full of romantic allusions to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce — and she also seemingly featured a subtle shout-out to his father. “I feel like laughing in the middle of practice / To that impression you did of your dad again,” Swift, 34, sings in…
By Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee launched a program on Friday to combat voter fraud in the lead-up to the November election, even as voting irregularities have proven extremely rare in the United States.The RNC and the Trump campaign said they were preparing to…
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Friday moved one step closer to approving billions in military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, with Democrats providing crucial support to Republican leaders after defections by their…
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is the most observed Jewish holiday. Known as the Festival of Freedom, it commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs.The holiday occurs during the month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, usually in March or April. It’s…
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributorsPatti Stanger is wholeheartedly cheering on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance, expressing hope that their relationship will soon take a significant step forward.The Millionaire Matchmaker star shared her thoughts about the couple in a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, noting their successful…
A New York City lawmaker is pushing to roll back the shelter limits for asylum seekers — a move that would undercut Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts to cope with the migrant surge overwhelming the Big Apple. Manhattan Democrat Gale Brewer proposed a resolution Thursday that would have the City Council back…
Former President Trump warned of the consequences of losing his presidential immunity argument, saying that if he loses that protection, so will “crooked” President Joe Biden. The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee argued that presidential immunity is essential to the proper functioning of the presidency in a Friday post…
Shares of Paramount Global rose more than 10% on Friday, on news Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management were discussing a joint bid to acquire the media company. Paramount is currently engaged in exclusive deal talks with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by David Ellison, though some investors have urged Paramount to explore other options. Private equity firm Apollo had earlier…
“A dog is a man’s best friend,” the old saying goes. Can the same soon be said of robot dogs?This summer, a group of scientists will travel to Oregon’s snow-capped Mt. Hood to train a dog-shaped robot named Spirit how to walk. The slopes of Mt. Hood are strewn with…
HARRISON, N.J. — Defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC has acquired German international goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger from Chelsea FC Women in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee. Gotham announced the deal on Friday, noting Berger has signed a one-year contract through 2024, with an option for the 2025 National Women’s Soccer…
Kim Kardashian and her children once lip-synched to Taylor Swift’s hits before her “thanK you aiMEE” musical clapback. In January 2023, Kardashian, 43, and eldest daughter North, 10, uploaded a video to their joint “Kim and North” TikTok page, dancing around the house. The clip, which has since been deleted,…
Amid delivery delays by the United States Postal Service and mail-in ballot fraud, Democrats and the media are finally acknowledging there are some issues with mail-in voting ahead of the 2024 presidential election. As mail-in voting has increased since the 2020 presidential election during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Democrats have advocated for…
WASHINGTON — President Biden vowed Friday that former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts will be allowed to lapse next year if he’s re-elected and will “stay expired” — which could mean higher taxes for middle class and low-income Americans. Biden, 81, slammed Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),…
Samsung ordered its executives to report to the office six days per week after the company posted its worst earnings in more than a decade. The South Korean tech giant — which makes memory chips, smartphones and televisions — extended the workweek for top brass in order to “inject a…
Apple on Friday removed WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which cited national security concerns — raising new worries over censorship by Beijing’s Communist regime. Two other popular foreign messaging apps — Telegram and Signal — were…
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