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1 week ago | 
statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman
June is National Safety Month, and workplace fatalities remain a serious issue despite declining over the years. In preliminary data published last November, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported just 826 workplace fatalities in 2024 — a drop from 928 in 2023. However, this number does not include deaths that did not fall under OSHA's jurisdiction. Data also shows that some states see more of these tragedies than others, according to Everly Life.
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1 week ago | 
statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman
Does anyone still go to malls nowadays? As comfortable places to spend time no matter the weather, indoor malls have traditionally been favored destinations for shoppers. Once inside, shoppers can pick up essentials, hang out with friends or family, discover new and compelling products, or just enjoy a day out. Like most community establishments, shopping malls have seen fluctuations in popularity in recent years.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman
Thousands of anti-Trump protests continue across the country today for "No Kings Day," a coordinated movement aimed at pushing back against what demonstrators see as authoritarian overreach since the president returned to office in January.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman
Thousands of anti-Trump protests continue across the country today for "No Kings Day," a coordinated movement aimed at pushing back against what demonstrators see as authoritarian overreach since the president returned to office in January.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman
As thousands of U.S. troops and their tanks and armored vehicles will make their way down the streets of Washington, D.C., on June 14 for a parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, protesters in Jacksonville and across the nation are taking to the streets of their communities to rally against President Donald Trump, who will celebrate his 79th birthday the same day. "No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Bayliss Wagner |Alexis Simmerman
The Texas Department of Safety has identified a “credible threat toward state legislators” attending Saturday's “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol, according to an email alert sent to Capitol staffers and lawmakers just before 1 p.m. Saturday. Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu is sponsoring the protest, and Austin democratic state Rep. John Bucy III, state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar are also planning to attend the protest.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman
Minnesota organizers have cancelled the "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump, at the request of authorities. Police continue to search for a suspect who is believed to have shot two state lawmakers and their spouses Saturday morning. State capitol protest organizers have cancelled all events. Here's what we know. Who was shot in Minnesota? 2 state lawmakers shot SaturdayAuthorities have confirmed that Minnesota State Rep.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not treat yourself? Whether you need to grab something and go, or sit down for a full meal, several restaurants offer iconic breakfast items — from the McGriddle to Original Buttermilk Pancakes. Here's when you can enjoy these in Texas. Does McDonald's serve breakfast all day? What time does McDonald's breakfast end? The iconic McDonald's Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich, served up at McDonald's fast-food restaurants since 1972.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman
A Texas law enforcement agency reportedly used license plate data shared by a Chicago-area police department in locating a woman for immigration enforcement purposes, despite Illinois state law prohibiting such use. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office allegedly used data from Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) — also referred to as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) — through Flock Safety, a private company.
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2 weeks ago | 
statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman
In a letter addressed to the governor, Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer shared his "concern over the lack of coordination with local authorities in the staging of Texas National Guard troops in San Antonio." He explained that city officials and local law enforcement have not been briefed, citing a Wednesday press conference with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Police Chief William McManus. "The Governor has since confirmed that Texas National Guard troops are being deployed in cities around the state.
