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Oct 16, 2024 | 
azcentral.com | Amanda Wilson
What happens to a man on death row when the lead detective in his case says he got it wrong, that he’s completely convinced of the inmate's innocence, and has been begging for the courts, for the governor – anyone – to save that man's life? In Texas so far, nothing. Robert Leslie Roberson remains scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday despite all evidence indicating that he was wrongfully convicted for the death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki in 2002.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
startupdonut.co.uk | Amanda Wilson
In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, start ups are leading a revolution that's reshaping how we think about money, investments, and financial services. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, these innovative companies are not just disrupting traditional financial models – they're creating entirely new possibilities that promise to democratise access to financial services and unlock unprecedented economic opportunities.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Amanda Wilson |Logan Opsahl
The Osceola Board of County Commissioners is proposing a 90-day
county-wide moratorium on applications that would allow residential
development on land zoned for non-residential uses, among other
restrictions. The proposed ordinance, originally considered at the
Commission's July 1st meeting, has been continued to
the July 15th meeting.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
fwweekly.com | Amanda Wilson
New Zealand and the US are among the most gambling countries, where the sector is well-developed. According to surveys, over 80% of Kiwis play casino games or place bets regularly. At the same time, the number of people who reported gambling at least once in their lives reached 85% in the US. The increased consumer demand for this risky activity forced governments to implement appropriate industry regulations, guaranteeing transparency and minimizing harm to the countries’ populations.
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
nwitimes.com | Amanda Wilson
Amanda WilsonTimes correspondent According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal shelters take in an estimated 6 million-8 million dogs and cats nationwide every year, with 3 million-4 million euthanized for lack of resources. That's not news to Kelly Carey, who founded Silverstray Social, a nonprofit operating in Gary, to raise awareness and adoptions of shelter animals.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
nwitimes.com | Amanda Wilson
Amanda WilsonTimes correspondent Holiday indulgences often give way to unwelcome love handles, sluggishness and the general malaise of winter. Whether Santa brought prime workout gear or you need to make the best of very little due to a tight post-holiday budget, it’s the perfect season to make fitness a habit. “New clothes, shoes and attire can be helpful to help motivate people to get into the gym,” says Lizz Gold, personal trainer for Franciscan Health Fitness Centers.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
nwitimes.com | Amanda Wilson
Amanda WilsonTimes correspondent Holiday indulgences often give way to unwelcome love handles, sluggishness and the general malaise of winter. Whether Santa brought prime workout gear or you need to make the best of very little due to a tight post-holiday budget, it’s the perfect season to make fitness a habit. “New clothes, shoes and attire can be helpful to help motivate people to get into the gym,” says Lizz Gold, personal trainer for Franciscan Health Fitness Centers.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
nwitimes.com | Amanda Wilson
Amanda WilsonTimes correspondent Dr. Shirley Heinze’s life was cut short when she died from lymphoma in 1978 at age 51. But her love of nature and devotion to preserving it lives on. Her friends, Robert and Bette Lou Seidner created an endowment to form a conservation organization in her memory. Shirley Heinze Land Trust was born in 1981 to preserve and restore natural lands and waters in northwestern Indiana and to engage communities in nature.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
nwitimes.com | Amanda Wilson
Amanda WilsonTimes correspondent “K9s are the first ones in and the last ones out,” says Lisette Guillen, executive producer and on-site host of "Crime Stoppers Case Files: Chicago" and Chicago ambassador for Vested Interest in K9s. “They want to protect as much as possible, and they are loyal all the way to the end.”On July 13, 2023, Sgt. Angel Lozano and his K9, Falco, of the Gary Police Department pursued a suspect on foot who fled during a traffic stop. The suspect shot and killed Falco.
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Dec 14, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Connor O'Brien |Jason Rimes |Amanda Wilson
In a significant update to the upcoming implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has extended the filing deadline for reporting entities formed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, to 90 calendar days from the date of formation to submit their initial reports.
