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Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases | Ap | thederrick.com

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Sean Murphy

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased with food stamps. Stitt
What to know about states blocking Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Geoff Mulvihill |Laura Ungar

Planned Parenthood South Carolina spokesperson Vicki Ringer speaks at a news conference about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to block Planned Parenthood from receiving money for health services on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. FILE - Anti-abortion protester Steven Lefemine holds a sign as the anti-abortion group, A Moment of Hope, wearing green vests, tries to talk with patients arriving for abortion appointments at Planned Parenthood as a group of Catholics pray...
How Zohran Mamdani's 'joyous' ground game helped him topple Andrew Cuomo in NYC's primary

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Jake Offenhartz

Supporters of Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani cheer while he speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. Heather Khalifa - FR172147 AP Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives at the NBC studios to participate in a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.
Federal lawsuit adds to allegations of child sexual abuse in Maryland youth detention centers

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Lea Skene

FILE - Nalisha Gibbs, center top, speaks during a press conference among other survivors of sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers, on March 19, 2025, in Baltimore. Stephanie Scarbrough - AP BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal lawsuit could open a new chapter in an escalating legal battle in Maryland, where officials are struggling to address an unexpected onslaught of claims alleging child sexual abuse in state-run juvenile detention facilities.
SiriusXM launches 24/7 pro wrestling channel on July 1

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Joe Reedy

Pro wrestling has gone from a once a week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginning Tuesday. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Review: Legendary hip-hop act performs possibly its final Bay Area show

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Jim Harrington

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Wu-Tang Clan doesn’t want you to forget about its place in the history books. So, in an effort to refresh both people’s memories and the Wu-Tang Clan members’ bank accounts, the Staten Island-born troupe formed a five-year master plan to firmly reinsert itself into contemporary pop culture. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Mike Bianchi: Magic victories didn’t define him because Orlando still won with Alex Martins as CEO

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Mike Bianchi

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a results-obsessed sports world where legacy is often defined by banners, rings and winning percentages, Alex Martins departs as CEO of the Orlando Magic with something far more layered — and, perhaps, even more meaningful — than a championship trophy:Compassion, consistency and a commitment to something bigger than basketball. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Trump administration targets Florida foster kids, migrant youth for deportations

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Carol Miller |Syra Ortiz Blanes |Ana Ceballos

MIAMI — Federal agents on the lookout for undocumented immigrants to deport paid a visit recently to the offices of a state-funded children’s shelter in the Florida Keys. Trying to find the undocumented parents of a child living in the shelter, the agents staked out the parking lot of the office building, assuming they would eventually come there to visit their youngster. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
North Texas scientists 3D-print part of human femur as strong as real bone

1 day ago | thederrick.com | Miriam Fauzia

DALLAS — A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur — the longest and strongest bone in the body — that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real femur. The findings were published last summer in a study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. Recreating bones and organs like the heart or blood vessels is an emerging field. 3D-printed organs are far from replicating the functionality of a flesh-and-blood organ.
David Murphy: A tender moment amidst a mom’s tears shows Sixers got more than a game-changing athlete in VJ Edgecombe

2 days ago | thederrick.com | David Murphy

You only had to listen to VJ Edgecombe talk to understand why he is so much more than the consolation prize at a Tricky Tray raffle. Sure, you’ve seen the YouTube videos of him leaping above the rim as if the baseline was made of blubber. You’ve read the scouting reports that use words like “electric” and “explosive” and other combustible adjectives when describing him as the best athlete in the 2025 NBA draft.