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New Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments churns old political conflicts
A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges.
Ryan Walters faces lawmakers about oversight of federal funds
The state superintendent is being questioned Thursday morning about a new report that puts his handling of federal funds for public schools under a microscope. #oklaed
The governor withdrew Mike Holder’s nomination afterquestions were raised about whether the former OSU athletic director would meet requirements related to income from agriculture.
Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions
Donald Trump’s campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month. That's according to federal filings made public Thursday that detail the Republican fundraising explosion sparked by Trump’s felony convictions. Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee t…
How Biden and Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate
President Joe Biden is beginning an intense period of private debate preparations at Camp David. The Democrat's trip comes as officials in both major political parties scramble to set expectations for what may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. Biden's team notes he ca…
On wealthy Martha's Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
High housing costs on Martha’s Vineyard are forcing many regular workers to leave and threatening public safety. Sheryl Taylor works as an administrator for Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School but says that each summer she has to leave the island or stay with friends because she can’t aff…
Cue the duck boats: Boston set for parade to salute Celtics' record 18th NBA championship
The Celtics entered the season vowing to turn recent their heartbreaks into happiness. Eight months later, they will toast the franchise’s 18th championship in what has become standard Boston celebratory fair, joined by a huge crowd for a duck boat parade through the city to mark the 13th ch…
Cue the duck boats: Boston set for parade to salute Celtics' record 18th NBA championship
The Celtics entered the season vowing to turn recent their heartbreaks into happiness. Eight months later, they will toast the franchise’s 18th championship in what has become standard Boston celebratory fair, joined by a huge crowd for a duck boat parade through the city to mark the 13th championship won this century by one of the city’s Big 4 professional sports franchises. It is the latest component of what has been a rolling salute to the team since it cemented itself as the kings of the NBA when it finished off the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the final.
Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for June 21
Read through the obituaries published today in Tulsa World.
Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit filed by youth plaintiffs
Hawaii’s governor and lawyers for youth plaintiffs say they have settled a lawsuit alleging Hawaii violated the state constitution by operating a transportation system that harmed the climate and infringed upon the children's right to a clean and healthy environment. The parties say the settlement recognizes children’s constitutional rights to a life-sustaining climate. The governor says it confirms the department’s commitment to plan and implement changes to reach the state’s goal of net-negative emissions by 2045. The parties say the settlement is the first between a state government and youth plaintiffs to address constitutional issues arising from climate change.
Pursuit of Milwaukee carjacking suspects ends with police shooting 2 teens in stolen vehicle
A police pursuit of carjacking suspects in Milwaukee ended with police firing into the vehicle, injuring two teens, one of whom was pregnant and lost her baby. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman says officers tried to stop the stolen vehicle just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 43 north of Milwaukee. The pursuit ended when the driver moved into a construction zone. Police say the driver twice backed up into a marked SWAT car, once while an officer was standing behind it. Another officer fired into the vehicle. An 18-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries and lost her baby while a 17-year-old boy has serious injuries. Four other teens were in the vehicle.
Takeaways from AP's report on access to gene therapies for rare diseases
The promise of gene therapy looms large for families dealing with rare, genetic disorders. Such treatments offer the possibility of one-time cures. But families and researchers worry such therapies will remain out of reach. Collectively, about 350 million people worldwide suffer from rare diseases, most of which are genetic. But each of the 7,000 individual disorders affects perhaps a few in a million people or less. So there’s little commercial incentive to develop or bring to market these one-time therapies to fix faulty genes or replace them with healthy ones.Families are frustrated, and some
Gene therapy may cure rare diseases. But drugmakers have few incentives, leaving families desperate
The promise of gene therapy looms large for families dealing with rare, genetic disorders. Such treatments offer the possibility of one-time cures. But families and researchers worry such therapies will remain out of reach. About 350 million people worldwide suffer from rare diseases, most of which are genetic. But the individual disorders affect relatively few people. So there’s little commercial incentive to develop or bring these treatments to market. Scientists say this dynamic threatens to curb research and progress across the nascent field. Scientists, patients and families are scrambling for solutions, often turning to charitable organizations, patient groups and governments.
Ten Commandments law is Louisiana governor’s latest effort to move the state farther to the right
Just months into office, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has gained national attention for his push for groundbreaking conservative policies. This week the 53-year-old Republican signed the nation’s first law requiring that the Ten Commandments be posted in every public classroom — right on the heels of another new law classifying abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances. The moves and others have firmly embedded Louisiana in the conservative movement on practically every issue animating the Republican base in 2024. Democrats are appalled at the message Landry is sending but conservatives in Louisiana see the moves as a bold and powerful first step as he raises his national profile.
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Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for June 21
Read through the obituaries published today in Tulsa World.
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Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for June 20
Read through the obituaries published today in Tulsa World.
Ryan Walters faces lawmakers about oversight of federal funds
The state superintendent is being questioned Thursday morning about a new report that puts his handling of federal funds for public schools under a microscope. #oklaed
The governor withdrew Mike Holder’s nomination afterquestions were raised about whether the former OSU athletic director would meet requirements related to income from agriculture.
Sheriff, DA say state should accept mental health consent decree
Regalado said the Tulsa County jail currently holds 40 such individuals.
More than 2,600 Oklahoma inmates may be moved from Lawton private prison
The GEO Group, which operates the Lawton Correctional Facility, has broken off negotiations with the state to extend a contract due to expire June 30.
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Appellate court partially reverses ruling on Oklahoma's birth certificate gender-change ban
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Tulsa police lieutenant found not guilty in felony accessory case
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Ryan Walters faces lawmakers about oversight of federal funds
The state superintendent is being questioned Thursday morning about a new report that puts his handling of federal funds for public schools under a microscope. #oklaed
The governor withdrew Mike Holder’s nomination afterquestions were raised about whether the former OSU athletic director would meet requirements related to income from agriculture.
Sheriff, DA say state should accept mental health consent decree
Regalado said the Tulsa County jail currently holds 40 such individuals.
River Parks Authority approves contract to manage Zink Lake, dam, whitewater flume
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