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Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming President Donald Trump has been promising a flurry of executive actions on Day 1. There are executive orders already prepared for Trump’s signature that will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations on oil and natural gas production. The Republican will declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border,…

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Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States. A sale does not appear…

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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer
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U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. Food and Drug Administration officials granted a 2022 petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates, who urged the agency to revoke authorization for the substance that gives some…

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The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near

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Photo source: CNN, IRSNEW YORK (AP) — The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024 is drawing near, the IRS is reminding owners. Small businesses in all or parts of 14 states and 2 territories that received extensions to file their 2023 returns due to natural disasters will need to file in 2025. Depending on…

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Wildfires latest: 2 people killed and over 1,000 structures destroyed, per LA fire chief

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Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Thousands of firefighters were battling at least three separate blazes, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena. Here’s the latest: Thousands are told to leave Officials have said about 30,000…

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Income tax cut expected to be a top priority as Kentucky lawmakers convene for a 30-day session

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
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Kentucky’s Republican-dominated legislature convened Tuesday to start a 30-day session expected to include action to reduce the state’s individual income tax rate. GOP lawmakers also will resume efforts to curb diversity, equity and inclusion practices on college campuses. While their constituents back home were digging out from a massive winter storm, the House and Senate gaveled into session at midday…

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The man who died in a Las Vegas Cybertruck was shot in head before explosion, sheriff sais

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The person inside the Tesla Cybertruck blown up outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel suffered a gunshot to the head before the explosion, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said Thursday. McMahill said a handgun was found at his feet. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. LAS VEGAS (AP) — The…

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