As opioids devastate tribes in Washington state, tribal leaders push for added funding (apnews.com)
Fate of Infamous Dublin, California Women's Prison Now in Hands of Federal Judge (www.kqed.org)
Archived at web.archive.org/…/federal-oversight-of-dublin-wom…
Want to Report in New York City's Police Headquarters? The NYPD Says You Need a Chaperone (hellgatenyc.com)
That new rule is outlined in a document that NYPD beat reporters must sign if they want to use the new office. “Authorized journalists must adhere to the following,” the document reads, before rattling off a list of restrictions on journalists: Reporters will no longer be able to use their credentials past the security...
Trump easily wins the Iowa caucuses — a big first step toward a 2024 rematch with Biden (www.nbcnews.com)
NBC News projects that former President Donald Trump is the winner of the 2024 Iowa caucuses, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has come in second....
US Supreme Court agrees to hear Oregon case over homelessness policies (www.opb.org)
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a case out of Southern Oregon that could make sweeping policy changes to the way cities address homelessness and enforce rules around public camping....
Iowa Republican caucus sets new record for state political ad buys: $120 million (www.cnbc.com)
The battle to win the Republican Iowa caucus is the most expensive on record, with over $120 million spent on ads by the campaigns and their affiliated political action committees in the Hawkeye State, according to data provided to CNBC by AdImpact....
Buying Home and Auto Insurance Is Becoming Impossible (www.wsj.com)
Huge losses from national disasters prompt industry to jack up prices and pull back from some markets; ‘worst possible scenario’ for consumers...
Washington state sues to block proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains (apnews.com)
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday sued to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocery chains....
Succession, Beef and The Bear win big at delayed 2023 Emmy awards (www.theguardian.com)
The TV ceremony, pushed back as a result of the strikes, also saw major and historic wins for actors of colour
Sen. Bob Menendez and wife seek separate trials on bribery charges (www.independent.co.uk)
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are seeking separate trials on bribery charges they each face in a New York court....
Ex-President Donald Trump set to face jury over sex abuse and defamation claims (apnews.com)
After a big victory in the Iowa caucus, former President Donald Trump is expected in court Tuesday to face another legal challenge: a trial to determine how much more he owes the writer E. Jean Carroll for denying that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s and accusing her of lying about her claims....
Gorsuch urged to recuse himself from supreme court case over ties to oil baron (www.theguardian.com)
Philip Anschutz has hosted rightwing justice at resort and stands to benefit if court strips power from federal regulatory agencies...
Americans can no longer afford their cars (www.newsweek.com)
Uber shuts down alcohol delivery service Drizly three years after its purchase (www.engadget.com)
Back in 2021, Uber purchased Drizly for $1.1 billion shortly after it reported that its food delivery segment kept its losses manageable during the pandemic. Three years later, the company is shutting down the US-based alcohol delivery service, Axios has reported. Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, Uber’s SVP of delivery, told the...
States With The Least Healthy (And Healthiest) Populations (www.forbes.com)
Good health can allow you to fully participate in the activities you enjoy and live life to the fullest. Yet many Americans struggle with chronic health conditions that hamper their quality of life. Six in 10 American adults have at least one chronic disease and four in 10 have two or more, according to the Centers for Disease...
Friends Demand Answers After 3 Men Found Dead Outside Kansas City Home (www.insideedition.com)
Three Missouri men went to watch a football game at a house in Kansas City, say friends and family....
6 people missing from St. Louis area believed to be in clutches of online cult (www.nbcnews.com)
A half-dozen people in Missouri who were reported missing in August are believed to have been lured into a cult led by a convicted child molester, police said.
Elton John becomes 19th person to achieve EGOT status with Emmy Award win for 'outstanding variety special' (www.cbsnews.com)
cross-posted from: slrpnk.net/post/5810312
1 in 10 restaurants in the US serve Mexican cuisine, reflecting expanding population, study shows (www.usatoday.com)
Food is deeply ingrained in cultural identity, and is one way to learn about a community’s heritage, familial customs and values. In the U.S., Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines, with 1 in 10 restaurants serving Mexican, according to recent findings from the Pew Research Center. This trend reflects an expanding...
Explosions reported near US Consulate in Iraq; Iran claims responsibility (abcnews.go.com)
Iowa Republicans who’ve changed their minds this cycle are searching for a Trump alternative (www.nbcnews.com)
Most likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers say they have supported the same candidate throughout the entire election cycle, a contributing factor to former President Donald Trump’s maintaining a massive lead heading into Monday night....
South Africa has made its genocide case against Israel in court. Here’s what both sides said and what happens next. (theconversation.com)
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Virginia officials warn of potential measles exposure at Dulles, Reagan airports (www.nbcwashington.com)
A rare male pygmy hippo born in a Czech zoo debuts his first photoshoot (apnews.com)
PRAGUE (AP) — A rare male pygmy hippopotamus born in a Czech zoo debuted his first photoshoot on Monday to the delight of spectators. He is considered a valuable addition to the conservation efforts of the endangered species.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says (apnews.com)
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization Oxfam International said Monday in its annual assessment of global inequalities timed to the gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.