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Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage

Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage

Macklemore says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium
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Dancers call for release of leader Adalberto Zanes from ICE custody

Dancers call for release of leader Adalberto Zanes from ICE custody

Dancers from across Texas joined with local supporters to pray for Adalberto Zanes, founder of a local Mexica danza group, on Sept. 13, 2026.
The Knoxville News-SentinelThe Knoxville News-Sentinel
This is what Tennessee teachers love and hate about their jobs

This is what Tennessee teachers love and hate about their jobs

Nearly 6,000 educators were surveyed by the national K-12 news outlet last fall to understand how teachers are feeling. Here's what they said.
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Congresswoman Jayapal Condemns DHS Detention Conditions as 'Torture' Following Inspector General Report

Congresswoman Jayapal Condemns DHS Detention Conditions as 'Torture' Following Inspector General Report

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) has strongly criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a new report from the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) detailing inhumane conditions at the now-shuttered Florida Soft-Sided Facility (FSSF), also known as 'Alligator Alcatraz.' The OIG report confirmed that detainees were confined in small metal enclosures, some as small as 18 square feet, for periods ranging from minutes to nearly two hours. These detainees were subjected to high temperatures and mosquito swarms while shackled. The report also found that the facility failed to meet standards for living space, medical care, food service, personal hygiene, and recreation, with detainees having significantly less space than the DHS benchmark and limited access to clean water and showers. Jayapal stated on social media that these conditions were 'nothing short of torture' and called for DHS to be dismantled and held accountable.
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Europe beats US 15-13 in Solheim Cup. Lowry takes Irish Open by record 11 shots

Europe beats US 15-13 in Solheim Cup. Lowry takes Irish Open by record 11 shots

Europe defeats the US 15-13 in the Solheim Cup, while Shane Lowry secures a record 11-shot win at the Irish Open.
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Senator Tuberville Introduces 'Student Visa Integrity Act' to Address Student Visa Reporting Noncompliance

Senator Tuberville Introduces 'Student Visa Integrity Act' to Address Student Visa Reporting Noncompliance

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has introduced the 'Student Visa Integrity Act,' S. 2555, aimed at rectifying perceived unfairness and noncompliance in the student visa system. This proposed legislation seeks to impose monetary penalties on schools that fail to report required information, suspend their authority to issue I-20 forms until compliance is met, and ultimately terminate approval if noncompliance persists for over 180 days. The bill addresses a long-standing issue where schools are mandated to report foreign student information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Despite these reporting requirements, there has been a lack of effective enforcement mechanisms, leading to situations where schools might not face immediate consequences for noncompliance. A companion bill, H.R.7063, was introduced in the House by Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas), but both bills have remained in committee.
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Gas prices jump in North Carolina. More increases expected to come

Gas prices jump in North Carolina. More increases expected to come

AAA reported that gas prices are climbing this September amidst volatility in the Strait of Hormuz. North Carolina surpasses a $4 average per gallon.
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Nebraska volleyball rankings: Where did Cornhuskers rank in latest AVCA poll?

Nebraska volleyball rankings: Where did Cornhuskers rank in latest AVCA poll?

Fresh off a three-win week, Nebraska volleyball once again came in at No. 1 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll release.
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Here's why NC shouldn't stress about recent job data | Opinion

Here's why NC shouldn't stress about recent job data | Opinion

North Carolina job growth slowed in July, but the state still outperforms the national average and neighbors.
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Ikea closes another key store after barely a year

Ikea closes another key store after barely a year

The retailer says this is about growth, not a retreat, as it shifts its strategy.
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Allied Universal Expands Career Opportunities in Security and Facility Services Across North America

Allied Universal Expands Career Opportunities in Security and Facility Services Across North America

Allied Universal Expands Career Opportunities in Security and Facility Services Across North America
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Woman Fatally Struck by Train Near North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh

Woman Fatally Struck by Train Near North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh

A woman was hit and killed by a passenger train on Friday night near Beryl Road and Powell Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh police responded to the incident around 8:45 p.m. According to preliminary investigations, the woman was attempting to cross the train tracks when she was struck. The train involved was an Amtrak service traveling from Charlotte to Raleigh. Amtrak confirmed that there were 69 people on board the train at the time of the accident, and none of them sustained injuries. Emergency services closed the road for several hours as police conducted their investigation into the fatal incident. Crime scene tape was visible, and authorities indicated the road closure would be prolonged.