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Iowa first to pass law stripping gender identity protections
Iowa removes gender identity from civil rights code amid protests

DES MOINES, Iowa: Iowa lawmakers have passed a new law that removes protections for gender identity from the state's civil rights code....

Rare boost for South Korea as births rise after nearly a decade
South Korea sees first birth rate increase in nine years

SEOUL, South Korea: For the first time in nine years, South Korea recorded a rise in births, offering a rare positive sign in the country's...

US overdose deaths drop 24% to 87,000 in one year
CDC: US drug overdose deaths drop to lowest levels since June 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Nearly 87,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the 12 months ending September 2024, a 24 percent drop from the...

US dockworkers approve six-year contract, securing major pay hikes
US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers ratify new six-year contract

NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey: More than 45,000 U.S. dockworkers have approved a new six-year contract, securing higher wages and preventing...

DOJ: Woman charged for trying to defraud Elvis Presley’s family
Missouri woman admits to multimillion-dollar Graceland fraud scheme

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A Missouri woman admitted to a scheme to cheat Elvis Presley's family out of millions and take control of Graceland,...

Tragic accident at South Korean highway site kills 4, injures 6
Four dead in South Korea highway construction collapse

ANSEONG, South Korea: A tragic accident at a highway construction site in Anseong, South Korea, claimed the lives of at least four...

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Serena Williams joins Toronto Tempo ownership group
Serena Williams joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Tennis great Serena Williams is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo's ownership group,...

Mavs raise ticket costs, citing 'ongoing investments' in team, fans
Mavs raise ticket costs, citing 'ongoing investments' in team, fans

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) Citing 'ongoing investments in the team and fan engagement,' the Dallas Mavericks are upping...

3M extends sponsorship of PGA Tour event through 2030
3M extends sponsorship of PGA Tour event through 2030

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) The PGA Tour on Monday announced a five-year extension of 3M's title sponsorship of the 3M...

Reports: Eagles to cut Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay
Reports: Eagles to cut Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Eagles are poised to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay...

Rams respect QB Matthew Stafford's year-to-year status
Rams respect QB Matthew Stafford's year-to-year status

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Matthew Stafford required only three weeks to accomplish what the 37-year-old quarterback...

Reports: ACC settlement with Clemson, FSU could bring revenue hike
Reports: ACC settlement with Clemson, FSU could bring revenue hike

(Photo credit: David Yeazell-Imagn Images) Florida State and Clemson called meetings for Tuesday where university officials are expected...

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