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May 29, 2024

Kansas Gov. Kelly to call special legislative session over tax cuts

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday her intent to call a special legislative session on tax cuts, which is set to begin June 18.

May 29, 2024

Wildfire near Canada's oil sands hub under control, Alberta officials say

Canadian officials said a wildfire that forced 6,600 residents across four neighborhoods to evacuate their homes in Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control.

May 29, 2024

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid

South Africans voted in an election viewed as the most important in the country since the end of apartheid 30 years ago; the African National Congress party's dominance is at stake.

May 29, 2024

Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona

A court in Argentina has postponed the start of a trial to October in a criminal negligence case against 8 people who were allegedly involved in soccer legend Diego Maradona's death.

May 29, 2024

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum

Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her role as director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and will be succeeded by Academy Museum veteran Amy Homma.

May 29, 2024

Journalism groups sue Wisconsin Justice Department for names of every police officer in state

Groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to force the Wisconsin Department of Justice to disclose the birthdates, disciplinary records and names of every WI officer.

May 29, 2024

Wisconsin establishes $100M business startup assistance fund

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the launch of a $100 million public-private fund aimed at helping business startups and entrepreneurs.

May 29, 2024

Blinken pledges $135 million in aid to Moldova to fight Russian influence

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova for energy security and to counter Russian disinformation.

May 29, 2024

How to easily start an outdoor exercise routine

For those who do not enjoy working out in a gym, exercising outdoors can make a great alternative. Plus, you get the added health benefits of spending time in nature.

May 29, 2024

Flames from fatal Wisconsin home explosion may have set off ammunition, police say

One person is dead after a fatal explosion occurred at a house in southern Wisconsin, according to police. The cause of the fire is under investigation.