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From Powerpoint to Potatoes: Why Is Bill Gates Buying So Much Land?

In late June, the North Dakota Attorney General approved the purchase of 2,100 acres of farmland by a company tied to Bill Gates.

House Committee Approves First Assault Weapons Ban Bill in Decades

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday moved a bill banning assault weapons forward, but it’s unclear if the legislation has enough support to pass a floor vote.

Ford Plans to Lay Off 8,000 Workers to Fund Electric Vehicle Push

Ford Motor Co. reportedly plans on laying off up to 8,000 people in the next few weeks to boost profits and move into the electric-vehicle market.

New York County Confirms Case of Polio

The New York Department of Health on Thursday reported a case of polio in a resident of the state's Rockland County.

Almost 200 K-12 Educators Charged With Child Sex Crimes in First Half of 2022

77% of arrests were alleged crimes against students.

SCOTUS Allows Indiana to Require Parental Notification for a Minor to Obtain an Abortion

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has issued an order that would allow the state of Indiana to enforce its law that requires parental notification for a minor to obtain an abortion.

Colbert Crew’s Behavior in Capitol Complex Caused Democrat Staffer to Call for Emergency Help

Stephen Colbert's comedy crew was warned "several times" it could not trespass on Capitol grounds, and its behavior in a congressional office building during an unauthorized nighttime visit was so boisterous it caused a Democratic congressman's staff to fear for his safety and call for emergency help, police say.

Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Attacked by Ukraine

Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant has been attacked by three ‘kamikadze drones’ belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces, Russian media has reported, citing local officials.

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