NEW YORK (AP) — A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer. That’s according to attorneys representing the plaintiff. The verdict on Friday marks the latest in a long-running series of court battles Monsanto…… MORE
Texas Senate Passes A Bill Requiring The Ten Commandment
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Last week, the Texas State Senate passed SB-10, which requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms. Many critics argue that the bill is unconstitutional, and that it violates the first amendment. The bill is now headed to the Texas House for consideration. If passed, the…… MORE
Dallas County Is Surveying Different Locations For A New Jail
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Dallas County Commissioners are discussing possible locations for a new county jail and criminal courthouse. It would replace the Lew Sterrett Justice Center which is located on Commerce Street west of Downtown Dallas. Many critics argue that the current facility is aging and outdated, and an advisory committee has recommended…… MORE
The Explosive Growth In Texas Is Putting A Serious Strain On The State’s Water Supply
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Lawmakers in Austin are holding a special meeting this week on plans to boost the state’s water supply. State data indicates that in 2023, Texas lost 158 billion gallons to water main breaks and leaky pipes. The House’s plan leaves more room for repairs while the Senate’s plan prioritizes new…… MORE
Texas Fires Coach Rodney Terry After Longhorns Make Another Quick Exit From NCAA Tournament
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas fired basketball coach Rodney Terry after a disappointing first season in the Southeastern Conference and another quick exit from the NCAA Tournament. The move comes two years after Terry led Texas to the Elite Eight in the 2022-2023 season. He was an assistant under former coach Chris…… MORE
A Legal Showdown Looms In Israel As Netanyahu Moves To Oust Top Officials
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Political tensions are surging in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved to fire top security and legal officials. Netanyahu’s dismissal of the internal security chief sparked protests and his government is beginning the process to fire the attorney general. Critics warn that the moves could amount to a…… MORE
Pope Francis Is Back Home After A 5-week Hospital Stay For Life-Threatening Double Pneumonia
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A weak and frail Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican from the hospital after a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia. The motorcade carrying the 88-year-old pope entered the Perugino gate entrance to Vatican City, and Francis was seen wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen. During the trip home from…… MORE
At Least 7 Killed In Ukraine After Moscow Launches Drone Attack Ahead Of Ceasefire Talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least seven people were killed when Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services. Sunday’s attacks occurred ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia in which Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks. Extended sounds of explosions were…… MORE
America’s European Allies Are Trying To Pry Their Unspent Money Back From USAID
Three European allies have been pressing the Trump administration to get back money they sent to the United States to help low-income countries. Government officials from Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands tell The Associated Press that a combined $15 million they contributed for joint development work overseas has been parked at the U.S. Agency for…… MORE
Canada’s Prime Minister And His Opponent Kick Off Election Saying Trump Must Respect Sovereignty
TORONTO (AP) — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have kicked off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney announced Sunday there will be a five-week election campaign before the vote on April 28. The governing Liberals had appeared…… MORE
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