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Illinois Passes FY27 Budget With New Hunger Program
The Illinois General Assembly passed its FY27 state budget, which includes $70 million to create the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) program. The FRESH program will provide temporary support to as many as 175,000 people.
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Pilot Killed In Georgia Helicopter Crash
An Indian-origin pilot, identified as Dave Fiji, was killed in a helicopter crash in Georgia hours after marrying his partner. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation.
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Magnitude 3.06 Earthquake Strikes Near Silver Springs, Nevada
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 59 km west-northwest of Beatty, Nevada. Pacific Standard Time. A magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 15 miles southwest of Mountain View, Hawaii. The earthquake had a depth of 1.3469 km.
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San Diego Cuts Children's Behavioral Health Funding
The San Diego City Council is struggling with meeting attendance, sometimes lacking a quorum. Leaders stated that these absences are delaying business and creating an embarrassing situation amid a $118 million budget deficit review.
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US Judge Allows Anti-Trump Flag Near National Mall
A US District judge has ruled that an anti-Trump group can continue to fly its '86 47' flag near the National Mall. The decision allows the group to maintain its display.
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R&B Star Peabo Bryson Suffers Stroke
Veteran R&B singer Peabo Bryson has suffered a stroke and is undergoing treatment. Bryson is best known for his duets from the Disney films "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast."
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Cisco Launches New Cybersecurity Training Programs
The Cisco CyberEducação program has launched new training tracks. The US is imposing AI skills requirements on its CyberCorps pipeline, and the SkillBit Platform will power the 2026 International Cybersecurity Challenge.
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US Treasury Reports April 2026 Average Interest Rates
The average interest rate for US Treasury Bills was 3.696% as of April 30, 2026. This data pertains to the average rates for Treasury Notes, Bonds, and Bills. Rates for Treasury Bills stood at 3.696%, and Treasury Bonds at 3.403%.
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Wildfire Burns In Boundary Waters Area
A new wildfire has started in the Boundary Waters area of the Northland due to dry conditions. The Birch Bay Fire is located 8 miles northwest of Ely.
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Maine Transgender Athlete Ban Petition Invalidated
Officials invalidated thousands of petition signatures, preventing a proposed ban on transgender athletes from appearing on the November ballot. The decision was made by election officials.
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