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Meta Data Center Receives $3.3 Billion in Louisiana Tax Breaks
Meta has been granted a $3.3 billion tax break for the construction of a new data center in Louisiana. Meta will receive $3.3 billion in tax breaks for its $10 billion data center project in Louisiana. This amount exceeds seven years of the state's entire police budget.
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US Forest Service Faces Severe Cutbacks Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration is proposing severe cutbacks to the US Forest Service, potentially closing three-quarters of its research sites. This move has generated opposition.
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Noah Kahan Performs Contrasting Songs on SNL
Noah Kahan performed two distinct songs on Saturday Night Live, utilizing different staging and musical arrangements. The performances aimed to convey emotional interiority and energetic exteriority.
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Lawsuit Settled for $50,000 in Jackson
The Brown family has settled a lawsuit for $50,000 with the city of Jackson. No marker on the Jackson State University campus recognizes the events that took place.
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Spurs Win Triggers Free Tacos and Coffee in San Antonio
A recent victory by the Spurs basketball team has led to local businesses offering free tacos and coffee across San Antonio. Fans gathered early to take advantage of the promotions celebrating the team's success. Customers can claim their free items at participating locations.
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Tesla Becomes California's Best-Selling Automaker
Tesla has achieved the distinction of being the first American car manufacturer with a best-selling vehicle in California in approximately three decades. This marks a shift, breaking a streak that likely began in the 1990s.
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Rollover Crash Sends One to Hospital in Harrisville
A rollover crash occurred in Harrisville on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one person being transported to the hospital. The incident took place in Northern Utah.
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African-American Student Civil Rights Activist Executed
Benjamin Brown, an African-American student and civil rights activist at Jackson State University, was executed on campus. This occurred during a standoff between police and protesters. The broadcast did not specify the location or the circumstances of the execution.
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Goldman Sachs Files to Launch Bitcoin Fund
Goldman Sachs has filed paperwork to launch a new Bitcoin fund. This move signals continued institutional interest in cryptocurrency investments. The filing indicates a potential expansion of investment products in the digital asset space.
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New Nighttime Show Likely at Epic Universe
Aerial photos reveal eight spotlights arranged in a row atop the Oak & Star Tavern at Epic Universe. These lights suggest preparations for a new nighttime show at the park.
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