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- McNeese State EVP is named Louisiana school's next presidenton April 26, 2024 at 7:29 pm
The University of Louisiana System announced Thursday that McNeese State University's executive vice president, Wade Rousse, has been tapped to helm the entire school.
- Dodgers star pitcher avoids serious injury after miraculously catching 105-mph frozen ropeon April 26, 2024 at 7:28 pm
Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto saved himself from a scary injury on Thursday afternoon after catching a hard comebacker right back at him.
- Sen. Ted Cruz grills 'complicit' Corporation for Public Broadcasting providing funding to scandal-plagued NPRon April 26, 2024 at 7:27 pm
In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., grilled the CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over its provided funding of NPR.
- At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekendon April 26, 2024 at 7:23 pm
A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.
- New York to require providers to offer $15 broadband to low-income customers – or get finedon April 26, 2024 at 7:21 pm
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled Friday that New York may proceed with a law requiring internet service providers to offer heavy discounts to low-income residents.
- Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' special prosecutor steps down as colleague denies 'infighting' at DA's officeon April 26, 2024 at 7:17 pm
'Rust' star Alec Baldwin now faces special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Erlinda Johnson after Jason Lewis withdrew from the prosecution in the involuntary manslaughter trial.
- Intel used to dominate the U.S. chip industry. Now it's struggling to stay relevanton April 26, 2024 at 6:56 pm
Intel has missed most of the significant technology transitions over the past 15-plus years, losing its standing in the chip industry along the way.
- Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has 'critical safety gap' linked to hundreds of collisionson April 26, 2024 at 6:25 pm
Federal authorities say a "critical safety gap" in Tesla's Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions, 13 resulting in fatalities.
- A CVS pharmacy in Vegas becomes first to join new national pharmacy unionon April 26, 2024 at 6:02 pm
Nearly 30 pharmacy staff at the Las Vegas branch of CVS's Omnicare will now join The Pharmacy Guild, which will represent them in labor negotiations with CVS.
- Starbucks, Workers United made 'significant progress' in this week's contract talkson April 26, 2024 at 5:46 pm
Starbucks and the union plan to meet again in late May to keep working on the framework that will inform every single-store contract.
- Ashley Biden detailed 'pain' from diary theft, urged prison for thief in letter to judgeon April 26, 2024 at 4:46 pm
Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden, asked a judge to sentence the woman who stole her diary to prison, an unsealed letter shows.
- The pickleball craze is getting people active – but injury prevention is keyby Erin Billups - National Health Reporter on April 25, 2024 at 2:24 am
Pickleball is a fast-growing racket sport. There are significant benefits to be had, but it’s important to make sure your body is ready.
- Florida health care providers adjust to largest U.S. drug shortage list in recorded historyby Melissa Eichman on April 24, 2024 at 2:07 am
Pharmacies and pharmacists say they are working to manage their inventory in the midst of the shortage.
- Former nursing home admin says federal mandate will only worsen labor problemby Lizbeth Gutierrez on April 23, 2024 at 7:49 am
The mandate requires a certain amount of care per resident.
- Florida hemp industry could face an uncertain futureby Jeff Van Sant on April 22, 2024 at 12:49 pm
SB 1698, if signed into law, would cap the potency of THC in hemp products.
- Autism cases in minorities being diagnosed more frequentlyby Lizbeth Gutierrez on April 20, 2024 at 9:00 am
There are many barriers for families who are looking to get help for their autistic child.
- On the frontline of a Brevard County prescribed burnby Greg Pallone on April 25, 2024 at 8:27 am
Officials say prescribed burns are essential in reducing potential fuel after lightning strikes.
- Crew for 1st manned Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center for ISS flightby Greg Pallone on April 25, 2024 at 8:21 am
The Starliner launch is scheduled for May 6.
- New swimming lesson partnership aims to save livesby Greg Pallone on April 24, 2024 at 7:04 am
It comes ahead of National Water Safety Month.
- Brevard officers and athletes converge at annual torch run for Special Olympicsby Greg Pallone on April 24, 2024 at 6:10 am
Officers and athletes carried the ‘Flame of Hope.’
- SpaceX launches Starlink 6-53 missionby Anthony Leone on April 24, 2024 at 5:22 am
More than 20 Starlink satellites were sent to low-Earth orbit.
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