Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro reveals Trump called him to discuss arson attack on governor’s residence: ‘Very gracious’ 

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro reveals Trump called him to discuss arson attack on governor’s residence: ‘Very gracious’ 

[ad_1] Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed Tuesday that President Trump called him over the weekend to ask how his family was doing after the arson attack on the governor’s residence earlier this month.  “I appreciated that the president called me,” Shapiro told reporters at the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Harrisburg – the first…

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Texas Lottery’s top executive Ryan Mindell resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

Texas Lottery’s top executive Ryan Mindell resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas — The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned, the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year totaling nearly $200 million, and calls from some lawmakers to shut it down. The lottery announced Ryan Mindell’s resignation on Monday without comment.…

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FDA hiring contractors to replace terminated safety inspection staffers

FDA hiring contractors to replace terminated safety inspection staffers

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — When Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced sweeping job cuts at his department last month, he said that safety inspectors who oversee U.S. foods and drugs wouldn’t be impacted. Those employees remain at the Food and Drug Administration, but dozens of others who supported their work are gone. The departed staffers include people who booked complex international…

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Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies at 24

Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies at 24

[ad_1] (KTLA) – Former child actress Sophie Nyweide, who starred in films like “Mammoth” and “An Invisible Sign,” has passed away. She was 24 years old. Nyweide’s cause of death was not clear Tuesday; her mother told TMZ that autopsy results are still pending. In an online obituary, Nyweide was described as “creative, athletic and…

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CapMetro approves big changes to bike share fares, student discount

CapMetro approves big changes to bike share fares, student discount

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – CapMetro, Austin’s public transit authority, announced big changes to its fare structure for the city bike share on Wednesday. CapMetro previously offered different payment options for residents including pay-as-you-ride, a one-day pass, a 31-day pass, an annual pass, and a student discount exclusive to the University of Texas. Under the new…

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