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Private investment firms partner to potentially cash in following sweeping changes in college sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) โ€” Two private investment firms have created a platform to help athletic departments find funding with college sports on the verge of sweeping change that could have long-term financial implications. RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital announced the creation of Collegiate Athletic Solutions, which is trying to cash in on a college sports

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‘Sheer terror’: Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care

By NAPAT KONGSAWAD Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) โ€” Passengers on the Singapore Airlines flight that descended sharply after hitting severe turbulence have described the โ€œsheer terrorโ€ of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and people wrenched so badly that 20 remain in intensive care. One passenger says that โ€œI arrived back in the airport and

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Uvalde families reach $2M settlement with city and say they are suing school district and 92 officers over shooting response

By Andy Rose and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Nineteen families of the students and teachers killed or injured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, announced Wednesday they have settled a lawsuit with the city for $2 million, and announced they are suing 92 officers with Texas Department of Public Safety, the school district

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Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakers

By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House as Congress makes an election-year push to curb foreign influence in American politics. The proposal, led by the

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Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakers

By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on Wednesday would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House as Congress makes an election-year push to curb foreign influence in American politics. The proposal, led by the

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UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations

LOS ANGELES (AP) โ€” The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment. Chief John Thomas was temporarily reassigned Tuesday โ€œpending an examination of our security processes,โ€ said Mary Osako, UCLA vice chancellor for

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UCLA police chief reassigned following criticism over handling of campus demonstrations

LOS ANGELES (AP) โ€” The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment. Chief John Thomas was temporarily reassigned Tuesday โ€œpending an examination of our security processes,โ€ said Mary Osako, UCLA vice chancellor for

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FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can’t touch streaming

By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) โ€” The nationโ€™s top telecommunications regulator is introducing a proposal to require political advertisers to disclose when they use content generated by artificial intelligence in broadcast TV and radio ads. The proposal announced Wednesday by Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel would add a layer of transparency

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Comer and Porter unveil bipartisan bill targeting presidentsโ€™ tax returns and foreign payments

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — New bipartisan legislation unveiled on Wednesday would target presidentsโ€™ tax returns as well as any foreign payments in a bid for increased transparency โ€“โ€“ the result of teamwork between Republican Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, and Democratic Rep. Katie Porter. The bill would require presidents

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Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose items less likely to be hacked

WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” Smart devices like baby monitors, fitness trackers and internet-connected appliances will soon be eligible for labels certifying that they meet federal cybersecurity standards. Federal officials said Wednesday that the first โ€œCyber Trustโ€ labels could appear in time for the holiday shopping season. The White House announced the labels last year to help

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ICC prosecutor’s warrant requests for Israel and Hamas leaders ignite debate about court’s role

By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) โ€” The stunning announcement that the International Criminal Court is considering issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity has ignited a fierce debate about the court’s future as an independent arbiter. The request by Prosecutor Karim

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