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Hawaii Lawmakers Set Funding for Firefighting Equipment, State Fire Marshal

Hawaii lawmakers on Wednesday appropriated funds for more firefighting equipment and a state fire marshal.

Ex-Nickelodeon Producer Sues ‘Quiet on Set’ Makers for Defamation

Dan Schneider, former producer and writer for Nickelodeon sued the makers of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” on Wednesday.

Microsoft Investing $2.2B in Cloud, AI in Malaysia

Microsoft is investing $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia's new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Interstate 95 in Connecticut will Close for Days After Fiery Crash, Governor Says

The major traffic artery linking New England with New York in Connecticut will be closed until at least Monday after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday.

Pennsylvania Man Says His Emotional Support Alligator Has Gone Missing

A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to Georgia.

Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Criminal Negligence in Deadly 2019 California Boat Fire

A federal judge in Los Angeles on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel.

Mortgage Rate Climbs Again, Highest in More Than 5 Months

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed this week to its highest level in more than five months.

Over 16,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Sold at Walmart Recalled Over E. coli Concerns

The recalled beef, which was processed at a Cargill Meat Solutions facility in Pennsylvania, was produced on April 26 and April 27 and shipped to Walmart locations nationwide, the USDA announced.

Six Wounded, Including Four Children, in Texas Drive-by Shooting

Four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting at a Texas apartment complex, according to Forth Worth police.

Unemployment Claims Remain Historically Low in U.S.

The number of U.S. residents applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low.

Biden Stops in Charlotte to Meet Families of Fallen Police Officers

President Joe Biden detoured to Charlotte on Thursday to meet the families of law enforcement officers shot to death on the job.

Arizona’s Governor Signs Bill to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed on Thursday a repeal of the state's Civil War-era ban on most abortions.

Georgia Man Who Claimed He ‘Fed’ Officer to Rioters at Capitol Gets 5 Years

A Georgia business owner who struck and dragged a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Thursday to nearly five years in prison.

Pennsylvania Nurse Pleads Guilty to Killing Patients with Lethal Insulin Doses

A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to life in prison.

Senators Want Limits on TSA Use of Digital Face Recognition

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration.