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Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer A former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls long-standing institutional discrimination and says his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice. The allegations were made by Jim Trotter in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit

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FBI investigates cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts while casinos and hotels stay open across US

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino operator MGM Resorts International said Tuesday that resorts are open and an investigation is continuing after what it called a “cybersecurity issue” led to the shutdown of computer systems at company properties across the U.S. The FBI characterized the investigation as ongoing but Special Agent Mark Neria, spokesperson for the

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Looking for a refill? McDonald’s is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years

NEW YORK (AP) — Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald’s is getting rid of self-served soda. The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald’s confirmed this week. It’s unclear if locations outside the U.S. will follow suit. In an email to The Associated Press

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Hawaii health officials warn volcanic smog known as vog has returned during latest eruption

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Health officials are warning the public about air-quality hazards from the latest eruption of a Hawaii volcano. Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The current eruption isn’t threatening infrastructure. Health officials say the eruption is bringing volcanic smog known as vog

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5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death

By ADRIAN SAINZ and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. The five were indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Memphis even as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts.

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Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising. That’s according to poverty and income data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The official poverty rate for Black Americans dropped to its

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