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Denmark is the latest country that is reportedly considering a social media ban for younger children.

Denmark is considering social media ban for younger children

Denmark is the latest country that is reportedly considering a social media ban for younger children.

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California has become the third U.S. state to designate Diwali — the Hindu "Festival of Lights" — as an official statewide holiday.

California becomes the third state to make Diwali an official holiday

California has become the third U.S. state to designate Diwali — the Hindu "Festival of Lights" — as an official statewide holiday.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 33m

Dolly Parton is reassuring fans who have expressed concern about her health. The country music legend released a video on Wednesday while shooting commercials for the Grand Ole Opry.

'Do I look sick to you': Dolly Parton releases video amid health concerns

Dolly Parton is reassuring fans who have expressed concern about her health. The country music legend released a video on Wednesday while shooting commercials for the Grand Ole Opry.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 49m

Two separate funding bills that could have ended the federal government shutdown failed to reach the 60 votes needed for passage.

Senate remains deadlocked on funding bills as government shutdown drags on

Two separate funding bills that could have ended the federal government shutdown failed to reach the 60 votes needed for passage.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 1h

Ring is adding AI-powered features, including facial recognition to reduce alerts and a tool to help reunite lost dogs with their owners.

Ring to launch AI features for recognizing people, finding lost dogs

Ring is adding AI-powered features, including facial recognition to reduce alerts and a tool to help reunite lost dogs with their owners.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 1h

The government shutdown has entered its eighth day, with many Americans unaffected so far. But the longer it continues, the more likely families — and the broader economy — will feel the consequences.

Paychecks, flights, economy face growing strain from prolonged government shutdown

The government shutdown has entered its eighth day, with many Americans unaffected so far. But the longer it continues, the more likely families — and the broader economy — will feel the consequences.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 2h

Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday voted to ban the labelling of vegetarian protein with terms such as “steak” or “meat.”

EU lawmakers vote to ban labels like steak or meat on vegetarian products

Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday voted to ban the labelling of vegetarian protein with terms such as “steak” or “meat.”

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 2h

Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the deadly January wildfire that destroyed the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.

Authorities make an arrest related to deadly January wildfire that leveled Palisades neighborhood

Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the deadly January wildfire that destroyed the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 2h

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for an "obscene gesture" he made towards fans during Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to the NFL's website.

NFL fines Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for 'obscene gesture' towards fans during game against Jets

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for an "obscene gesture" he made towards fans during Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to the NFL's website.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 3h

Kentucky's attorney general claims that the online gaming platform Roblox has become a “playground for predators” as he announced a lawsuit accusing the company of lax child safety measures.

Kentucky lawsuit says Roblox fails to protect children on its gaming platform

Kentucky's attorney general claims that the online gaming platform Roblox has become a “playground for predators” as he announced a lawsuit accusing the company of lax child safety measures.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 3h

WIC funds are running low as the government shutdown enters its second week. The White House says it may tap tariff revenue to keep the program afloat.

White House seeks tariff funds to keep WIC program running amid shutdown

WIC funds are running low as the government shutdown enters its second week. The White House says it may tap tariff revenue to keep the program afloat.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 4h

Launching across digital, social, and streaming channels, HP’s latest campaign brings back one of the most iconic tech tantrums of all time, the printer beat down scene from Office Space.

HP takes cue from ‘Office Space,’ aims to end printer frustration

Launching across digital, social, and streaming channels, HP’s latest campaign brings back one of the most iconic tech tantrums of all time, the printer beat down scene from Office Space.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 5h

Trump says Chicago’s mayor and Illinois governor “should be in jail” as National Guard troops arrive amid legal battles over deployments.

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail’ amid Guard deployment

Trump says Chicago’s mayor and Illinois governor “should be in jail” as National Guard troops arrive amid legal battles over deployments.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 5h

Air traffic controllers work without pay during government shutdown, raising safety concerns as holiday travel season approaches.

Unpaid air traffic controllers face mounting stress as holiday travel nears

Air traffic controllers work without pay during government shutdown, raising safety concerns as holiday travel season approaches.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 6h

Former FBI Director James Comey faces arraignment on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 Russia interference testimony.

Former FBI Director Comey to be arraigned on lying to Congress, obstruction charges

Former FBI Director James Comey faces arraignment on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 Russia interference testimony.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 7h

More than a year after U.S. Marshals falsely arrested an Arizona woman at gunpoint, she has filed a federal lawsuit seeking accountability for what her attorney calls "unaccountable government."

Woman sues U.S. Marshals after false arrest forces her to leave Arizona

More than a year after U.S. Marshals falsely arrested an Arizona woman at gunpoint, she has filed a federal lawsuit seeking accountability for what her attorney calls "unaccountable government."

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 8h

As you start making your holiday electronic purchases, is it worth paying extra for a protection plan, in the event it breaks? When to buy one, and when you really don't need it.

Protection plans for electronics purchases: When to buy, when to skip

As you start making your holiday electronic purchases, is it worth paying extra for a protection plan, in the event it breaks? When to buy one, and when you really don't need it.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 17h

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton has asked for prayers for the singer while she navigates recent health issues.

Dolly Parton's sister Freida asks for 'prayers' for the singer on social media

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton has asked for prayers for the singer while she navigates recent health issues.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 19h

Flights at several major airports were delayed Monday because of air traffic controller staffing shortages.

The government shutdown is starting to bite at US airports

Flights at several major airports were delayed Monday because of air traffic controller staffing shortages.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 19h

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 21h

Wall Street’s record-breaking rally ran out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time.

Wall Street's record-breaking rally runs out of steam as gold tops $4,000 per ounce

Wall Street’s record-breaking rally ran out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 21h

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, accusing her of weaponizing the Justice Department against people President Trump views as his enemies.

In fiery Senate hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Justice Department priorities

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, accusing her of weaponizing the Justice Department against people President Trump views as his enemies.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 21h

Thirty paintings created by Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Thirty paintings created by Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 21h

The Trump administration is offering a new financial incentive for undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the country, this time targeting minors who crossed the border alone.

Trump administration offers $2,500 to unaccompanied migrant teens who self-deport

The Trump administration is offering a new financial incentive for undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the country, this time targeting minors who crossed the border alone.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 22h

A man in eastern Kentucky is facing charges after his "Halloween decorations" depicted local officials in body bags, police said.

Kentucky man arrested for Halloween decorations depicting local officials in body bags

A man in eastern Kentucky is facing charges after his "Halloween decorations" depicted local officials in body bags, police said.

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