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Georgia counties urge state elections board to stop changing rules ahead of November

The state board has been considering a slew of rule proposals in recent months and has adopted several of them.

Trump’s social media company soars in its first day of trading on Nasdaq
Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company jumped nearly 30 percent in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump’s large holdings in the company.

Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet
Teachers at Head Start child care centers are paid far less than public school teachers, even though they have similar credentials

Star soprano Anna Netrebko sues Met Opera over its decision to cut ties over Russia-Ukraine war

Soprano Anna Netrebko, once among the Metropolitan Opera’s biggest box office draws, has sued the company and general manager Peter Gelb, alleging defamation, breach of contract, and other violations.

‘Euphoria’ stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney post heartfelt tributes to late co-star Angus Cloud
“I’m so grateful I got the chance to know him in this life,” Zendaya wrote on Instagram.

Equine center with racing tracks proposed for Sturbridge
A longtime racehorse owner wants to build a $25 million equine center with horse racing and sports betting in Sturbridge.

Couple stole $300 snake from Peabody pet store, police say
Police in Peabody are looking for a couple who allegedly slithered away with an albino cinnamon ball python.

Vermont police add 66 charges in farm-related fraud case
The Shaftsbury man is accusing of defrauding people in deals involving hay, maple syrup, farm equipment, and collectible model cars, Vermont State Police said Thursday.

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