Police force dispersal of UCLA pro Palestinian rally
Police ordered the dispersal of more than a thousand people on the UCLA campus where a pro Palestinian encampment drew students alumni and neighbors. Warnings over loudspeakers said anyone refusing to leave could be arrested.
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Blinken presses Hamas over cease-fire deal in Gaza
U S Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Hamas to accept the latest cease-fire proposal with Israel saying time is now to free hostages and pause seven months of Gaza war. A sticking point remains whether the deal ends Israel's offensive, as Hamas demands, amid meetings with Israeli leaders. The United States, Egypt, and Qatar aim to avert an assault on Rafah in southern Gaza.
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Fed holds rates. no cut yet amid stubborn inflation
The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate at about 5.3 percent and said it will not cut until inflation clearly slows toward the 2 percent target. Chair Powell acknowledged inflation has shown little progress, though he remains cautiously optimistic that it will ease this year.
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Wind Rules Debate Revisions Gain Planning Commission Endorsement
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission votes 6-3 to urge county board adopt stricter commercial wind energy rules. The revised plan requires about a dozen impact assessments and drew three hours of public comments with mixed views on setbacks and potential bans. NextEra Energy Resources has shown interest in a county wind project. Karen Willey faces conflict scrutiny over links to NextEra, which she denies, stating no contract or improper influence.
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Kansas tax cut impasse over rates and budget forecasts
Kansas lawmakers struggle over personal income tax restructuring with a disputed $433 million to $487 million 2029 cost. Governor Kelly warns against deficit risks while GOP leaders push two rates and broad cuts. Revenue news shows April receipts beat expectations as session ends with ongoing veto clashes and elections looming.
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Spiehs Arrested During Douglas County Meeting Disruption
Dozens in the room protested delays as Spiehs refused requests and four deputies warned of arrest. He was handcuffed, booked on a 750 dollar bond for interfering with public business, then released and returned by 8:30 p.m. His legal history includes multiple U S district suits against local officials over public comment and prior disorderly conduct charges linked to a harassment case.
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