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The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the last survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, denying his request for compensation for one of the worst acts of racist violence against black people in U.S. history.The ruling came four years after three massacre survivors — Lessie Benningfield Rundle, Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis — filed suit against the city of Tulsa and several local and state agencies and officials. Van Ellis died last year.The lawsuit alleges that city, county, Oklahoma National Guard and other officials created a “public nuisance” by failing to protect the black…

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer faced tough questioning from the audience at Grimsby Town Hall as part of Sky News’ TV election programme. Keir Starmer has defended his support for Jeremy Corbyn in the 2019 general election, saying he knew Labour would lose.And when asked about plans to scrap VAT concessions for private schools, the Labour leader said he wanted to tackle the under-resourced nature of state schools. Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged that tax and immigration levels were “too high” and said he understood public frustration with the government. Article informationauthor, Kate Whannell role, Political reporter7 hours agoHe also apologised…

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – After years of anticipation, Panda Biotech has officially opened its doors in Wichita Falls, creating the largest industrial hemp processing facility in the U.S. The milestone was celebrated with a lavish grand opening event showcasing the facility’s innovative and economic potential.Industrial hemp was legalized as an agricultural commodity in 2014, giving it the same status as crops like cotton and allowing it to be grown across the country. Now, Wichita Falls is home to a facility that aims to revolutionize manufacturing with an environmentally friendly alternative.Panda Biotech President Dixie Carter said it takes a significant…

U.S. defender Joe Scully, left, tries to stop Brazil forward Vinicius Junior (7) as he advances toward goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Laux)The U.S. Men’s National Team arrived in Orlando on the brink of disaster, and will depart for the Copa America with their heads held high, their pride intact and on firm footing.It came amid protests and pressure following a heavy 5-1 defeat to Colombia.The team responded with a statement: The match against Brazil ended in a 1-1 draw and, as goalkeeper Matt Turner…

The Dallas Mavericks were leading the Boston Celtics 51-50 at halftime of Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals, but they’ll need a lot more effort to avoid falling behind 3-0.Dallas jumped out to a 22-9 lead early in front of a rapt crowd at the American Airlines Center and looked like it would be a comfortable victory for much of the first quarter. Dallas mounted attacks in the paint with the Celtics’ key frontcourt big man, Kristaps Porzingis, missing the game due to a “rare” injury.But the Celtics more than fought back, as the lead was down to one…

Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters Passengers board a Megabus bus in New York City on May 8, 2014. Megabus is operated by Coach USA. Coach USA, which operates Megabus and other commuter bus routes in the United States and Canada, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware late Tuesday as it seeks to sell assets and reduce debt arising from its ill-timed 2019 private equity buyout. Coach, the largest privately owned bus company in the United States, was acquired by private equity firm Valiant Equity Advisors for $270 million, with most of the money coming from debt remaining on the company’s books. Coach quickly…

The Labour leader ruled out raising income taxes such as National Insurance or VAT.In his pre-election appeal to voters, Britain’s opposition leader Keir Starmer promised to make wealth creation a top priority for his government. Speaking ahead of the publication of Labour’s election manifesto on Thursday, Starmer said he would prioritise economic growth and would not raise taxes. “We will not increase taxes on workers, which means no increases in income tax, national insurance or VAT. [value-added tax]”Starmer made the remarks during the leadership debate hosted by Sky News on Wednesday.” “Tomorrow’s manifesto will be a manifesto, a plan for…

(NewsNation) Sam Brown, a Republican and former Army captain who won a landslide victory in Nevada’s Senate primary, has his sights set on defeating incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen and said in an interview Wednesday that voters are tired of “out-of-touch politicians.” While acknowledging Rosen’s lead, Brown expressed confidence he could beat polls that showed he had a 74 percent chance of holding onto the seat, which is crucial for Democrats as they seek to maintain control of the Senate. “I’m still a freshman. I just won a big primary election last night,” Brown said on NewsNation’s “On Balance.” “I’m going…

Oakland Mayor Shen Tao and the city police announced a series of arrests Wednesday in connection with everything from home invasions to a string of robberies of gas stations and restaurants. “While we are seeing a decrease in reported violent crimes, our work is far from done,” Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said. Oakland police announced at a press conference on Wednesday that video surveillance and evidence found in the home of 32-year-old Derrick Behrens proved him to be the culprit behind four residential robberies and burglaries that occurred in the Highland Park area in April. Police said the suspect…

The NBA honored Hall of Famer Jerry West on Wednesday night, just hours after his death, ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.West, who died early Wednesday morning, was 86 years old.The league played a tribute video and then held a moment of silence before the national anthem before Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.Both coaches addressed West’s death before the game.Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said one of the “most memorable phone calls” he ever received came from West during his college years.”He had a tough way…