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Cannes prepares to award the Palme d’Or, with Neon positioned to add to an unprecedented streak
Can Neon extend one of the most unprecedented streaks in movies? That’s one of the big questions heading into the presentation of the Palme d’Or on Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. The past ...
Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power, speed up approvals
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Friday intended to quadruple domestic production of nuclear power within the ...
The penny costs nearly 4 cents to make. Here’s how much the US spends on minting its other coins
The impending “death” of the U.S. penny has spotlighted the coin’s own price tag — nearly 4 cents to make and distribute each ...
Bruce Springsteen’s lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he ages
Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ ...
Carl Edwards hoping NASCAR fans make the move to Prime Video for the next 5 races
Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know ...
Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Jurors heard from a dozen witnesses during a second week of testimony in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial as prosecutors sought ...
At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace
Representatives of Balkan nations that benefited from the 30-year-old Dayton Peace Accords joined Americans of both political ...
Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients
Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government ...
Choctaw Hall Tours set for May 24th
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., Choctaw Hall Tours will be taking place at Choctaw Hall located at 310 North Wall St. To purchase tickets, visit the link ...
Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute
A federal judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting ...
City of West Monroe hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony
The city of West Monroe hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony today, remembering the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. For ...