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Apr. 4—Two candidates have filed to run against U.S. District 2 Congressman Josh Brecheen in November. According to an Oklahoma Election Board list, Democrat Brandon Wade filed Thursday and Independent Ronnie Hopkins filed Wednesday. Brecheen, a Republican seeking his second term, filed Wednesday. Filing for federal, state and county offices continues through 5 p.m. Friday. […]

McDonald’s announced Thursday that Omri Padan, the CEO and owner of Alonyal Limited, would be selling its franchises in Israel back to the corporation. Alonyal began its McDonald’s operations in Israel more than 30 years ago and now has “grown the business to 225 restaurants and more than 5,000 employees.” The employees and restaurant operations […]

Apr. 4—A suite of options for a temporary pedestrian crossing to replace the shuttered Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork has been deemed impractical in an analysis by Flathead County. The report released Wednesday ruled out seven alternatives that ranged from erecting a suspension bridge over the Swan River, to installing a rental kit bridge or […]

TechCrunch From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Mary Ann, Becca, and Alex gathered to dig into favorites from the hundreds of new YC companies that pitched, and a venture capital fund that wants to become “the investment and innovation arm of the autism community.” Becca […]

As India geared up for key elections in April 2024, social media posts viewed hundreds of times falsely claimed a video of a Hindu priest doing a handstand walk around a revered north Indian temple showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his mid-twenties. The priest seen in the clip told AFP that he performed the […]

Apr. 4—CHEYENNE — As election season approaches, Wyoming voters need to be aware of statewide changes to the electoral process that will be implemented this year. Historically, Wyomingites have been able to register for whichever party they choose up until they fill out their ballot on Election Day. Legislative changes made last year require currently […]

A convicted killer on death row in Alabama told NBC News he no longer wants to delay justice for the families of the five people he murdered eight years ago and is ready to pay the ultimate price for his crimes. In his first-ever interview with a reporter, Derrick Dearman said he mailed nine letters […]

Apr. 4—Hikers who regularly roam such well-trod destinations as Barn Island in Stonington, Bluff Point in Groton and Rocky Neck in East Lyme always have plenty of company — sharing the trail with others who appreciate the value of preserving open space while communing with nature often enhances the experience. But hiking far from the […]

The search for missing 27-year-old actor and Haskell Indian University student Cole Brings Plenty (Mnicouju Lakota) continued for the fifth day on Thursday. Cole was last seen and heard from in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 31. His vehicle, a white 2005 Ford Explorer with chipping paint, was seen exiting Lawrence, Kansas and […]

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond: A woman looks out of the window in Touba, Senegal, on Sunday… [CEM OZDEL/GETTY IMAGES] The holy city is hosting pilgrims who belong to the Baye Fall Muslim group, known for their patchwork clothes. [CEM OZDEL/GETTY IMAGES] A man sports a mask […]