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NEW YORK (AP) — If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer. The class action lawsuit, first filed in October 2022, alleges that Walmart shoppers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico who purchased […]

Renowned scholar and activist Norman Finkelstein discusses Israel’s war on Gaza with Marc Lamont Hill. As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, killing more than 33,000 people, numerous scholars and politicians have voiced concern and condemned Israel’s policies and actions. Among those critics is Norman Finkelstein, a staunch advocate for Palestinian freedom and one of the […]

A substitute teacher in Illinois is accused of having a sexual encounter with an 11-year-old student, police said. Alley Bardfield, 32, of Mt. Zion, was arrested April 3 on predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13 years old and grooming charges, according to a April 4 news release from the Mt. Zion Police […]

After several rounds of strikes at Germany’s airports, arbitration for private aviation security staff began on Friday at a secret location. Former Bremen state councillor Hans-Henning Lühr was tasked with reconciling the differing positions of the trade union Verdi and the the employers’ association BDLS. The parties have initially set themselves a deadline of midnight […]

BERLIN (AP) — An incendiary device was thrown at a door of a synagogue in northwestern Germany on Friday but caused only minor damage, police said. No one was injured. The incident in the city of Oldenburg happened early Friday afternoon. The fire was discovered quickly and didn’t spread, and the fire service didn’t need […]

Retirement may be time for a lot of fun things, but an increase in drinking shouldn’t be one of them, experts say. A rise in drinking for people 65 and older is a big problem given the greater health impacts that come with alcohol for older adults, said Dr. George F. Koob, director of the […]

When it comes to combining sophistication with the cowboy way, the Lone Star State has always been a wizard, managing to create houses with an embodiment of the portmanteau. Aerial view Swivel Interactive That style can be found in this sleek home that has recently landed on the real estate market in Frisco, Texas. Swimming […]

It’s almost time for the April 8 solar eclipse, and multiple locations in Illinois are within the path of totality, while others will see a partial eclipse. To safely view the solar eclipse, you will need to wear specific glasses as the only time you don’t risk permanent vision loss is during the brief total […]

McDonald’s is buying its restaurants in Israel from a longtime franchisee, hoping to reset sales that have slumped due to boycotts in the region. The Chicago-based burger giant said Friday it will buy Alonyal Limited, which owns and operates 225 restaurants in Israel. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the […]

Eight Muslim worshippers were arrested in Jerusalem on Friday after morning prayers at the Noble Sanctuary, also known as the Temple Mount, Israeli police said. The Israeli citizens are suspected of expressing support for terrorism and terrorist organizations. The suspects are four residents from the Arab-dominated eastern part of Jerusalem and four people from the […]

Local election officials want help from the Biden administration to fight disinformation about voting. So far, help has been scarce. Fear of interfering with free speech has hindered the government’s effort to squelch false rumors, some of them spread by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, local election officials receive constant threats. Election officials across the country are […]