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Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have introduced a bill, S.B. 115, that would restrict “adult-oriented businesses” — including drag performances — from being within 1,000 of schools, parks, and other “locations that cater to minors.”

KY GOP Introduces Bill To Restrict “Adult-Oriented Businesses,” Including Drag Shows

Charges against a NewsNation reporter have been dropped, after he was arrested last week while covering the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.

AG Drops Charges Against Reporter Arrested for Covering Train Derailment in Ohio

The U.S. Postal Service is honoring the late American novelist Toni Morrison with her own Forever stamp.

Toni Morrison Is the Latest Cultural Icon To Be Honored With a USPS Forever Stamp

When a fire broke out at The Dog Resort Lake City on February 1, a group of strangers sprang into action to help the Seattle doggy day care facility.

115 Dogs Rescued From Doggy Day Care Fire After Strangers’ Quick Thinking

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Bill Gates has heard your complaints about his private jet — and he seemingly has no time for them.

Bill Gates Defends Using His Private Jet As He Funds Millions for Climate Change

Has anyone seen a giant Shrek statue lying around?

200-lb Shrek Statue Was Stolen From Massachusetts Home

The Pallas’s cat (a.k.a. the manul) is a wild feline, roughly the same size as a typical house cat, known to inhabit remote mountainous areas in Asia.

Two Rare Felines Dubbed “Original Grumpy Cat” Were Discovered on Mount Everest

Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) received praise from millions of parents when he brought his baby son onto the House floor during the first week of the 118th Congress earlier this month.

Democrats Launched the Congressional Dads Caucus To Support Policies for Working Parents

A man in Kansas was fatally shot on January 21 when a dog reportedly stepped on a loaded rifle that was in the backseat of his owner's truck with other hunting gear, local authorities say.

Kansas Man Killed in Hunting Accident After Dog Steps on Rifle

An art gallery owner in San Francisco was arrested on January 18 after spraying a woman experiencing homelessness with a hose.

California Man Charged With Battery After Hosing Down Unhoused Woman

Overall cancer death rates in the U.S. have dropped by 33% over the last 3 decades, according to a recently published report by the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Cancer Death Rate Have Declined by 33% Since 1991: New Report

When 9-year-old Molly Sampson and her older sister received insulated chest waders for Christmas, they were excited to put them to use by hunting for shark teeth out in Maryland’s part of Chesapeake Bay.

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KY GOP Introduces Bill To Restrict “Adult-Oriented Businesses,” Including Drag Shows

The bill’s introduction makes Kentucky one of at least 13 states that have attempted to target drag performances in the current legislative session, per NBC News.

AG Drops Charges Against Reporter Arrested for Covering Train Derailment in Ohio

Lambert reportedly spent approx 5 hours in custody and was initially charged with 2 misdemeanors: criminal trespassing and resisting arrest.

Toni Morrison Is the Latest Cultural Icon To Be Honored With a USPS Forever Stamp

Despite attempts by some conservatives to limit the reach of Morrison’s work, her impact on 20th century American literature is undeniable.

115 Dogs Rescued From Doggy Day Care Fire After Strangers’ Quick Thinking

Though no pets or people were injured in the inferno, The Dog Resort Lake City did sustain approx $300k in damages and has temporarily closed.

Bill Gates Defends Using His Private Jet As He Funds Millions for Climate Change

Bill Gates has heard your complaints about his private jet — and he seemingly has no time for them.

200-lb Shrek Statue Was Stolen From Massachusetts Home

Has anyone seen a giant Shrek statue lying around?

Two Rare Felines Dubbed “Original Grumpy Cat” Were Discovered on Mount Everest

Recent findings from researchers in Nepal indicate that the cat made it to Mount Everest, which would be the first time in known history that they were recorded there.

Democrats Launched the Congressional Dads Caucus To Support Policies for Working Parents

The group says it hopes to use its clout in the chamber to expand the child tax credit, achieve paid national family leave, and secure more child care program funding.

Kansas Man Killed in Hunting Accident After Dog Steps on Rifle

Law enforcement reportedly closed its case on the incident after determining it was an accident.

California Man Charged With Battery After Hosing Down Unhoused Woman

Gwin admitted to CBS San Francisco that it was indeed him in the video, which went viral and was shared across several news outlets.

Cancer Death Rate Have Declined by 33% Since 1991: New Report

The report found that the decline in death rates is primarily due to a decline in smoking, an increase in early detection methods, and the advancement of cancer treatments.

9-Year-Old Finds Prehistoric Shark Tooth on Maryland Beach

While scouring the bay’s waters near Calvert Cliffs, Molly and her family came across a 5-inch-long tooth that beloned to the megalodon shark.