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More than 24 states sue Trump admin over disaster funding

National News July 24, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — More than two dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election and immigration conditions to receive billions of dollars in federal funding for disasters. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island and challenging Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies, argued that the administration is requiring states to change their elections systems and help DHS with immigration enforcement. The conditions would also allow DHS to terminate grants at any time and for any reason.

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Niles park board plans for multiuse play area

Local News July 24, 2026

NILES — The Niles Park Board is seeking bids for a planned multiuse play area at the northeastern corner of Waddell Park. Park Director Mark Pallante said he is advertising for bids for a contractor to do the work. He said when a contractor is selected he would like to see the project completed by the fall. Pallante said pickleball courts, bocce, large chess pieces area, cornhole, climbing mountain and basketball area have been proposed for the recreational area. “There will be a variety of things there for people to take part in,” he said. “People like pickleball, cornhole ...

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Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower

Business July 24, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Brent oil shot to its highest price since May after increased fighting in the Middle East on Thursday threatened to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked the U.S. stock market to its worst loss in a month. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% and is on track for its first back-to-back weekly loss since March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 506 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.2%. Stocks fell under the pressure of rising oil prices, which raise costs for ...