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Guy Weadick had just made the pitch of his life and heard the words all entertainers dread: No thanks. Read More

Plastic bag fees and bans are working–big time, researchers say

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(KTLA) – It’s been more than a decade since California enacted a soft ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other businesses. In the coming year, that ban will become more strict as the thicker, potentially reusable plastic bags many consumers have gotten used to using (and paying for) are also being phased…

Alexis has a focus on efficiency for maximum purpose

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People in the market for a new home should and do put an emphasis on value. That extends to the idea of eliminating or at least limiting waste. Read More

Lofty layout gives home ‘flexibility and extra space’

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Opinion: It’s time to rethink how we talk about elder abuse

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Alberta’s senior population is growing faster than any other age group, and within that growth is a quiet, yet devastating crisis: the mistreatment of older persons, more commonly referred to as elder abuse. Read More

Flesh-eating screwworms could boost record high beef prices, expert says

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Though roughly 700 miles from the Texas border, the New World screwworm poses a significant threat that could impact American beef prices without ever physically crossing into the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New World screwworms are a species of fly larvae that infest and feed…

Trump celebrates Supreme Court ruling on injunctions, birthright citizenship

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(The Hill) — President Donald Trump and his administration took a victory lap Friday morning after the Supreme Court ruled that the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship could go into effect in some areas of the country, for now. The decision will now likely curtail judges’ ability to block the president’s policies nationwide. “GIANT WIN…

Diddy’s defense presenting jury with closing arguments in sex-trafficking trial

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(NewsNation) —Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team is giving closing arguments Friday in a final bid to persuade the jury against convicting him of multiple sex crimes. After calling no witnesses and wrapping their case in one day, attorneys for Combs have four hours to address the jury. Much of their argument thus far has rested…

Taradale residents mourn father and daughter who died in house fire

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A house fire that took place in the early morning on Thursday has residents of Taradale mourning the loss of two community members. Read More

Brookman: Global events show the best of Calgary, but also highlight our problems

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