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[ad_1] Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., waits to speak to reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats on Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP With the government on the brink of a partial shutdown, the Senate is scrambling to keep funding flowing and address bipartisan distress over President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics. But even with an agreement to fund the government, a short-term partial shutdown appears all but inevitable. The Senate still needs to vote on a plan announced by Senate Democrats, and then the House, which is in recess until Monday, needs…

[ad_1]   By Stephen Vilardo, SuperWest Sports Welcome to the Mountain West, Antelopes! The 2025-26 Grand Canyon men’s basketball team is making quite the entrance into their new conference this season. MW was a step up in competition and physicality for Bryce Drew and his GCU squad, but they have handled the challenge well thus far. That success has been abundantly evident in the back half of January. Grand Canyon upset Utah State on the 17th, when the Aggies were ranked 15th in the NET, becoming the highest-ranked NET victim the Lopes have ever taken down. They did it by…

[ad_1] Two security professionals who were arrested in 2019 after performing an authorized security assessment of a county courthouse in Iowa will receive $600,000 to settle a lawsuit they brought alleging wrongful arrest and defamation. The case was brought by Gary DeMercurio and Justin Wynn, two penetration testers who at the time were employed by Colorado-based security firm Coalfire Labs. The men had written authorization from the Iowa Judicial Branch to conduct “red-team” exercises, meaning attempted security breaches that mimic techniques used by criminal hackers or burglars. The objective of such exercises is to test the resilience of existing defenses…

[ad_1] Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis.  Shares of the company were up more than 1% in extended trading. Here are the results versus what Wall Street was expecting, according to LSEG consensus estimates for the quarter ending in December: EPS: $2.84 vs. $2.67 estimated Revenue: $143.76 billion vs. $138.48 billion estimated Here is how Apple performed versus LSEG consensus estimates:  iPhone revenue: $85.27 billion vs. $78.65 billion estimatedMac revenue: $8.39 billion vs. $8.95 billion estimated iPad revenue: $8.60 billion vs. $8.13 billion estimated Wearables, Home and Accessories revenue: $11.49 billion vs. $12.04 billion estimated Services revenue: $30.01 billion vs. $30.07 billion estimatedGross margin: 48.2% vs. 47.5% estimated Finance chief Kevan Parekh said that Apple expects March quarter revenue to rise between 13% and 16% on an annual basis, which would be equivalent to between $107.8 billion and $110.66 billion. Analysts polled by…

[ad_1] Devil’s Teeth Baking Company in San Francisco started selling cookies iced with the phrase “F— ICE” at its three locations this week in response to recent events in Minnesota. (Credit: KTVU) A San Francisco bakery is facing online backlash after selling cookies with messages denouncing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Devil’s Teeth Baking Company began selling shortbread cookies iced with the phrase “F— ICE” at its three locations in the blue city this week followed recent agent-involved shootings and escalating unrest in Minnesota, according to FOX 2 San Francisco.Owner Hilary Passman said the bakery has sold about 300 cookies…

[ad_1] They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling…

[ad_1] You might not be aware of it, but Amazon Prime Video has been doing a great job breaking into the reality TV world with their own original programming, in addition to a great library of reality classics. The Watch With Us team has added two new shows to its master list of the very best reality television that you can watch right now on the platform. Our first choice is the always fun Pop Culture Jeopardy — for those of us who are never short of entertainment trivia facts. We’ve also got The Pasta Queen, a cooking show that follows…

[ad_1] When it comes to helping others, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some people prefer the structured approach of charities, while others lean into grassroots mutual aid efforts. If your goal is to make the most impact with charity and mutual aid, it’s important to understand the differences and how each approach can address the unique needs of your community. What’s the Difference Between Charity and Mutual Aid? Charity often involves organized efforts by non-profit organizations to provide services or funds to those in need. These programs are typically structured, with specific goals and a focus on providing relief in emergencies…

[ad_1] Reporting Highlights Porous Regulations: Despite being one of the first states to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp, Colorado has not adopted regulations that other states have to keep hemp products off shelves. Health Concerns: Regulators found hemp-derived vapes sold in Colorado marijuana dispensaries contaminated with a banned toxic chemical that can cause cancer.   Independent Testing: The Denver Gazette and ProPublica bought 14 vapes at dispensaries and found three contained compounds and chemical residues that experts said were indicative of hemp. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. The owner of a…

[ad_1] Jan 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks from the court following the game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and one of the biggest names in the NBA — in stature, not just number of letters — is a near-certainty to be swapped.Last season, nobody knew Luka Dončić was available when the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest heists in NBA history from the Dallas Mavericks. But this time around, everybody knows that Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlikely to…