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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who

The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says

NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement Wednesday. Max died on Monday, the statement said. No cause was given

House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern. The legislation would require state utility regulators to

VFW posts fear removal of skill games

Pennsylvania lawmakers have just under a month to pass legislation making "skill games" legal. If they don't, the machines will have to be removed from all bars, restaurants and private clubs.

Emmy Winner Stephen Root Confirms He Is In ‘GTA 6’

Getty Images / Stephen Root / GTA 6 As we inch closer to GTA 6’s November 19 release, folks involved with the highly anticipated video game are spilling the beans. Travis Scott, Metro Boomin, and other musicians have all revealed their involvement in the game without spilling any details, and now Stephen Root, fresh off

What Does OPP Stand For In Slang? The Hip-Hop History Behind The Phrase

Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty If you listen to Hip-Hop long enough — especially drill, trap or street rap — you’re eventually going to hear somebody mention “the opps.” In modern slang, an opp is essentially an opponent, enemy or rival: somebody who is on the other side of a conflict. “Opps,” the plural version