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Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, ...
A US military veteran hijacks a small plane in Belize and is fatally shot before plane lands safely
The plane was traveling from Corozal to San Pedro and Belize authorities declared a full emergency after the hijacking.
Head Start funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, causing some preschool closures
This week, the lag in funding caused some preschool classrooms for 400 low-income children to close in central Washington ...
University protests blast Trump's attacks on funding, speech and international students
A growing list of institutions have had federal funding targeted by the government in order to comply with the Trump ...
Construction begins on the first phase of the Greater Downtown East Moline Revitalization Project
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — Construction has officially begun on the Greater Downtown East Moline Revitalization Project. The first ...
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
Hunting, pollution, coastal development and climate change are all factors contributing to population decrease, but are ...
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to 6.83%, highest level since late February
The rise in mortgage rates echoes moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans.
Niabi Zoo opening for the 2025 season on Tuesday
The Quad Cities' zoo has plenty of fun events in store for this season, including some new animals and the reopening of the ...
Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments
Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally has been ...
Knox County Sheriff swears in DJ Daniel, 13-year-old battling terminal cancer, as honorary deputy
ST. LOUIS — The Knox County Sheriff's Office joined a nationwide show of support this week for Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a ...
Clinton fentanyl-related death leads to arrest of Chicago man
A Chicago native living in Clinton is charged with delivering fentanyl that caused a 2024 overdose death. He was later found ...
St. Ambrose University responds as international students face sudden visa revocations
While federal officials have suggested some revocations may be linked to student protest activity, SAU said that is not the case for its impacted students.