Ohio governor signs order letting state's colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibilityOhio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year. This move defies the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule. DeWine emphasizes fairness, stating Ohio athletes should have the same opportunities as those in other states. The order permits…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →EducationMike DeWineohio athlete eligibility order
The Latest: Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated CongressRepublicans and Democrats alike are criticizing President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They're saying it's fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine and violating U.S. laws. It joins a growing list of instances where Trump has taken Putin's side at the expense of Ukraine and U.S. interests. A new AP-NORC poll finds most…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritytrump putin diesel deal
The Latest: Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns, vows to challenge allegations of improper conductKimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as ambassador to Greece following allegations of improper and possibly illegal conduct. Republicans and Democrats alike are criticizing President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it's fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine and violating U.S. laws. A new AP-NORC poll finds most…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritytrump diesel deal controversy
AI data centers are coming for federal land. They're roiling the Nevada governor's raceVoters across the country are worried about the effects artificial intelligence data centers are having on electricity bills, water and the environment. The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor’s race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is fighting Democratic challenger…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyJoe Lombardonevada governor s race
Jury selection begins in federal death penalty trial of Buffalo, NY, supermarket mass shooterJury selection is underway in Buffalo, New York, in a federal trial that could lead to the death penalty for a white supremacist who killed 10 people at a supermarket. The 2022 attack is believed to be the deadliest shooting against Black people in modern U.S. history. Payton Gendron faces dozens of federal hate crime and gun charges. He is already…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticebuffalo shooter trial
Jury selection to begin in federal hate crimes trial over Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket shootingJury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial that could see the white supremacist who killed 10 people in a 2022 Buffalo supermarket get the death penalty. The attack is believed to be the deadliest shooting targeting Black people in modern history. Payton Gendron is facing over two dozen federal hate crime charges and more than a dozen firearms…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticebuffalo hate crimes trial
