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☆ These US restaurants and chefs are 2024 James Beard Award finalists
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Marnie Hunter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —A New Orleans restaurant featuring a modern Senegalese tasting menu and an Ethiopia-born chef who studied psychology before turning to a culinary career are among the restaurants and chefs named as finalists for the coveted James Beard Awards. The finalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards were announced Wednesday in Washington, DC. In the Emerging Chef category, Fariyal Abdullahi, executive chef at Hav & Mar in New York, is among the five finalists. Masako Morishita moved to Washington, DC to be a cheerleader for the Washington Commanders. Fariyal Abdullahi, executive chef at Hav & Mar in New York, is among the five finalists in the Emerging Chef category.

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☆ Oil prices edge lower after booking strong first quarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

An energy installation on a property leased to Devon Energy Production Company by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seen near Guthrie, OklahomaCrude oil futures ticked slightly lower Monday, taking a breather after a strong first quarter. The West Texas Intermediate contract for May delivery lost 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $82.84 a barrel in the first day of trading for the second quarter. The Brent contract for June delivery dropped 40 cents, or 0.49%, to $86.57 a barrel. U.S. crude and Brent also booked three consecutive months of gains. WTI is up 15.5% for the year while Brent is up 12.3%.

Persons: Brent, WTI Organizations: Devon Energy Production Company, Catholic Archdiocese of, West Texas Intermediate Locations: Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma, Guthrie , Oklahoma

The potential for damaging weather is ramping up Monday, with more than 50 million people at risk for severe storms from Texas to Virginia. Damaging thunderstorms will reach their peak in the late afternoon and evening in the Plains, but this won’t be the case for areas farther east. A Level 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms includes portions of the Midwest and Ohio Valley Monday. Tuesday: Severe storm system shifts eastCNN WeatherThe severe thunderstorm threat will march east on Tuesday and include areas from the Gulf Coast through the Ohio Valley. A Level 3 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms is in place Tuesday from northern Alabama to southern Ohio.

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☆ Oklahoma Was a Legal Marijuana Utopia. Then Came the Mass Murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Matt Stroud | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +32 min

Fourteen months after the murders, the garage of the abandoned marijuana farm on prairie tableland northwest of Oklahoma City sits frozen and dark. Broadway Avenue in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, about 30 miles south of where Wu Chen, 47, executed four people at a marijuana farm. When Oklahoma legalized medical marijuana, the only real requirement was that Oklahoma residents had to be involved in marijuana growing and selling. But Oklahoma required 75% of any marijuana business to be owned by an Oklahoma resident. Deputies from the Kingfisher County Sheriff's Office were the first to arrive at the scene of a quadruple homicide at an abandoned marijuana farm.

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If you're looking for 2024 Knicks tickets, we've got all the details. New York Knicks 2024 scheduleOf the 10 Knicks games left this season, four are at home, and six are away. How to buy New York Knicks ticketsYou can purchase original tickets to individual Knicks games on Ticketmaster. Prices for original standard tickets to Knicks games vary on date and location (home games tend to be higher than away games). New York Knicks season ticketsWhile the season is almost over, you might be wondering about Knicks season tickets for next year.

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☆ Opinion: Is the US on the brink of another civil war?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Opinion Bruce Hoffman | Jacob Ware | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The most dismal assessment, though, is that of Canadian journalist Stephen Marche who, in his 2022 book, The Next Civil War: Dispatches form the American Future, contends that a new American civil war is inevitable. Remember that the United States leads the world — by far — in the number of firearms in private hands. There are an estimated 393 million privately held firearms in the United States — more than one gun per person. In fact, there are more civilian-held guns in the United States than the other top 25 countries in the world combined. Indeed, more guns were purchased in the United States in 2020 — nearly 23 million — than any other year on record.

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☆ 4 of the most competitive rental markets in the country added virtually no new apartments in 2023. It shows the housing crisis isn't going away.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe most competitive rental markets in the country are failing to add enough new housing. That's according to a new analysis of the country's 139 largest rental markets by RentCafe, which found that 17 of the 20 most competitive rental markets in the US are building less than the national average. Miami has the most competitive rental housing market in the country, the report found. Just 3.5% of Miami's rental apartments were vacant early this year — far below the five to eight percent vacancy rate that's considered healthy. Seven midwestern cities are among the top 20 most competitive markets in the US.

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☆ US troops are shooting at balloons to figure out how to beat one of the Ukraine war's most 'dangerous' and unpredictable weapons
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Small drones have emerged as a serious problem on the modern battlefield, especially in Ukraine. Jake Epstein/Business InsiderThe Smart Shooter system is the kinetic follow to the electronic warfare component. In other words, the Smart Shooter is a much-needed asset that even a great marksman would likely find helpful. The Drone Buster and Smart Shooter don't necessarily need to be used together, but they work best if they are, Cameron said. The drones were unarmed, but they were meant to replicate a terrifying aspect of the evolving drone threat.

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☆ LeBron James surpasses 40,000 career points as NBA legend burnishes legacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Dennis Romero | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024. LeBron James surpassed 40,000 career points during Saturday night's home game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, further solidifying his place in the NBA record books. A layup in the second quarter had James reach 40,000 points, and another layup ensured he surpassed the mark. "No one has ever done it," he said of scoring 40,000 career points at the postgame news conference on Thursday. On Christmas night, a 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns pushed him past 10,000 career NBA points.

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☆ How vending machines help states battle the opioid crisis: ‘You don’t know when you’re going to need these products’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

A CNN analysis of state health departments finds that at least 33 states and the District of Columbia have naloxone vending machines. Other states, like Delaware, don’t currently have vending machines but plan to launch programs this year. Machines need to be restocked every dayOklahoma’s naloxone vending machine program launched in June. Naloxone vending machine programs often can face opposition from the communities where they are placed. He says he has heard some criticisms or “difficult” questions about the naloxone vending machines and other programs.

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☆ Boxabl customers tired of waiting for their tiny homes ask for their deposits back as a cash crunch looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Daniel Geiger | Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

While most of those customers say they have received their money, some said their refund requests were disputed or ignored. Two-thirds, or 23, of those people said they had asked to be refunded, or were going to ask Boxabl for their money back. Boxabl said it recently received approval to sell its homes in Arizona and is close to receiving similar clearances in California and Nevada. Amid its own dwindling cash supply, Boxabl has recently appeared less willing to grant refunds to some depositors who want out. When he sent an email in January to Boxabl asking for a refund, the company declined his request.

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☆ NBA All-Star Game: Record point total in controversial as the East defeats the West, 211-186
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“We found out and went after it.”This year’s All-Star Game also saw the return of the traditional East vs. West format. The East was led by 39 points from Lillard, who capped off a highly successful weekend by being named All-Star Game MVP, after retaining his title in the Three-Point Contest earlier on Sunday. Some of his makes during the showcase game were from well beyond the arc. The All-Star Game is a showcase above all, but the wild point totals and lackadaisical defensive efforts have started to frustrate viewers. “Hopefully, as years go on, [the All-Star Game] gets back to being what the fans wanna see … I guess guys are trying to figure out how to play hard and be safe at the same time,” Brown said postgame.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last season's All-Star Game played out in a way that the NBA hopes to never experience again. So, the league sent a message: Make the All-Star Game better. Boston's Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record by scoring 55 points and the game had a total — total — of four free throws, all of them shot by Antetokounmpo's team. “I’m proud of what the guys did at the in-season tournament and I’m looking forward to the All-Star Game. Durant is a 14-time selection and set to actually play in his 11th All-Star Game.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin wanted his family to have something to cheer about after traveling to Indianapolis for All-Star weekend. Instead, two second-year players — Mathurin and Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams — led Team Jalen past Team Detlef 26-13 in the Rising Stars championship game. GAME 1Mathurin rallied Team Jalen from an early 9-0 deficit by fueling a 21-8 run that swung the game. “I think a lot of it starts by his character to do this game and be in the All-Star game," McClung said. "I don’t think there’s any limit on Paolo Banchero.”QUOTE OF THE DAY“I told my team I’m trying to win, especially in Indy.

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They eat a lot.”Many states have rejected federal funds on principle or for technical reasons. Twenty-two states have turned down the mostly federally funded expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health insurance to more lower-income adults. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesThe Summer EBT program, a response to increased child hunger when school is out, involves much less money. Bill Lee's office said the initiative is a pandemic-era benefit and that other food programs already exist. But Crystal FitzSimons, director of school programs at Food Research and Action Center, cited research that families buy more nutritional food when their grocery subsidies increase.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs. He’s going to the Tech Summit, the league’s thinktank that kicks off the All-Star festivities on Friday morning. “Honestly, my mind has been so focused on our season that I haven’t thought about it too much,” Wembanyama said. He may play more down the stretch of the season, if the Spurs determine that’s best. “Of course, being selected as an All-Star would have been a great achievement especially in my rookie year,” Wembanyama said.

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Johnson isn't buying arguments from the bill's Republican backers that she didn't inspire the proposed change to a longstanding law. Republican state lawmakers who favor the ban have argued that winning twice often means abandoning the lower office, creating a costly special election. Johnson narrowly escaped expulsion last year for her role in a pro-gun control protest inside the Tennessee House chamber. Republican lawmakers are considering changes that target Jones and Pearson, too. In California, a judge ruled Republican state Assemblymember Vince Fong could run for Congress and reelection to his state seat at the same time.

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KINGFISHER, Okla. (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing four workers at an Oklahoma marijuana farm in 2022. As part of a plea agreement, Wu was sentenced to life in prison without parole for each of the murder counts and given a 20-year prison term for the assault charge. Wu, 47, was arrested in Florida two days after the shooting and was later extradited to Oklahoma. Killed in the attack were Quirong Lin, Chen He Chun, Chen He Qiang and Fang Hui Lee, court documents show. “This case should serve as a reminder of the dangers surrounding illegal marijuana activity in Oklahoma,” said Kingfisher County District Attorney Tommy Humphries, according to The Oklahoman.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge who sent more than 500 texts to her bailiff during a murder trial will resign, according to a court filing. In a proposed settlement agreement filed Thursday with the Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary, District Judge Traci Soderstrom agreed to resign on Friday and never again seek a judicial office in Oklahoma. Soderstrom, who was elected in November 2022 and took office on Jan. 9, 2023, voluntarily suspended herself in October. However, being human, I have also faltered.”The judge’s texts during Martzall's trial on a charge of killing his girlfriend's 2-year-old son included saying the prosecutor was “sweating through his coat,” according to Kane’s petition. The texts described the defense attorney as “awesome” and asked “can I clap for her?” during the defense attorney’s opening arguments.

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Doug McDermott was once traded by Indiana to San Antonio, and now, the Spurs have traded him back to the Pacers. Trade deadline day in the NBA gave them and plenty of other players an entirely new outlook, plus may have even reshaped the start of the playoff push as well. He and Alec Burks are headed to the Knicks, a team that entered Thursday a game out of the No. Defending NBA champion Denver didn't make a move on deadline day, nor did reigning East champion Miami, though the Heat did their trade-season work a couple weeks ago by bringing in Terry Rozier from Charlotte for Kyle Lowry. Adding to the challenge of deadline day is this: Only five teams entered Thursday more than four games out of the final play-in tournament spots in the East and West.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are sending often-injured small forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, power forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic and two second round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The second round picks will be in 2024 and 2025, according to the person. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks for Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a 2027 first-round draft pick, AP sources said. The Hornets signed Hayward to a four-year, $120 million contract in 2020 hoping he would give them a boost and make them a consistent playoff team. The Thunder acquired Bertans from the Dallas Mavericks in a draft night deal last year, and he has played sparingly.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Gordon Hayward, Tre Mann, Davis, Vasilije Micic, Grant Williams, Seth Curry, Hayward, Terry Rozier, Kyle Lowry, Lowry, Mitch Kupchak, Charlotte, Miles Bridges, Bridges, Mann, Cliff Brunt, ___ Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Associated Press, Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee, Thunder, Minnesota, Western Conference . Hayward, Miami Heat, ESPN, New York Knicks, Madison, Garden, Boston, The Thunder, Oklahoma City, AP Locations: N.C, Washington, Charlotte, Denver, Hayward, Micic, Philadelphia, Europe, Oklahoma

The quake would be tied as the fourth-strongest in Oklahoma history if seismologists maintain the rating, according to Oklahoma Geological Survey data. WHAT'S CAUSING THE OKLAHOMA QUAKES? “It's very difficult when there's an earthquake to know exactly what caused it.”WHAT HAS OKLAHOMA DONE TO STOP THEM? “Some people had chimney damage near the epicenter,” Greff said. The strongest recorded earthquake in Oklahoma was a 5.8-magnitude quake near the town of Pawnee in 2016.

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☆ Country singer Toby Keith dies at age 62
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Patrick Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Toby Keith performs on stage during the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry House on September 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Country music icon Toby Keith has died, his official website and social media accounts said early Tuesday, 18 months after he revealed he had stomach cancer. It's always zero to 60 and 60 to zero but I feel good today," Keith told E! News ahead of receiving the Country Icon Award at the People's Choice Country Awards. Keith continued to record and perform through his illness, appearing live over three nights in Las Vegas in December.

Persons: Toby Keith, Keith, Willie Nelson Organizations: Grand Ole Opry House, Oklahoman, Oklahoma City Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, Las Vegas, Vegas, Clinton , Oklahoma, Moore, Oklahoma, United States, Dodge City , Kansas, Canada

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — “Beer For My Horses” singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. “The money to be made was unbelievable,” Keith told The Associated Press in 1996. “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” his breakout hit, was played 3 million times on radio stations, making it the most played country song of the 1990s. “They were trying to get me to compromise, and I was living a miserable existence,” Keith told the AP. “I always felt like that the songwriting was the most important part of this whole industry,” Keith told the crowd of fellow singers and writers.

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But in remarks on social media, she described the U.S. Embassy as a place she “HAD to visit.” Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard now runs it as a museum. Photos You Should See View All 45 Images“I'm sharing exhibits from a museum that are never seen," Wright wrote on Instagram. Masih Alinejad, a U.S.-based activist who has faced assassination and kidnapping attempts by Iran, also denounced Wright's visit. But there's been no media coverage of Wright's visit inside Iran, likely a sign of how tightly controlled journalists are after the 2022 demonstrations. Iranian state media have seized on the U.S. support of Israel to criticize the U.S. and opponents of its theocracy.

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