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Not the first time the family has taken on a community opposed to their plans

The world's first food bank didn't start with a government program. It began in Phoenix with donated food and an empty bakery

Colom set to become the first Black U.S. senator from the state since the Reconstruction era.

Chicago's first self-cleaning public toilet launches in Polish Triangle

Voters soundly reject network’s picks amid historic blue wave

Byron Donalds narrowly beats Democrat David Jolly to make history as Florida's first Black governor. Now he says his mission is to make sure people can build a great life in the state.

Project XV in El Paso is built on the legacy of David Strother

US death row inmate gives first interview after surviving two attempted lethal injections in Tennessee

Israeli PM fighting to stay in power as exit poll suggests Eisenkot’s bloc just ahead of his far-right coalition. There was record turnout in the first national vote since the start of wars on Gaza and Iran

Israelis head to polls in first election since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

‘Hearing her voice means more than words can express’ Kim Aris tells The Independent after phone call

Groups: Aiding unhoused is First Amendment right

The university presented its first sustainability medal at a conference that was shadowed by news of the pope’s health.

Election cycle has targeted Muslims, and Abbott helped take first swing

Trump's shadow hangs over first debate

Among the first to depart the aircraft carrier were 64 fathers meeting their babies for the first time.

Legal challenge is first of its kind by a member of the Royal family since Charles I

President positive about US-UK relationship as he meets PM for first time

President hails PM in first meeting as ‘businessperson’ who ‘gets it’

PM announces military support ahead of first face-to-face meeting with Trump

News outlets’ joint lawsuit argues the administration’s actions are “a blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

Northwestern’s new stadium makes up for smaller capacity with premium look, feel and gives area its first architecturally distinguished playing field in over a century

Lawsuits Over the First Amendment Likely

This is Tampa Bay’s first fatality from the tropical disease in almost a century.

‘For the first time in years, I feel calm’

The prime minister sought deeper ties with Europe in his meeting with Irish counterpart Micheal Martin

‘Timelier return’ to 2% inflation needed, Warsh says, hiking benchmark for first time since 2023

First quarter-point uplift since 2023 War-driven inflation unnerves FOMC

After a unanimous vote, most officials pencil in one more increase in 2026

FIRST IN THREE YEARS Trump Urges Cut as New Chairman Tries to Put a Lid on Inflation

School board was set to review proposals to streamline district with enrollment, budget woes.

Key global gauge at fraught level First time since 2023 Oil price climbs Bets on Fed rate rise

He entered his first college classroom when he was 10 years old. He moved to the front at 18.

Philly first responders inhaled a ‘witch’s brew’ of toxic dust. Now they’re paying the price

If confirmed by public health officials, it would be Tampa Bay's first death from the mosquito-borne disease in a century.

Prince George arrived at the historic school with Princess Kate and Prince William, himself a former pupil

First-in-the-nation experiment faces demand, cost issues

Call comes as Chancellor prepares to outline economic vision in his first major speech

Few Expecting Visit to Bring Breakthrough

For the first time in decades, Tampa Bay is seeing outbreaks of dengue fever. Officials are working overtime to beat it back.

Russian dictator makes veiled threat against British military targets as Andy Burnham comes under scrutiny over defence at his first PMQs

As prime minister faces MPs for first time since entering No 10, John Curtice warns post-Starmer honeymoon lasted only two weeks and that Labour would struggle to win an election majority

Budget also would slash spending on long-term projects, marking first post-pandemic trims

A journalist who covers the industry finds it’s as difficult as advertised

'Anti-motorist' speed limit risks being replicated across England thanks to Burnham's devolution drive

The patients died in Lancaster County, the epicenter of the state's outbreak, with almost half of the nearly 400 cases seen in the state.

Chicago Public Schools students, families get back to the daily routine

Move follows disappointing home stand in critical stretch of season

Civilian Killings Show Moscow Adapting Weapons of War

PM uses first official visit abroad to offer Ukraine blueprint for missiles

PM signals comeback of local authority homes across England with £10bn package – his first major spending announcement

Signs, however point toward a comeback, heartening sector

Cicero Institute Steering G.O.P. Away From ‘Housing First’

Survey: Houston's rate falls to pre-pandemic levels for the first time

China Ready for Risk in Iran Sanctions

Borrowing will reach $2 trillion in 2026 alone.

Sue Gray offers her first insight into Labour government’s early days

Decades before LeBron James became a Sixer, Chamberlain made the trip with his signature flash, and “a heavy foot.”

Facing federal threat, Coastal Commission asserts its clout on the issue for the first time.

Law makes state the first in Great Lakes region to designate industrial plastic pellets as pollution

Beginning the new year brings mixed emotions as hundreds of thousands of students return to the classroom.

Nation says U.S. must meet its demands first.

James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone died by lethal injection on July 28. The back-to-back executions were the first in the modern era of the death penalty.

Missteps have sent some former supporters fleeing from St. Petersburg’s first Black mayor.

Dedication to music changed cultural face of the city

For first quarter after IPO, rocket firm posts net loss, 92% rise in sales

Hillsborough County chairperson told the Times he is willing to call a special meeting in August.

Washington gathers to mourn Lindsey Graham at the first of two services

USDA reserves right to halt process if screwworm detected

Much is up in the air, but the state may still have a workaround

Ex-husband faces Lindsay Clancy for first time since she killed their children

Rays CEO Ken Babby says the stadium project in Tampa can continue without the City Council's vote.

U.S. allies covertly conducted airstrikes earlier this month, a first since war began

Global oil costs reach $100 a barrel for the first time since May.

S. Carolina and Nevada Vie to Be First in 2028

Primary examines revamped voting oversight for first time

PM issues appeal at first meeting amid questions over funding for policies

World’s largest operating steam locomotive is on its first coast-to-coast tour

As new PM prepares for first day in No 10, US president claims rumoured switch to issue more licences – breaking fossil fuel manifesto pledge – has led to ‘dancing in the streets of Aberdeen’

‘Red Ed’ expected to become foreign secretary and begin restoration of overseas aid as Andy Burnham plots first-day policy blitz including more oil and gas drilling in North Sea

Professors demystify artificial intelligence for high schoolers from across the state.

Stuart Beck faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Michael Conrad.

The destination could be the first building to rise as part of the Historic Gas Plant District project.

Procedure for woman who had past lung transplant is possibly first of its kind

Since the first waves of migration from Cuba, there have been ideological differences in the community.

Families of town’s original Black residents reunite, revisiting memories and history.

The 23-year-old becomes the first British wildcard to reach the last four at SW19 after his straight-sets win on Centre Court

Paul McCartney played I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at star’s wedding

In the first capital of Illinois, all that's left is a church and the congregation keeping it alive

Archdiocese cemetery unveils memorial for suicide loss survivors, the first Catholic tribute of its kind in the nation

Space firm thrives after founder spent first term being ‘hated’

Endorsements of first-time candidates raise some eyebrows

Downtown L.A. complex is first part of plan to create 4,000 units

Eidleh was charged in the first indictment tied to Feeding Our Future.

Eric Obrokta put millions into First Academy high school as he worked to propel his son's college career. It ended in disaster.

Question to repeal legalization likely to be on ballot; both sides brace for fight

Brought back together by tribute show for long-gone venue in Arlington Heights, suburban garage rockers prepare for their first headlining gig since the 1960s

‘First partner’ earns money from charities and businesses she founded or controls.

Damning report finds more than 500 cases of needless harm over a decade of ‘deeply embedded’ systemic failure and ‘cruel’ care in Nottingham hospitals, after this paper first uncovered the NHS’s biggest ever maternity scandal

HE DEMANDS PASSAGE OF ELECTION ACT FIRST

Vice President JD Vance calls it “a very, very good day,” but details emerging suggest the hard part is still ahead.

Cape Verde continues to make noise in its first-ever World Cup.

Chair's inaugural meeting • Hawkish tone shift • Rates held steady • First unanimous vote in a year

A wide swath of the Southeast braces for dangerous floods

In what one supporter calls “her first real test,” the governor is drawing flak over a show of force by the state police.

First Title Since 1973 Transforms A Hardened City Into a Puddle of Joy

In what was the first UK-led operation of its kind, commandos board a sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel

Colossal A.I. Offerings Are Likely to Follow

The IPO of his rocket company SpaceX opens at $150 a share and closes at $161, giving the company a market value of $2.1 trillion.

Largest initial public offering in history mints Musk as the world’s first trillionaire in blockbuster day on Wall Street

The rocket company's historic IPO makes CEO Musk the world's first trillionaire.

The suit, demanding $50,000, appears to be the first against the transport service.

First rise since 2023 ● Central bank leads G7 reaction ● Move was expected ● No hint on future policy

A star-studded show rocks Estadio Azteca before the first game between the co-hosts and South Africa

Critical post-9/11 spy tool is all but certain to lapse for the first time

His challengers targeted hurricane preparedness, transparency and leadership.

Leaders of both nations warn that any further attacks would be met with retaliation.

Foes target each other for first time since April; Trump’s peace pleas rebuffed

but not if we eat them first

Hydee Feldstein Soto lacked clear messaging amid a controversial tenure, analysts say.

The Democrat is a step closer to being the first elected Latino leader of state.

Scientists were able to move genes without the damage seen in earlier CRISPR work.

Manchester mayor reveals first major policy proposals for Labour

Passive investing booms ● Thirst for AI stocks drives rise ● Tide of cash awaits OpenAI and Anthropic

Library has no record of first-term DMs despite evidence they were sent

Monterey Park hopes to set precedent as the first city to use ballot box to bar such sites.

Twin Cities agencies are embracing aircraft’s use in first responses.

A 9-month, 10,000-mile journey brought three Argentinians through Texas on their way to the national team’s first match

Hundreds of thousands of fans packed north London's streets yesterday as the Arsenal squad took to a convoy of buses to celebrate their first Premier League title in 22 years.

MSPs challenge ex-first minister's assertion that she was unaware SNP funds were used to furnish couple's home

Workers look for greater share of fares, protection from emerging technology

Harnessing AI and attending in-person networking events are some of the ways graduating students are taking their first steps into their careers.

Nuclear, sanctions issues are sticking points in potential accord to open strait

Calls for limitations to power of technology, AI in his first encyclical

Sales seen reaching $10.9 billion in second quarter, up 130% over the previous quarter

The team’s Tampa stadium aspirations should pass the first nonbinding litmus test this week.

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For the first time, the state of Hollywood is a key political issue in L.A.’s mayoral contest.

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor praise the nonbinding draft agreement.

Florida investor calls site iconic, plans for new retail spaces.

An attorney for the state said it’s too close to the election to change the plans adopted by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week.

The antiracism nonprofit, which supercharged donations and grants during Trump’s first term, now faces federal charges

Manchester mayor sees route to parliament after MP steps aside Streeting quits cabinet but fails to launch leadership challenge

For the first time, all 21 seats will be up for election in November

Feds must get city's OK first to use land

Purchases for first two months of year in L.A. County were lowest since 2005, data show.

Eighth time the charm for Democrat in GOP-dominated suburb

Trump tells Americans to ‘have fun’ with declassified documents

Three eaglets born in Chicago for first time in a century

As the first year of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV's pontificate comes to a close, the longtime missionary has championed migrants, uplifted his hometown — and challenged Trump

Music has been a part of Bud Kassel’s life for decades. But he’d never played a solo show.

Internal records reveal sharp rise in incidents during Trump’s first year

As the lack of rain spurs restrictions, officers go out in the dark, issuing first-time citations.

Defense Department said agreements would help make military an ‘AI-first fighting force.’

The president and first lady called for the late night host to be fired. Philly’s 6abc is one of the stations under review.

Tehran is buying time in race to see who blinks first: producers or global consumers

Gillette Children’s is first to offer test of therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

For the first time, Pebbles — and the rest of his waddle — will greet guests at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.

Payments for Importers, Not Consumers

S. Boston native cites son’s last year of high school as he leaves administration

The candidates for Congress in Philly’s 3rd District filed their first-quarter campaign finance reports.

Suburban man struck Border Patrol vehicle

First major local election poll predicts devastating losses for Starmer across Britain