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A new Kentucky standard approved for optometrists brings the state back in line with national testing requirements, while raising concerns among some practitioners about how the change affects doctors who previously earned their licenses through alternative exam pathways.
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A State Department spokesperson said the Trump administration is evaluating whether certain lawful permanent residence applicants would have to post a bond set as high as $100,000, according to The Hill.
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The streaming company says it is increasing its slate of live productions after recent high-profile events, including BTS: The Comeback Live and The Roast of Kevin Hart, performed well in the first half of the year.
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The station asked why Kentucky’s school year often starts in August, a timing families say can affect childcare, work schedules, and summer planning. WKYT pointed to how district calendars and state scheduling rules shape start dates.
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WKYT reports the officer resigned before disciplinary action after an internal probe concluded he misrepresented what happened during a crash while using his phone behind the wheel of his cruiser.
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A new report says the Trump administration has used Defense Department resources to cover southern border activities totaling $2.64 billion over the period since 2025, raising questions about how federal border operations are funded and overseen.
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Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters told The Hollywood Reporter that “free” remains under consideration, while the company does not plan to launch a FAST (free, ad-supported streaming television) offering in the immediate term.
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Netflix’s early audience data for its comedy slate highlights Kevin Hart’s stand-up competition series as a fast breakout, and surfaces Katt Williams as the top-performing comedy special in the same reporting window.
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The reported scheduling of a short-term appropriations package would test how quickly Democrats agree to avoid another shutdown, with Congress facing the prospect of a lapse in fall funding.
