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Texas Tech bans tortilla throwing
Texas Tech is banning the tortilla toss during opening kickoff or any part of Red Raider football games The move comes after the Big 12 announced the school could be fined $100,000 if items are thrown on the field Read more here: Texas Tech banning throwing of tortillas at opening kickoff of home games
Early voting for special election
The ballot includes 17 proposed amendments, ranging from property taxes to bail reform Early voting runs through October 31 Find polling information here: Find where to vote in Texas Constitutional Amendment Election
Japan elects first female prime minister
Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi early this morningShe will work to address Japan’s soaring prices and political gridlockRead more here: Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
Mass shooting prevented at airport
Atlanta police say they prevented a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport The family of Billy Cagle alerted police after he live-streamed threats on social mediaFull story here: Man with assault rifle arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Atlanta airport, police say
US, Australia sign minerals deal
President Trump and Australia’s prime minister signed a rare earth minerals deal The move comes after China announced new restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals Read more here: US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
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