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How union organizing can change your life and the world: A conversation with Jaz Brisack
The Real News Network
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July 11, 2025
After getting a job as a barista at the Elmwood Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, Jaz Brisack became a founding member of Starbucks Workers United and helped organize the first unionized Starbucks in the US in December of 2021. In their new book,...
Opinion -- State Budget Includes 208 Line Item Vetoes, 32 Expense Restrictions
Sheridan Express - Missouri
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July 7, 2025
By Governor Mike Kehoe’s Office Delivering on his promise to present Missourians with a reasonable, conservative budget that continues to secure Missouri’s future, today Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) state operating and...
Is the United States too hot to handle the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup?
ESPN Global
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July 10, 2025
NEW YORK -- With less than a year to go until the U.S. co-hosts the tournament with Mexico and Canada, the heat and humidity experienced by teams at the Club World Cup has set alarm bells ringing within the game that it might just be a case of...
Africa’s plants: a database project has recorded 65,000 species – and is still growing
The Conversation
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July 10, 2025
The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and Madagascar. Since 2006, every plant species ever documented in Africa and Madagascar has been included in the massive online...
Data shows variability in cover crop adoption
Illinois Farmer Today
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When it comes to conservation practices, the numbers show cover crops are failing to stick for some farmers. Iowa Learning Farms hosted the July 2 webinar “Are We Growing or Losing Conservation Acres?” led by Alejandro Plastina, center director...
Top Performers in Summer Baseball Leagues as of July 8
BVM Sports
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July 9, 2025
The Missouri State Bears baseball players are making a mark in various summer leagues, showcasing their skills through early July. Not all players opted for summer leagues, but those participating have delivered impressive performances, with...
Hoosier businesses face fallout from tariff shake-up
Public News Service
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Hoosier businesses across the state are feeling the ripple effects of rising tariffs and shifting trade policies, especially in farming, manufacturing and retail. Aaron Lehman is president of the Iowa Farmers Union, but his concerns extend across...
Luxury retailer Nordstrom closing stores in two states by end of August
New York Post
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July 9, 2025
Nordstrom is shutting down two of its stores by the end of August as the company tries to keep afloat. The retail industry faces several headwinds, from a challenging economic climate to shifting consumer behavior. Saint Louis Galleria Nordstrom...
Lorde Plots Australian And New Zealand Leg Of Ultrasound World Tour For Early 2026
Stereoboard
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Photo: Talia Chetrit Lorde has announced the Australian and New Zealand leg of her Ultrasound World Tour. The Auckland music star will kick off the run with a hometown performance at Spark Arena on February 11, before heading to Christchurch,...
These 3 things pushed American Mattress to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Furniture Today - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – A challenging business environment, election year uncertainty and large line changeovers from two key mattress vendors and the cost incurred to reset its showroom floors contributed to American Mattress’ Chapter 11...
Canadian Homebuyers Less Interested in U.S. Properties, Redfin Finds
RIS Media - Connecticut
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July 9, 2025
The U.S. provides a convenient market for Canadian buyers seeking a warmer climate, whether as vacation homes or for a permanent residence. But Canadian Redfin users searching for a home are showing signs of lessened interest in buying American,...
Introducing the 2025 Cheer Daily 40 Under 40
Cheer Daily
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July 10, 2025
The cheerleading industry is filled with passionate leaders, but some stand out for the way they consistently raise the bar—not just in performance, but in purpose. Cheer Daily’s 2025 40 Under 40 honors the coaches, choreographers, creators,...
What sets Texas floods apart: Kids died in heart-wrenching numbers
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 9, 2025
“Disasters last a very long time in the lives of children,” Fothergill said. “They are incredibly vulnerable in so many ways.” Military personnel carry a child’s camp trunk salvaged downriver from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.Credit:...
Pine Bluff Arsenal welcomes Colonel Mason as leader
The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas
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July 11, 2025
Interested in getting The Pine Bluff Commercial's Newsletter delivered to your inbox every morning? About 100 local politicians, family members and U.S. Army military and military support personnel gathered to welcome Col. Matthew C. Mason, the...
Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform begins work
Democrat News - Missouri
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July 9, 2025
Dale Wright, Missouri State Representative Submitted photo MO HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, DALE WRIGHT CAPITOL REPORT The Missouri House of Representatives formed a Special Committee during interim on Property Tax Reform in order to evaluate our state’s...
Lakeside residents overwhelmingly oppose proposed Flathead Lake Club
Daily Inter Lake - Montana
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July 11, 2025
Lakeside residents lined up to testify against a proposed 1,700-acre resort during the Flathead County Planning Board meeting Wednesday. Only a handful of residents spoke in favor of the subdivision. Top issues from residents during the nearly two...
DC’s bus shelters aren’t necessarily placed where people need them most
Greater Greater Washington
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July 10, 2025
A shelter-less stop for the 96 bus in northeast DC. Image by Caitlin Rogger used with permission. We originally published this post in October 2024. As the weather warms up, we’re publishing it again. I’m most relieved summer is over when I’m at a...
Hot and breezy conditions continue on Wednesday
KTVH - Montana
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July 9, 2025
Another very hot day is expected across Montana. Highs will reach the mid-90s to low 100s statewide. Some thunderstorms will form in southwest and central Montana this afternoon, but not a whole lot of rain is expected. The wind will be gusty as...
eric burlison criticizes federal policies and calls for transparency
Springfield Standard - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Rep. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th District | Twitter WebsiteRep. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th District | Twitter Website Eric Burlison, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 7th district since...
Looking for Wimbledon tickets? The nifty way to get centre court seats for £15
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...