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Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson says gay viewers criticised him for ‘stereotypical’ role
The Independent
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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...
Why North Side cornerback Javonte Smith picked Tennessee football
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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North Side star Javonte Smith committed to play football for Tennessee. Smith, a cornerback, chose Tennessee over Missouri, West Virginia and Arkansas. North Side's gym was vibrant on July 8. An informal game of basketball was being played as a...
What solutions exist to solve the Des Moines metro's water crisis?
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Disagreement exists on solutions to central Iowa's water crisis, with some advocating for regulating farms while others blame water utilities for not moving fast enough to increase treatment capacity. Debate continues over the effectiveness of...
The ‘Tri-State Tornado’, the deadliest twister in U.S. history
AS
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July 4, 2025
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the deadliest tornado in U.S. history - a natural disaster that killed nearly 700 people across three states. Known as the “Tri-State Tornado”, the twister tore a path of devastating destruction through...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Delivers 2025 State of the State Address CityNewsOKC, adapted from governor's transmitted transcript Oklahoma City - On Monday, February 3, Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his State of the State address to Oklahoma’s...
Lawmaker inquires about Arkansas’ emergency communication capabilities following Texas flood
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. In light of the catastrophic flooding in Texas leading to the deaths of at least 110 people, an Arkansas Legislative Council subcommittee will explore emergency...
UCLA cancels student-led Palestine class despite past similar courses
The College Fix
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July 11, 2025
UCLA likely had political motives, scholar says The University of California Los Angeles recently canceled a student-led course on public health in Palestine for violating a school regulation that states only instructors can give grades. One...
West Plains completes services from the Community Empowerment Grant program
Howell County News - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
West Plains Downtown Revitalization has completed the services from the costsharing Community Empowerment Grant that provided training, mentoring, and technical services to the local revitalization organization. The service grant is provided by...
Kansas Regulators Back Plan for Two New Gas-Fired Plants, Along With Solar Farm
Power Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Kansas regulators have given Evergy the go-ahead to raise the utility’s rates to help finance construction of two new natural gas-fired power plants, along with a utility-scale solar power project, in the state. The Kansas Corporation Commission...
‘Dirty Myrtle’ cleaning up her act
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents 65 years and older in the Myrtle Beach...
Representative Matthew Overcast Capitol Report
Howell County News - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Greetings Friends of the 155th District! Last week, I announced my appointment to serve on the Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform. This committee has been tasked with evaluating Missouri’s current property tax system and developing...
Smart Landscape Design: How Many Types of Plants is Too Many?
Backyard Boss
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July 8, 2025
Summary Outdoor plants thrive in natural conditions with sunlight and open soil. Choose the right plants for your landscaping based on space, care needs, and climate. Having a diverse collection of plants attracts wildlife and is key to a vibrant...
Hudson to lead state senate select committee
Houston Herald - Missouri
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July 10, 2025
Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, recently named State Sen. Brad Hudson, R-Cape Fair, to leadership positions on two newly created select committees. Hudson will serve as Chair of the Select Committee on Government...
McDonald's Snack Wrap blasted for ingredient change as fans say it 'doesn't match past'
The Mirror US
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July 11, 2025
McDonald's enthusiasts flocked to the popular fast food chain on Wednesday, eager for the much-anticipated return of the Snack Wrap. However, the relaunch of this cult favorite, which was removed from the menu in 2016, left some fans feeling let...
Stock Market Insights: Heat Wave and Hot Stocks – How Investors Can Stay Ahead
Carthage News Online - Missouri
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July 11, 2025
As most Americans start taking their late-summer vacations, they are realizing that much of the country is hot; thankfully, so is the stock market. The stock market continues to show cockroach-like resiliency in navigating Washington’s...
How Missed Details Led to the USS Vincennes Incident
Utne Reader
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In Coming to Our Senses (Oxford University Press, 2014), cognitive scientist Viki McCabe argues that our tendency to privilege cognitive processes over the information we access with our perceptual systems often leads to making inaccurate...
Breakthru Beverage Group Expands Partnership with Proximo Spirits in California
Wine Industry Network
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July 10, 2025
Agreement Expands Successful Relationship into Dynamic New Market July 10, 2025 — Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the leading beverage distributors in the United States and the largest broker in Canada, representing a portfolio of premier wine,...
Neighbors pack community forum to get answers about RECA plans
KSDK - Missouri
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The federal government will now pay people in the St. Louis area who got sick from radioactivity. There's no timeline yet on when the money will be made available. North St. Louis County neighbors packed a town hall Thursday evening looking for...
Are America's summer camps safe? What parents should know after Texas tragedy
USA Today - Virginia
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Off to camp. It’s an American summer classic. Children get to sleep in cabins and learn to canoe. And parents get a chance for a break of their own, hoping their loved ones are safe in rustic surroundings. But tragedy is unpredictable and can...
Women's correctional center grows fruits and vegetables in Vandalia
KRCG - Missouri
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Fruits and vegetables are growing thanks to gardeners at Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center in Vandalia. The Missouri Prison Transformation Project (MPTP) garden at Housing 4 yields tomatoes, peppers, cucumber and more....