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Midwestern states dominate in use of controversial pesticide tied to weed resistance

Environmental Health News · June 30, 2025

The herbicide 2,4-D, linked to possible cancer and other health concerns, is used most heavily in Midwestern and Southern states, where glyphosate-resistant weeds have pushed farmers toward more aggressive chemical controls. Jasmine Laws reports...

Anti-Trump Protestors Honor Late Rep. John Lewis For ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ National Day Of Service

Black Enterprise · July 19, 2025

Protests were held July 17, honoring the memory of the late congressman and civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis for "Good Trouble Lives On" national day of action. Protestors honored the memory of the late congressman and civil rights leader Rep....

Migratory bird tracking could boost conservation efforts for the wood thrush

Iowa Capital Dispatch · July 18, 2025

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources participates in a global network that uses small tags and antenna receivers to track migratory patterns of birds, bats and insects, and it has recorded 607 detections of 340 individuals from 39 bird species...

A community guide to office-to-residential conversion: Part 2, policy levers

The Brookings Institution ·

Toggle section navigation Sections Print The idea of adapting older buildings for a use other than their original purpose is far from new. However, as work has become increasingly specialized, so has the design of buildings for workers, such as...

AG Marshall leads multistate effort urging courts to dismiss attacks on energy companies

Yellowhammer News - Alabama · July 18, 2025

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining with other states in the fight against harmful lawsuits that he believes will hurt energy production in the U.S. Marshall announced the filing of a multistate brief opposing lawsuits that would...

Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland reacts to dispersal of funding for after-school programs

KFVS - Missouri · July 19, 2025

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Federal Office of Management and Budget has halted the freeze on a portion of federal funding critical to summer and after-school programs. The change comes 10 days after ten Republican Senators sent a letter to...

SMSD News: We are One Shawnee Mission…Because Kids

Prairie Village Post - Kansas · July 18, 2025

We have officially started the 2025-2026 school year in Shawnee Mission School District! Even though students will return to classes in August, many educators are already getting ready for the start of the school year. As they prepare, they do so...

SSM, Chamberlain partner to produce more nurses

St Louis American - Missouri · July 18, 2025

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. The nation continues to deal with a shortage of nurses that began before the...

Casting nets and building faith: Children/youth kick off Synod with welcome party

United Church of Christ - Ohio · July 12, 2025

The Youth@General Synod programing launched in lively fashion, or more accurately, in perfect harmony, as opening worship was energized by the musical talents of KinShift Music, led by Rev. Monty Jackson of Kindred UCC in Maplewood, Missouri. The...

Stop Rabbits from Ruining Your Garden—These Expert-Approved Tips ACTUALLY Work

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Here's How to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden James Jordan Photography - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Those cute baby bunnies hopping around in your back yard are...

Jackson’s Landon Duckworth chooses South Carolina over Auburn

The Call News - Alabama · July 19, 2025

Jackson’s “Big Four” stars enjoy quarterback Landon Duckworth’s commitment to South Carolina Friday in Jackson. From left are receiver Keeyun “Red” Chapman (North Carolina), Duckworth, defensive back Jamarion “Juicy” Gordon (North Carolina) and...

High Ridge fire crews train for water rescues at Rockford Park as river dangers grow

KSDK - Missouri ·

Crews ran two rescue simulations, including one that showed how a hidden circular current can trap swimmers and lead to deadly drownings. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — On a warm summer day, the Big River may look like the perfect place to cool off, but...

SSM Health breaks ground

Verona Press - Wisconsin ·

Construction is officially underway on SSM Health’s new outpatient medical center located on the south side of Verona. Guests were invited to the now active construction site for a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 15. Those in...

'I'll have what she's having': Mobile chocolate shop combines movie quotes with tasty treats

InForum - North Dakota · July 18, 2025

WEST FARGO— “My precious,” a famous quote from "The Lord of the Rings," is also the name of Treat Theater’s signature peanut butter cup — made with white chocolate, peanut butter mix and a milk chocolate swirl. Rolling through the Fargo-Moorhead...

How to protect yourself in floods: Weather alerts, maps and more

The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee ·

Deadly flooding in Texas, combined with the recent trauma from fatal Hurricane Helene flooding in East Tennessee, has prompted questions about warning signs during hazardous weather. The Texas flooding has left over 100 people dead and many more...

May Hall on their nebulous relationship with gender: 'Whatever it is, it is, and it's me.'

KBIA - Missouri · July 11, 2025

May Hall is a lesbian in their mid-20s who defines their gender as “it’s complicated.” They spoke about how their gender – and their definition of gender euphoria – has changed over time. Alphabet Soup shares LGBTQ+ Missourians’ stories through...

Ranking the 25 best men's college basketball games of the 2000s: Chalmers' 3, 6 OTs and more

The New York Times · July 18, 2025

Editor’s note: All week, The Athletic is looking back at the best of the first 25 years of the 2000s in men’s college basketball. Also read the top 25 players, top 25 coaches, top 25 teams and top 25 non-title teams, and submit your own picks. By...

2025 Economic Impact Awards 75+ Years in Business: Ollis/Akers/Arney

Springfield Business Journal - Missouri · July 18, 2025

Ollis/Akers/Arney is celebrating 140 years in business. Founded in 1885, the firm has grown into a multidiscipline, Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm offering insurance, business consulting and benefits development services. “We’re really proud...

How To Get Rid Of Armadillos So They Won't Destroy Your Yard

Southern Living ·

Key Takeaways Identify and exclude—they’re tractor-mouthed diggers. Change the menu—cut off their food sources. Skip homemade repellents—professionals may be needed. With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the...

The Daily Mauling: 7/18/25

Rock Chalk Talk - Kansas · July 18, 2025

Kansas Jayhawks News Kansas Jayhawks football just installed the most incredible end zones in the NCAA - Yahoo Sports Kansas isn't messing. Ahead of a big football season, the Jayhawks have upgraded the look of their end zones. And let us just...