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Notes from the US: This is what impunity looks like
Freedom News
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July 14, 2025
There is increasing evidence that the MAGA cult was always prepared to break the law when it suits them ~ Louis Further ~ Last weekend saw the first major loss of life whose severity was partially caused by the MAGA/Trump/DOGE cuts to public...
Holy Sizzling Soldering Irons, Batman!
Hackster.io
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One of my favorite TV programs when I was a kid was Batman, starring Adam West as Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson (Robin). In addition to Batman and Robin, the “good guys” included Commissioner Gordon, Chief O’Hara, Aunt...
Seven mayoral candidates discuss issues at ADC forum
The Selma Times-Journal - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
Published 12:35 pm Friday, July 11, 2025 The Dallas County Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) kicked off its series of candidate forums during the month of July with its mayoral candidates’ forum Thursday night at Ellwood Community Church. The...
Las Vegas’ first female bomb squad commander living her dream
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada
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July 15, 2025
Las Vegas’ Chief of Fire Investigations Jamie Sypniewicz was a fourth grader when she spotted a fire engine, inspiring her to tell her teacher that she wanted to be a firefighter when she grew up. “And she said, ‘You can’t,’” Sypniewicz said....
Wyoming Named Most Dangerous State for School Runs, According to New Traffic Safety Study
Axcess News
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July 11, 2025
New research conducted by Whitley Law Firm has revealed the most dangerous U.S. states for school runs, based on the number of fatal crashes involving children during weekday commute hours. The study, which analyzed data from the National Highway...
Denmark Tech snubbed in SC budget amid ongoing financial struggles
SC Daily Gazette - South Carolina
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July 14, 2025
Students attending South Carolina’s only historically Black technical college can learn to weld but on equipment that’s 70 years old. The school has talked of growing its cybersecurity degree program, but the computer systems it has for students...
Battle for the ballot NABJ Black News & Views
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 15, 2025
Oct. 4-7, 1864: In Syracuse, New York, the National Convention of Colored Men – comprised mainly of delegates from the North but also some from Virginia (5), North Carolina (2), Louisiana (2), Mississippi (1), and Florida (1) – issue an eloquent...
Nighttime light exposure linked to heart disease in largest study yet
New Scientist
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July 3, 2025
It may be worth making your nighttime environment as dark as possible Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock The more light you are exposed to at night, the higher your risk of heart disease, according to the largest study yet on how night light affects...
Alan Smith named president of GSCC
Gadsden Messenger - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees approved Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker’s recommendation to appoint Alan Smith as permanent President of Gadsden State Community College during its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, July...
Free Tech Resilience Assessments from James Moore Aim to Shield Small Businesses From Storm Disruption
Grit Daily News
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July 16, 2025
With forecasters predicting an active hurricane season and digital systems powering everything from payroll to patient records, a new no-cost service is offering small businesses a crucial way to prepare before the next weather emergency hits....
Senate considers Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator
ABC News - New York
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Neil Jacobs, the atmospheric scientist nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.15.25
Florida Politics
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July 15, 2025
Good Tuesday morning. Ballard Partners is announcing the addition of four lobbyists to its Washington, D.C. office: Thomas Boodry, Grace Colvin, Alison Anway, and Scott Wagner. This significant expansion of talent is complemented by the firm’s...
Army veteran Dr. Phillip Mongan named chair of APSU Department of Social Work
Clarksville Now - Tennessee
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July 15, 2025
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Dr. Phillip Mongan has been named the new chair of the Department of Social Work at Austin Peay State University – but long before jumping into university administration, he was jumping out of planes with the Army’s 501st...
Pelicans agree to extension with fan favorite Herb Jones. Click to find out contract details
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 11, 2025
Pelicans agree to extension with fan favorite Herb Jones. Click to find out contract details EXACTLY THE STORY WE NEED LEADING INTO WHETHER GEAUX SCIENCE. GINA, THANK YOU FOR DOING THAT ONE. WE LOOK OUTSIDE, WE’VE GOT SOME DARK CLOUDS STILL. WE’LL...
Overview and Live Results: Arizona Congressional Special Primary
270toWin
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There are currently three congressional vacancies, all of them associated with Democratic incumbents who died in office earlier this year. A 4th seat will open this upcoming weekend; the resignation of Republican Mark Green (TN-07) is effective on...
National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 15, 2025
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of historic cabins, saying containment lines had been...
Jewish Louisvillian allowed to sue over Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban
WFPL - Kentucky
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July 15, 2025
A Jewish Kentuckian is moving forward with a challenge to the state’s near-total abortion ban after a lower court previously dismissed a lawsuit from her and two other women who argue the state ban violates their religious freedom, and could...
Crenshaw County natives honored at UWA
Luverne Journal - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
Published 10:15 am Friday, July 11, 2025 A Crenshaw County student is making waves at college, receiving honors while pursuing higher education at University of West Alabama’s (UWA). Laura Allen of Brantley and Mary Giddens of Highland Home made...
Kentucky Tornadoes and Severe Weather
Jobe Publishing Inc - Kentucky
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July 14, 2025
Brian Neudorff, a Forecaster and Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) of Louisville. Photo submitted. Q&A Session with Forecaster and Meteorologist Brian Neudorff By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kentucky’s severe weather...
Spectrum Awards $1.1 Million in 2025 Spectrum Digital Education Grants
TV Tech
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June 27, 2025
STAMFORD, Conn.—Charter Communications has awarded $1.1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants to 55 nonprofit organizations that work to expand access to digital tools, skills training and resources in the communities the cable operator...