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‘It will devastate us’: Montana's public media stations set to lose federal funding
KPVI - Idaho
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Large portions of the public radio programming on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation are likely to soon “come to a standstill.” On Friday Congress voted to claw back funding for public media nationwide, and Fort Belknap’s KGVA 88.1 gets 70% of...
Trump’s withering criticism of Powell puts Fed decisions under microscope
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 18, 2025
President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, have put the central bank under intense scrutiny as it grapples with when and by how much to cut interest rates again after a long pause. Officials at...
B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province
My Bulkley Lakes Now
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U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications. The B.C. government announced Wednesday the licensing body for doctors is making bylaw changes...
Illegal immigration, coal-ash concern: Down in Alabama
AL.com - Alabama
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July 21, 2025
Illegal-immigration arrest stats Alabama statistics bear out the effects of the federal government’s crackdown against illegal immigration. AL.com’s Sarah Whites-Koditschek and Rebecca Griesbach report that the rate of arrests this year is double...
Public broadcasting cuts will harm WBFO
Investigative Post
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July 21, 2025
Clawing back money already allocated to NPR, PBS is part of Trump's continuing assault on the press. Plus: What's up with the sky-high ticket prices for Paul McCartney's upcoming concert in Buffalo? Central to the playbook for dictators...
Newsom's office is skeptical as AG Bondi visits Alcatraz
Just the News
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July 18, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s staff expressed skepticism about reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison following U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s visit to the historic tourist attraction. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the idea...
Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what? CEO suspended as internet explodes
The Detroit News - Michigan
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London — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras Wednesday to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song,” when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. It ended with...
Oregon man arrested on U.S. Capitol grounds with guns, knives, bow and arrow, police say
OregonLive.com
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July 17, 2025
An Oregon man parked on the U.S. Capitol grounds in an area reserved for congressional staff was found Wednesday with a bow and arrow, guns and knives in his Subaru Outback, according to Capitol Police. Officers were called to investigate about 9...
WhatsApp in firing line as Russia prepares to hit back at US with sanctions by banning Meta’s messaging app, aims to develop its own
The Economic Times
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July 18, 2025
Russian lawmakers are preparing to ban WhatsApp, Meta’s widely used instant messaging platform, marking a new frontier in the escalating digital Cold War. The proposed ban is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to eliminate what it calls “foreign...
Better testing, less vaccine messaging among lessons learned from historic Texas measles outbreak
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune July 21, 2025 “Better testing, less vaccine messaging among lessons learned from historic Texas measles outbreak” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that...
Donald Trump claims Coca-Cola has agreed to switch to real cane sugar in United States
Mint
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July 16, 2025
orts US President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in its U.S. beverages after his discussions with the company. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane...
Rape crisis centers in Pa. say flat funding threatens survivor support
Public Source - Pennsylvania
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July 21, 2025
Overview: For decades, rape crisis workers have helped survivors of sexual assault, rape and trafficking navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. But without a funding increase since 2021 — and none included in the state’s proposed...
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler's navy sails into Victoria for visit
Guelph Today
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July 15, 2025
VICTORIA — When Deleon Guerrero last visited Victoria in 2023, he arrived by car as part of a family road trip from Oregon. On Tuesday, he sailed into Victoria as a Cadet on board the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle as a Canadian navy vessel saluted...
Rep. Andrew Clyde comments on immigration policy and spending cuts via social media
NE Atlanta News - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
Rep. Andrew Clyde, who has represented Georgia’s 9th district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, posted a series of statements on social media regarding recent policy developments and legislative actions.On July 17, 2025, Clyde claimed that "ZERO...
Jensen Huang's deft handling of U.S.-China tensions cements status as more than a CEO
CNBC
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July 16, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has already ascended to rockstar status within the tech community. Now, after securing Washington's approval to restart AI chip sales in China, Nvidia investors are wondering: Is there anything he can't do? "Jensen is a...
Musk's Xai Announces It Has Secured A Contract From The Pentagon
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, revealed on Monday that its government-focused AI tool ,“Grok for Government,” is now being adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The announcement...
In Latest Attack on Media, Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Report
Common Dreams
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July 18, 2025
U.S. President Donald on Friday made good on his pledge to sue The Wall Street Journal over its reporting that he wrote a "bawdy" letter for a leather-bound album that Ghislaine Maxwell prepared for the 50th birthday of Jeffrey Epstein, the...
Jamaican-American Attorney Andell K. Brown named one of Miami’s most powerful Black leaders
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 19, 2025
Attorney Andell K. Brown, a Jamaican-born, U.S.-raised criminal defense lawyer with a national media presence and a deep commitment to community empowerment, has been named one of Legacy Magazine’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business...
Did the U.S. Sell 85% of Its Bitcoin Holdings? Marshals FOIA Report Sparks Debate
Coingape
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July 16, 2025
A recent report reveals that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) currently holds only 28,988 Bitcoin, raising questions about the U.S. government’s past crypto sales. With Bitcoin price recently hitting a new all-time high of $123,000, the news has...
Jollibee named best fried chicken in country for 2nd straight year: USA Today
KRON - California
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July 21, 2025
(KRON) — In a competitive landscape of beloved comfort foods, America’s choice for best fried chicken is clear for the second straight year. It is no longer a fluke that the Philippines’ Jollibee was named the best fried chicken in America. USA...