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I-30 exit ramp in Saline County to close overnight July 14 for construction
The Saline Courier - Arkansas
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Orange construction barrels and warning signs remain on I-30 west of Benton. The Arkansas Department of Transportation recommended on Tuesday that the Highway Commission place the company responsible for the widening project in default of...
Newhouse students explore padel's rise through partnership with global media firm
Syracuse Sun - New York
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July 15, 2025
Students and faculty at the Newhouse School of Public Communications have partnered with a global communications consulting firm to produce a report on the rising popularity of Padel in the United States. The report, titled “Celebrities,...
A Transformative Tenure: Belmont Abbey College’s Outgoing President Found His Job in the Register
National Catholic Register
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Belmont Abbey College President William (Bill) Thierfelder is a man most look up to — not only for his stature at 6-foot-8, but for his abiding trust in divine Providence, which has given rise to a transformative 21-year tenure marked by growth,...
NE Ohio Times publication area records 2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry during 2024
NE Ohio Times
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July 14, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...
Columbia hosting meet and greet for Housing and Neighborhood Services director candidates
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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July 14, 2025
The city of Columbia will host a meet and greet this week with the finalists for the city's Housing and Neighborhood Services director position. The event will happen between 5 and 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Daniel Boone City Building, located at 701...
In Arizona, Democrats battle over who’s the real “outsider”
Salon
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July 13, 2025
Everyone is running as an outsider in the Democratic primary to replace the late Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, speaking to the appetite for change within the party. Grijalva, who died in March, always positioned himself as an outsider in Democratic...
Mobile Medical Units Help Deliver Women’s Healthcare in Rural Southeast Texas
Daily Yonder - Kentucky
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July 14, 2025
In order to address gaps in women’s healthcare in rural parts of Southeast Texas, the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic uses a “mobile medical unit” – an RV converted into a clinic that provides various prenatal care – free of charge. The mobile...
Trump's Ouster Of Fed Chair Powell Could Trigger 'Collapse' Of Currency And Bond Market, Deutsche Bank Warns
Benzinga
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Deutsche Bank has issued a warning about the potential consequences of President Donald Trump replacing Jerome Powell as the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve. What Happened: A research note titled “What if?” was published by the bank’s global head...
Homeless count in LA County drops 4%, coupled with jump in homeless in shelters, permanent housing
Whittier Daily News - California
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July 14, 2025
The number of homeless in Los Angeles County dropped by 4% compared to last year, and is down by 3.4% in the city of Los Angeles, according to results of the 2025 homeless count released on Monday, July 14. In numbers, volunteers working the 2025...
Fed's Powell asks watchdog to take fresh look at renovation project, Politico reports
Yahoo News
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the Fed board's inspector general to take a fresh look at the project aimed at overhauling Fed buildings, Politico reported on Monday, citing a letter to lawmakers by Powell....
Panasonic just opened a $4 billion plant in Kansas. But it’s a tough time for the EV market
Kansas Public Radio
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July 14, 2025
At Panasonic’s massive battery plant in De Soto on Monday, Kansas political leaders stood beside Japanese dignitaries on stage with wooden mallets in their hands. They huddled together to perform “kagami wari,” a Japanese ceremony marking new...
Trump’s Immigration Policies Strain Amazon Warehouses
WebProNews
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July 14, 2025
The recent policy shifts under the Trump administration have sent ripples through the labor-intensive warehouse sector, with Amazon, one of the largest employers in the logistics industry, feeling the immediate impact. A new wave of immigration...
Senator Schmitt highlights benefits for Missouri's Whiteman Air Force Base
Columbia News - Missouri
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July 14, 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric SchmittSenator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri has expressed satisfaction with the provisions in the recently enacted legislation known as the One Big...
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...
US inflation may have worsened last month as Trump’s tariffs start to bite
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation likely accelerated in June as sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports may have pushed up prices for electronics, appliances, and other goods, economists forecast. Consumer prices probably rose 2.6% last month from a year...
Long in the making, Cleveland's Superman tribute plaza is set to be unveiled
WKYC - Ohio
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July 15, 2025
The unveiling ceremony for the Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster Tribute Plaza will take place Aug. 2 outside the Huntington Convention Center. CLEVELAND — After years of planning, a new plaza honoring Superman and his deep connection to Cleveland will...
The Best-Paying Construction Industry Professions in Wisconsin
Bloomer Advance - Wisconsin
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In recent years, there has been a marked resurgence of interest in skilled trades among young Americans, particularly in fields like welding, plumbing, and electrical work. This shift is driven by a confluence of economic and cultural factors....
Washington State's First Electrified Ferry: The Wenatchee's Journey
KPQ - Washington State
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July 13, 2025
I've written about my love of the Washington State ferry system and riding on Washington State ferries over the last couple of years, so I'm really excited to bring this story to you. It was just announced yesterday, (7/10/25) that Washington...
Tensions Are Rising In Southern California Over Immigration Raids. Here’s What We Know
The Seattle Medium - Washington State
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July 14, 2025
Federal agents stage Monday at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. (Damian Dovarganes/AP via CNN Newsource) By Michelle Krupa, Elizabeth Wolfe, Norma Galeana, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — After weeks of chaotic immigration raids in public and at workplaces...
Economic mobility top priority of Krishnamoorthi’s Senate campaign
Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
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July 14, 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi has worn many hats: lawyer, small business owner, and for the last 10 years, United States representative. The 51-year-old Schaumburg Democrat, who represents Illinois’ 8th Congressional District across the northwest suburbs...