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UMary launches world’s first Catholic Montessori institute
Catholic News Agency
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June 24, 2025
CNA Staff, Jun 24, 2025 / 07:00 am The University of Mary has launched the world’s first Catholic Montessori Institute (CMI), making the institute the go-to place for certification in Catholic Montessori education. Montessori has grown popular in...
Mandan Fire Department to add rescue boat with grant and community support
Central ND News - North Dakota
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July 4, 2025
The city of Mandan has announced the addition of a rescue boat to its fire department's emergency response equipment, funded by grants and local contributions. According to a press release, at the May 20 City Commission meeting, Mandan Fire Chief...
EVANS, Marie Annette
Cochrane Eagle
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July 3, 2025
June 11, 1951 - June 28, 2025 Marie Annette Evans (nee Barton), born on June 11, 1951, in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, passed away on June 28, 2025, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, after a brief illness, with her loving family by her...
FHS grads scholarships and plans
Forks Forum - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
JACOB THOMAS BERRY He has earned an associate degree through Peninsula College and will begin working for the Washington State Department of Corrections. MILEY ROSE BLANTON She has earned her associate degree through Peninsula College and plans to...
U.S. Labor Secretary tells Western governors she wants to streamline temporary farmworker visas
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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June 25, 2025
Lori Chavez-DeRemer attends a hearing on her nomination for Secretary of Labor, Wednesday, Feb. 19, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP File Photo × Move comes as Trump administration vacillates on agriculture immigration raids The...
Greenpeace case becomes landmark test of EU’s new anti-SLAPP law
The Malta Independent
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The European Union's new anti-SLAPP law is being put to the test as Greenpeace International, headquartered in Amsterdam, challenges a $666 million US court judgment levelled against it by Energy Transfer - the company behind the Dakota Access...
The Fossil Fuel-Backed ‘Philosopher’ Shaping the Megabill Clean Energy Cuts
Truthdig
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July 2, 2025
After Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., denounced the law once known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” largely over its proposed Medicaid cuts, which he said would threaten insurance coverage for many North Carolinians, he called out the bill’s problematic...
Support for Christian prayer in public schools varies across U.S.
Arkansas Catholic
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July 2, 2025
Just over half of U.S. adults, or 52 percent, say they favor allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers “that refer to Jesus,” while 46 percent of adults say they oppose it, according to an analysis from the Pew Research...
What a $100,000 salary looks like after taxes in your state
AL.com - Alabama
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June 25, 2025
Are you aiming for a six-figure salary? While these salaries are often associated with a comfortable lifestyle, the value of $100,000 varies significantly depending on where you live. Earning $100,000 a year can have different implications based...
Cordele man one of four charged with health care fraud
The Cordele Dispatch - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
Published 7:39 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Two Tifton business owners charged in connection with largest Health Care Fraud enforcement action in U.S. Justice Department history As a part of the largest Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action in...
Pew: Support for Christian prayer in public schools varies widely across US
Detroit Catholic
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July 2, 2025
WASHINGTON (OSV News) ─ Just over half of U.S. adults, or 52%, say they favor allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers "that refer to Jesus," while 46% of adults say they oppose it, according to an analysis from the Pew...
An Echo Press Editorial: Stolen data, impostors, and fake services harm businesses
Echo Press - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
When people think of scam, they often envision an elderly person with diminishing capabilities getting swindled out of money by believing get-rich-quick schemes or falling for the “grandparent scam” when they get a phone call from someone...
50 Signature Dishes That Define Every U.S. State
Delish
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July 1, 2025
Every state has its own cuisine and culinary quirks—some more widely accepted in the rest of the country than others (looking at you, Colorado “oysters”). It’s what makes each place unique and even serves as a reason to live in or visit that...
Kentucky confirms measles outbreak as US nears its highest case count in more than 30 years
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 2, 2025
Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just short of a 30-year high.… Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just short of a 30-year high. There have been 1,267 confirmed...
Commissioners address racial slur fallout; Amtrak study and budget talks also highlight meeting
The Lennox Independent - South Dakota
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July 1, 2025
The Lincoln County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 24 in the County Boardroom. With all members present, the commission heard agenda items including talks of antisemitism, Amtrak services, and budget work sessions. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen moved...
Delaware reports lowest drunk-driving arrest rate in the nation
Delaware Live
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July 3, 2025
As drunk driving remains a deadly and persistent issue across the United States, new data reveals Delaware is leading the nation in prevention, with the lowest number of DUI arrests per capita. According to a national analysis of drunk-driving...
What Makes TNT Fireworks In Williston A July 4th Hit?
Mix 95.1 - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
If you ever need a reason to feel like a kid again, just spend a couple hours hanging out with Terry and his crew at TNT Fireworks in Williston. That’s exactly what I did earlier today during a live broadcast, and let me tell you—nothing says...
Maine voters to decide citizen initiatives on voter ID and extreme risk protection orders in November
Ballotpedia
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July 2, 2025
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Maine voters to decide citizen initiatives on voter ID and extreme risk protection orders in November Oregon joins 45 other...
Minnesota has stricter fireworks laws than its neighbors, but charges for violations are rare
MinnPost - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
Greater Minnesota Newsletter | Everything you need to know about what's happening across Greater Minnesota. Delivered to your inbox Tuesday afternoons. Stashed away in trunks and backseats, illicit products cross over Minnesota’s borders from...
GOP Governors Mum as Congress Moves To Slash Medicaid Spending for Their States
KFF Health News - California
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July 3, 2025
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News The last time a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump moved to slash Medicaid spending, in 2017, a key political force stood in their way: GOP governors. Now, as Congress steamrolls toward passing...