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California Waste Solutions Nears 35-Year Milestone in Recycling and Environmental Infrastructure

California Waste Solutions Nears 35-Year Milestone in Recycling and Environmental Infrastructure

California Waste Solutions Nears 35-Year Milestone in Recycling and Environmental Infrastructure
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Expands Data Collection, Raising Sanctuary City Concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Expands Data Collection, Raising Sanctuary City Concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly expanded its data collection and enforcement capabilities, leading to increased concerns among sanctuary cities regarding data retention policies. A report based on a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit indicates that ICE's average daily detained population grew by 71% between January 2025 and April 2026. A core tool in this expansion is the NeoScan 45 fingerprint scanner paired with an app known as EDDIE, used for remote ID checks. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services reportedly granted ICE access to personal data of 79 million Medicaid enrollees last year, including home addresses and ethnicity. This development highlights a trend where information collected for one public purpose is increasingly being repurposed for immigration enforcement. Sanctuary cities are now grappling with how to protect residents' data when federal agencies can access information from various city departments and databases.
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Jonathan Kuminga says LaMelo Ball is better than Stephen Curry in 1 key area

Jonathan Kuminga says LaMelo Ball is better than Stephen Curry in 1 key area

Kuminga had quite the hot take about his former teammate
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Marcus Thompson II Discusses NBA 'Game Changers' Book, Excludes James Harden

Marcus Thompson II Discusses NBA 'Game Changers' Book, Excludes James Harden

Marcus Thompson II Discusses NBA 'Game Changers' Book, Excludes James Harden
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Smyrna Senior Activity Center Raises Over $90,000 for Operations and Expansion

Smyrna Senior Activity Center Raises Over $90,000 for Operations and Expansion

The Senior Activity Center of Smyrna (SACS) successfully hosted its 5th Annual Spaghetti Lunch and Spaghetti and Wine Dinner events, raising over $90,000. These funds are designated for the organization's operational expenses and its ongoing capital campaign. The events, held at the end of August, saw full attendance and also commemorated SACS's 55th anniversary. More than 300 guests attended the dinner at the Smyrna Event Center, which featured a wine and cheese reception, a spaghetti dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by comedian Tim Shropshire. During the festivities, Patsy Brown, the founder of SACS, presented the Volunteer Award bearing her name to Deborah and Ronald Woody, recognizing their dedicated service to veterans, neighbors, and the Senior Activity Center members. The live auction, led by SACS Board President Vandy Van Meter and representatives from Parks Auction and Realty, included diverse items such as a custom fishing pole, handmade quilts, boxed seats for a Predators game...
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How teams in the Tennessee high school football Super 25 fared in Week 4

How teams in the Tennessee high school football Super 25 fared in Week 4

Here is how the teams in the Tennessee High School Football Super 25 rankings fared in Week 4.
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California Waste Solutions Enhances Recycling Facilities with Optical Sorting and AI Scanning Technologies

California Waste Solutions Enhances Recycling Facilities with Optical Sorting and AI Scanning Technologies

California Waste Solutions Enhances Recycling Facilities with Optical Sorting and AI Scanning Technologies
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Americans remember exactly where they were on 9/11

Americans remember exactly where they were on 9/11

From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, Americans told USA TODAY about their memory of 9/11.
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Draymond Green Praises Ernie Johnson as Best Point Guard He's Played With, Citing On-Set Prowess

Draymond Green Praises Ernie Johnson as Best Point Guard He's Played With, Citing On-Set Prowess

Draymond Green Praises Ernie Johnson as Best Point Guard He's Played With, Citing On-Set Prowess
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'Squish it.' Spotted lanternfly population found in SW Michigan

'Squish it.' Spotted lanternfly population found in SW Michigan

Michigan officials say if you find this colorful insect, squish it. Invasive lanternfly expands in state.
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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Receives Record $15.5 Million Donation from The Stephens Greth Foundation

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Receives Record $15.5 Million Donation from The Stephens Greth Foundation

The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has received its largest donation in its 102-year history, a $15.5 million gift from The Stephens Greth Foundation. This significant contribution will support the United Way's Aspire United 2030 strategic plan, which focuses on improving health, education, and income in North Texas. According to Susan Hoff, United Way of Dallas’ chief strategy and impact officer, these areas are considered the fundamental building blocks of opportunity. The funding will be distributed over a five-year period to various initiatives, including the children's literacy program 'Once Upon a Month' and 'Pathways to Work,' which provides workforce training for young adults. Jennifer Sampson, the long-time CEO of United Way of Dallas, is transitioning to lead The Stephens Greth Foundation, indicating a strategic alignment between the two organizations' philanthropic goals. The donation underscores a commitment to long-term community development and capacity building to address future challenge...
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Caldwell Addresses Grocery Access Gap with New Store Developments

Caldwell Addresses Grocery Access Gap with New Store Developments

Caldwell, Idaho, is experiencing a significant grocery access gap, particularly for residents living northeast of Aviation Way and south of Homedale Road. The city's population has grown by nearly 30% since 2020, according to COMPASS data, leading to increased demand for local amenities. Many residents, like stay-at-home mom Kim Mitchell, face ten-to-twelve-minute drives to the nearest Albertsons. The USDA Food Access Atlas classifies a large portion of Caldwell as having 'low food access and low income,' meaning areas with a poverty rate of 20% or higher or a family income below the metropolitan average, where a significant number of residents must travel a mile or more to a chain grocery store. Daniel Torres, Caldwell's economic development director, confirmed that the city is actively working to improve access. Two new grocery stores, Fred Meyer and Albertsons, are slated to open in Caldwell by the end of 2027, aiming to alleviate this issue.