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How the Wright Brothers' Legacy Reached Jezero Crater on Mars

How the Wright Brothers' Legacy Reached Jezero Crater on Mars

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, left an indelible mark on history with their invention of the airplane. Their pioneering spirit and ground...
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Qualified Opportunity Zone in Sidney, Ohio

U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Qualified Opportunity Zone in Sidney, Ohio

On November 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially designated 6,576 communities across the United States as Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). Among these newly designated zones is a specific census tract (39149972000) located in downtown Sidney, Ohio. This designation is part of a federal initiative designed to stimulate private-sector investment in economically distressed areas, moving beyond traditional government-funded development programs. Opportunity Zones aim to encourage investments in businesses, real estate, housing, infrastructure-related projects, and other qualifying economic activities within these designated tracts.
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Fall Sports Update: Field Hockey Prepares for NCAA Run

Fall Sports Update: Field Hockey Prepares for NCAA Run

Upset over No. 1 Northwestern gives field hockey confidence entering the NCAA Tournament
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3Wheel Therapy Expands Adaptive Tricycle Program for Ohioans to Access Trails

3Wheel Therapy Expands Adaptive Tricycle Program for Ohioans to Access Trails

3Wheel Therapy Expands Adaptive Tricycle Program for Ohioans to Access Trails
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Rhode Island Rams Women's Volleyball Falls to Dayton Flyers in Three Sets

Rhode Island Rams Women's Volleyball Falls to Dayton Flyers in Three Sets

Rhode Island Rams Women's Volleyball Falls to Dayton Flyers in Three Sets
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Wendy's rejects buyout bid and girds itself for a hostile takeover campaign

Wendy's rejects buyout bid and girds itself for a hostile takeover campaign

Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low
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How data center developers are pivoting after midterm rebuke

How data center developers are pivoting after midterm rebuke

The midterms saw a rebuke of data centers and AI at large, but developers can't stop overnight. What will local and federal legislation look like?
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On This Day in 1860: Abraham Lincoln Wins the Presidency

On This Day in 1860: Abraham Lincoln Wins the Presidency

The 1860 United States presidential election was a pivotal moment in American history, deeply marked by political divisions that foreshadowed the i...
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FERC Approves MARA Holdings' $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Ohio Natural Gas Plant

FERC Approves MARA Holdings' $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Ohio Natural Gas Plant

FERC Approves MARA Holdings' $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Ohio Natural Gas Plant
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U.S. Companies and DOE Advance Nuclear Power Uprates to Boost Grid Capacity

U.S. Companies and DOE Advance Nuclear Power Uprates to Boost Grid Capacity

Utilities and major companies like Google and Amazon are increasingly leveraging nuclear power uprates to meet growing electricity demands across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the Utility Power Reactor Incremental Scaling Effort (UPRISE) to significantly expand nuclear energy capacity by increasing the output of existing reactors, restarting dormant facilities, and optimizing operational efficiency. This initiative aims to add 2.5 GW of additional nuclear capacity by 2027 and 5 GW by 2029. Recent agreements include Google supporting uprates at Georgia Power's Plants Vogtle and Hatch, adding approximately 96 megawatts. The DOE has also announced conditional loan commitments of up to $4.2 billion for Vistra's nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and up to $5 billion for Constellation Energy's fleet across Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, to finance modernization and uprates. These efforts are projected to add hundreds of megawatts of new nuclear capacity and extend plant l...
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Jerry Stricker, Former Covington Commissioner and Community Activist, Dies at 90

Jerry Stricker, Former Covington Commissioner and Community Activist, Dies at 90

Jerry August Stricker, a 90-year-old career accountant, former Covington city commissioner, and community activist, passed away peacefully on October 31, surrounded by his family. Stricker, who cherished his role as 'Grandpa' in retirement, had a distinguished career that included serving as Chief Financial Officer of Gradison & Company and President of Gradison Cash Reserves. He graduated from Newport High School in 1954 and the University of Kentucky in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and Kentucky the same year. In September 2026, the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy recognized his 65 years as a licensed CPA, making him the third longest-living CPA in Kentucky at the time. His body has been donated to science, as per his request. A celebration of his life is scheduled for November 7 at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, with visitation, a service, and a reception.
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Independence Residents Express Concerns Over Prolonged Bly Road Closure Near Data Center Construction

Independence Residents Express Concerns Over Prolonged Bly Road Closure Near Data Center Construction

Residents in Independence, Missouri, are facing significant challenges due to the seven-month closure of Bly Road, which is being rerouted to accommodate the construction of a Nebius hyperscale AI data factory. The road, a primary route for residents to access town, has been closed since April 1, with no clear timeline for its reopening. This prolonged closure has led to increased commute times and safety concerns, particularly as winter approaches. Residents fear that icy conditions on the alternative northern route, which is steep and has a history of accidents, will make travel treacherous. NorthPoint Development, responsible for the project, and its contractor, Superior Bowen, have not provided updates on the delay or a reopening schedule. The City of Independence acknowledges residents' concerns and states it is working with the developer to expedite the project, emphasizing that it is a privately managed construction effort.