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Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Data Center Development Policies

Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Data Center Development Policies

Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond are presenting differing approaches to data center development in Oklahoma. Both candidates recognize the importance of artificial intelligence infrastructure but differ on state support for developers and protection of taxpayers and utility customers. Mazzei advocates for conditions such as locally approved industrial space and no tax subsidies, while Drummond emphasizes local control and ratepayer protection. The debate follows the approval of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which requires large energy users to pay for infrastructure and notify property owners of major projects.
Asheville Citizen-Times Asheville Citizen-Times
Cases of cyclospora rise in NC as 2 related deaths reported in Michigan

Cases of cyclospora rise in NC as 2 related deaths reported in Michigan

North Carolina continues to see new cases of cyclospriasis as cyclospora outbreak persists and 2 deaths are linked to it in Michigan.
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U.S. Women's National Softball Team Advances to Gold-Medal Game with Oklahoma Standouts

U.S. Women's National Softball Team Advances to Gold-Medal Game with Oklahoma Standouts

U.S. Women's National Softball Team Advances to Gold-Medal Game with Oklahoma Standouts
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Route 66 Centennial Celebrated with Brewery Road Trip from Chicago to Santa Monica

Route 66 Centennial Celebrated with Brewery Road Trip from Chicago to Santa Monica

Route 66 Centennial Celebrated with Brewery Road Trip from Chicago to Santa Monica
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Chiefs’ George Karlaftis: ‘We can take this defense wherever we want’

Chiefs’ George Karlaftis: ‘We can take this defense wherever we want’

Kansas City’s veteran defensive end is impressed with team’s “hungry” new defensive line additions.
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Venu Holding Corporation Secures $25 Million Financing for Regent Bank Amphitheater

Venu Holding Corporation Secures $25 Million Financing for Regent Bank Amphitheater

Venu Holding Corporation Secures $25 Million Financing for Regent Bank Amphitheater
The Columbus Dispatch The Columbus Dispatch
Eat your veggies even amid cyclospora outbreak, health officials urge

Eat your veggies even amid cyclospora outbreak, health officials urge

The Ohio Department of Health reported over 4,000 cases of the gut-churning illness on July 31.
USA Today USA Today
College football rankings are out. What you need to know about every Top 25 team

College football rankings are out. What you need to know about every Top 25 team

In order to help you get prepared for the upcoming college football season, we break down each team in the US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25.
TheStreet TheStreet
How the South became America's biggest buyer's market

How the South became America's biggest buyer's market

Just a few years ago, the United States was a major seller's market, which meant home sellers had much more power than buyers. Now, you may have heard that the U.S. is becoming a buyer's market. This is useful information in general, but national data doesn't always give us a realistic ...
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In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

A left-leaning group is spending $6 million to organize Latino voters in Texas
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Congressman Jim Clyburn Supports Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Primary

Congressman Jim Clyburn Supports Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Primary

Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina has actively campaigned for Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic primary, emphasizing her ability to energize a broad coalition of Democratic voters. This primary race, featuring Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has highlighted ideological and generational divides within the Democratic Party. Stevens has garnered support from moderates and establishment figures, while El-Sayed is favored by progressives. The primary is one of the most expensive in the country, with over $80 million spent on advertising. The outcome of this race is crucial as Michigan is a key state that could influence which party controls the U.S. Senate.
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Illinois Emerges as 2026 Tornado Hotspot, Surpassing Traditional Tornado Alley

Illinois Emerges as 2026 Tornado Hotspot, Surpassing Traditional Tornado Alley

In 2026, Illinois has become the leading state for tornado activity in the U.S., recording 221 preliminary tornado reports by July 31, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This marks a significant increase from the state's typical average of 52 tornadoes by this time of year. The shift in tornado activity has seen traditional 'Tornado Alley' states like Texas and Oklahoma experiencing below-average tornado occurrences. Meteorologists attribute this change to atmospheric patterns that have redirected storm systems northward, coupled with warm air aloft due to drought conditions in the western U.S.