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Four-star WR Kaydon Finley commits to Notre Dame over Texas, goes in depth on decision
On3
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July 5, 2025
Aledo (Texas) High’s Kaydon Finley has announced his commitment to Notre Dame, giving the Fighting Irish a marquee wide receiver pledge in the 2026 class. Marcus Freeman and Co. offered the four-star prospect in March 2024 and have had him as a...
Natural disasters: does God want our attention?
Renew America
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By Rev. Mark H. Creech June 1, 2013 According to Recent Natural Disasters, a web site that reports on ecological cataclysms around the world every day, approximately 75 natural disasters have occurred in America just in the last 5 months. [1]...
RFK Jr., Stitt announce fluoridation review and SNAP waiver in Make Oklahoma Healthy Again campaign
KGOU - Oklahoma
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June 27, 2025
Signs saying "Freedom Grows Here" and "Oklahoma loves RFK Jr." clashed with those that said "Protect Medicaid" and "Encourage Immunizations" as Gov. Kevin Stitt addressed dozens in the state capitol rotunda. There, he announced the "Make Oklahoma...
Sanctuary Wealth Attracts $225 Million Oklahoma-Based Advisor from Edward Jones
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Justin R. Koch Chooses Sanctuary's Partnered Independence to Launch CopperSky Wealth and Provide Clients Enhanced Service and Support MIAMI, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth (Sanctuary), providing elite financial advisors the...
"Another trash player to that trash team" - CFB fans mock Desmond Green as 4-star IOL commits to Florida over Georgia and Oklahoma
Sportskeeda
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June 26, 2025
Four-star offensive lineman Desmond Green committed to Florida's 2026 recruiting class on Thursday, choosing the Gators over Oklahoma, Georgia and South Carolina. Green is the latest addition to Florida's growing list of commitments this month....
Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea
WQLN - Pennsylvania
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June 23, 2025
Everyone knows the feeling: tossing and turning during a hot, sticky night when sleep feels impossible. It's hard for anyone to sleep well when it's hot out. And the disruptions are growing, especially for those suffering from sleep apnea, as...
Governor Stitt joined by RFK, Jr. to launch Make Oklahoma Healthy Again campaign
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) joined Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in a campaign launch Thursday morning. RFK Jr. joined the governor for the Make Oklahoma Healthy Again campaign, an effort by...
Oklahoma City Thunder: 2025 Champions Parade sets off in OKC
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions, and OKC is hosting a parade to celebrate the historic victory. At the opening ceremony for the Thunder Championship Celebration in the Paycom Center, Thunder players hoisted the Larry O'Brien trophy...
RFK Jr. and Gov. Kevin Stitt announce Make Oklahoma Healthy Again initiative
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 26, 2025
Summary: – Stitt’s executive order bans Red Dye 40 in state food programs. – SNAP restrictions and fluoride guidance are part of initiative. – Health groups urge science-backed care over political theater. OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt signed...
RH opens first Oklahoma Design Gallery in OKC
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 26, 2025
Summary: – RH Oklahoma City features luxury furnishings, rare artifacts and curated design services. – Rooftop Restaurant offers a garden-like dining experience with skyline views. – The 45,000-sq-ft gallery anchors the new OAK mixed-use...
Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor David Holt Elected New President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead, as Annual Meeting Concludes
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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San Diego (CA) Mayor Todd Gloria and Lincoln (NE) Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird Elected First and Second Vice Presidents TAMPA, Fla., June 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and...
How tracking towers are helping save Canada’s at-risk wildlife
Canada's National Observer
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June 24, 2025
Each year, Canadian conservationists release dozens of young Eastern loggerhead shrikes into the wild, hoping to reverse the decline of one of the country’s most endangered songbirds. Once common across eastern Canada — in Ontario, Quebec and part...
University of Oklahoma AD weighs in on college athletic changes, challenges
Oklahoma Voice
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June 25, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — University of Oklahoma athletic leaders said Wednesday they are adapting to a new normal in a rapidly changing college sports environment. Joe Castiglione, University of Oklahoma vice president and director of athletics, said...
RFK to visit state Capitol to launch 'Make Oklahoma Healthy Again' campaign
The Oklahoman
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will launch the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign. Officials haven't disclosed specific details of the initiative. Kennedy has promoted similar initiatives in other states,...
Mountain lions, tigers and bears: How close is Oklahoma’s black bear population to you?
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 25, 2025
Mountain lions, tigers and bears: How close is Oklahoma’s black bear population to you? While many in Oklahoma know of mountain lions in far western parts of the state and tigers residing in roadside attractions, rescues and zoos, Oklahoma is also...
Oklahomans previously stuck in Israel during conflict with Iran return home
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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TULSA, Okla. — Oklahomans who were previously stuck in Israel due to the military conflict with Iran returned home on Friday. FOX23 reported earlier Friday Rep. Kevin Hern flew back with a plane full of Oklahomans who were stuck in Israel since...
Debunking the ‘yuck factor’: Research shows Oklahomans support affordable wastewater reuse
KGOU - Oklahoma
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June 25, 2025
Water policy isn’t a dry topic for researchers with the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma. In a bid to uncover how Oklahomans feel about municipal wastewater reuse, which repurposes water flushed out...
What To Know About Increasing Black Bear Encounters In Oklahoma
Z94 - Oklahoma
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June 25, 2025
Now that camera footage has officially settled the debate about mountain lions in Oklahoma, people's attention are turning towards the black bear population in the state. According to experts, there have been three specific black bear sightings in...
Trump Hasn’t Visited A Single Natural Disaster Site As President — But Has Managed 40 Golf Days
HuffPost
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June 16, 2025
President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House as he arrives from the Trump National Golf Club DC in Washington, D.C., on May 26.SAUL LOEB via Getty Images WASHINGTON ― After making political hay of a train derailment and a...
A Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Is Pushing to Make Healthier Food More Accessible to Tribes
Oklahoma Watch
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July 4, 2025
Sign up today for First Watch! Want to understand Oklahoma better? Sign up for First Watch and let Ted Streuli guide you beyond the surface of daily news. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to give low-income households on Native American...