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Oklahoma’s 2025 approved legislative interim studies for education
KGOU - Oklahoma
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August 6, 2025
“Interim studies are a vital part of the legislative process,” Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) said in a July news release. “These studies allow us to engage with subject matter experts, agency officials, industry leaders and everyday...
Fast Food Burgers Could Soon Get More Expensive
Newsweek
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August 15, 2025
Wholesale beef prices continue to reach new all-time highs, fueled largely by insufficient cattle herds and consistently elevated demand, and experts told Newsweek that these effects are poised to appear at the fast food counter. On Tuesday, the...
A Funny Map That Offers What Each State Offers Travelers
My Country 95.5 - Wyoming
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August 15, 2025
When choosing a summer vacation, there are many places you can check online to get some good insight on where to go. The internet is full of people who will let you know about their top choices, whether you want to know or not. Travel blogger and...
Oklahoma House study will examine legal boundaries of traffic surveillance tech
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 6, 2025
Summary: – Oklahoma House will hold an interim study on ALPR camera use in October. – ALPR systems are currently restricted by law to enforcing the state’s Compulsory Insurance Law. – Gann and others question the constitutionality of broader ALPR...
Oklahoma meteorologist appointed to national panel on wildfire smoke
High Plains Public Radio - Kansas
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August 6, 2025
Marcela Loría-Salazar studies aerosols as an assistant professor at OU — not just smoke, but also airborne dust and pollutants. Loría-Salazar's lab is working to answer questions about how aerosols affect severe weather forecasting and how smoke...
At a restaurant in Oklahoma, white nationalist tells of their growing influence
The Oklahoman
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HOCHATOWN, Oklahoma - Wearing cargo shorts, flip-flops and a baseball cap shading his eyes from the sun, Dalton Henry Stout blends in easily in rural America. Except for the insignia on his hat. It bears the skull and crossbones of the infamous...
Oklahoma researcher makes Friedreich's ataxia breakthrough
High Plains Public Radio - Kansas
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August 6, 2025
Friedreich's ataxia is a neuromuscular disease that appears in teenage years through balance and walking issues. Those who have the condition may have symptoms like heart issues and vision and hearing loss. Dr. Sanjay Bidichandani, a researcher...
Oklahoma City Police Department to implement Clearview AI technology
KGOU - Oklahoma
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August 6, 2025
MSgt. Gary Knight is an assistant public information officer for the Oklahoma City Police Department. His job includes using the department’s social media accounts to help solve crimes. MSgt. Gary Knight “Say we have a shooting. They’ll bring a...
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority sets fall deadline for South Extension alignment
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 5, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday released a report detailing the results of its public engagement efforts concerning a route in the agency’s ACCESS Oklahoma program. The OTA in May conducted two open house meetings to...
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority provides update, next steps for South Extension Turnpike
KOKH - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority gave an update on the South Extension Turnpike, which is a part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long Range Plan. The South Extension Turnpike is what the OTA says is an effort to improve traffic...
Ryan Walters promised ‘serious changes’ in Oklahoma schools. This might be the biggest yet.
Oklahoma Voice
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August 9, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a major departure from decades of state and federal policy, Oklahoma’s top education official said Friday his administration doesn’t plan to administer statewide reading and math tests this school year. Instead, state...
Core Scientific Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results
Fintech News
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August 9, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining, today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter of 2025. Fiscal...
Federal judge dismisses Supt. Walters' lawsuit against Freedom Religion Foundation
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) against the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). The lawsuit filed on March 31 alleged...
Cannabis and seltzers continue to disrupt Oklahoma craft beer market
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 8, 2025
Summary: – Craft beer sales fall as younger drinkers turn to seltzers, cannabis. – Several Oklahoma breweries have closed in the past two years. – Industry experts cite shifting tastes, low-calorie appeal and infused drink trends. OKLAHOMA CITY —...
Voters to decide on millage increase for Mid-America Technology Center expansion
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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August 9, 2025
WHAT A YES VOTE WOULD MEAN TO YOUR PROPERTY TAXES. ABOUT 1100 STUDENTS FROM 19 FEEDER SCHOOLS AND BEYOND MAKE THEIR WAY TO MCLEAN COUNTY EVERY YEAR TO KICK START THEIR CAREER EXPERIENCE AT MID-AMERICA TECHNOLOGY CENTER. ANYTHING FROM THOSE...
Study: When hospitals buy physician practices, prices go up
St. Cloud Times - Minnesota
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Hospital acquisition of private physician practices correlates with increased childbirth costs. The shift from physician-owned practices to hospital employment for physicians has led to higher prices for patients. Researchers found a significant...
NBA Opening Night Schedule & Odds: Oklahoma City Kicks Off Title Defense Against Houston
Covers
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) holds the NBA Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The 2025-25 NBA season tips off on October 21 with a juicy two-game slate. The defending champions, Oklahoma City Thunder,...
Why blue-state cities are failing
Washington Examiner
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August 15, 2025
There is a chart that the Democratic Party-aligned Brookings Institution loves to put out after every presidential election. It shows the “candidates’ share” of “GDP by county” for the most recent election. Right on schedule, just days after...
Congressman Eric Sorensen on Defending Climate Science, Depoliticizing Weather and Bringing Scientific Rigor to Capitol Hill
Scientific American
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August 8, 2025
Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois spent 22 years forecasting the weather on television before winning his congressional seat in 2022. He now finds himself...
Bahamian scientist lives out childhood dream
The Nassau Guardian
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At 30, Bahamian scientist Dr. Kwame Glinton is living out his childhood dream in the city of Oaks, Raleigh, North Carolina. As a quality control specialist at Japanese pharmaceutical company Kwoya Kirin, Glinton works to help companies optimize...