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Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Exploding Health Insurance Fees.

The St Kitts Nevis Observer · August 15, 2025

- Advertisement - Elisabeth Rosenthal and Hannah Norman, KFF Health News August 11, 2025 Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26 (or...

Long-Term MRO Development Agreement Anchors Oklahoma Air and Space Port Mission

Aviation Pros · August 6, 2025

Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma LLC (PAC) has secured a strategic long-term lease with the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) to expand and construct a new 130,000+ sq ft hangar. An agreement was finalized between OSIDA and...

CEAT researcher opening doors in integrated circuit design

Oklahoma State University · August 6, 2025

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Media Contact: Erin Portman | Assistant Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2745 | erin.portman@okstate.edu In the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University, Dr....

LRE Starts Construction of 152 MW of Solar Power in Oklahoma

Power Magazine · August 6, 2025

A Texas-headquartered renewable energy group said it has started construction of two solar power projects in southern Oklahoma, expanding the company’s solar portfolio in the state. Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) recently announced it has broken...

American Idol auditions opening up for Oklahomans this month

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · August 6, 2025

American Idol auditions opening up for Oklahomans this month Do you have what it takes to be the next American Idol? It's almost time to find out. DAYS COMING UP HERE IN A FEW MINUTES. ALL RIGHT JONATHAN, THANK YOU. BACK TO THESE HEADLINES HERE....

At Least Half of Iowa Counties Report Southern Rust Infections

Successful Farming ·

According to the latest Crop Protection Network (CPN) map, positive cases of southern rust have been reported in 49 Iowa counties this growing season. Southern rust has been confirmed in neighboring Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South...

More outages, aging infrastructure, and bicoastal dysfunction: BofA warns America’s grid is 30%-46% ‘beyond its useful life’

AOL ·

The electrical grid is the backbone of modern America. It powers everything from homes and hospitals to data centers and electric vehicles. But according to a detailed analysis from Bank of America Institute, the grid is straining under the...

Special Lamar City Council work session August 18

The Prowers Journal - Colorado · August 15, 2025

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What to know about supposed 'anti-woke' tests for teachers moving to Oklahoma from 'blue states'

Snopes · August 5, 2025

On July 24, 2025, Oklahoma state Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters announced that teachers moving to the state from "blue states" would be required to take a test in order to ensure they could teach to the state's standards. The proposed test,...

STEM students present prosthetic goose feet

The Norman Transcript - Oklahoma ·

Summer bridge students presented their final prototypes for prosthetic goose feet Friday at the Rawl Engineering Practice Facility at the University of Oklahoma. The program’s twentieth year in operation has just seen its largest cohort ever, said...

New long-term maintenance deal anchors Oklahoma air and space port mission

KOKH - Oklahoma ·

BURNS FLAT, OKLA. (KOKH) — Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma LLC (PAC) has secured a strategic long-term lease with the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) to expand into a 130,000 sq ft hangar. This transformative partnership...

BOK cybersecurity expert shares back-to-school technology safety tips

FOX23 News - Oklahoma ·

OKLAHOMA — FOX23 spoke with a BOK cybersecurity expert about the best ways to keep kids safe as they head back to school and interact with new school issued technology, potentially for the first time. According to BOK Chief Information Security...

College football betting power rankings: Top CFB expert breaks down top teams for 2025 season

CBS Sports - Florida · August 15, 2025

The 2025 college football is nearly here with the season kicking off later in August, which means now is the perfect time to finalize our power rankings before the first game of the year. This season I will release my Top 20 power rankings for...

Oklahoma City Public Schools hosts back-to-school bash with safety upgrades

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · August 1, 2025

WITH ONE OF OUR STATE’S LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND IT’S DEFINITELY A ONE STOP SHOP FOR OUR FAMILIES TO BE READY TO GO ON THE FIRST DAY WHERE SUMMER ENDS, STRATEGY BEGINS. OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT BACK TO SCHOOL TIME. OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC...

American Numismatic Association’s Largest Coin Show, August 19-23 in Oklahoma City

Coin Week · August 5, 2025

Image: American Numismatic Association. Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Oklahoma City Convention Center The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will host their largest coin show of the year,...

Thin Crowds, Thick Labels: Oklahoma City’s “Rage Against the Regime” Protest Was More Theater Than Dialogue (ANALYSIS)

CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma ·

“We are Americans first, Oklahomans next, and political identification should come last.” That’s what I told an older woman at Oklahoma City’s “Rage Against the Regime” protest on Saturday. She nodded in agreement. For a brief moment, we were just...

Former NFL player convicted on federal charges tied to large-scale Oklahoma dog fighting ring

Sooner State News - Oklahoma · August 4, 2025

Christopher J. Wilson, United States Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of OklahomaChristopher J. Wilson, United States Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma A federal jury in Muskogee, Oklahoma, has...

Oklahoma Man Charged with Damaging TV Station’s Weather Radar

Insurance Journal · August 1, 2025

An Oklahoma man is facing charges for damaging the weather radar equipment of a local TV station, the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced. Anthony Tyler Mitchell, 39, allegedly vandalized the power supply of News 9’s NextGen live...

The latest research on dementia: Is there a path to healthier aging?

The Oklahoman ·

Adam Cohen and Dr. Hal Scofield Adam’s Journal Recently, I saw a news report about new findings on preventing dementia. The story said a large study had found that behavioral changes in older people could help reduce the chances of cognitive...

These are the 10 best places to call home in Oklahoma, World Atlas says

The Oklahoman ·

Thinking about trading in the commotion of concrete canyons and skyrocketing rents for a more relaxing and laid-back life in America's heartland, framed by rolling hills, emerald waters, rich history, and expansive skies along the prairie?...