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Day: June 26, 2024

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McCook Lake Community Calls for Revised Flood Mitigation Strategy After Suffering Heavy Damages from Historic Flooding

McCook Lake Residents Seek New Flood Plan in Wake of Devastating Damage State officials face criticism over handling of historic flood event, while residents plead for a change in mitigation strategy Residents of McCook Lake in southeastern South Dakota are calling for a new flood mitigation plan, following damage sustained by historic flooding in June 2024. Community members, who believe their homes were sacrificed for the benefit of North Sioux

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California Doctor Accused of Attempted Murder Avoids Trial, Granted Mental Health Diversion Instead

California Doctor Charged with Attempted Murder Avoids Trial San Mateo County, California A California doctor who was charged with three counts of attempted murder after he intentionally drove his Tesla off a cliff, with his wife and two young children inside, will not face trial. Instead, he has been granted a mental health diversion, as per court records. Details of the Incident In January 2023, 42-year-old Dharmesh Patel was driving

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Lauren Boebert Secures Victory in Colorado’s Crowded House GOP Primary for New District

Lauren Boebert Triumphs in Crowded House GOP Primary in New Colorado District Republican Representative Lauren Boebert Bags Victory Republican Representative Lauren Boebert has emerged victorious in Colorado’s crowded House GOP primary for the newly formed district. Facing five GOP opponents, the controversial congresswoman claimed victory with 43% of the primary votes, making her a top contender for the seat in the general election to be held in November. A Successful

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House Adjacent to Rapidan Dam Collapses into Blue Earth River Amid Rising Flooding Concerns

BREAKING: House next to Rapidan Dam falls into Blue Earth River RAPIDAN, Minnesota – A remarkable event unfolded late Tuesday evening as a house previously perched alongside Rapidan Dam suddenly fell into the adjacent Blue Earth River. Notably, this residential building belonged to the proprietors of the Rapidan Dam Store. Since Monday’s early hours, the Blue Earth River’s aggressive rush eroded the western riverbank, raising concerns over the house’s stability

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Exclusive: Notable Donor Helped Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Win 2022 Campaign Amid Controversy, Former Rival Loren Taylor Plans Comeback

EXCLUSIVE: First-hand Account of Notable Donor Aiding Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in her 2022 Campaign Against Loren Taylor OAKLAND, Calif. — The 2022 electoral race for the Oakland mayoral seat was a fierce competition that resulted in Sheng Thao securing victory by a narrow margin of just 677 votes. However, amid recent FBI raids on Mayor Thao’s residence, notable reports have been uncovered that Loren Taylor, the individual who fell

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Biden’s SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan Temporarily Halted by Two Courts: Details and Implications

Two Courts Temporarily Halt Parts of Biden’s SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan: What You Need to Know In a pivotal ruling this week, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the flagship student loan repayment initiative of the Biden administration, hit an obstacle as two courts issued temporary injunctions against parts of the plan. SAVE, introduced to address growing concerns over the Department of Education’s previous income-driven repayment plans

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Sixteen Nobel Laureates Highlight Economic Risks Associated with Trump’s Potential Re-election

Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning Economists Caution about Potential Economic Risks with Trump’s Re-election A group of sixteen distinguished economists, all laureates of the prestigious Nobel Prize, have collectively issued a warning in a joint letter about the potential economic implications in the event of former President Donald Trump being reelected for a second term. The primary concern raised by these economists is the subsequent risk of inflation. Trump’s Economic Policies: A

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Yahoo! Rolls Out New Security Measures and User Experience Enhancements

Yahoo! Unveils New Features for Enhanced User Experience Yahoo!, part of the broader Yahoo family of brands, has announced a series of exciting updates and additions to better its services. Already owning a wide range of sites and applications such as AOL and Yahoo Advertising, the digital media giant further enhances user engagement and safety with these upgrades. Improved User Authentication and Security Measures Steadfast in their commitment to provide

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