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Think Ahead & Keep Safety in Mind, Says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (NAPSI)—Summer storm season is here, but having the right outdoor power equipment on hand can help you weather …
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7/6/26
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Piense con anticipación y mantenga la seguridad en mente, dice el Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (NAPSI)—La temporada de tormentas de verano ha llegado, pero contar con el equipo eléctrico …
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7/6/26
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Wells Fargo reports on planning a wedding budget by identifying priorities, creating a savings goal, and discussing financial support with family to afford the big day.
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Eric Best for Wells Fargo
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7/6/26
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State regulators are seeking steep fee hikes on Oregon’s nascent psilocybin industry, a move that critics say would push the already high price tag of a legal mushroom trip even higher while causing more businesses to close. The Oregon Health Authority in late June announced proposed fee increases that would affect virtually every corner of […]
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Jake Thomas
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7/6/26
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Neighbors Bank reports that rising property taxes and homeowners insurance now consume over 21% of monthly mortgage payments in many U.S. metros, impacting affordability.
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Jake Vehige for Neighbors Bank
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7/6/26
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(BPT) - For more than 50 years, opening Valpak's iconic Blue Envelope has meant discovering savings from businesses across the country. This July, it could also mean discovering something unexpected: …
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7/6/26
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(NAPSI)—It’s safe to say, preparing for summer storms with these five suggestions can protect you, your home, and your family throughout the season. Word Count: 23
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7/6/26
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Washington’s food stamp overpayments and underpayments ticked up this year, and the state could face tens of millions of dollars in added costs if accuracy doesn’t improve. The state’s error rate was 6.98% in the 2025 federal fiscal year, with most mistakes coming from overpayments to recipients under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as […]
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Jake Goldstein-Street
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7/6/26
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(BPT) - At The Home Depot, the goal is to be a one-stop shop that helps Pros manage and grow their business — but running a business means fueling the teams behind it.A Pro's workday doesn't …
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7/6/26
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MNsure health insurance enrollment dropped by more than 17,000 in May 2026 compared to May 2025. The dip in insurance coverage offered on MNsure — the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace — mirrors a nationwide trend in 2026. The drop in coverage was expected after most Republican senators blocked Democratic efforts to extend extra federal […]
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Alyssa Chen
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7/6/26
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More Idahoans who receive federal food assistance may now be subject to work requirements under changes implemented this spring. The federal “big beautiful” law passed last July expanded who would need to comply with work requirements to receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Idaho implemented the new requirements in April. The […]
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Laura Guido
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7/6/26
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With some exceptions, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have been required to do at least 80 hours per month of work, training or volunteering. Under Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the work requirements for SNAP were expanded beginning last fall.
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Lori Kersey
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7/6/26
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Arkansas last week began checking to see if the hundreds of thousands of people enrolled in its Medicaid expansion program comply with stringent work requirements mandated by a new federal law. The caveat: Those work requirements don’t go into effect until Jan. 1, 2027. Until that date, people who don’t meet them won’t lose their […]
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Ainsley Platt
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7/6/26
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A 12-month data center moratorium in Texas Township is set to take effect on July 5, MLive’s Aya Miller reports. The Kalamazoo County community joins neighboring Portage and Oshtemo Township in putting a pause on data center development, with the Texas Township Planning Commission expecting to use the period to evaluate the facilities’ impacts on […]
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Kyle Davidson
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7/6/26
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“Especially during points of isolation, kids were able to use social media as a means to stay connected to their friends and their peers, which is really important. We want that connectivity."
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Sarah Ladd
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7/6/26
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Demand for internet access and electronic storage has grown alongside digital technology itself. At the center of that growth are the energy infrastructure and data centers that governments and companies began developing in Northern Virginia in the late 20th century. Today, the region houses the world’s largest concentration of data centers, making Virginia the nation’s […]
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Nathaniel Cline, Shannon Heckt
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7/6/26
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There research into physical health impacts related to data centers is still in its early stages, but seems comparable to other industries.
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Whitney Downard
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7/6/26
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• “Virginia just legalized the sale of recreational cannabis. Here’s what to know.” — The Washington Post • “Virginia health officials warn that heat is causing medical issues for hundreds.” — WAVY • “8 girls escape Virginia psychiatric facility in pajamas after assaulting guard, Crime Insider says.” — WTVR • “Loudoun homeowners appear to lose […]
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Staff Report
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7/6/26
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A bill aimed at protecting people with disabilities from abuse and neglect is now law. Senate Bill 670 creates a developmental services oversight commission responsible for reviewing the state-regulated, taxpayer-funded care system for people with disabilities. The commission will be made up of lawmakers, state officials, private providers, advocates, parents of people with disabilities, and […]
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William Skipworth
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7/6/26
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After the Ohio General Assembly last month passed measures aimed at limiting fraud in the state’s Medicaid program, a panel of economists is split on their potential effectiveness. Senate Bill 315 is awaiting Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature. Among other ways it seeks to reduce fraud it: Requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to suspend payments […]
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Marty Schladen
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7/6/26
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“If children are well, then the village is well.” This adage beautifully expresses a vital public health concept: A community’s health is best measured by how it protects and nurtures the welfare of its most vulnerable members. As an OB-GYN, I celebrate some of life’s happiest moments with families: a healthy pregnancy, a safe delivery, […]
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Dr. Keisha Renee Callins
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7/6/26
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Ohio University will receive the first funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office. The Athens-based university is set to receive $10 million from a fund through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, meant to offset cuts made by to Medicaid made by Congress. Ohio was awarded […]
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Susan Tebben
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7/6/26
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Although many people associate rice with savory dishes, this staple grain can actually level up your dessert game too. Cultures from around the world have invented a variety of creative ways to turn the sticky rice in your pantry into treats you can whip up when you're on the prowl for something sweet, such as Sticky Toffee Pudding or Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut.
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7/6/26
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Warm breezes that linger longer into the evening, wafting appetizing aromas through the air can only mean one thing: it's patio season.
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7/6/26
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For summer hosts across the country, few pairings are as timeless and crowd-pleasing as wine and cheese.
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7/6/26
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