Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Effort Under Threat of Rollback
Article Summary - Oregon lawmakers are on the verge of reversing a state measure that decriminalized minor drug possession due to a spike in fentanyl use and overdoses. The Oregon House of Representatives has voted 51-7 in favor of a bill…
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Biden, Trump tour US-Mexico border amid reelection bid
Article Summary - Former President Donald Trump has criticized current President Joe Biden over his US-Mexico border policies and has stoked fears about migrants, despite no substantial evidence indicating a connection between immigration…
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The surprisingly cute taxidermy shop in Reno (& other quirky stores)
Nevada is an enigmatic place with a colorful history (and it’s not just because of the neon signs). It’s a rich tapestry of cowboys, casinos, and cacti; small towns, ghost towns, and bustling downtowns.
In Reno, the Silver State’s…
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Orlando Shooting: 1 Dead, Multiple Injured
Article Summary - A shooting in Orlando, Florida has resulted in at least one death and several injuries. The Orlando Police Department responded to the incident around 11 p.m. at the area of Iron Wedge Drive and South Lake Orlando where…
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Tucker Carlson’s Apparent Affection for Dictators
Article Summary - The article discusses the history of right-wing affinity for foreign authoritarians in American politics and its manifestation in the modern Republican party. It traces the origins of this trend back to World War I, with…
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Potential Tornado Strikes Madison County Amid Ohio Weather Chaos
Article Summary - On February 28, 2024, severe weather including a tornado hit Columbus, Ohio, causing significant damage. The Madison County Airport saw a hangar destroyed and several airplanes damaged. In addition, several homes were…
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One man’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees in NC and beyond
In 2008, art activist Matt Willey met a bee in his Manhattan studio. That encounter would lead to The Good of the Hive, Willey’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees worldwide.
“She flew in and landed right in the middle of the rug: ‘Notice…
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Sculptor reveals the meaning behind Eau Claire’s big swan made of trash
Twenty-one years ago, Steve Bateman created a swan-shaped sculpture out of a surprising medium: trash.
Born out of a Minnesota State Fair competition sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Adopt-a-River program, he…
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Nex Benedict’s School Students Protest Bullying Policies in Walkout
Article Summary - Over 40 students walked out of Owasso High School in Oklahoma to protest a bullying culture they say resulted in a student's death. Nex Benedict, 16, a transgender student, died a day after a fight with students who had…
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Michigan’s Indication of Future Republican Primaries
Article Summary - The Republican presidential primary season is entering a phase where races will take place in several states, with the focus moving away from individual state campaigns. Donald Trump and Nikki Haley have been the only…
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