2 h. ago Many Arkansas farmers seek federal support as agriculture crisis grows

Farmers in Arkansas are raising the alarm about the effect of low crop prices, bad weather and tariffs on their livelihood. They say they need help from Washington, D.C.

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2 h. ago Male tarantulas are moving and wooing their way across Colorado

These hairy spiders spend almost all of their lives underground. But when it's time to mate, they must brave the great outdoors before they perish.

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6 h. ago 60 Washington organizations call for protections for immigrants, decry federal overreach

60 Washington organizations call for protections for immigrants, decry federal overreach  The Spokesman-Review

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9 h. ago 'Strong guardrails': Seattle police chief defends CCTV expansion amid federal access concerns

'Strong guardrails': Seattle police chief defends CCTV expansion amid federal access concerns  KING5.com

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9 h. ago Seattle police chief defends CCTV expansion amid federal access concerns

Seattle police chief defends CCTV expansion amid federal access concerns  KING5.com

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10 h. ago Washington election officials raise concern over federal request for voter data

Washington election officials raise concern over federal request for voter data  The Spokesman-Review

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11 h. ago Washington state budget and federal cuts create “perfect storm” crisis for state colleges and universities

Washington state budget and federal cuts create “perfect storm” crisis for state colleges and universities  World Socialist Web Site

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12 h. ago Jury seated in trial of man accused of Trump assassination attempt

Jury selection is complete for Ryan Routh's federal trial. Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024.

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12 h. ago Education Department Ends Grant Funding Worth $350 Million for Minority

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the money supported programs that the administration believes unfairly support minority students.

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12 h. ago New Jersey Is the Latest State to Expand Access to Updated Covid Shots

Pharmacists will be allowed to give the latest vaccines to anyone over 3, rebuffing federal efforts to limit the number of those eligible.

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13 h. ago Waste plant fibers could reduce construction costs and improve sustainability

Earth mortar could be more resilient, flexible and stronger by adding plant fibers to the mix. The finding comes from research to better understand the strength and performance of raw earth mortar, which has been carried out by the University of Portsmouth's School of Civil Engineering and Surveying. The work is published in the Journal of Building Engineering.

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14 h. ago Internal National Guard documents show top brass knows mission is unpopular

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Washington Post reporter Alex Horton about internal documents from the National Guard assessing public sentiment about the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

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14 h. ago S.F. awards trash can contract, worth up to $10M, to only qualified bidder

S.F. awards trash can contract, worth up to $10M, to only qualified bidder  Mission Local

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15 h. ago Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get Senate confirmation Monday

Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get Senate confirmation Monday  Politico

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15 h. ago WA health insurance premiums soar due to federal fallout, rising costs

WA health insurance premiums soar due to federal fallout, rising costs  Tri-City Herald

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15 h. ago While U.S. stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

Anduril has landed a lucrative contract and is bringing its uncrewed undersea vehicle Ghost Shark to Australian waters next year.

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15 h. ago Federal agents raid vape retailers and distributors across the US

Federal agents raid vape retailers and distributors across the US  CNN

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16 h. ago US dollar mixed, markets eye Fed cuts after soft inflation data

US dollar mixed, markets eye Fed cuts after soft inflation data  Reuters

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16 h. ago Governors Urge Federal Action to Address Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Governors Urge Federal Action to Address Unmanned Aircraft Systems  National Governors Association

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16 h. ago ICYMI: Bipartisan Former Governors, Retired Military Leaders, States, Cities File Briefs in Support of California’s Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Federalization of the National Guard

ICYMI: Bipartisan Former Governors, Retired Military Leaders, States, Cities File Briefs in Support of California’s Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Federalization of the National Guard  State of California - Department of Justice (.gov)

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