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The economic impact of two Four State national park facilities
DIAMOND, Mo. — They have been called our nation's greatest idea: And it's a special week for the National Park System. They're great places to visit and explore, but our National Park System is also an economic engine - generating more than $50 billion in revenue last year. Carver National Monument in Diamond is one []
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Ozark Center Interns commit to future careers with signing day event
JOPLIN, Mo. — A handful of college interns took a large step in their professional careers, Tuesday evening. It was signing day at Ozark Center - Hope Spring in Joplin where six Ozark Center interns were recognized for their outstanding work. The soon-to-be-graduates signed commitments to return to the Ozark Center which is an entity []
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Granby City Hall changing location
GRANBY, Mo. — Granby's city hall will soon be relocating. City Administrator Lawna Price, said all city staff are about a week away from moving to a new building. It's connected to the Granby Police Department at 418 N. Main St. Price said the move will provide a larger work space for city employees and []
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Russia, China dump the dollar as Moscow announces new trade corridors
Russia announced this week that its bilateral trade with China has almost completely moved away from using the U.S. dollar, highlighting the two countries’ commitment to reducing their reliance on the U.S.-led economic system.Aside from reducing dependency on the Western-dominated global currency, these ‘de-dollarization’ efforts allow Russia and China to avoid the myriad sanctions now preventing Moscow from doing business on the international market. Western sanctions have helped lead to a boom...
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The Democrats who flipped on Israel aid, and why
The Senate approved the national security supplemental on Tuesday night, by a vote of 75-17. The legislation combined the four bills that were approved by the House over the weekend. After months of pushing the Biden administration to do more to pressure Israel to change its conduct in its war in Gaza, Democrats in Congress ultimately approved $26 billion in aid for Israel, including approximately $9 billion in global humanitarian aid (how much would go to Gaza, to be determined). In the Senate,...
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Blinken goes to China to maintain the illusion of stability
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to Beijing this week in the latest round of high-level diplomacy between the U.S. and China. Since the U.S.–China relationship hit new lows in late 2022 and early 2023 — thanks to incidents like then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and a Chinese spy balloon’s visit to U.S. airspace — both sides have made a welcome effort to slow the slide toward crisis and conflict.This effort has focused on top leaders exchanging views through in-person...
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Diamond keeps their undefeated season alive, rallied to take down Columbus 4-1 on the road
COLUMBUS, Ks. — Two of the best high school softball teams in the Four State area took to the diamond for a cross-state matchup Tuesday evening. The Columbus Lady Titans hosted the undefeated 30-0 Diamond Lady Wildcats. The Lady Wildcats rallied back to top Columbus 4-1. Diamond kept their undefeated season alive as they improved []
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Luke Beverlin and the Cardinals Shut-Out Carl Junction in 5-0 Win
CARL JUNCTION. MO — The Carl Junction Bulldogs and the Webb City Cardinals squared off in a big COC matchup earlier today. Webb City went on to shutout the Bulldogs and take this one 5-0. Luke Beverlin was dominant on the mound today pitching a complete game shutout and struck out 11 batters and only []
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Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania
Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson has won the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) this November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Stelson, once a news anchor for WGAL-TV 8, defeated five other Democratic challengers in the crowded field to take on Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. She was previously a []
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APTOPIX Argentina Brazil Soccer Copa Libertadores | National | idahostatejournal.com
Nathan Fernandes of Brazil's Gremio celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Argentina's Estudiantes de la Plata during a Copa Libertadores Group C soccer match at Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium
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DA Finally Reveals Underlying Crime Trump Allegedly Committed, and the Bidens Should be Nervous
Prosecutors in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office have finally revealed the underlying crime they allege Donald Trump was committing when he allegedly falsified business records.
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Seneca’s Taya Stewart Signs to Join Pitt State’s Co-Ed Cheer Program
SENECA, MO — Over in Seneca, Taya Stewart signed on the dotted line to continue her cheer career at the next level and join the Pitt State University Co-Ed Cheer Squad. Stewart's career as a cheerleader has been nothing short of remarkable. She is a 4-time State Champion as Seneca's Cheer Program is currently on []