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As Moscow increasingly invokes the “spirit of Anchorage” to claim a framework for ending the war in Ukraine already exists, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has flatly pushed back, opening a fierce diplomatic battle over what actually occurred during last year’s high-stakes summit.

Cambiar el azúcar no consiste en elegir el sustituto de moda, sino el que mejor funciona en cada receta y necesidad.

Fort Worth ISD doesn’t have an asking price for the school, but TAD records value the 5.72-acre property at nearly $6.9 million.

Lately, much of the news about the Arctic has been bleak. The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems for Arctic residents, ecosystems and […]

The certification ends the vote count in the June 2 primary and ushers in the general election season.

Ousmane Dembélé rocketed up the World Cup goal-scoring charts on Friday with a hat trick as France demolished Norway 4-1 in Massachusetts.

(The Center Square) - We’re just over one week away from America’s 250th anniversary celebration, and Washington state is joining in on the national festivities. July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and every state in the nation is hosting its own celebrations, service projects and education initiatives to mark the occasion. Washington’s official commemoration is spearheaded by the Washington State Historical Society, and a Washington 250 committee has been responsible for coming up with a list of events “that will help all Washingtonians feel more connected to their history and to gain a better understanding of the foundational principles, structure, and purpose of our democratic system,” according to the America250wa.org website. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck chaired the Washington 250 Committee and spoke with The Center Square on Thursday, sharing how members at times disagreed what the takeaways should be for Washington’s 250 commemorations. “You will recall that there was a period of time, some time ago, I admitted to some discouragement," he said. "There were some people who wanted the 250 celebrations to be some kind of hyperbolic nationalistic celebration, and other people who wanted it to be this history interrogation on steroids." As reported by The Center Square following a July 11, 2025, Washington 250 Committee meeting, Heck made it clear he was not pleased with the direction some members wanted to go. Jennifer Kilmer, executive director of the Washington State Historical Society, suggested they focus on education efforts around tribal sovereignty and history and recognition of historically marginalized communities. Heck pushed back. “I’m disappointed, and I’m disappointed in a couple regards," he said at the time. “I’m disappointed that there’s no specific reference and precious attention to commemorating the founding of the republic." At the same meeting, Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, told the group, “Not everybody is exactly excited about celebrating America.” She said she wanted the “harms of the past” to be front and center. “Just making sure that we are taking that delicate balance between celebrating our country and recognizing that that also meant manifest destiny, that also meant slavery, that also meant a lot of other things are critical to the heritage and history of that founding,” Reeves said. “And the impacts that it had long term.” Heck spoke up again to say while acknowledging mistakes of the past, he wanted more of the focus to be on celebrating America. This week, Heck said that in the months that followed, the committee came together in agreement on how Washington would mark the monumental occasion in a more celebratory way. “The closer we got, the more community oriented the celebrations became. And they frankly….and this is not hyperbole…just fill my heart with joy when I think about all the things that are going on in communities around the state. It's such a wonderful time,” said Heck. Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is also a member of the Washington 250 Committee. "The first 250th is not a time to politicize and attack our achievements. There are those that wish to portray negativity and focus on advancing further liberal agendas," wrote Wilson via text to The Center Square. "Time to be proud of all Americans who gave their life while serving our country in order to allow those complainers to even have the right to complain." As President of the Washington State Senate, Heck told The Center Square he acknowledges the country and certainly Washington state are as divided as ever, politically. “I have concerns for my country. But what I choose to do is focus on the things that we have in common. What I choose to do is to remind ourselves that our nation's motto is E pluribus unum; out of many one. And it begs or prompts the question, what is that? It gets back to that greatest sentence ever written.” Heck was referring to the second sentence in the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." “I believe two things. I believe we don't have to hate each other just because we disagree. And I believe you cannot love America if you hate half of Americans," Heck said. "And I would say that about both sides of the debate. We are, at the end of the day, all Americans.”

The city sent ballots to owners of over 580,000 parcels in an effort to address a backlog of streetlight repairs. More than 80% of the votes cast said no.

After almost 40 years, Chickasaw Nation has a new leader.

(The Center Square) - Two Democrats and three Republicans have pulled ahead in Colorado's crowded race for the soon-to-be vacant Governor’s Office. Following Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’ term limit, candidates looking to fill the seat are debating the economy, government accountability, the environment and public safety. Five candidates, including the current state attorney general and a U.S. senator, have dominated debates and headlines. As has been the case across much of the country, Colorado’s candidates for governor have centered much of their campaigns around the economy. Democratic candidate and Attorney General Phil Weiser said he would focus on expanding affordable housing by reducing regulations and prioritizing essential workers’ ability to get a home. Those workers would include teachers and nurses. “Permitting fees are so high, permitting timetables take so long, and it’s the same whether you’re building a starter home or a mega mansion,” Weiser said at a June Democratic primary debate. “When I’m governor, we’re going to change that. We’re going to make permitting fees lower to build starter homes, make it quicker to change this equation and provide down payment assistance for essential workers so they can buy the homes that they deserve to have.” The other Democratic candidate, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, has also endorsed a similar solution of reducing regulation to the state’s housing development as a means to the affordability issue. “To slash the red tape at the state level, but also at the local level to make sure that Colorado can finance workforce housing again in our state, and that the private sector isn’t ignoring Colorado because it’s too hard to build here,” said Bennet in the June debate. The three Republican candidates have largely agreed on similar housing proposals. State Rep. Scott Bottoms, R-El Paso County, said he would focus on getting rid of regulations that make building homes in the state more expensive, according to his campaign. State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, R-Larimer and Weld counties, said she would “Lower Grocery and Home construction costs by repealing onerous regulations and increasing water supply,” according to her election website. Kirkmeyer and Bottoms did not respond to a request for an interview by The Center Square. According to World Population Review, Colorado ranked fifth highest among states with a median home value at $539,400 in 2024. The three frontrunner Republican candidates have focused on public safety during their campaigns. Republican candidate and nonprofit founder Victor Marx said the state needed to expand programs to fight fentanyl and fill shortages in police enforcement across the state. “As Governor, I will require the Department of Public Safety to conduct statewide staffing and training assessments under C.R.S. § 24-33.5-401 et seq. to identify shortages in patrol coverage, investigative capacity, and officer safety resources,” read Marx’s campaign website. He did not respond to a request for an interview by The Center Square. The two Democratic candidates have highlighted Colorado’s environmental struggles, which come as the state experiences a drought in all counties and is locked in negotiations with neighboring states over Colorado River water rights. “We’ve made some good progress as a state, but I think we can lead all 50 states,” Bennet said during the Democratic primary debate. “And I’m proud that Conservation Colorado and other environmental groups have endorsed my cap-and-dividend plan.” According to a statement by Bennet’s campaign, his cap-and-invest environmental program would progressively cap greenhouse gas emissions, at still unspecified amounts, and increase investment into renewable energy in the state. “The future is solar, it’s storage, and the way we drive it is through effective leadership and our public utilities commission, ensuring that we’re getting more competition, more innovation closer to users,” Weiser said at the Democratic debate. He added that he wanted Colorado’s energy to be created from within the state. Weiser and Bennet did not respond to The Center Square's requests for an interview. Both Democratic candidates have so far outraised the three Republican candidates. Weiser led the pack with over $6.5 million in total contributions, followed by Bennet at more than $4.8 million. Marx led the Republicans with just shy of $2.8 million, trailed by Kirkmeyer at $608,000 and $227,000 for Bottoms. Reports by the Secretary of State's Office did not make it immediately clear who gave the most money to the various campaigns. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 30, Election Day. For more information, visit the Secretary of State’s website, coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections. Early election results will be published that evening at www.thecentersquare.com/colorado.

The algal bloom that forms each summer around Ross Island in the Willamette River south of downtown Portland is expected to be especially bad this year. A potent combination of high temperatures early in the season and ongoing drought made worse by limited snowpack have water already hitting 67 degrees Fahrenheit in the Willamette, perfect […]

Throughout Sudan’s war, most diplomatic efforts have treated the conflict as a struggle between two actors: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Discussions about the country’s future continue to revolve around ceasefires, negotiations, and possible power-sharing arrangements between these two military rivals. Yet this framing misses an important reality. Across much of Sudan, governance did not disappear when state institutions collapsed. It moved elsewhere. As discussions about post-war arrangements gradually return, this omission becomes increasingly significant. The central question is no longer only who controls the state. It is also who manages everyday life in […] The post Beyond SAF and RSF: Why Sudan’s War Cannot Be Understood Through Two Actors Alone appeared first on African Arguments.

گزارش: آمریکا دیگر حاضر به پذیرش رویکرد مبهم عراق در قبال نزدیکی به جمهوری اسلامی نیست

تنش تازه در تنگه هرمز؛ کنگره آمریکا در انتظار سرنوشت مذاکرات

در ایران هزینه باشگاه‌ها آن‌قدر بالا رفته که ورزش برای خیلی‌ها تبدیل به یک کالای لوکس شده است. این در حالی است که حتی چند دقیقه ورزش شدید در روز می‌تواند خطر برخی بیماری‌ها را به میزان زیادی کاهش دهد.

San Joaquin County raised the progressive pride flag at the downtown Stockton administration building on Friday. After years of fights, pride flag here to stay in San Joaquin County is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.

افزایش فشارها بر بهائیان در ایران با بازداشت‌ شهروندان بهائی در نقاط مختلف؛ گفت‌وگو با پدیده ثابتی

بررسی سخنان نخست وزیر کانادا درباره احتمال بازگشایی سفارت آن در ایران؛ گفت‌وگو با اردشیر زارع‌زاده

Austin's housing boom has helped lower rents for many residents, but city leaders say affordability gaps remain and are reworking policies to better serve lower-income families. The post Austin has successfully built more affordable housing — just not for everyone appeared first on Austin Current.

سیاتل زیر سایه یک بازی بزرگ؛ هیجان پیش از بازی ایران و مصر