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Two Iowa community colleges will use grant funding from the state to expand their career training capabilities for high school students. The Iowa Department of Education announced in a news release that it and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds have awarded $2 million in Career Academy Incentive Fund grants to Iowa Western Community College and Ellsworth […]

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Two Iowa community colleges will use grant funding from the state to expand their career training capabilities for high school students. The Iowa Department of Education announced in a news release that it and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds have awarded $2 million in Career Academy Incentive Fund grants to Iowa Western Community College and Ellsworth […]

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Athens County Independent
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Озод Европа/Озодлик радиоси
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Озодликда халқаро хабарлар тафсилоти билан танишинг.

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Озодликда халқаро хабарлар тафсилоти билан танишинг.

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FORT WORTH - On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Andrew Isaiah Ponce departed this world, and we honor and remember the life of a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose beautiful soul, compassionate heart, and kindness touched so many lives.

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FORT WORTH - On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Andrew Isaiah Ponce departed this world, and we honor and remember the life of a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose beautiful soul, compassionate heart, and kindness touched so many lives.

Власти Тюменской области заявили, что расшир…

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Two months after it was placed on the November ballot, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is weighing in on Amendment 3, the proposed property tax cut that, if enacted, could reduce local government funding by billions of dollars in the coming years. The group is one of the most powerful when it comes to policymaking […]

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Two months after it was placed on the November ballot, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is weighing in on Amendment 3, the proposed property tax cut that, if enacted, could reduce local government funding by billions of dollars in the coming years. The group is one of the most powerful when it comes to policymaking […]

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Most states used federal pandemic funding to address the digital divide. This refers to the gap between students and families who had their own tablets, […]

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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Most states used federal pandemic funding to address the digital divide. This refers to the gap between students and families who had their own tablets, […]

(The Center Square) - With three fires in northern Spokane costing an estimated $3.45 million to fight as of Monday morning, Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested additional emergency assistance from the Trump Administration after the flames destroyed more than 600 structures over the weekend. Local, state and federal officials said Sunday that about 60,000 had evacuated so far as the Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview Fires turned neighborhoods into ash. The National Interagency Fire Center still reported 0% containment as the sun came up on Monday, with 920 personnel fighting the flames. Ferguson said Sunday that he had spoken to President Donald Trump and U.S. Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin. The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized funding for 75% of eligible firefighting costs, but thousands of people are still wondering if they’ll have anything to come home to. “There are just so many Washingtonians who have literally lost everything,” the governor said during a press conference with Mayor Lisa Brown and other local, state and federal officials. “It's difficult to find words when folks have experienced a loss like that, but … know that we are all here for the long haul.” The three fires have burned a combined 8,026 acres, according to the NIFC’s Monday situation report, and the officials said Sunday that the cause is still under investigation, but NIFC reports it as “human.” Spokane Fire Chief Tom Williams said Sunday that the fires are among the worst in the city’s history. Ferguson said he had requested food and housing assistance, debris removal, and other support from FEMA. He’s declared a state of emergency, along with Brown and the Board of County Commissioners. The governor said longer-term relief could take time as property owners wait to see whether they can obtain temporary housing, funding to rebuild, and other support from FEMA if insurance won’t cover it. State Rep. Jenny Graham, a Republican of Spokane, confirmed to The Center Square on Sunday that her home was among those destroyed by the fires just before her family planned to put it up for sale. “We worked so hard. I was literally painting the den when we had to evacuate,” Graham wrote in a text message. “I don’t even know if that neighborhood is still there. We are alive and heartbroken.” FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grants reimburse 75% of eligible firefighting costs, but they don’t cover property losses. Assuming the federal funding covers that much of the effort so far, FEMA would be paying about $2.59 million of the firefighting costs, leaving about $862,000 in nonfederal support. Brown said officials are mapping damage to public utilities and infrastructure as part of their request. Insurers paid out roughly $212 million in claims after the 2023 Gray and Oregon Road Fires destroyed 366 homes and over 20,000 acres outside of Spokane, according to the state insurance commissioner. FEMA assistance supplements insurance, and the total loss is unknown as the flames continue to burn. “Obviously, we don't have anywhere near that information for all sorts of obvious reasons,” Ferguson said Sunday. “There will come a time when we gather that information — that does take some time.” Ferguson is holding another press conference with state and local officials in Spokane at 10:30 Monday morning.

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(The Center Square) - With three fires in northern Spokane costing an estimated $3.45 million to fight as of Monday morning, Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested additional emergency assistance from the Trump Administration after the flames destroyed more than 600 structures over the weekend. Local, state and federal officials said Sunday that about 60,000 had evacuated so far as the Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview Fires turned neighborhoods into ash. The National Interagency Fire Center still reported 0% containment as the sun came up on Monday, with 920 personnel fighting the flames. Ferguson said Sunday that he had spoken to President Donald Trump and U.S. Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin. The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized funding for 75% of eligible firefighting costs, but thousands of people are still wondering if they’ll have anything to come home to. “There are just so many Washingtonians who have literally lost everything,” the governor said during a press conference with Mayor Lisa Brown and other local, state and federal officials. “It's difficult to find words when folks have experienced a loss like that, but … know that we are all here for the long haul.” The three fires have burned a combined 8,026 acres, according to the NIFC’s Monday situation report, and the officials said Sunday that the cause is still under investigation, but NIFC reports it as “human.” Spokane Fire Chief Tom Williams said Sunday that the fires are among the worst in the city’s history. Ferguson said he had requested food and housing assistance, debris removal, and other support from FEMA. He’s declared a state of emergency, along with Brown and the Board of County Commissioners. The governor said longer-term relief could take time as property owners wait to see whether they can obtain temporary housing, funding to rebuild, and other support from FEMA if insurance won’t cover it. State Rep. Jenny Graham, a Republican of Spokane, confirmed to The Center Square on Sunday that her home was among those destroyed by the fires just before her family planned to put it up for sale. “We worked so hard. I was literally painting the den when we had to evacuate,” Graham wrote in a text message. “I don’t even know if that neighborhood is still there. We are alive and heartbroken.” FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grants reimburse 75% of eligible firefighting costs, but they don’t cover property losses. Assuming the federal funding covers that much of the effort so far, FEMA would be paying about $2.59 million of the firefighting costs, leaving about $862,000 in nonfederal support. Brown said officials are mapping damage to public utilities and infrastructure as part of their request. Insurers paid out roughly $212 million in claims after the 2023 Gray and Oregon Road Fires destroyed 366 homes and over 20,000 acres outside of Spokane, according to the state insurance commissioner. FEMA assistance supplements insurance, and the total loss is unknown as the flames continue to burn. “Obviously, we don't have anywhere near that information for all sorts of obvious reasons,” Ferguson said Sunday. “There will come a time when we gather that information — that does take some time.” Ferguson is holding another press conference with state and local officials in Spokane at 10:30 Monday morning.

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African Arguments
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As international debate surrounding Somaliland’s recognition has returned to global headlines in recent months, questions of sovereignty and diplomacy have dominated the conversation. Reports of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in December and Somaliland’s opening of an embassy in Jerusalem on 16 June have placed the territory’s political future firmly back in the international spotlight. Yet amid discussions of geopolitics and statehood, another story remains largely absent: almost every girl in Somaliland is expected to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM). “When a girl is born here, many people already know what will happen to her,” says Haboon Feysal, a student midwife […] The post Whilst the World Debates Somaliland’s Recognition, Its Girls Remain Invisible appeared first on African Arguments.

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As international debate surrounding Somaliland’s recognition has returned to global headlines in recent months, questions of sovereignty and diplomacy have dominated the conversation. Reports of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in December and Somaliland’s opening of an embassy in Jerusalem on 16 June have placed the territory’s political future firmly back in the international spotlight. Yet amid discussions of geopolitics and statehood, another story remains largely absent: almost every girl in Somaliland is expected to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM). “When a girl is born here, many people already know what will happen to her,” says Haboon Feysal, a student midwife […] The post Whilst the World Debates Somaliland’s Recognition, Its Girls Remain Invisible appeared first on African Arguments.

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Wisconsin Watch
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The state of Wisconsin should be lauded for trying to make campaign finance information — famously a shadowy process with plenty of loopholes — more accessible to the public. Your Right to Know: Campaign finance site a big improvement is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

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The state of Wisconsin should be lauded for trying to make campaign finance information — famously a shadowy process with plenty of loopholes — more accessible to the public. Your Right to Know: Campaign finance site a big improvement is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

Researchers with the Audubon Seabird Institute counted 200 active puffin burrows on the island, up from 188 in 2019. They also spotted a razorbill chick.

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Researchers with the Audubon Seabird Institute counted 200 active puffin burrows on the island, up from 188 in 2019. They also spotted a razorbill chick.

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Radio France Internationale
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Les feux de forêt se multiplient en Amérique du Nord, des incendies fulgurants qui ont ravagé ces derniers jours Spokane, la deuxième plus grande ville de l'État de Washington, à l'est de Seattle. Ils s'inscrivent dans un contexte de sécheresse extrême et de fortes chaleurs dans la région.

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Les feux de forêt se multiplient en Amérique du Nord, des incendies fulgurants qui ont ravagé ces derniers jours Spokane, la deuxième plus grande ville de l'État de Washington, à l'est de Seattle. Ils s'inscrivent dans un contexte de sécheresse extrême et de fortes chaleurs dans la région.

El aclamado director británico señala un defecto fundamental en la crítica cinematográfica aficionada y defiende el uso de los recursos narrativos.

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El aclamado director británico señala un defecto fundamental en la crítica cinematográfica aficionada y defiende el uso de los recursos narrativos.

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Radio France Internationale
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La guerre au Proche-Orient et le blocage du détroit d'Hormuz continuent de peser lourdement sur l'économie mondiale : le pétrole fait le yoyo depuis fin février, les cours du Brent montent à chaque regain de tension, redescendent au moindre signe d'apaisement… Si le cours du gaz s'est montré lui aussi très volatile, il est en revanche resté bien plus haut qu'avant-guerre. À tel point que les Européens ne sont pas sûrs de pouvoir reconstituer leurs réserves avant l'hiver.

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La guerre au Proche-Orient et le blocage du détroit d'Hormuz continuent de peser lourdement sur l'économie mondiale : le pétrole fait le yoyo depuis fin février, les cours du Brent montent à chaque regain de tension, redescendent au moindre signe d'apaisement… Si le cours du gaz s'est montré lui aussi très volatile, il est en revanche resté bien plus haut qu'avant-guerre. À tel point que les Européens ne sont pas sûrs de pouvoir reconstituer leurs réserves avant l'hiver.

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African Arguments
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In Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, two men call themselves president. One is Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, appointed with Addis Ababa’s approval to run the region until elections could be held. The other is Debretsion Gebremichael, chairman of the party that governed Tigray for decades and led it through a war (2020-2022) that killed an estimated 600,000 people and displaced two to three million. On 5 May, a regional council that had not met in more than three years reunited and elected him. Addis Ababa treats that council as an illegal body: it was abolished under the […] The post Two Presidents, No Government: Why Tigray’s War Is Coming Back appeared first on African Arguments.

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In Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, two men call themselves president. One is Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, appointed with Addis Ababa’s approval to run the region until elections could be held. The other is Debretsion Gebremichael, chairman of the party that governed Tigray for decades and led it through a war (2020-2022) that killed an estimated 600,000 people and displaced two to three million. On 5 May, a regional council that had not met in more than three years reunited and elected him. Addis Ababa treats that council as an illegal body: it was abolished under the […] The post Two Presidents, No Government: Why Tigray’s War Is Coming Back appeared first on African Arguments.

Суд в Париже в понедельник 3 августа отклонил апелляцию российской телеведущей, бывшей главы RT France Ксении Федоровой на выданное ранее властями предписание покинуть Францию, а также на решение заморозить ее активы. Об этом сообщают французские медиа. Административный суд Парижа постановил, что Федорова не смогла доказать, что депортация из Франции повлечет за собой "серьезные личные последствия". На прошлой неделе власти обязали Федорову покинуть страну. Министр внутренних дел Лоран...

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Суд в Париже в понедельник 3 августа отклонил апелляцию российской телеведущей, бывшей главы RT France Ксении Федоровой на выданное ранее властями предписание покинуть Францию, а также на решение заморозить ее активы. Об этом сообщают французские медиа. Административный суд Парижа постановил, что Федорова не смогла доказать, что депортация из Франции повлечет за собой "серьезные личные последствия". На прошлой неделе власти обязали Федорову покинуть страну. Министр внутренних дел Лоран...

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Valigia Blu
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Tra attacchi, rialzi assicurativi e rotte bloccate, lo Stretto di Hormuz mostra la sua insostituibilità. Quali Paesi rischiano di più e come la crisi incide su benzina e bollette.

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Tra attacchi, rialzi assicurativi e rotte bloccate, lo Stretto di Hormuz mostra la sua insostituibilità. Quali Paesi rischiano di più e come la crisi incide su benzina e bollette.

Російські військові регулярно з різних видів озброєння – ударними БпЛА, ракетами, КАБами, РСЗВ – атакують українські міста і цивільну інфраструктуру в усіх регіонах України

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Російські військові регулярно з різних видів озброєння – ударними БпЛА, ракетами, КАБами, РСЗВ – атакують українські міста і цивільну інфраструктуру в усіх регіонах України

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The Emancipator
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Whyteface by A. Igoni Barrett Graywolf, Aug. 4 In Whyteface, a Nigerian man mysteriously wakes up White and embarks on a journey through Europe and through notions of race, ethnicity, nationality, and belonging. Barrett’s sharp satire and humor illuminate some of the most absurd conceptions of Africa and African immigrants.  Buy on Bookshop Save a […] The post 9 New Antiracist Books Arriving in August appeared first on The Emancipator.

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Whyteface by A. Igoni Barrett Graywolf, Aug. 4 In Whyteface, a Nigerian man mysteriously wakes up White and embarks on a journey through Europe and through notions of race, ethnicity, nationality, and belonging. Barrett’s sharp satire and humor illuminate some of the most absurd conceptions of Africa and African immigrants.  Buy on Bookshop Save a […] The post 9 New Antiracist Books Arriving in August appeared first on The Emancipator.

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Armenia’s new parliament controlled by the ruling Civil Contract party elected its speaker on Monday during its inaugural session marked by bitter accusations traded by pro-government and opposition lawmakers.

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Armenia’s new parliament controlled by the ruling Civil Contract party elected its speaker on Monday during its inaugural session marked by bitter accusations traded by pro-government and opposition lawmakers.