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Arizona's Workforce is One of the Youngest
K101 - Arizona
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July 24, 2025
Work is different these days. What used to be a job that allowed you to retire comfortably at 50 has now become a lifelong endeavor. Older man sits at his work desk Credit: Canva The issue goes to the other side of the coin as well, while more and...
Fatal crash closes northbound US 285 in Jefferson County
The Pueblo Chieftain - Colorado
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One person was killed and others were taken to the hospital in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash the morning of July 21 in Jefferson County. The crash has closed northbound U.S. Highway 285 at Colorado Highway 8 indefinitely,...
Humidity rises as corn fields 'sweat it out' in the Midwest
WWMT - Michigan
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MICHIGAN — It's hot outside, but the humidity makes it feel even hotter. Did you know that corn plays a role in increasing the humidity? On hot summer days, corn cools itself off through a process called evapotranspiration, or corn sweat. The corn...
New U-Haul data shows where people are moving to Seattle from
The Columbian - Washington State
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Have you noticed more moving vans around your neighborhood? Summer is peak moving season, with roughly half of all moves taking place between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. If you’re wondering where your new neighbors are from, a new...
Would you turn your body into garden soil? Human composting is coming to N.J.
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 27, 2025
The house plants in Dianne Thompson-Stanciel’s Tinton Falls home are thriving with the help of a new compost. The leaves on her monstera deliciosa are a bright evergreen, their vines climbing taller than ever before. Her once stubborn peace lily...
Fort Worth’s live theater venues hold space for local actors to grow their careers
KERA - Texas
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July 24, 2025
Every time Amanda Reyes goes on stage for a live theater performance in Fort Worth, she feels empowered. The Fort Worth actress has starred in nearly 10 local productions since formally launching her theater career in 2021. Each show is a reminder...
Job listings looking for people with AI skills are rising fast
CBS News
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AI gets a lot of attention for eliminating human jobs, but more and more it is also creating them. The number of job postings that mention artificial intelligence has climbed in recent years as employers seek workers versed in AI, a recent report...
New U-Haul data shows where people are moving to Washington state from
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Gene Balk / FYI Guy / The Seattle Times (TNS) Have you noticed more moving vans around your neighborhood? Summer is peak moving season, with roughly half of all moves taking place between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. If you're...
Trump's Scotland visit to feature golf resorts, trade talks and protests
CBS News
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London — President Trump is due to arrive Friday for what the White House is calling a "working visit" to Scotland. It's expected to include a mix of both personal time, and political business. As was the case during his last visit as president in...
Heat dome to push heat index into 100s in East Coast this week
The Progress Index - Vermont
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The Northeast will enjoy a few days of lower humidity and cooler temperatures before the heat dome reaches the region. Kansas City, Missouri, and Dallas are among cities that could see 100 degrees for the first time this year. A bulge in the jet...
Is the reason the Midwest is so humid in the summer really due to "corn sweat"?
KMTV 3 News - Nebraska
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July 24, 2025
From the "Polar Vortex" to the "Bomb Cyclone", these meteorological buzzwords are picked up by the news media and spread around. Now its the latest, and you have probably seen headlines using the phrase "corn sweat" in recent weeks. It sounds...
Variable crop conditions in Upper Midwest
Brownfield Ag News
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News Variable crop conditions in Upper Midwest July 24, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, News, South Dakota A crop protection specialist who covers the Upper Midwest says conditions have been variable this growing season. Ryan Peterson...
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16 Hollywood Stars Who Have Left the U.S. — Citing Trump, the Need for 'Serenity' and More By Alexandra Schonfeld 13
People - New York
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While many think of New York City or Los Angeles when it comes to where the biggest names in Hollywood rest their heads, these stars looked for for a place away from the bright lights — even oceans away, in some cases. Whether it's Rosie O'Donnell...
Heat dome to push heat index into 100s in East Coast…
Delmarvanow.com - Delaware
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The Northeast will enjoy a few days of lower humidity and cooler temperatures before the heat dome reaches the region. Kansas City, Missouri, and Dallas are among cities that could see 100 degrees for the first time this year. A bulge in the jet...
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What's Ahead: Heat and Humidity to Peak as Midwest Storm Track Stays Active
Successful Farming
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Corn sweat has been making national news, as the corn crop pumps moisture into the air. The result? Higher humidity, and as July wraps up, it’s about to get even steamier. “Heat index temperatures are the problem with that extra humidity,”...
Many Canadians canceled travel to the Shore after Trump’s tariffs — but some came to Wildwood anyway
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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WILDWOOD, N.J. — Breaking down the umbrellas and beach gear for his Quebecois family of 11 one afternoon this week, Paul Genier, 63, said the big group was missing many people. “Usually we are a group of let’s say 30 persons,” said Genier, a...
Xcel Energy plans more than half a gigawatt of new generation in the Southwest US
Renewable Energy World
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July 21, 2025
Xcel Energy subsidiary Southwest Public Service Company (SPS) has announced new generation resource additions, adding up to more than half a gigawatt (GW), as part of an overall portfolio to meet the “rapidly rising” energy needs of its Texas and...
Railroad operator Union Pacific's quarterly profit rises
Yahoo Finance
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(Reuters) -Union Pacific reported a rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday, powered by robust demand for bulk and industrial shipments through multiple modes of transportation. The company's bulk shipments, which consists of grain products,...
Breeze ramps up routes to West Coast
LARA
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July 21, 2025
Low-fare airline Breeze Airways has announced five new destinations on the U.S. West Coast, with flights to Burbank, California; Arcata, California; Redmond, Oregon; Eugene, Oregan; and Pasco/Tri-Cities, Washington from March 2026. With these new...
Kansas City University launches Rural Health Scholars program across three Midwest states
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 23, 2025
JOPLIN, Mo., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City University (KCU), the #1 producer of physicians practicing in Missouri, has announced its new Rural Health Scholars program—an innovative, partnership designed to fast-track students from...