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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...
11 vibrant perennial red flowers everyone should plant
AOL
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Image credit: Depositphotos.Everyone knows that roses are red (and other colors, too), but so many other flowers come in crimson shades, too! Red is such a bold, romantic color- and it belongs in your yard. The list below celebrates 11 perennial...
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...
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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,”...
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...
Beloved grocery chain ‘significantly cheaper’ than Stop & Shop to open up 4 new stores in DAYS
The U.S. Sun
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July 27, 2025
MAJOR U.S. supermarkets might have some big worries coming their way. Lidl, a popular European-based chain, is opening four stores – and it could give competitors a literal run for their money. 2 Lidl is opening four more locations across the...
Great White Caught on North Carolina Shore Carries a Migration Message
AOL
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse towers over beach dunes of Outer Banks island near Buxton, North Carolina, US© Pi-Lens/Shutterstock.comIt is not every day that someone catches a great white shark from shore. Anglers can go their whole lives without ever...
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,...
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...
Midwest City Rotary hosting clay shoot fundraiser Sept. 11
Mustang Times - Oklahoma
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July 22, 2025
The Midwest City Rotary Club is taking aim at a good cause with its upcoming clay shooting tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Kingfisher. Rotarians on the Range: Claying It Forward, will take place at Cedar Gate on County Road N 2740, with teams...
17 Midwestern potluck salads that could’ve been in Grandma’s church cookbook
AOL
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From church basements to backyard BBQs, no one does a potluck quite like the Midwest—and no one does potluck salads quite like Grandma. These are the dishes that fill long folding tables and disappear before anyone even deals the first hand of...
Preliminary rendering of proposed Midwest Museum of Firefighting released
GMToday - Wisconsin
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WEST BEND — The Midwest Museum of Firefighting (MMF) in West Bend has released a rendering of a proposed museum after recently entering into an agreement with the Venerable Fire Collection, a nonprofit educational foundation based in Slinger, to...
Invasive, destructive spotted lanternfly has arrived in SC. Here’s what it means for you
Greenville Journal - South Carolina
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July 24, 2025
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been confirmed for the first time in South Carolina, the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry announced July 10. Originating in Asia, the destructive insect was found in the cities of Greenville and...
CHAMPIONS: Goshen City FC celebrates club's first league title with road 2-1 win
The Goshen News - Indiana
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DEARBORN, MICH. — Goshen City FC head coach Tyler Born favors an aggressive and transition-heavy style of play on the pitch. His team follows suit well, but after reaching the bye week with a 2-2-1 record in their first season in the Midwest...
Lawmakers from across North America in Saskatoon for policy conference
SaskToday.ca
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Strengthening Canada-U.S. ties and exploring shared challenges. SASKATOON — Saskatoon is hosting legislators from across the Midwest and central Canada this weekend as the city hosts the 2025 annual meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference...
Kady Gideon competes in Midwest Elite Invitational
The Press Dispatch - Indiana
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Kady Gideon, a junior at PCHS, recently competed in The Midwest Elite, which is a golf invitational for girls from all over the midwest. According to her father, Jarrod Gideon, "Everyone plays an initial 18 hole round. The initial groups are three...
Midwest moisture: what is corn sweat?
FOX28 - Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — While the humidity is low in Central Ohio today, you're probably seeing stories on your news feed about corn sweat impacting the Midwest. So, what is corn sweat? As the corn reaches maturity in the mid to late summer, it...
Atlanta picked as Rivian's East Coast headquarters
The Center Square
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July 17, 2025
(The Center Square) – Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will make Atlanta its East Coast home, the company said Thursday. Rivian plans to move into the top floor of the Portman Holdings' Junction Krog District building near the Eastside...
Domestic migration to Seattle falls, ending a decade-long trend
KNKX - Washington State
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July 27, 2025
It’s likely no surprise to most Seattleites that the biggest source of movers from other states to the city is California. Naturally, a more populous state like California would top the list because there’s a higher number of movers overall, but...
Maine’s Acadia Named One of the Best U.S. Birding Locations
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 20, 2025
Acadia National Park stands among America’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Located along Maine’s rocky coast, Acadia is a beautiful and peaceful place. It’s full of natural wonders and offers a perfect example of nature’s beauty, all packed...