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The Federal Farm Policy Trap: Why Some Farmers Are Stuck Raising Crops That No Longer Thrive
by Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois, Julia Rendleman for ProPublica and Lylee Gibbs, Saluki Local Reporting Lab This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. A portion of the reporting in Alexander County is supported by funding from the Pulitzer Center...
Federal Reserve announces 25 basis point interest rate cut
Regulation Home » Regulation » Federal Reserve announces 25 basis point interest rate cut by Estefano Gomez Sep. 17, 2025 Central bank moves to lower borrowing costs amid economic uncertainty. Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points (0.25%). This move lowers the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage
Federal Government Awards D’Tigress $100K, Apartments & National Honours After AfroBasket Win
Nigeria’s D’Tigress receive $100K, apartments, and national medals from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after their record-breaking AfroBasket win. The post Federal Government Awards D’Tigress $100K, Apartments & National Honours After AfroBasket Win appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today...
Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium by team
LOS ANGELES — The unrest centered on ICE raids throughout the Los Angeles area has found its way to Dodger Stadium. Federal agents were denied access to Dodger Stadium on Thursday morning. Video shows as many as 20 vehicles approaching Gate A at the stadium and being turned around by the security guard there. The
Lost your federal job or funding? Tell us how cuts are impacting the environment, health, and safety of your community.
The Trump administration’s flurry of initial actions has had a devastating effect on climate, environmental, justice, agricultural, and health work vital to communities across the country. As federal employees and funding recipients face these ongoing cuts and uncertainties, we want to help tell the story — your story — of what is being lost. Tell
NDIC shines at 2025 federal innovation awards, clinches first and third place
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has emerged as a standout performer at the 2025 Federal Public Service Innovation Competition, clinching both first and third place out of 155 entries submitted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country. The announcement was made during an award ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday, April 29
Amid federal research cuts, some Antarctic tourist cruises are sponsoring scientists
During Antarctica’s warm season, the sleek Norwegian passenger ship known as the MS Fridtjof Nansen departs regularly from Argentina for its journey south across the turbulent Drake Passage, down to the Antarctic Peninsula. The cruise carries wealthy adventurers, bucket listers and, increasingly, polar scientists looking to gather data as public funding for Antarctic research vanishes
Federal election leaders’ debate: No contingency plan needed for AUKUS, says Albanese
Anthony Albanese has ruled out the need for a contingency plan for the AUKUS partnership with the US and UK, reaffirming Australia's support for the deal...
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Thousands are still without power in Gary, Ind., nearly two weeks after storms
Thousands are still without power in Gary, Ind., nearly two weeks after storms NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kaitlin Washburn, reporter with the Chicago Sun-Times, about the ongoing power outages in northwest Indiana and how they're affecting residents' lives. National August 24, 2026 6:16 PM ET Indiana Power Outages Download Embed NPR's Ailsa Chang talks
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many homeowners, fall is packed with a near-endless to-do list. To start with, there are routine maintenance tasks, such as clearing leaves from your roof, gutters, and yard. Next, you'll need to decide whether to throw them out or turn them into mulch. Apart
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3 nostalgic Paramount+ movies to check out this week (August 24-30)
Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek Published Aug 24, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT Derek Malcolm has been covering the worlds of tech and entertainment for more than two decades. Before coming to How-To Geek in 2025, Derek was a contributing editor and writer for the A/V and Home Theater section at Digital Trends , where he wrangled and wrote
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Darline Graham Goes All In on Election Denialism
Darline Graham’s latest bid to solidify Donald Trump’s support involves a fraught empty gesture. The 62-year-old younger sister and current occupant of the late Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat dodged questions on Monday as to whether she would have certified the results of the 2020 presidential election, as her brother had six years prior.
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Trump’s super PAC drops over $800K on Graham in South Carolina
President Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc. spent over $827,000 to support Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) ahead of the state’s Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, marking the group’s most significant spending in months. The filing with the Federal Election Commission, which was made public on Monday...