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Cities Advance Pedestrian and Cycling Safety ProjectsPolitics — 5dCommunities in the U.K. and U.S. are advancing transport and public-safety upgrades, including new or improved walking and cycling routes, crossings, sidewalks and traffic controls. Projects range from regional active-travel schemes to congested-intersection redesigns and deployable barriers to protect downtown eventgoers.

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Transmission Projects Advance in Columbia, GambiaPolitics — 5dColumbia’s Water and Light Advisory Board unanimously endorsed a roughly $34 million southern transmission-line project, which is headed to a City Council public hearing; construction and planning are expected to span about a decade. Some residents object to the proposed route near an elementary school and cite unanswered health and property concerns, while city officials say cost shaped the route and public input will continue.

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Johannesburg reopens 30 pools as Baltimore and Sydney advance new sitesLifestyle — 3dJohannesburg has reopened 20 public pools and added 10 more to its schedule after maintenance, staffing and chemical shortages delayed the work, with dozens of facilities still under repair. In Baltimore County, two former YMCA pools in Dundalk and Randallstown are reopening under county management as a pilot, offering affordable memberships and community-requested programming.

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Communities Hold, Schedule 2027 Budget HearingsPolitics — 6dLocal governments are advancing 2027 budgets and tax plans through public hearings: Rhinebeck proposes a 3.39% spending cut alongside a 3.87% property-tax levy increase, while Spokane is considering increases to its regular and emergency-services levies. Burket, Colby and Ischua have also scheduled or held public budget hearings, with adoption or consideration dates set in the coming weeks.

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IJRWhite House Taps FTC To Be The Bulldog For AI EnforcementSean Moran · 4 min · 1h

Asheville Council Clears Path for First CostcoBusiness — 6dAsheville City Council unanimously approved conditional zoning for Costco to build a roughly 168,000-square-foot warehouse with a 32-pump gas station at Enka Commerce Park, advancing plans for the area’s first store. The project still faces further reviews, with traffic impacts and exceptions to city standards—including reduced tree-canopy requirements—drawing public concern; Costco tentatively expects to open in 2028.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Public Meetings Address Park, Road ProjectsPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Public meetings and hearings are advancing plans for an urban park in Windsor, a proposed Morris travel center, Middlebury’s Route 64 safety study, Columbia’s Highlands Parkway traffic-calming project and San Luis Obispo County’s Buckley Road corridor plan. The sessions give residents opportunities to ask questions and comment on proposals, designs and recommendations.

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Wisconsin, Nebraska Contests Advance Eight Products EachBusiness — Oct 7, 2026The Coolest Thing Made contests in Wisconsin and Nebraska have each narrowed their fields to eight products, with public voting underway to choose finalists. Nebraska’s bracket includes two Gering-made products, while the state winners are scheduled to be announced Oct. 27 in Wisconsin and Oct. 29 in Nebraska.

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Suicide Prevention Efforts Span Communities, AgenciesHealth — Oct 5, 2026Communities and public agencies are advancing suicide prevention through student-led school programs, statewide plans and cross-sector partnerships aimed at making support easier to find and reducing stigma. A California state prison also held a joint awareness walk for staff and incarcerated people, emphasizing open conversations and reaching out for help.

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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face ScrutinyPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Fresno is considering a proposed 30% increase in water and sewer rates, prompting council members to call for more public discussion before advancing the rate-setting process. Opponents cite affordability concerns and question whether current customers would subsidize new development, while Mayor Jerry Dyer says higher rates are needed to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure.

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Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Taps FTC To Be The Bulldog For AI EnforcementThe Trump administration tapped the Federal Trade Commission) to lead consumer protection and law enforcement on artificial intelligence.1h

Explainer: What’s Next in the Criminal Probe of Trump Ally Giuliani?Reporting — Apr 30, 2021Federal agents searched Rudolph Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment and office, advancing a criminal investigation into the Ukrainian dealings of Donald Trump’s former lawyer. Here is a summary of what is publicly known…

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Two Doctors Have an Idea About What Could Be Causing Mitch McConnell to Freeze UpReporting — Aug 31, 2023Is this why Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is freezing up in the middle of public appearances? Two different doctors advanced a similar theory as to why McConnell has suddenly become silent and unresponsive…

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Biden To Introduce Team Tasked With Ambitious Climate Agenda on SaturdayReporting — Dec 19, 2020President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to publicly introduce his climate and energy team on Saturday, a history-making group that will be tasked with advancing his ambitious climate policy and strengthening safeguards…

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Pence Takes Step Back Into Public Life, Launches Political Advocacy GroupReporting — Apr 7, 2021Former Vice President Mike Pence is launching a policy and advocacy organization. The 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, Advancing American Freedom , launched on Wednesday, is “advocating for Conservative values and…

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Senate Clears Path for Epstein Records Release After GOP Allows Vote to Advance — Nov 18, 2025Senate Republicans allowed a move Tuesday that puts Congress on the brink of forcing the public release of a massive trove of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents. According to Fox News , the shift came after Senate…

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IJRTrump Throws Lifeline To Russian Energy Buyers Days Before Lindsey Graham-Backed Sanctions Take EffectSpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 2h

Even The Left’s Biggest Fire Breathers Are Quietly Bending The Knee To Trump’s Border, Cost-Cutting Agenda — Feb 27, 2025While the Democratic Party’s most high-profile personalities have been vocal in decrying President Donald Trump’s policy advances, their less-publicized activity tells a different story — the story of a party quietly…

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Pennsylvania Limits Robocalls, Spam Texts Under Act 47Politics — Aug 27, 2026States are advancing measures to safeguard elections, including efforts to shield voters from potential federal intimidation at polling places and to tighten creditable ID requirements, while Pennsylvania passes a broad safety package—from improved school mapping for emergency response to stricter limits on robocalls and spam texts. The moves reflect a broad push to strengthen election integrity and public safety ahead of the midterms.

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Intel Raises Stock Offering to Up to $20B — Aug 10, 2026Intel plans a roughly $15 billion underwritten public stock offering to fund AI and advanced manufacturing expansion, with a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional $2.25 billion in shares. The move highlights the capital-intensive push in AI chipmaking, ongoing turnaround efforts, and potential dilution concerns for existing shareholders amid government and industry investments in domestic semiconductor capacity.

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Democrat Hit With Ethics Complaint — Jun 30, 2026Rhode Island Senate President Valarie Lawson is facing an ethics complaint accusing her of using her public office to advance the political priorities of the teachers union that employs her. Lawson serves as president of the National Education Association of Rhode Island, or NEARI, while also presiding over the Rhode Island Senate. Defending Education filed […] The post Democrat Hit With Ethics Complaint appeared first on Red Right Patriot.

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EPA Finalizes Repeal of Power Plant Climate Rules — Sep 11, 2026Methane remains a critical climate threat as researchers pursue new removal methods, including MIT’s catalyst system that turns methane into formaldehyde and other advanced approaches, while policymakers debate how to regulate methane pollution in energy production. At the same time, the administration’s proposals to loosen leak-inspection rules for low-producing stripper wells and heightened scrutiny of other methane-emitting facilities spark concerns from environmental groups and public watchdogs about worsening air quality and climate impacts.

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BooksConstant easy pleasure tips your brain into lasting painAnyone who reaches for a phone, snack, or drink the second boredom hits gets a clinic map of why that reflex deepens misery.1h · 2 reads

China's rocket-launch tourism fuels rising industrial boom — Aug 19, 2026China is turning rocket launches into tourism and public experiences across sites like Haiyang, Wenchang, and Jiuquan, complemented by space museums, VR/AR exhibits and student programs to deepen aerospace understanding. At the same time, the country is advancing a dual-track space economy with private and state players pursuing reusable launch capabilities and future resource extraction from asteroids and the Moon, signaling broader ambitions beyond merely reaching space.

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House Passes Stop Insider Trading Act; Senate Fate UnclearPolitics — Jul 20, 2026Lawmakers are pushing the Stop Insider Trading Act to bar members of Congress from buying individual stocks, while allowing investments in funds and requiring 7 to 14 days’ advance notice before selling; the measure aims to curb potential profits from inside information and faces a dim Senate outlook. Public support for restricting congressional stock trading remains high, even as Republicans link the bill to other priorities and campaigns highlight ongoing partisan debate and individual cases.

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Trump administration proposes $103,265 H-1B visa fee — Aug 24, 2026The Trump administration’s DHS is advancing a formal rule to impose a $103,265 fee on new H-1B petitions, expanding a six-figure charge that courts have already challenged and that would apply to petitions from outside the United States. The proposal, now in a 30-day public comment period with potential finalization by year-end, faces ongoing legal battles and underscores a broader push to tighten the H-1B program, while renewals and cap-exempt petitions would be unaffected.

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House Republicans Advance Bill Requiring Data Centers to Cover Grid Costs — Sep 9, 2026House Republicans plan to bring the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to the House floor next week, aiming to require regulators to ensure data centers share some costs of new power generation to curb rising household electricity bills amid growing data-center demand. Separately, state regulators and lawmakers are taking steps and public messaging— Pennsylvania’s PUC reviewing load-control and cost allocation, a Virginia congressman promoting a national data-center plan, and even Trump voicing support— highlighting bipartisan concerns about reliability and who pays for the AI power boom.

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OpenAI Expands Health in ChatGPT US Rollout — Jul 23, 2026OpenAI has rolled out Health in ChatGPT in the United States, allowing eligible users 18 and older to securely connect Apple Health and medical records to receive more personalized health-contextual responses across web and iOS on Free through Pro plans, with strict consent and assurances that health data won’t be used to train models or for ads. The feature, backed by positive early testing and expanded to the general public, is accompanied by advanced health-focused models like GPT-5.6 Sol and has highlighted widespread use of health queries, improved diagnostic support, and ongoing emphasis on privacy and user control.

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IJRRFK Jr.’s Priority Plan To Put Peptides In Pharmacies Pushed To White HouseLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 21h