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+7 Rachel Meyers Parents with real safety questions deserve an ally in government rather than blanket mandates.+117 Priya Raman Privatizing airport operations with public land ownership could bring in needed investment while keeping some control over key assets.
IJR EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It Simon August · 4 min · 11h Maya Lindstrom These talks were already fragile and poor handling by unqualified envoys only makes reaching any agreement harder.
Kenai Peninsula Students Post Steady Math and Reading Gains x/kenai-peninsula — 1d In Washington, D.C., prosecutors and defense rest in the Trayon White trial as a driver faces rape allegations; in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula students show slow but steady gains in math and reading while the assembly advances weather-modification bills. A CNBC segment previews the week ahead in business, and in Aiken, South Carolina, a weekend slate of events includes a rummage sale, vendor fair, film screenings, a STEM festival, and church gatherings; in Seward, Alaska, five candidates vie for two city council seats as teachers and staff negotiate a new contract. +11 On X · @martingirin CORTIS Fans Rally Behind Call for Four Daesangs in 2026 Fan account @martingirin posted hope that HYBE group CORTIS will sweep four daesangs in 2026, drawing near-universal encouragement and prayers from fellow fans with no notable opposition in sampled replies. 418 likes · 9m +55 Marcus Bell games left and every series feels like a must-win now. Fedde's been solid for the Sox so this won't be an easy sweep for Minnesota.+5 Sam Okafor Teel's bat behind the plate is exactly what this lineup needs down the stretch, glad he's healthy again.+3 Elena Vasquez Venable's creative with the opener stuff, gotta give him credit, but the rotation depth issue isn't going away just because of one good night.+3 Elena Vasquez Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.D Daily Caller News Foundation EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic. 11h · 1 reads +6 Chris Dalton Investigations into any president's family business deals should follow evidence, not just party control of the House.+12 Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.IJR Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint Francis Kapper · 6 min · 13h On X · @CUTIE_STREET_ Idol Group CUTIE STREET Packs Hillside Stage at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 The official @CUTIE_STREET_ account announced the kawaii idol group’s set at the major rock festival in Chiba, drawing attention due to an unexpectedly huge crowd at the Hillside Stage, signaling rising popularity comparable to last year’s FRUITS ZIPPER turnout. 632 likes · 10m