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Trump nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for historic Israel-Iran ceasefire

by TNND
(TNND) — President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary and historic role” in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.In a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia wrote, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed... Read More.

Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern

by AP
CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) — Lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada have recently approved changes aimed at helping their states dip into the lucrative side of corporate litigation that Delaware, with a specialized court and business-friendly laws, has dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.Concerned that these changes may lure corporations away from Delaware, thereby causing... Read More.
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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce changes to prior authorization for health insurance

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Health insurance reform, including more timely access for patients, will roll out early next year, said Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.Oz announced these reforms, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a news conference in Washington, D.C..The changes, which are voluntary, focus on prior authorization,... Read More.

New House Members Sworn Into Office

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Newly-elected Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, took his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on June 18. He won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties."Today has been an incredible day, and I’m deeply honored to represent the people... Read More.

Deadline for state Officer of the Year nominations almost here

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding law enforcement agencies across the state that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards is Monday, June 30.Only law enforcement agencies are eligible to submit official nominations, but Drummond encourages members of the public to reach out to their local... Read More.
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NOC president given two-year contract extension

by Ponca City Now
Northern Oklahoma College regents rehired president Diana Morris Watkins extending her contract two years.After the contract was approved, Watkins said, “I am grateful to the NOC Board of Regents for the continued opportunity to lead the college’s incredible faculty and staff as we seek to more efficiently and effectively prepare students to join Oklahoma’s workforce.”Regent... Read More.

Details released on traffic stop on I-40 that led to drug bust in eastern Oklahoma

by KOKH
OKLA. — Information now released of a significant drug bust in the early morning hours of June 11 during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 in eastern Oklahoma.An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle for speeding, but the situation escalated when the trooper noticed signs of criminal activity.A subsequent probable cause... Read More.
https://www.noc.edu/

DC security tightened as officials monitor potential cyberattacks, threats post-airstrikes

by 7News-Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Security has been visibly tightened across the nation’s capital following the U.S. military’s weekend airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.While there is no credible threat to D.C., federal and local authorities are taking precautionary measures in anticipation of potential cyber or physical reprisals.According to the Pentagon, the... Read More.
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