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Oklahoma Highway Patrol asks for votes in national cruiser contest

Wednesday, July 8 by News 9

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is competing once again in the American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser Contest, this time showcasing the agency’s history alongside its modern fleet. The entry features OHP’s restored 1937 Ford patrol car paired with a current Chevrolet Tahoe, highlighting nearly nine decades of the agency’s patrol vehicle tradition. OHP highlights... Read More.

Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration’s role

Wednesday, July 8 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration’s involvement in its decision. The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising during his watch, as prices climbed initially in the aftermath of his... Read More.

Medicaid funding is resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off for most of a year

Wednesday, July 8 by AP

Pro-abortion and anti-abortion protestors rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, during the March for Life. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers are resuming billing Medicaid for services other than abortion after being cut off for most of a year. The defunding, which was mandated in... Read More.

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Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

Wednesday, July 8 by AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that the Trump administration’s immigration agencies have been sharing confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating national immigration regulations and endangering countless Iranians, court filings argue. The lawsuit depicts a coordinated campaign between the U.S. and Iranian governments to identify Iranians in... Read More.

US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds

Wednesday, July 8 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers an address from George Washington’s desk, surrounded by recently naturalized citizens, to commemorate... Read More.

NOC Enid hosts planetarium show July 8

Tuesday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Enid is hosting a free planetarium show at the Mackie Planetarium on Wednesday, July 8, at noon. The show will demonstrate the Great Planet Adventures as well as what to view in the night sky in the Enid area. Another show is planned for Wednesday, July 29, at noon. The planetarium may also... Read More.

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Drummond awards sheriff’s office assistance grants to all 77 Oklahoma counties

Tuesday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office has awarded $18 million in grant funding to support every county sheriff's office in Oklahoma. The funding is the latest round of an ongoing program the Legislature created in 2024 to strengthen law enforcement services statewide. Grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 have been awarded to all 77 counties... Read More.

Emergency declared for Cleveland County after July 4 storms

Tuesday, July 7 by KOKH

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — After powerful storms on the Fourth of July, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties. Stitt said he has issued transportation waivers to help ensure utility providers can deploy all available resources and restore power as quickly as possible. He also directed residents... Read More.

Oil prices head back to pre-Iran conflict levels: report

Tuesday, July 7 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Oil prices have beginning to decrease down to pre-Iran conflict levels following OPEC+ agreeing to increase production. Weekend reports show that prices have started to go down and OPEC+ said it would increase output targets by 188,000 barrels per day starting next month, according to Fox Business. This comes after the Strait... Read More.

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Rebounds for AI stocks help support Wall Street and keep the market mixed

Tuesday, July 7 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — A rebound for AI stocks is helping to support Wall Street and keep indexes mixed on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, even though the majority of stocks within the index fell. The strength for companies in the artificial-intelligence technology industry had the Nasdaq... Read More.

Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

Tuesday, July 7 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the golden confines of the Oval Office, a symbolic act that reflects how he has increasingly tied his presidency to the stock market. With high inflation hurting... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Summer Academies Inspire Future Scientists and Healthcare Professionals

Monday, July 6 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recently hosted two engaging summer academies simultaneously, giving area students the opportunity to explore careers in science, biotechnology, and healthcare through hands-on learning experiences. Students participating in the STEM-Biotech Summer Academy spent the week diving into the fascinating world of biotechnology. Led by instructor Brennyn Evans, the... Read More.