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Oklahoma nutrition groups explain new federal dietary guidelines

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly released federal dietary guidelines are generating positive interest from some of Oklahoma’s leading nutrition and diet groups. The White House revealed the changed food pyramid during an announcement on Wednesday. “The new guidelines recognize that whole nutrient-dense food is the most effective path to better health and lower healthcare costs,” Health and Human... Read More.

Breakfast brand launches $150,000 search for real Jimmy Dean

by News 6
NEW YORK - A new breakfast brand is asking a simple question with a big payday attached: Will the real Jimmy Dean please stand up? Bronco, a high-protein frozen breakfast bagel company, has launched a nationwide promotional search for individuals legally named Jimmy Dean, offering a potential cash reward of up to $150,000. The promotion, called Operation... Read More.

US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation

by AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S. further retreats from global cooperation. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies, and... Read More.
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Oklahoma opens applications for winter heating assistance

by KTUL
OKLA. — Oklahomans who need help paying their heating bills can now apply for winter energy assistance through Oklahoma Human Services. State officials announced Tuesday that online applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federally funded program helps qualifying households cover the cost of their primary heating source during the winter... Read More.

SNAP changes coming to Oklahoma: What you need to know

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. - Oklahomans using SNAP benefits will soon see new limits at the checkout. What is changing for SNAP recipients in Oklahoma? Starting February 15, Oklahomans who receive SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use their EBT cards to purchase candy or soda. When does the change take effect? The new restrictions begin February 15. The changes were... Read More.
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New Oklahoma law treats medical marijuana like alcohol in vehicles

by News 9
A new Oklahoma law that took effect Nov. 1 makes it illegal for anyone inside a vehicle to use marijuana, regardless of whether they are the driver or a passenger. Under the new regulations, medical marijuana is treated similarly to alcohol in a motor vehicle. The rules introduce three major changes for Oklahomans on the... Read More.

Trump: taking steps to stop large investors from purchasing single-family homes

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is taking steps to stop large investors from buying single-family homes. He wrote on TRUTH Social that owning a home used to be the pinnacle of the American Dream and due to inflation and the previous administration, it is getting harder for Americans to buy a... Read More.
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European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

by AP
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its people.” The... Read More.

PCPD Asking for Help Identifying Suspects who Stole $34,000 from Local Bank

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
On December 29th, shortly before 2:00 in the morning, two masked subjects walked up to the 1st National Bank ATM located at 1501 E. Prospect Ave. The suspects approached the ATM on foot from the north, and used a method called “Jackpotting” to obtain money from the ATM. They were able to gain access... Read More.

U.S. launches operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker

by CBS News
CBS News The U.S. is carrying out an operation to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, sources told CBS News on Wednesday. The U.S. has been following the tanker since last month, CBS News first reported on Monday. The pursuit began during a pressure campaign on former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by U.SRead More.
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