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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.

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.

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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.

‘Felt a big bang’: Airplane reportedly struck by firework on Fourth of July

Monday, July 6 by WKRX

CHICAGO (WKRC) - An airplane was reportedly struck by a firework on the Fourth of July, and the reaction of the pilots was captured by air traffic control (ATC) audio. According to details from Delta Air Lines and ATC audio obtained by CNN, Delta Flight 1076 was arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport... Read More.

Supreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns

Monday, July 6 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms. In a unanimous decision in the case U.S. v. Hemani, the justices found that Ali Hemani’s prosecution for having a firearm while he was an unlawful drug user... Read More.

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Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City

Friday, July 3 by Ponca City Now

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City Saturday, July 4 at Lake Ponca Fireworks begin at 9:50 p.m. Fireworks Show The display will be synchronized to music & audio can be heard on: KPNC-FM 100.7 KLOR 99.3 FM Lake Safety A buoyed safety zone will be established on the lake beginning around 7:00 p.m. Boaters must stay out of the restricted area until... Read More.

Firefighters warn Fourth of July fireworks embers can ignite grass fires after show ends

Friday, July 3 by KTUL

As families prepare to light fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters in Chelsea are warning that the biggest fire danger may come after the show is over, when leftover debris can continue smoldering in yards and fields. In Oklahoma, where dry grass, hot temperatures and wind are common this time of year, firefighters said a... Read More.

Police: Two arrested for robbery after man tells “friend” about casino winnings

Friday, July 3 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities say two men are behind bars following a robbery of a casino winner. Around 5:15 p.m. on June 25, officers with the Tulsa Police Department began investigating a robbery report. The victim told police that he spoke with his friend, identified as 21-year-old Dwayne Hastings, and told him that he'd just hit... Read More.

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Oklahoma mother accused of child abuse, neglect appears in court

Friday, July 3 by FX25

Kimberly Cole (Caddo County Sheriff's Office) CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A woman accused of abusing and neglecting her son appeared in court on Thursday. Kimberly Cole, the biological mother of a child who went missing from his home in Chickasha and sparked a county-wide search. Investigators soon determined that the boy was attempting to escape a life... Read More.

Alabama police probe death of Oklahoma woman who fell from moving car

Friday, July 3 by KOKH

GULF SHORES, Ala. (KOKH) — Alabama police are investigating after a Broken Arrow woman fell from a moving car in Gulf Shores and died. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, first responders were called to the scene in Gulf Shores and found Jaclyn Chapman. Investigators determined her injuries occurred minutes earlier after she apparently fell from a moving... Read More.

Tulsa Police arrest 74-year-old man after hit-and-run crash

Friday, July 3 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that seriously injured another driver near East 52nd Street and Riverside Drive. Investigators said the crash happened when the driver of a pickup truck, 74-year-old Robert Spellman, failed to stop at a stop sign while traveling west on East 52nd... Read More.