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US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy

by The Associated Press
By MARC LEVY Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies.Texas moved first, as state lawmakers try to protect residents in the... Read More.

Muscogee Chief blocks tribal IDs for descendants of Freedman amid review

by The Associated Press
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated PressOKMULGEE, OK (AP) — Black descendants of Freedmen who are seeking Muscogee Nation citizenship will have to wait for tribal IDs after Chief David Hill on Thursday blocked the tribe’s citizenship board from issuing them until leaders decide how to change the tribe’s constitution.The move comes weeks after the... Read More.

Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Appoints Shelley Bierschank Executive Director

by Preservation Oklahoma
Preservation Oklahoma is pleased to announce Shelley Bierschank as its new Executive Director, effective July 9th, 2025. Shelley brings a deep, lifelong passion for history and place, most recently serving as the Museum Director of the historic Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion.In addition to managing the use and tours of the mansion, she has... Read More.
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Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

by The Associated Press
By ANDREW DeMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated PressLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 28-year-old teacher, who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park, bounced between four school districts in three states in recent years.Andrew James McGann was placed on administrative leave at an elementary school... Read More.

How new redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

by The Associated Press
By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for... Read More.
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A look at the status of US executions in 2025

by The Associated Press
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 10 other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the remainder of 2025.The next scheduled execution is in Florida, when a man who killed his wife and two... Read More.

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries

by The Associated Press
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries on Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he "felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms.”“The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery,” the Kansas athletic department said in... Read More.

17-year-old Eli Willits from Fort Cobb, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

by The Associated Press
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule.Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected him No. 1 overall in Major... Read More.
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Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

by The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.Stitt made the announcement during an event at the Capitol with U.S.... Read More.
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