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Ant smugglers arrested in Kenya as government warns of changing trafficking trends

Wednesday, April 16 by AP

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species.Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, two 19-year-olds who were arrested on April 5... Read More.

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

Wednesday, April 9 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university.The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked.OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.

Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

Tuesday, February 25 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it.Trump seemingly endorsed the idea last... Read More.

Mexico President Says Her Government Requested US Surveillance Drone Flights

Friday, February 21 by AP

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that surveillance drone flights by the U.S. government over Mexico are occurring in collaboration with and at the request of her government.They come as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has increased pressure on Mexico to do more to stop the production of... Read More.

Government Contracting Workshop Offered By Pioneer Technology Center

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OK - A Government Contracting Workshop is being held at City Central hosted by Dawn Brakey, the Bid Assistance Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center. This training, scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, is for businesses interested in exploring the government marketplace. The lunch and learn session will... Read More.

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The impact of the partial government shutdown can be felt as over 800,000 people have had to miss their paychecks twice. The shutdown can be felt in homes across Northern Oklahoma as some local residents are wondering how they will be able to put food on the table if the shutdown continues into the... Read More.

Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma Responds To Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 10 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Jan. 9, 2019 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to assure anyone impacted by the federal government shutdown can seek food assistance at more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies throughout central and western Oklahoma. “We have reached out to our partners in 53 counties and asked that they extend assistance... Read More.