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Philadelphia teachers: Prepare for a struggle—break the cycle of sellout, unite the working class, and build rank-and-file power!
World Socialist Web Site
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August 22, 2025
The following is a statement of the Philadelphia Workers Rank-and-File Strike Committee, founded by city workers last month to oppose the sabotage of their strike by union bureaucrats. To become involved in rank-and-file committees, fill out the...
Missouri Gaming Commission to award two untethered sports betting licenses Friday
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 12, 2025
The December 1 launch of Missouri sports betting is nearing and Friday marks a significant step in that process. The Missouri Gaming Commission will award two untethered sportsbook licenses Untethered sportsbook licenses do not require a...
Where to Find Missouri’s Most Stunning Sunflower Fields
KHMO 1070 AM - Illinois
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August 15, 2025
Before we get lost in corn mazes, haunted woods and hayrides, make sure you venture out to any of the Missouri sunflower farm locations. These beauties stand like sentries over our backyard garden backyard sunflowers/Quaid backyard...
Seniors stranded in Mont Belvieu apartments due to chronic elevator failures
KPRC - Texas
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August 22, 2025
MONT BELVIEU, Texas – Residents at a senior living facility in Mont Belvieu are facing challenges as persistent elevator failures leave many stranded in their upper-floor apartments, forcing some to miss critical medical appointments. The ongoing...
Princeton Review rates Missouri S&T in top 5 for career placement and internships
Missouri S&T News
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August 15, 2025
Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the nation’s best public universities when it comes to career placement for its graduates, student internships and overall value, according to the Princeton Review’s latest “The Best 391...
Circa Sports awarded untethered Missouri sportsbook license in major upset over market leader
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
In a colossal upset, Circa Sports won one of the two untethered sportsbook licenses from the state of Missouri, topping market-share-leader FanDuel, the Missouri Gaming Commission announced Friday. DraftKings and Circa received the lone two...
American-Black Jewish Veteran: My Fight For Israel, U.S. And The Free World
News Blaze
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August 22, 2025
There is no better way to promote Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel than with boots on the ground and from a non-Jew-to becoming a Jew perspective. Mark Hardie, a Southern California resident, is a war veteran who served in both the Israel...
Jason Smith highlights challenges facing Missouri farmers and small businesses
Cape News - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
U.S. Representative Jason Smith, who serves Missouri’s 8th district in Congress, shared updates from his recent visits with local business owners and farmers in a series of posts on August 15, 2025.In one post from Madison County, Smith wrote:...
3 Woodbury County entities get large MRHD grants, including $450K for day care in Moville & Agape Services
KWIT - Iowa
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*Three substantial community projects in Woodbury County received a combined $1.2 million in grants. Bret Hayworth has more… The Missouri River Historical Development on Thursday gave out its largest financial grant of roughly $1 million deserving...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:16 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
State Technical College of Missouri ranked as the number one college in the U.S.
KRCG - Missouri
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State Technical College of Missouri (State Tech) was ranked the number one college in the nation for 2025. WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked nearly 700 colleges across the country. To determine its rankings, WalletHub considered a...
Derek Stevens Wins Over Missouri Regulators, Circa Named Untethered Book
Casino.org
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August 15, 2025
Posted on: August 15, 2025, 10:39h. Last updated on: August 15, 2025, 11:15h. The Missouri Gaming Commission has picked DraftKings and Circa Sports for its two untethered online sportsbook licenses The mobile licenses are valuable because they...
DraftKings and Circa Sports given Sports Wagering Direct Mobile Licenses in Missouri
KRCG - Missouri
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Two major companies were recently selected to receive sports betting licenses in the state. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) selected DK Crown Holdings Inc. and Circa Hospitality Group I LLC to receive the state's two available sports gambling...
California is pushing for a redesign of the electoral map in response to Texas and Trump
Metro World News
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August 22, 2025
In a high-impact political maneuver, the California Legislature, dominated by Democrats, approved a package of laws on Thursday that lays the groundwork for a special election in November of this year. In this vote, the state’s citizens will have...
Missouri Baptists offer ministry at the State Fair
The Pathway - Missouri
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August 12, 2025
SEDALIA – Volunteers are at the Missouri State Fair from Aug. 7–17, giving away gifts and sharing the gospel with people who stop by their tent. As of Aug. 9, 62 volunteers served in the Baptist Tent, where there were 268 gospel presentations and...
Trump Cuts Big Breaks for Businesses He Has Stakes In
The Daily Beast
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August 15, 2025
President Donald Trump’s latest investment filings reveal that he owns $1.2 million to $2.65 million worth of stock in Apple and Nvidia, two tech companies that he recently granted special concessions in his ongoing trade war. Last week, the...
Black Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Resist Missouri GOP Push for New Congressional Districts
The Community Voice - Kansas
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August 15, 2025
Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Subscribe to our Kansas City Newsletter Stay informed on the latest Kansas City news that matters to you Black leaders in the Missouri legislature said...
Ameren donates $4 million in energy assistance to agencies across Illinois and Missouri
WSIU - Illinois
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August 15, 2025
Ameren is making additional support available to its customers following this summer's prolonged heat wave. The utility is offering an additional $4 million for bill payment assistance for residential customers in need of financial assistance...
Ameren donates $4M in energy assistance to agencies across Illinois, Missouri
Illinois Business Journal
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August 15, 2025
Additional support will be available for Ameren customers following heat wave Ameren will make available an additional $4 million for bill payment assistance to community action agencies dedicated to energy assistance for residential customers in...
Japanese diplomat visits State Fair, touts economic future with Iowa
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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The new regional representative of Japan said during a visit to the Iowa State Fair that the state and his nation have prospects of an even brighter economic future together. Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Masashi Mizobuchi said Japan already...