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Lagarde: The U.S.–EU Deal Did Not Remove Global Uncertainty
BGNES
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August 20, 2025
The trade deal between the United States and the European Union brought some relief but “certainly did not remove” global uncertainty, said European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. She made the remarks during a panel at the World...
Alex Jones Warns Trump’s Cankles ‘Collapse’ Is Imminent
The Daily Beast
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August 20, 2025
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is sounding alarm about what he dubbed Donald Trump’s health “crisis”—and the consequences the 79-year-old president faces if he “doesn’t take his foot off the gas pedal.” The Infowars host pleaded Wednesday, the day...
United States District Court Vacates Listing for Lesser Prairie Chicken
Cibola Citizen - New Mexico
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August 20, 2025
Body MORIARITY, N.M. – The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) is pleased to announce a major legal victory. On August 11, the Unites States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division, entered final...
GE Appliances Expands U.S. Manufacturing With Historic $3 Billion Investment
TWICE
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August 20, 2025
Entrance to Appliance Park GE Appliances Global Headquarters. GE Appliances, a Haier company, has announced its plans to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its U.S. operations, expand its air conditioning and water heating...
Midwest region gas prices essentially unchanged from last week: See how much here
Journal Standard - Illinois
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Regional gas prices are essentially unchanged for the second consecutive week at an average of $2.99 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, approximately the same as last week's price, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The...
American Lung Association urges school radon testing
Facilities Dive
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August 20, 2025
The American Lung Association is urging K-12 schools to prioritize indoor air quality and to test for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The naturally occurring, odorless, tasteless and colorless radioactive gas can...
FPL's settlement proposal would substantially lower initial rate hike estimates
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Florida Power & Light announced Aug. 20 that it had reached agreement with 10 key stakeholders and has filed a comprehensive four-year settlement agreement with state regulators. What this means for Northwest Florida consumers is that monthly...
Stevenson: The nuclear energy revolution is upon us
Milford Harrington Independent - Delaware
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PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID T. STEVENSON By David T. Stevenson David T. Stevenson has spent 12 years as the director of the Center for Energy & Environmental Policy for the Caesar Rodney Institute. A quiet energy revolution is underway. Closed nuclear...
My Mother’s Advice For Congress
Forbes
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The phrase, “don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good,” is often traced back to the great French philosopher Voltaire. But I first heard this wisdom from the great New Jersey philosopher, Wilma Stein Tisch. Wilma – known to her friends as Billie...
U.S. Treasury Secretary accuses India’s rich of profiteering from cheap Russian oil
Madhyamam
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August 20, 2025
The United States has intensified its criticism of India’s increased imports of Russian crude oil, which have surged from less than 1% before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to about 40% today, and accused some of India’s wealthiest families of...
Industrial park expansion critical for Belleville's future prosperity
Intelligencer
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August 20, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Belleville is working to expand the available employment lands to be able to accommodate industrial growth moving eastward from the GTA— the latest in our How Canada Wins series that looks at why we love...
‘Friends Don’t Impose Sanctions’: Russia Slams U.S. Tariffs On India
StratNews Global
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August 20, 2025
Home Don't Miss ‘Friends Don’t Impose Sanctions’: Russia Slams U.S. Tariffs On India If the West criticises you, it means you’re doing everything right, said Roman Babushkin, Chargé d’Affaires at the Russian embassy in India Russia has sharply...
The U.S. should bolster investment reviews to combat China
CyberScoop
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August 20, 2025
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States just published its 2024 report, revealing once again that shielding U.S. tech from risky foreign investments was a critical focus for the interagency group that reviews investments in the...
Elementary school issues ban on energy drinks for students
WWBT - Virginia
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August 20, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - An elementary school in Tennessee has issued a ban on energy drinks for students. Westside Elementary School issued a letter to parents stating the ban on energy drinks will take effect this week. “While we...
U.S. Dollar Rises Amid Reduced Bet On Fed Rate Cut, FOMC Minutes
RTTNews
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, due to reduced bets on the U.S. Fed's more aggressive policy easing. Following hotter-than-expected US July PPI data, traders lowered their expectations...
Finally, McDonald's Has Answer To Problem Joe Biden Made Worse
The Daily Caller
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There’s nothing more American than a Big Mac. There’s nothing more un-American than a Big Mac that costs 18 bucks. Thanks to out-of-control spending during President Joe Biden’s administration, everything under the sun got more expensive. Gas....
Bentz addresses governor's statements about "One Big Beautiful Bill" impact on social programs
South Oregon News
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August 20, 2025
Cliff Bentz U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district | Official U.S. House HeadshotCliff Bentz U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot Congressman Cliff Bentz has issued a statement...
Report: McKinney Has The Best Real-Estate Market In The U.S.
Local Profile of Collin County - Texas
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McKinney officially has the best real estate market in the country, according to WalletHub’s 2025 Best Real-Estate Markets report. The recognition highlights McKinney’s rapid growth, new housing options and strong job market — all factors making...
Idaho Gas Prices for the week of August 20, 2025
Clearwater Tribune - Idaho
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Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho. Prices in Idaho are 2.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.8...
Sailors battle blaze aboard USS New Orleans off Japan’s coast
Military Times
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August 20, 2025
The amphibious transport docking ship New Orleans was ablaze off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, as of Wednesday night Japan Standard Time. U.S. Navy crews were responding to the fire, along with the Japan Coast Guard and military. The Japan Coast...