Uber’s new shuttles look suspiciously familiar to anyone who’s taken a bus
Grist reports Uber’s new Route Share program resembles buses, raising concerns about its impact on transit systems and the environment.
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What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws
Votebeat reports that delays in implementing REAL ID reveal potential challenges for proof-of-citizenship laws in voting, risking voter access.
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‘We’re still living with the aftermath’: Floridians brace for fresh hurricane season
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian talk to Florida residents who have been impacted by increasingly strong and frequent hurricanes.
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Eco-anxiety in little kids? These early childhood teachers are on the case.
Chalkbeat reports that early childhood educators are addressing eco-anxiety by engaging kids in nature through hands-on activities and lessons on stewardship.
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This city removed water fluoridation and is now reinstating it. Here’s what it cost residents.
Next City reports Calgary is reinstating water fluoridation after concerns over dental health rose post-removal, costing over $20 million.
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How to pull off a catfish search like the MTV pros
Spokeo explores how the team behind MTV’s “Catfish” uncovers the identities of digital deviants and complex webs of scam artists’ deception, and how the show can be a valuable resource for avoiding and netting your own nasties.
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Extreme heat is becoming more common in the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.
Healthbeat reports extreme heat is rising in the U.S., posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Stay safe by hydrating and avoiding extreme temperatures.
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How single older men can stand out and find real love, according to a matchmaker
Exclusive Matchmaking reports that older men can find love by being authentic, avoiding scams, prioritizing compatibility, and embracing dating’s joys.
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What is a p-card? How to choose a purchasing card
Ramp reports that p-cards simplify business purchases for employees, offering better spending control and visibility while reducing manual tracking.
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Medicaid cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could devastate Missouri’s rural hospitals, drive coverage losses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recently passed federal budget bill, known officially as H.R. 1 or the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is drawing criticism from Missouri health care leaders and public officials, who warn that the legislation’s deep Medicaid cuts could lead to widespread coverage losses and strain already struggling rural hospitals. The bill, now awaiting
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Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call
By Victoria Butenko, Svitlana Vlasova, Gul Tuysuz, Jessie Yeung and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — The smell of smoke and explosives saturated the air in Kyiv on Friday as residents emerged from shelters across the city following a record Russian drone attack that came just hours after US President Donald Trump said he
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2 injured in Interstate 70 crash near Boone/Callaway line
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving an SUV closed eastbound Interstate 70 temporarily Thursday afternoon and caused traffic backups for hours. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a crossover SUV on its top being towed from the scene. An ambulance left the scene with lights on. The crash happened at around 2 p.m. Traffic backups
Continue ReadingTrump says he plans to host UFC fight at the White House
By Kaanita Iyer and Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to host a UFC fight on White House grounds as he kicked off a series of events to mark America’s 250th anniversary next year. “Every one of our national park battlefields and historic sites are going to have
Continue ReadingStranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign
Story by Reuters (Reuters) — India’s southern state of Kerala has found a unique ambassador to promote its coconut palm-lined beaches, backwaters and vibrant culture to tourists – a British F-35 fighter jet that has been stranded there since mid-June. The Royal Navy aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at the airport of
Continue ReadingAn ambitious vision of a city built from lava
By Francesca Perry, CNN Venice, Italy (CNN) — Erupting from fiery volcanoes, lava has historically been an uncontrollable force that destroys buildings and neighborhoods in its wake. But what if that force could instead be redirected and harnessed to create whole cities? An ambitious project from Icelandic firm s.ap arkitektar, presented at this year’s Venice
Continue ReadingAmenazas y promesas: así fueron las 24 horas previas a la aprobación del megaproyecto de Trump
Por Kevin Liptak y Kristen Holmes, CNN Tras casi 20 horas seguidas haciendo llamadas —usando tanto amenazas como promesas para convencer a los republicanos de apoyar su ambicioso proyecto de ley para la agenda nacional— el presidente Donald Trump parecía cada vez más exasperado mientras veía por televisión la lenta votación en el pleno. “¿Qué
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84-year-old woman dies in Saline County crash
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) An 84-year-old woman died from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Highway 65 in Saline County at the Business 65 junction, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report says that a 2020 Dodge Caravan – driven by the 84-year-old Slater woman – was heading
Continue ReadingLa defensa de García Luna rechaza su traslado a prisión de máxima seguridad en Colorado
Por María Santana, CNN en Español La defensa legal de Genaro García Luna denunció que su cliente fue trasladado sin razón alguna de una cárcel en Nueva York a la prisión de máxima seguridad Florence, en Colorado, donde están recluidos criminales de alto perfil como Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. César de Castro, abogado de García
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Elderly woman dies in Phelps County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 71-year-old woman from Florissant, Missouri, died in a Thursday afternoon crash on Interstate 44 in Phelps County at mile marker 172, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the crash occurred as the woman drove a 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport eastbound when it went
Continue Reading¿Por qué se celebra en EE.UU. el 4 de julio? ¿Cuál es su origen e historia que se remonta a 1776?
Por Erin Davis y Katherine Dillinger, CNN En Estados Unidos, el 4 de julio se celebra con un despliegue de colores patrios: el rojo, el azul y el blanco tiñen calles y decoraciones, los fuegos artificiales iluminan el cielo y las parrillas se encienden en jardines y patios. En algunas ciudades, incluso hay concursos dedicados
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