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Severe weather impacts central and southern United States

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New Mexico and West Texas

Severe weather alerts and thunderstorm threats have impacted several states across the central United States. Initial warnings focused on Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas, where authorities cautioned against thunderstorms,

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [US]

US SNAP enrollment declines amid new work requirements

23 clusters · 79 sources · last updated

Latest: Texas SNAP enrollment hits 17-year low

The USDA’s FY 2025 SNAP error rate of 10.62%—amounting to roughly $10 billion in improper payments—has triggered cost-sharing provisions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). Starting October 1, 2027, states wit

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Domestic violence awareness and support initiatives

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Domestic violence awareness initiatives and systemic challenges

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, local and legal authorities in the United States and the United Kingdom continue implementing initiatives to support survivors and increase public awareness. In the United Kingdo

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [US] [KR]

Donald Trump's 2026 midterm campaign tour expands

16 clusters · 210 sources · last updated

Latest: Trump campaigns across US to support Republican midterm candidates

Donald Trump’s multi-state campaign tour continues as he travels through Republican strongholds and battleground states to support GOP candidates for the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. His strategy aims to mobilize

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Grain markets shift amid yield forecasts and trade tensions

67 clusters · 175 sources · last updated

Latest: European Union corn imports surge amid record low production

Global grain markets remain volatile due to shifting yield forecasts and geopolitical instability. While US corn production estimates have seen upward revisions, concerns persist regarding crop conditions. USDA reports s

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Oklahoma religious charter school legal challenge

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Oklahoma board narrowly rejects Jewish charter school application

Following a federal court ruling that issued a preliminary injunction against Oklahoma’s nonsectarian requirement for charter schools, the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has narrowly rejected the application for

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [US]

Kratom and 7-OH health and regulatory concerns

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: US DOJ revises emergency scheduling guidelines for kratom-related substances

Health officials and addiction specialists have raised concerns regarding the rising use of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a compound found in the kratom plant. While kratom is derived from the Mitragyna speci

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [US]

Ella Langley Tulsa concert security threat

2 clusters · 61 sources · last updated

Latest: Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert following bomb threat

On October 9, 2026, country music singer Ella Langley canceled a sold-out concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following a security threat. Authorities received a phone call warning of potential violence involvi

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Southeast US heat and storms Aug-Sept 2026

28 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: Tornadoes and severe storms reported in Georgia and North Carolina

Following the extreme heat and unsettled weather of August 2026, the central and southern United States faced renewed volatility in mid-September. A persistent heat dome caused temperatures in several states, including T

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Ames impact crater dating revision

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Ames impact structure in Oklahoma dated 100 million years younger

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have revised the age of the Ames impact structure in Oklahoma, determining it is approximately 100 million years younger than previously estimated. While the 10-mile-wide

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Regional fall and Oktoberfest festivals in the US

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Wisconsin communities host Oktoberfest and cultural events

Various fall festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled across several United States regions throughout September and October. In Kansas and Oklahoma, scheduled events include the Wichita Margarita Festival, t

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