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Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come; NYC music school teachers strike after union negotiations break down; Ohio advocates push for inclusive policies during Black History Month; Health experts recommend sunshine, socializing to cure 'winter blues.'

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Federal workers tasked with securing elections from foreign interference are placed on leave, parents' organizations reject dismantling Dept. of Education, and the Congressional Black Caucus presses discussions on slavery reparations.

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Rural America struggles with opioids and homelessness in unexpected ways, Colorado's Lariat Ditch could help spur local recreation, and book deliveries revive rural communities hit by Hurricane Helene.

In the latest Conservation in the West Poll, 77% of Arizonans say they think more emphasis should be placed on conserving wildlife migration routes than on new development, ranching or oil and gas production. (Adobe Stock)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
New U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has issued a 15-day review of all public lands and national monuments that, until now, have been excluded …

Volunteers with AARP's Fraud Watch Network can help people identify scams, develop steps to avoid fraud as well as come up with an action plan if you have experienced fraud. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Valentine's Day is this Friday and AARP Arizona wants to caution Arizonans to be careful with who they are talking to online. The National Retail …

"I am probably the luckiest man on planet earth today, just for the simple fact that I am married to a nurse," says Bob Spicer. "She has all those skills to know how to do CPR, and she's actually the one who saved my life." (Bob Spicer)
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February is American Heart Month, and an Arizona heart attack survivor wants more folks to learn CPR - which he said saved his life. Bob Spicer …

Advocates for public lands warn that even drilling on lands adjacent to such places as Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah can lead to industrial contamination of shared waterways. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
As the Trump administration considers oil, gas and mining on lands owned by all Americans, including in national monuments designated under the …

Colorado State University researchers said communities are drawn closer together after natural disasters such as the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire to rebuild homes, schools and churches, which strengthens social bonds and resilience. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
In 2020, the Cameron Peak Fire burned more than 200,000 acres, destroyed 469 structures and forced the evacuation of more than 6,000 residents in …

People who earn professionally recognized certificates or college degrees beyond high school are more likely to see significant long-term financial, social and health benefits. (Adobe Stock)
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Colorado is number one nationally, tied with Massachusetts, for its percentage of residents who have a credential or degree beyond high school…

Medicaid is the single largest health insurer for children in New Mexico. (MonaMäkelä/AdobeStock)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
A preliminary federal budget unveiled by Republicans this week includes cuts to Medicaid, which a recent study reveals would disproportionately …

New Mexico's Aztec Ruins National Monument, established in 1923, consists of preserved structures constructed by the Pueblo Indians. (nps.gov)
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Areas surrounding New Mexico's Aztec Ruins National Monument, and other monuments, are at risk of losing federal protections from the "Unleashing …

Nordic countries lead the world in press freedom, according to the World Press Freedom Index, which saw the U.S. fall three notches in 2023 to 45th place. (yavuzsariyildiz/AdobeStock)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A former community organizer and newly-elected lawmaker is responding to the Trump administration's escalating attacks on the press with a proposed la…

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Depending on the county, there are between five and 41 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from in Oklahoma. (Adobe Stock)
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It is the time of year when people on Medicare can make changes to their health plans. For more than more than 700,000 Oklahomans, it means doing …

Adrian Sinclair is the plant manager at the 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. (Ben Felder/Investigate Midwest)
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By Ben Felder for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Investigate Midwest-Solutions Jo…

More than 80 percent of Oklahoma's wastewater sludge ends up in crop fields, according to an analysis by Investigate Midwest. (Losonsky/Adobe Stock)
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By Ben Felder for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by Will Walkey for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Investigate Midwest-Public News Ser…

The Texas Department of Agriculture hopes to reach children in rural areas who haven't previously participated in Summer Meal Programs because of transportation barriers. Eligible sponsors in those areas can apply to distribute meals outside of the required group settings and meal service times. (chomplearn_2001/Adobe Stock)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting sponsor applications for its 2025 Summer Meal Programs. The Summer Food Service Program and the …

Attorneys representing an undocumented father in Lubbock said he faces deportation proceedings after a traffic stop by police. (Thanyalak/Adobe Stock)
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A northwest Texas family is waiting to hear from agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a recent traffic stop. Jose is in the country …

Adrian and Shane Potter adopted siblings Isaiah, Jordan and Sophia in 2021. (Photo courtesy of The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
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The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services are working together to find homes for foster-care childre…

In the latest Conservation in the West poll, 70% of Utahns say they prefer leaders place more emphasis on protecting water, air, wildlife habitat and recreation areas over maximizing the amount of land available for drilling and mining. (Adobe Stock)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
The Trump administration has mandated a 15-day review of public lands and national monuments, including those in Utah. During his first term…

The most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture, from 2022, reported 79% of all farms in Utah are small and family owned, with annual incomes of less than $350,000. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms. Some environmental groups …

Utah's overall rate of educational attainment has increased by 22.5 percentage points since 2009. (Adobe Stock)
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Utah has made noteworthy progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school. Credentials are …

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