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Washington D.C. is a disgrace
Alpena News Online - Michigan
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Rich Lowry At its best, Washington, D.C., is a city of timeless grandeur, of iconic monuments and world-historical centers of power. At its worst, it’s a harrowing place where a remorseless 14-year-old could steal your car. The confluence of these...
Upbit D Conference 2025 to chart blockchain's expanding influence
The Korea Times
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August 15, 2025
Dunamu, the operator of Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, will explore blockchain's growing impact on everyday life at the upcoming Upbit D Conference (UDC), the company said Friday. Titled "Blockchain, to the Mainstream," the annual...
Netanyahu’s zealous designs for a “Greater Israel,” Trump rejects calls for D.C. statehood in favor of martial law, and Israeli intelligence’s influence in Big Tech
Drop Site
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August 14, 2025
At least 54 Palestinians were killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours, 23 of whom by Israeli strikes on Gaza City and at an aid site near Rafah. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approves roughly 3,400 settlements in the “E1” zone between...
Serum D-Dimer, Glycated Serum Protein, and HbA1c Levels in Predicting Macrosomia in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Dove Medical Press
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August 15, 2025
Introduction Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic disorder during pregnancy, with its global prevalence steadily increasing each year. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) statistics in 2021,...
From Campus to capital: Hamilton Lugar School builds global bridges in D.C.
Indiana University Indianapolis
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August 14, 2025
Hamilton Lugar School D.C. Alumni Reception July 2025 On July 24, 2025, over 70 students, alumni, supporters, and leaders from Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School gathered at the IU Washington, D.C. office to celebrate the HLS community....
Africa’s blue economy is still an underutilized resource
Global Voices
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August 15, 2025
Fully leveraging the economic activities involving Africa’s ocean, sea, and lake resources could help the continent’s development and increase job opportunities. With 38 coastal and island states and a coastline of over 47,000 kilometers, Africa...
Economic development gets spotlight at Fairmont City Council
Times West Virginian
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FAIRMONT — A project to bring manufacturing jobs to the area will be delayed by at least a year, according to the Marion County Development Corp. “We worked for the better part of 12 months on bringing an athletic manufacturing facility into the...
Morning Brief: >100 Arrests Since Trump D.C. Takeover, Trump-Putin Peace Talks, Immigrant Exodus
Daily Wire
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August 14, 2025
President Trump’s federal crackdown in Washington, D.C., results in over 100 arrests in its first days as he plans to seek a long-term extension from Congress. President Trump and Vladimir Putin are set for a high-stakes summit in Alaska to...
As Guard deploys, Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control of D.C. police President Trump said on Wednesday that he will seek more permanent federal control of the Washington, D.C., police force. Read More »
Yahoo News
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will seek more permanent federal control of the Washington, D.C., police force as he continues his efforts to ramp-up crime enforcement in the nation's capital. Earlier this week, Trump announced...
MAGA Senator Gives Unhinged Reason for Not Wearing a Seatbelt in D.C.
The Daily Beast
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August 14, 2025
MAGA Senator Markwayne Mullin bragged about breaking the law on live TV after admitting he doesn’t wear a seatbelt while driving in D.C. due to a fear of being carjacked. He praised Donald Trump for seizing control of the city’s police department...
Softening Continues for Most Commercial P/C Lines in Q2, Says CIAB
Insurance Journal
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August 15, 2025
According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the second quarter 2025 rose by 3.7%–down from the average increase of 4.2% from the first three...
Federal Jurisdiction Over the District of Columbia, Explained
The Dispatch
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August 14, 2025
President Donald Trump became the first president to invoke the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to take temporary control over law enforcement in Washington, D.C., citing high crime levels that constituted an emergency. Local officials decried...
Protesters rally against increased law enforcement in Washington D.C.
NBC News
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August 14, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Protesters rally against increased law enforcement in Washington D.C. 00:53 UP NEXT Flight to L.A. diverted after alleged drunk passenger threatened...
The La Petite Flower Festival and Taste of the Market
Saratoga TODAY Newspaper - New York
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August 14, 2025
Written by Jodie Fitz on August 14, 2025. Posted in Food. The Saratoga Farmers’ market is partnering with Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, Adirondack Trust Company and MVP to bring the 2nd Annual, 2025 La Petite Flower Festival and Taste of the market...
Trump suggests going around Congress to maintain federal control of D.C. police
MSNBC
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August 14, 2025
It’s been a few days since Donald Trump announced he’s deploying National Guard troops to D.C. streets and placing local police officers under federal control, though the president’s latest dramatic power grab came with a catch: It has to be...
Robert Aderholt highlights federal funding for Alabama and addresses D.C. crime concerns
North Birmingham Times - Alabama
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August 13, 2025
U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, who represents Alabama’s 4th district, highlighted federal investments and concerns about crime in recent posts on his social media account.On August 13, 2025, Aderholt stated, "I'm proud to ensure that Alabama's...
Governor praises Virginia’s economy, dismissing Democrats’ concerns over Medicaid and job cuts
106.1 The Corner - Virginia
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August 14, 2025
Gov. Glenn Youngkin defended the shape that Virginia’s economy is in. RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Thursday that Virginia’s economy is thriving after ending its fiscal year with high revenues, a...
Founder And Owner Of Washington-Based Water Machine Manufacturer And Two Companies Charged In $275 Million Fraud Scheme
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2025) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Ryan Wear, of Marysville, Washington, and his entities, Water Station Management LLC and Creative Technologies,...
Democrats Keep Making This Mistake When It Comes to Trump
Slate Magazine
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August 14, 2025
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced he was placing Washington, D.C.’s police department under direct federal...
Discounty: How to Get High Customer Approval Ratings (C.A.R.)
DualShockers
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August 15, 2025
Satisfying your customers is everything in Discounty, and doing a good job at it will result in a high Customer Approval Rating scorecard, otherwise known as C.A.R. However, it can be pretty tricky to score a high rating if you’re not sure how...