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What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates
The Advocate
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July 8, 2025
Transgender and nonbinary people have won the right to change their gender marker on their U.S. passports — but only for now. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in January that his department would no longer process passport applications...
Charlotte? A boring city? That's what this study says
WCNC - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
The Queen City scored the lowest in culinary scene and nightlife/celebrations. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new study by FinanceBuzz ranked Charlotte as the 20th-most boring city in the U.S. The study was conducted by evaluating more than a dozen data...
Trump Administration Sees Steepest Drop in Illegal Crossings in Over a Decade—Down to 197,850 Nationwide
24/7 Wall St.
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July 8, 2025
Ever since his successful bid for the presidency in 2016, Donald Trump has made illegal immigration a centerpiece of his political platform. Trump’s message of improved border security — particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border — was especially...
Let's talk about local impacts of the "Big, Beautiful Bill"
KUNM - New Mexico
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Let’s Talk New Mexico 7/10, 8am: Congress has narrowly passed President Trump’s contentious tax and spending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Many social programs will encounter steep funding cuts to things like accessible health care,...
the swan song
Su Casa
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July 9, 2025
by Lexi Marshall photographs by Katie Johnson after more than two decades working for other people, a husband and wife building team create one final custom home—for themselves Set amidst sweeping vistas with perfectly framed mountain views, Dee...
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village hosts music, movies and speakers throughout summer
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 9, 2025
Miguel Trujillo took the lead in fighting for voting rights for Native Americans. Photo/Courtesy Joan Monninger × Archaeologist/anthropologist to speak Saturday afternoon This summer, the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village isn’t just offering...
Kandyse Flanigan earns doctorate in optometry
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Kandyse Flanigan, O.D., daughter of Shawnaa and Alvin Flanigan, recently graduated with her doctorate degree in optometry from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Flanigan graduated with a 3.8 GPA. She received the 2025 Outstanding...
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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The United States has reached its highest annual measles case tally in 33 years, hitting at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 38 states and the District of Columbia. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious,...
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Complex Renovation
Northeast News - Missouri
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July 9, 2025
Wed. Jul 9th, 2025 Trending News: Kansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Complex RenovationFighting Summer Hunger: Kansas City Public Schools and Local Partners Feed CommunityYouth Music Program Reflects on 13 Years...
'Gringo Go Home': Americans Targeted in Mexico City Outburst
The Western Journal
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July 9, 2025
If you want to blame anyone, blame President James K. Polk. During the Mexican-American War (1846-48), partisans of the “All Mexico” movement argued for the annexation of Mexico in its entirety as a condition of peace, but Polk — faced with...
Lowrider community gets to show off at Isotopes Park
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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July 6, 2025
The Albuquerque Isotopes celebrate an important piece of local culture by holding a Lowrider Night at the ballpark. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The community got quite a treat Saturday — baseball and lowriders together. Isotopes Park had thousands of fans...
Beachgoers on high alert as shark sightings rise on East Coast
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Beachgoers on high alert as shark sightings rise on East Coast 03:22 UP NEXT Trump says tariffs on Brazil partially due to country’s treatment of...
Wisconsin couple speaks on winning wife-carrying competition
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Arizona fire department launches drone force to help fight fires 02:43 Christian Horner let go by Red Bull after 20 years as F1 team principal 04:07 Now Playing...
Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honour the many lost to deadly Texas floods
The Globe and Mail
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July 10, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Mourners gathered Wednesday night at Tivy High School’s stadium, where they had celebrated victories and suffered losses on the field.Gerald Herbert/The Associated Press Hundreds prayed, wept and held one another at a...
Playing roulette with children's health
Deseret News - Utah
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July 10, 2025
Most of today’s generation of Americans didn’t live through the horrors of communicable childhood diseases. If they had, perhaps those diseases wouldn’t be on the rise again. To recount what once was common knowledge, in the decade leading up to...
Year in review: A landmark anniversary, feature film and new era in athletics
GCU Today
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July 9, 2025
Thunder is dressed to impress as he hangs out at the Amethyst Gala in February in celebration of the university's 75th anniversary. EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins...
Arizona fire department launches drone force to help fight fires
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Arizona fire department launches drone force to help fight fires 02:43 UP NEXT Christian Horner let go by Red Bull after 20 years as F1 team principal...
Bernard Wallace “Wally” Espinosa
Las Vegas Optic - New Mexico
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Bernard Wallace “Wally” Espinosa June 14, 1962 - July 4, 2025 Bernard Wallace “Wally” Espinosa of Las Vegas, N.M. passed away peacefully on the 4th of July, 2025. Wallace was the second of six children. He was born to Fred Espinoza of Sapello, New...
William F. Blake
The Telegraph - New Hampshire
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William F. Blake, 84, of Mont Vernon, NH, passed peacefully at his home on July 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was born on July 23, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, the son of the late Walter and Mona (Hanks) Blake. Bill was raised in Denver...
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Evers, Trump job approval ratings steady among Wisconsin voters
Marquette Today - Wisconsin
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65% of Wisconsin voters think half or more of state budget surplus should go to tax cuts June 25, 2025 Also: Most favor holding public university funding at current level or reducing it More disapprove than approve of the overall work of the state...