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Newsom carves Issa’s home out of his district in Prop 50 map
SAN DIEGO — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) is a MAGA Republican fighting for his political life in a blue state trying to send President Donald Trump a message and a governor looking to expand his national profile. Issa’s fight becomes exponentially...
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Missouri Hope simulation trains students in disaster response at Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University More than 50 students and emergency professionals gathered at the Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA)...
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Invasive spotted lanternfly could soon make its mark on Missouri vineyards
An invasive fly species that feeds on grapes could have a devastating ecological and economic impact if it spreads to Missouri, experts say. Marked by gray wings dotted with distinct black spots, the spotted lanternfly has a piercing mouth-part...
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Missouri Department of Insurance sends out ‘stern warning’ about ending coverage for storm-damaged homes
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As many St. Louis locals are starting the long process of rebuilding after the May tornado, the state’s Department of Commerce and Insurance (MDCI) has issued what they call a “stern warning” to insurance...
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Northwest Missouri State University hosts annual trick-or-treat event in residence halls
Mike Miller, coordinator of leadership and development in the Office of Residential Life | LinkedInMike Miller, coordinator of leadership and development in the Office of Residential Life | LinkedIn Local families are invited to participate in a...
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Reminder: Missouri’s bears like to go on fall strolls too (LISTEN)
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missourians to stay alert for the state’s black bear population as winter approaches. Especially in the southern area of the state, bears have been spotted near trail areas rummaging for...
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'College GameDay' headed to Nashville for Mizzou-Vanderbilt clash
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Bloomer Advance - Wisconsin
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For the first time since 2008, Nashville will host ESPN’s “College GameDay.” The network’s flagship pregame show will broadcast live from Vanderbilt next Saturday ahead of a likely top-15 matchup between Missouri and Vanderbilt, the network...
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Pro/Con: Ban single-use plastics to solve pollution problems
Plastics are woven into every aspect of our lives, but what was once the poster child for convenience is fast becoming a pariah product. The era of single-use plastic must end; banning it is the only practical way forward. Some 430 million metric...
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No Kings rallies draw thousands across Missouri, bolster initiative petition campaigns
Protestors wave signs as thunder begins to rumble near the end of the No Kings demonstration at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on Saturday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Thousands gathered in cities and towns all over...
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The forest’s future tense: What might lie ahead for the tropics (commentary)
Heading into COP30, where tropical forests are set to be a central theme, Mongabay founder and CEO Rhett Ayers Butler offers a thought experiment—tracing today’s trajectories a little further forward to imagine where they might lead. What follows...
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Missouri football vs Auburn score: Mizzou secures dramatic, double-OT win
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Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri
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AUBURN, Ala. — Mizzou was flawed and trending toward failure on the Plains. But those No. 16-ranked Missouri Tigers were fearless. No. 16 Missouri football is leaving its Saturday matchup against Auburn on the road with a 23-17 win in...
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Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. No. 16 Missouri
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The Auburn Plainsman - Alabama
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Jackie Dominguez, Sports Editor: Missouri 27 - 13 Looking at how Missouri has played so effectively as a team this year, it's hard to see Auburn rallying to the cause. Hugh Freeze will try to light a fire under his team, but the disorganization...
America’s blind spot: The High North
A Marine fires an automatic rifle during live-fire training for Exercise Reindeer II in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Chockey) Washington does not merely lack Arctic strategy — it lacks Arctic command....
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Weather conditions force changes to Missouri Special Olympics Summer Games
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Weather forced organizers to cancel the softball tournament on the second day of the Missouri Summer Olympics outdoor games Saturday, but alternative activities kept athletes engaged throughout the day. “We had a great day...
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New Missouri law targets invasive plants, protects native ecosystems
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KRCG - Missouri
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This past legislative session, Missouri lawmakers addressed concerns with invasive plants in Missouri. Senate Bill 105 prohibits the sale of six plants invasive to Missouri. "It went into effect in August but there is a grace period through which...
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Heritage Wood Mills Plans Glasgow, Missouri, Production Operations
Related Research Custom cabinetry manufacturer Heritage Wood Mills has established operations in Glasgow, Missouri. The $925,000 project is expected to create 30 jobs. “This new facility is a reflection of our commitment to investing in local...
Owner: Dennis J. Shea
Missouri expert weighs in on renewed federal autism research
(Missouri News Service) – Health professionals across Missouri are welcoming renewed national attention on autism following recent comments from the White House and federal health officials examining potential causes linked to the condition. The...
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China's rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, possible successors to panda diplomacy
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The Arizona Daily Star
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With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it's hard to mistake China's endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys for any other animal. These rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the...
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Public should be cautious during ‘bird flu’ outbreak, Mo. Dept. of Conservation says
MISSOURI. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging the public to be cautious during a “bird flu” outbreak. According to the department, they are monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, and...
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Young birders take flight as Columbia looks toward Bird City status
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KOMU 8 - Missouri
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COLUMBIA — More young people are discovering a love for birding — a trend that could help Columbia become one of Missouri’s first Bird City communities. Lottie Bushmann with the Columbia Audubon Society said she’s seen more students and families...
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