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In what could be a portentous signal for the fate of a healthcare mega merger, skeptics from labor unions filled a St. Paul church this week to voice concerns — sometimes raucously so — about the proposed joining of two big nonprofit health systems: Allina Health and Sutter Health. The Office of the Minnesota Attorney […]
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Alyssa Chen
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7/15/26
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RentRedi reports that autopay for rent reduces missed payments and late fees, helping renters build credit while simplifying payment routines.
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Jennifer Tolkachev for RentRedi
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7/15/26
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Nonprofit news organization Free Press Indiana launched a statewide newsroom on Wednesday. Free Press Indiana News is a five-person newsroom, led by veteran editor Lindsey Erdody. It will publish content daily — via its website and social platforms and also deliver a weekly newsletter, The Lens, each Saturday morning. Free Press Indiana was created in […]
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Niki Kelly
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7/15/26
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Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers reports that divorce costs in the U.S. often exceed expectations, with average expenses varying by state and increasing significantly if contested.
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Sentient reports that cow manure is being explored as an energy source for data centers, potentially powering operations while aiming for sustainability.
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Marin Scotten for Sentient
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7/15/26
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Stateline reports that public universities face increasing political oversight, limiting faculty power and curriculum control amid rising state involvement.
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Anna Claire Vollers for Stateline
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7/15/26
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Credit One Bank reports that a recent survey reveals Americans are moving away from traditional banks, seeking at least a 4% interest rate to switch accounts.
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7/15/26
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WSM Law reports that ADHD's symptoms can strain marriages, leading to lower relationship satisfaction and higher divorce rates, especially if untreated.
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7/15/26
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As federal officials consider whether to reclassify marijuana under federal drug law, a new study has found that more American teenagers seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder, known as CUD, are facing longer wait times before receiving care. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, analyzed national data from more than 124,000 […]
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Amanda Watford
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7/15/26
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Spring Health reports that AI can either reduce employee burnout by relieving repetitive tasks or worsen it through poorly managed change and pressure.
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Kelsey Witmer for Spring Health
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Ally Financial reports that using a debit card while traveling offers convenience, security, and helps avoid cash exchange fees.
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Stefanie Moody for Ally Financial
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7/15/26
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Splitero reports that homeowners can use their home equity to pay off high-interest debt, offering options like home equity loans and HELOCs.
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SmartAsset reports that the friendliest states in America are led by Montana, Utah and Wyoming, based on daily time spent socializing, volunteering and helping others.
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7/15/26
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(BPT) - Key takeawaysWhimsy-maxxing is a growing lifestyle trend often found in home design.Adding special decor to your home helps create a playful, joyous feeling.MacKenzie-Childs decor features …
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(BPT) - Productivity is up. Headcount is stable. On paper, things look fine.But a new nationwide study suggests that for many organizations, the surface metrics are hiding something more serious. …
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One of two lawsuits challenging Virginia’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment was struck down Tuesday in Campbell County Circuit Court. Virginians are slated to approve or reject a measure to enshrine reproductive rights into the state’s constitutions this November. If approved, it would protect access to abortions, fertility treatments and contraception in the state. Charla […]
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Charlotte Rene Woods
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7/15/26
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Many visit Utah to walk the red rock trails in its national parks or to glide across “the greatest snow on Earth.” But, tourists are also being drawn to other sites with wide open spaces, cattle and fresh produce. According to a new study from the state’s Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah […]
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Alixel Cabrera
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7/15/26
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MARYVILLE — At a shrimp boil on a farm south of town July 1, Missouri Soybean Association President Casey Wasser stood before a crowd to explain why Kansas City Councilman Nathan Willett is the only candidate the association has endorsed in the race for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. He cited Willett’s curiosity — the questions […]
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Annelise Hanshaw, Steph Quinn
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7/15/26
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Alabama students made significant improvements in science proficiency on this year’s Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) standardized test, while the picture was somewhat more mixed on reading and math scores. According to data released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Tuesday, science proficiency went up for fourth, sixth and eighth graders tested this […]
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Andrea Tinker
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7/15/26
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Technology moves fast. The Rhode Island State House moves a little slower. Nevertheless, the Rhode Island General Assembly made several spirited attempts this year to legislate and regulate an increasingly speedy digital realm — with much of that speed derived, of course, from generative AI’s profound effect on all manner of digital life, work and […]
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Alexander Castro
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7/15/26
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• “Virginia among states hit by cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce.” — WTVR • “Spanberger: $7.3 million to be disbursed to rebuild housing damaged by Helene.” — Cardinal News • “Virginia joins federal lawsuit against HUD over housing funds.” — WRIC • “Busch Gardens Williamsburg owes nearly $22M in taxes, James City County says.” […]
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Staff Report
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7/15/26
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Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according to a new report. The Urban Indian Health Institute, an Indigenous health research group, surveyed 201 tribes, tribal organizations and urban Indian organizations and nonprofits about how funding cuts are […]
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Nada Hassanein
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7/15/26
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New Hampshirites are worried about artificial intelligence. Sixty percent use it in their professional lives, while nearly the same number are wary of its impact on the future of the state and society. Data centers, elections, medical care, and personal relationships are all areas of concern for the typical Granite Stater when it comes to […]
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Tyler Paré
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7/15/26
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In two recent media appearances, Ohio Auditor Keith Faber made statements that sounded supportive of ending at least some parts of Ohio Medicaid. Faber’s campaign did not clarify his comments when asked about them, only saying that Faber supports the lawful use of Medicaid dollars and doesn’t support the unlawful use of them. The federal-and-state-funded […]
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Marty Schladen
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7/15/26
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Whether you’re a big shot wheeler and dealer or just trying to scrape by, everyone needs to make a trip to the restroom every now and then. But a new study from Georgia State University’s School of Public Health finds that clean restrooms can be hard to come by in Atlanta – more than half […]
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Ross Williams
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7/15/26
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