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Republicans have proposed naming the opera house at the Kennedy Center after First Lady Melania Trump. The proposal was part of an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) as the House Appropriations Committee considered a bill for the coming fiscal year. Simpson cited Melania Trump’s support for the arts. Simpson called it an “excellent way to recognize her support …

A heat dome and “corn sweat” are driving this week’s dangerous heat wave  Axios ‘Corn sweat’ adding humidity to high temperatures across the state  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Is corn sweat real? How crops exacerbate humidity during Illinois heat waves  CBS News Corn sweat will intensify a heat wave this week  The Washington Post ‘Corn sweat’ will add …

Judges vote to oust Trump pick Alina Habba as U.S. attorney in New Jersey  The Washington Post Bypassing Habba, Judges in New Jersey Name New Top Federal Prosecutor  The New York Times Judges vote against extending Alina Habba’s term as US attorney in New Jersey  Fox News Alina Habba’s troubled tenure as a federal prosecutor ends with a whimper  MSNBC News Judges oust Trump …

FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns  The New York Times Questions about FEMA’s future grow louder following its latest resignation  MSNBC News FEMA search and rescue chief resigns after frustration with Texas flood response  CNN FEMA search and rescue chief exits after flood delay, effort to phase out agency  Houston Chronicle FEMA Chief Quits in Disgust at Kristi Noem’s Texas Flood Response  The New …

Republicans propose naming Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump  The Washington Post House GOP move to rename Kennedy Center’s Opera House after Melania Trump  The Hill Republicans want to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump  ABC News Republicans push bill that would force Kennedy Center Opera House to be renamed after Melania Trump  The Independent US House spending panel votes …

Trump says US will charge 19% tariff on goods from Philippines  Reuters Trump announces trade agreement with the Philippines and a 19% tariff  CNN Live updates: Trump signals he’ll let Powell serve out his term as Federal Reserve chair  The Washington Post Trump says U.S. struck trade, military deal with the Philippines; Manila has not confirmed  CNBC Live updates: Mike Johnson sends House home …

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Missouri’s extreme heat will worsen, thanks to corn  KSDK A heat dome and “corn sweat” are driving this week’s dangerous heat wave  Axios Is corn sweat real? How crops exacerbate humidity during Illinois heat waves  CBS News ‘Corn sweat’ adding humidity to high temperatures across the state  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE ‘Corn Sweat’ to Create Humid Conditions in …

Gospel artist, high school choir teacher faces multiple felony charges  wwltv.com Warren Easton choir teacher and local gospel singer arrested on child sex trafficking, rape counts  NOLA.com New Orleans teacher charged with trafficking children for sexual purposes  fox8live.com Well-known New Orleans teacher, choir director accused of sex trafficking, rape  WDSU New Orleans teacher arrested for rape, sex trafficking of children  Audacy Source link

A mountain lion bit a four-year-old child on Sunday while the child hiked with family on Hurricane Ridge in Washington state’s Olympic national park, authorities said. The child’s father reportedly saved the minor’s life by pulling the child from the creature’s jaws. The harrowing – though rare – encounter occurred at about 3.15pm, according to a National Park Service statement. …