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Off the grid – WA, OR, ID, MT, WY fail to bring the wonder of the Northwest U.S. to The Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Known for… Read More
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World’s largest steam locomotive is rolling back through the Midwest in celebration of America 250The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is chugging its way back through the heartland this month, drawing massive crowds. Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 is… Read More
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History, influence, scenery of the Southeast – FL, AL, MS, LA, AR highlighted at the Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) From free… Read More
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Transgender competitor drops out of girls’ Irish step dance eventA 17-year-old male who identifies as transgender dropped out of a girls’ Irish step dancing championship after Florida’s attorney general threatened legal action against the event’s organizers. The withdrawal… Read More
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First colonies and southern charm – VA, NC, SC, GA, TN showcase the southern East Coast at The Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Virginia, North Carolina,… Read More
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U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in better than expected June report(The Center Square) – U.S. inflation decreased by 0.4% in June, for a seasonally adjusted total of 3.5% over the year, driven by rapidly falling energy costs, according to… Read More
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‘Where was the inclusion?’: Pastor fired for not using ‘preferred pronouns’ claims religious discrimination(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Louisiana pastor sued the Baton Rouge library after it fired him for refusing to use “preferred pronouns.” Liberty Counsel filed a lawsuit… Read More
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‘House of David’ renewed for Season 3 as David’s life enters a dangerous new chapterThe Bible-based series that follows the rise of ancient Israel’s greatest king has been renewed for a third season. Prime Video announced Friday that House of David will return for… Read More
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Expert advises young workers to ‘just say no’ to remote workTo the 2 million recent college graduates looking to enter the workforce, one expert has some surprising advice: Just say “no” to remote work. Michael R. Read More
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Black Hawk choppers rescue 200 campers as historic Missouri flooding leaves 1 deadFirst responders have rescued more than 350 people following catastrophic weekend flooding in southeast Missouri that left one person dead. Faith Gregory, 23, was reportedly swept away from… Read More
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‘It will not keep this city down’: 2 teens arrested after 5 killed in East St. Louis ‘targeted mass shooting’Five people are dead and two others are hospitalized after what authorities are calling a “targeted mass shooting” in East St. Louis on Sunday. Illinois State Police… Read More
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Punching above its weight: World Cup’s smallest host city – Kansas City – celebrates successful runKansas City hosted its last World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, and visitors from around the world along with American media are celebrating the city’s success as a host. Read More
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WATCH: Yellowstone bison launches grandfather into air, breaking multiple bonesA 65-year-old man is recovering from surgery after a bison charged him in Yellowstone National Park, tossing him eight feet into the air Friday. Carl Isom-McDaniel, of… Read More
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From immersive experiences to 150th birthday celebrations, CO, UT, AZ, NV, CA shine bright(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.)… Read More
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The Great Plains to the Great Lakes – ND, SD, MN, WI, MI highlight America’s northern Midwest at The Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Spanning the Great Plains… Read More
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Zillow analyst names culprit of flat home sales, high housing prices(The Center Square) – Home sales are increasing slightly and mortgage costs are dropping across the nation, a new Zillow report reveals. Yet both the price of sold homes… Read More
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Lindsey Graham dead at 71(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Longtime Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday night, just two days after his 71st birthday. Graham, widely known for his hawkish… Read More
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WATCH: Off-duty Texas firefighter saves three children from capsized boatAn off-duty Texas firefighter is being hailed as a hero after saving three children trapped underneath a capsized boat over the July 4 holiday. A boat carrying… Read More
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Kansas City to host its final World Cup match, other weekend festivitiesThis weekend will bring Kansas City’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup match and Fan Festival, as well as a volunteer event to help earthquake survivors in Venezuela and a… Read More
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WATCH: Former 7-foot-3 Missouri center sworn in as one of Texas’ tallest police officersJordan Wilmore, a former University of Missouri basketball player, has become one of Texas’ tallest police officers. Wilmore played at Mizzou, Northwestern State and Austin Peay before… Read More