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Reporter at The Oklahoman, author of seven books about OKC history. Quoted by BBC, New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times, wrote cover story for Architectural Record. Find out more at https://about.me/stevelackmeyer
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Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding

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Cyber truck seized in UK. It doesn't meet standards for driving in the country & is not permitted on the streets. www.forbes.com/sites/peterl...

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Check out this video from The Oklahoman: See inside OKANA's 'slice of paradise' indoor water park The OKANA resort, nestled by the First Americans Museum, is set to officially open on Friday, Feb. 21, with a year-round heated indoor water park. www.oklahoman.com/videos/news/...

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Among those Trump and Musk fired at the FAA: - Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies - Air traffic control support staff - Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes - Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Breaking News: Coinbase said that the SEC would drop its lawsuit against the crypto company, a big win for an industry that backed President Trump.

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The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that it would dismiss a case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, in which the rocket company had been accused of discriminating against people based on their citizenship status.

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My favorite toy as a kid.

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The Trump administration's threatened cuts to Medicaid have sowed confusion and prompted concern among recipients and bipartisan legislators. The safety net program serves nearly 73 million Americans, who could face coverage and benefit losses.

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Soup day: spinach tortilino parmesan soup from Whole Foods, add mushroom, turkey sausage, onion, chicken broth, chili seasoning.

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But what if this money could be spent on actual education? Imagine that.

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Check out this story from The Oklahoman: Oklahoma special education teacher accused of abusing two students Yolanda Dunbar faces two counts of child abuse in Choctaw County District Court. Her attorney said she is innocent. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2...

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Pentagon faces recruiting challenges due to obesity and falling test scores. "Those issues are much more prevalent in boys and young men, and recent recruiting gains are attributed to a consistent and reliable pool of women enlisting." www.military.com/daily-news/2...

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Lawmakers have introduced two bills this year to limit or outlaw marriage for minors. Previous efforts to pass laws that would keep young pregnant mothers from marrying have failed. | via @briokc.bsky.social www.readfrontier.org/stories/wed-...

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"We really thought we were exempt because we are contributing to public safety and national security.”

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New Crossroads Mall owners, backed by Hobby Lobby, reveal plans to redevelop A new nonprofit backed by Hobby Lobby has purchased Crossroads Mall with aspirations to turn it into a mix of education, clinics, retail and housing. www.oklahoman.com/story/busine...

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Last week I had an assignment with AP Images for Humane World for Animals(formerly the Humane Society) as they assisted the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Sumner County, Kansas.1/2

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Knowledge is power…

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"White students in the Norwin School District had circulated a photo of themselves labeled ‘Kool Kids Klub,’ wore Confederate flag clothing, told a Black student to ‘go pick cotton’ and used racial epithets, investigators found." 🗃️ www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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nothing can destroy a cybertruck 🤣 @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social

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NEW: The Trump ally and DOGE chief is expected to turn his budget-slashing sights on the FAA’s little-known commercial spaceflight office, which has proposed fines and grounded SpaceX after explosions and other incidents. By @heathervogell.bsky.social

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Just remember, Dwight Howard is still available to return to the game.

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I have no idea what it means to "puck Musk." But good luck if you've chosen to make a statement by buying a cybertruck.

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BREAKING: Bird Flu Confirmed at NYC Zoos – 3 Ducks at Queens Zoo, 12 Birds at Bronx Zoo Dead.

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H5N1 Bird Flu is a About to Go Global. The D1.1 strain in Nevada, with the PB2 D701N mutation, is spreading faster in dairy herds than the B3.13 strain. Migrating birds will carry it worldwide, raising the risk of mammalian outbreaks. This is no longer just a U.S. issue it’s a global threat.

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NIH has cut billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

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Check out this story from The Oklahoman: Pharmacy staff shortages, erratic hours are putting Oklahomans at risk Walgreens and CVS were engaged in a war nationwide, building stores as close to each other as possible, often on opposite sides of the same street. www.oklahoman.com/story/busine...

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I wonder if anyone has looked into why lines just keep getting longer while more and more pharmacies close...

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What do school children, the physically and mentally disabled, military veterans, retirees, single parents, the working poor, minorities, the middle class, artists, people in poor health, those without homes, educators, scientists, reporters, and civil servants, all have in common?

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Cybertruck fan pics.

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Must read by Richard Mize: Oklahoma County jail CEO speaks her mind, from her heart, before she resigns After three years in the spotlight as CEO of "the deadliest jail in America," Brandi Garner is resigning. Here, she explains why. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2...

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Much needed good news: www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

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This is rich. Will the first fight between Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler occur on the court or in the locker room? I'm still bewildered at how anyone really thinks Butler, a toxic mess on every team he's hit, is of any value to anyone. www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jim...

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FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States

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Yesterday was the 28th warmest winter day on record in Houston (by average temperature). Notably 23 of the 30 warmest days have occurred since 2007.

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