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The Sweet Shoppe a sweet stop for treats, nostalgia
The Pioneer News - Kentucky
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SHEPHERDSVILLE — On a hot summer day, a new location in Shepherdsville hopes to transport visitors to the cool days of the past. The Sweet Shoppe officially opened May 30, providing as many as 25 varieties of traditional and unique ice creams....
Powerhouse Black-Owned Digital Marketing Agencies Changing the Game
Blavity
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July 23, 2025
Despite making up nearly 14% of the U.S. population, Black professionals account for only about 7% of the marketing and advertising workforce—and just 5% of leadership roles. That disparity hasn’t slowed the rise of Black-led agencies that fuse...
Gov. Andy Beshear pitches his vision for Democrats in tour across South Carolina
WFPL - Kentucky
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July 18, 2025
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has been dropping hints — in both actions and words — that a 2028 presidential run is on his mind. From a ramped up national media presence to a podcast where guests actively encourage him to run to his new role as the...
Portal combat: Valley Football coaches adjust to life in the transfer era
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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July 24, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — The transfer portal has changed college athletics, and perhaps no sport has been as uniquely impacted as football at the Division I FCS level. All-conference caliber players get snapped up by FBS powers every year (the No. 1 pick in...
Dishwasher to tech billionaire: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's journey of grit, growth, and global dominance
The Times of India
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From scrubbing toilets at a Kentucky reform school to leading one of the world’s most valuable tech companies, Jensen Huang’s rise is a story of sheer determination, perseverance, and vision. The co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, a global leader in...
Is Mark Stoops on the Hot Seat? National Writers Weigh In
On3
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July 24, 2025
Talking SZN and lists go together like peas and carrots. There are watch lists for awards, quarterback rankings, and predicted final standings. There’s another topic at the forefront of conversation: coaches on the Hot Seat. Following a 4-8 season...
The Old Farmer's Almanac Shares Good News With KY Fall Forecast
103GBF - Indiana
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July 24, 2025
I'm not one for wishing the days would move faster. Time moves quickly enough without anyone egging it on. But I wouldn't be mad about a quick finish to this rather unpleasant summer. I can't remember the last one we had in which we didn't have at...
Sierra Club holds memorial wake for Bernheim Forest amid pipeline controversy
WLKY - Kentucky
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July 20, 2025
In a protest against the construction of a pipeline through Bernheim Forest, the Sierra Club, alongside other environmental advocates, held a New Orleans-style wake Sunday at the Big Four Bridge in Waterfront Park. Dozens of concerned citizens...
Experts issue warning as dangerous virus once isolated to the Amazon is now spreading around globe: 'Basically everywhere'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 24, 2025
Ever wonder how a tiny bite can send someone to the hospital? That's what's happening now with the Oropouche virus. What's happening? Vox reports that Oropouche, once hidden deep in the Amazon, infected at least 23,000 people starting in 2023....
Opinion: TVA remaining committed to our mission of building energy generation
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 23, 2025
America's growing energy demand is straining power grids across the nation. The Tennessee Valley region is growing faster than the national average. More people are seeing how wonderful life is in the Tennessee Valley, and more businesses are...
Charlotte Hornets Snag $2,963,065 Sharp-Shooting Spurs Star on Two-Way Deal for Elite Catch-and-Shoot Potential
The Times of India
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Lindy Waters III (Image via USA Today Sports). The Charlotte Hornets have officially signed guard Antonio Reeves to a two-way NBA contract, taking a calculated gamble on a promising young scorer. First reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the move...
Hummingbird nesting 101: How these tiny birds bring new life into the world
AOL
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Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird feeding the chicks in the nest.© Agnieszka Bacal/Shutterstock.comOne of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond...
Border Patrol Wants Advanced AI to Spy on American Cities
The Intercept
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July 23, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, flush with billions in new funding, is seeking “advanced AI” technologies to surveil urban residential areas, increasingly sophisticated autonomous systems, and even the ability to see through walls. A CBP...
Column: Return Virginia to RGGI, a program that works
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 19, 2025
This week, Virginia’s State Air Pollution Control Board was in court asking the Virginia Court of Appeals to revive its ill-conceived plan to leave a pivotal climate change program, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). A trial judge had...
What’s Left for Gonzaga’s Non-Conference Schedule?
The Slipper Still Fits - Washington State
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July 23, 2025
Gonzaga has set a date for the second part of the home-and-home series with coach Bobby Hurley and Arizona State for November 14th. No tip-off time or television channel is set, as is the case for most of the games on the non-conference schedule...
Top 10 Places To Go Rockclimbing in America
AOL
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Rock climbing in America is anything but boring. The states offer terrain that is perfect for this activity. In one state, you might come across smooth granite walls, while in others, you will be greeted by wild desert towers. Here we will be...
How Not to Mislead with Your Data-Driven Story
Towards Data Science
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July 23, 2025
Data-driven storytelling is everywhere. There are countless books, articles, tutorials, and videos, some of which I have written or created. In my experience, most of these resources tend to present data storytelling in an overwhelmingly positive...
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Go Treasure Hunting at One of These Epic Flea Markets Around the Country
Martha Stewart
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Summer is in the air, which means it's the season for strolling flea markets and antique fairs. Whether you're a novice collector or a shrewd antiquarian, we have dozens of ideas to help you make the most of your next trip. Collecting holds a...
Hunters ordered to pay $120,000 in federal court for poaching deer in southern Illinois
West Kentucky Star
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By West Kentucky Star staff Jul. 20, 2025 | 03:00 PM | BENTON, IL Five men from Mississippi were sentenced in southern Illinois federal court after admitting to using spotlights to illegally hunt white-tailed deer over a five-year period in...
UFL’s major 2026 shift: Birmingham, Michigan, Houston, and Memphis teams set to relocate - Reports
Mint
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July 23, 2025
The United Football League (UFL) is set to undergo significant restructuring for its 2026 season. Reports indicate that four teams, Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks, and Memphis Showboats, will likely relocate to new...