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Federal Judge Considers 'Legal Rights' Of Those Held At 'Alligator Alcatraz' In Florida Everglades

The state of Florida has disputed claims that “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees have been unable to meet with their attorneys.

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Faith

Christian Faith Making Headway In Maine, Where People Respect Directness

It isn’t unusual for a typical New Englander response to offend someone from a different part of the country. The level of candor can shock, but it also reveals a desire to go to the heart of a matter, to dig through what is fake to what is real.

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Faith

What Makes American Teens Unique Emotionally And Faith-Wise?

What are the distinct strengths and challenges of Gen Z in America?

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Health

The Unusual & Dangerous Attraction Of California's Overheated 'Death Valley'

The extreme temperatures in this stretch of desert attract visitors every year, some determined to finish a grueling, multiday race, others just curious about the sizzling heat and the landscape's vast beauty.

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Tech/Science

AI’s “Perfect” Emails Might Backfire, Especially For Supervisors

Polished emails may look great, but when managers lean too heavily on AI, employees often see the messages as fake.

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U.S. & World

Many Towns Use 85% Rule To Set Speed Limits, But That May Be Changing

Amid a recent spike in road deaths across the country, the Federal Highway Administration sent a subtle but important message to states that the 85% rule isn't actually a rule at all and was carrying too much weight in determining local speed limits.

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Faith

‘God Put Us On The Same Flight’: Doctor Makes House Call At 30,000 Feet

“You truly are a doctor 24/7. It's not a nine-to-five job.”

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Source: dailyherald.com

U.S. & World

Another Gold Rush? South Dakota's Black Hills

President Trump boosted the industry by issuing an executive order in March to increase American mineral production, calling for expedited permitting and reviews.

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U.S. & World

A Risk For Late Summer Vacationers: East Coast May See Coastal Rip Currents From Hurricane Erin

Dare County, North Carolina, declared an emergency and ordered an evacuation beginning Monday of Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks

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Fun/Unusual

Cambridge Dictionary Adding 6,000 New Words Including: 'Skibidi' And 'Tradwife'

Another word added: “mouse jiggler”

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