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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Atlanta's Fight Against HIV: Can We Afford to Lose Ground?

Atlanta is a hotspot for HIV cases. Even with all the medical progress, over 30, 000 new infections happen every year in the U. S. One key tool in preventing HIV is PrEP. It's a medicine that stops HIV before it starts. But getting PrEP isn't just about having the medicine. It's also about having pl

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

States Want to Bring in More Foreign Workers – Is It a Good Idea?

Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire fo

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Atlanta Drive GC Faces a Tough Start to the Season

Atlanta Drive GC, the defending champions, is set to begin their second season with a significant challenge. The team will be missing some key players for their opening match against New York GC. Justin Thomas, who had a major surgery recently, will not be playing. He shared his disappointment on In

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma City's Olympic Surprise: How a Small City Landed Big Events

Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Atlanta's Airbnb Boom: What to Expect in 2026

Atlanta is gearing up for a surge in visitors during the 2026 World Cup. Many locals are planning to rent out their homes through Airbnb. Nadia Giordani, a Cabbagetown resident, is one of them. She helps others get ready to host guests. Giordani expects a lot of interest in the coming months. Airbn

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Atlanta's Uneven School Ground: A Look at the Divide

Atlanta's schools show a stark contrast. Midtown High School and Booker T. Washington High School are both in Atlanta, but they're worlds apart. Midtown has fewer students living in poverty and more advanced classes. Booker T. Washington has more students in need and fewer resources. This isn't jus

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Dec 01 2025WEATHER

Wet Roads and Holiday Travel: A Slippery Situation in Atlanta

Atlanta faced a wet and chilly Sunday as people headed back home after the holiday break. The rain made roads slippery, especially during the busiest travel time between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m. Experts advised drivers to be extra cautious. The weather was not just wet but also cold. People were told to

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