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How Ben Shelton's Gainesville roots turned him into one of tennis' best players
The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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If Ben Shelton’s life is a movie, Scott Perelman believes it has a clear scene No. 1. As a former volunteer assistant coach for Florida men’s tennis, he remembers it well. It was May 22, 2021, at the USTA National Campus…Championship point in...
Do Former Vice Presidents Get Secret Service Protection? No — But Here's Who Does
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 29, 2025
The question of who qualifies for Secret Service protection after leaving office has sparked fresh debate in the United States. The issue resurfaced after officials confirmed that former Vice President Kamala Harris no longer has a protective...
Case of metro Atlanta teacher fired for reading LGBTQ+ book on hold, again
Saporta Report
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August 29, 2025
A federal lawsuit challenging school district policies surrounding “divisive” concepts is on hold again, leaving the question of what support teachers can show to their LGBTQ+ students without fear of retaliation hanging after a metro Atlanta...
The D Brief: Ousted DIU chief’s legacy; Russian UAVs over Germany; DDG of drones?; Robot wingman takes flight; And a bit more.
Defense One
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Ousted DIU leader leaves behind a blueprint for faster tech. Defense Innovation Unit Director Doug Beck, a champion of acquisition reform who was instrumental in the Pentagon’s push to rapidly build and deploy new technology, resigned Friday due...
The Kremlin’s Factory of Resentment
Foreign Policy
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In May, a replica of a monument to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was unveiled in Moscow’s Taganskaya metro station. Just like when the original was installed during Stalin’s rule, passersby can once again admire the man responsible for the deaths...
One Nevada football player to wear Marion Motley's retired No. 41 jersey each game in 2025
Nevada Sports Net
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The Nevada football team will honor the legacy of former Wolf Pack star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marion Motley this season with one player on the team being the honoree person to wear his number each game. Motley's No. 41 was retired by...
‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ boss expands Jack Carr’s universe with Taylor Kitsch
Los Angeles Times
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August 29, 2025
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who needs a mental health break from the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement vortex. Three years after “The Terminal List” ended its first season, Prime Video’s prequel to the military-espionage...
Trump’s Assault on the Federal Reserve
Foreign Policy
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August 29, 2025
By attempting to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook this week, President Donald Trump has broken with decades of precedent in American central banking. Governors are appointed for 14 years, specifically to insulate them from political pressure....
What's Happening - Aug. 28 - Sept. 3
The Chaffee County Times - Colorado
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Thursday, Aug. 28 CCH YARD SALE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Colorado Humanists yard sale at 647 H St. raises money for the group’s scholarship fund. NATURE JOURNALING WITH AHRA 10-11:30 a.m. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area hosts...
Wilkinson County Elementary Hosting Scholastic Book Fair Next Week
The Georgia Sun
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August 29, 2025
IRWINTON — Wilkinson County Elementary School is getting ready to turn reading into a full-blown celebration. From September 2 through September 5, the school will host its annual Scholastic Book Fair, giving students and families the chance to...
Looking for a unique concert? Dixon’s Violin hits Tibbits Opera House
The Daily Reporter - Michigan
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Dixon's Violin, known for his unique approach to the instrument, is set to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater. The performance is part of his HUMANKINDness tour, according to a community announcement. Doors open at 6...
Duluth-Native shares negative experience of Delta’s ‘Unaccompanied Minors’ Program
Northern News Now - Minnesota
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August 29, 2025
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - One family’s trip to the Northland started off turbulent when they allege their young daughter was left unaccompanied at MSP airport by one of the nation’s top airlines. Duluth native Stacey Bentley travels with...
Kevin Bendle named next executive director of Seminary Co-op Bookstores
Hyde Park Herald - Illinois
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Following more than a year of uncertainty at the top, the Seminary Cooperative Bookstores has chosen longtime campus bookseller Kevin Bendle as its new executive director. “Kevin knows our stores well and we are certain of his commitment to...
An assistant superintendent’s chance of a lifetime at the U.S. Open in Pennsylvania
Turf & Rec
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August 29, 2025
Many Canadian golf course superintendents and assistants aspire to volunteer their services at some of the PGA Tour’s more elite tournaments, including its major events. The experience is second to none, it’s a significant addition to one’s...
Spirit Airlines Takes Action To Build A Stronger Foundation And Future For America's Leading Value Airline
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Commences voluntary restructuring process to implement financial and operational transformation to redesign network, optimize fleet and realign strategy with evolving marketplace Flights, ticket sales, reservations and...
MAGA’s disgusting admiration for Putin
Washington Examiner
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August 29, 2025
As I write this, Ukrainians are pulling corpses from the rubble in Kyiv. A massive Russian aerial attack killed at least 19 civilians, four of them children. It was a major escalation, with 629 missiles and drones aimed at the Ukrainian capital....
Fay Jones School Dedicates Anthony Timberlands Center on U of A Campus
University of Arkansas
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Photo by Timothy Hursley. The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation is designed by Grafton Architects of Dublin, Ireland, in association with Modus Studio of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Fay Jones School of Architecture and...
Lawmakers In Two Red States Hold Hearings On Psychedelic Therapy’s Potential To Combat The Opioid Epidemic
Marijuana Moment
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August 29, 2025
Lawmakers in two GOP-controlled state legislatures hosted discussions on the potential of the psychedelic ibogaine to treat addiction and other mental health conditions this week. In Mississippi, the House Public Health and Human Services and...
LILLEY: As Canada's economy falters, we need action, not words from Carney
Toronto Sun
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August 29, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Columnists Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Sign Up Liberal leader Mark Carney speaks during a campaign announcement at the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades, Monday March 31, 2025 in...
So You've Set Up Linux On Windows Using WSL, Here's What You Can Do With It
How-To Geek
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August 29, 2025
So you just installed and set up Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) on your Windows machine, and now you’re wondering what this blinking terminal can do. Here’s a quick guide to get you started. Get the Right Windows Subsystem For Linux Start by...