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Month: May 2025

An experimental technology now in testing holds the promise of revolutionizing California's depleted water supply. OceanWell believes they have a system that's much safer for the environment.

Bay Area company develops new technology that holds promise of safer desalination practices

By Spencer Christian and Tim Didion Click here for updates on this story     MENLO PARK, California (KGO) — An experimental technology now in testing holds the promise of revolutionizing California’s depleted water supply. California spends billions to store water, pump water and recycle water. But even with climate change bearing down, one strategy is a

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Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify under a new directive issued Thursday. Buoyed by Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban

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Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify under a new directive issued Thursday. Buoyed by Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban

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Residents react to first American pope

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — As Catholics and others alike react to the historic announcement of the first American pope, some St. Joseph residents shared their thoughts on this once-in-a-lifetime moment. “You just always hope that they do the best in this position and that its fruitful and beneficial to those that need it,”

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Nelnet: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nelnet Inc. (NNI) on Thursday reported earnings of $82.6 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Lincoln, Nebraska-based company said it had profit of $2.26. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.39 per share. The education services company posted revenue of $523.6 million in

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Court rules Alabama violated Voting Rights Act in drawing congressional lines

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Federal judges ruled Thursday that Alabama intentionally diluted the voting strength of Black residents when it drew congressional lines and said the state must continue using a court-ordered map that led to the election of the state’s second Black congressman. A three-judge panel permanently blocked Alabama

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Hurricane Season Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Facts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a hurricane as “an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.” In the western North

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