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COLUMN: Trump's actions are political attacks on academia

The Daily Star - New York ·

I recently rewatched “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” with the kids. Toward the beginning of the book, when Dolores Umbridge — Defense Against the Dark Arts professor and resident toadface — usurps the podium at the start-of-term feast,...

Oklahoma, Texas food banks lament food benefit cuts in tax bill

News Channel 6 - Texas · July 3, 2025

TEXOMA (KAUZ) - President Trump’s signature legislative package has passed both chambers of Congress, and now awaits the president’s signature tomorrow. Among the heavy cuts to government programs are a shifting of some financial burdens for food...

Oklahoma pediatrician accused of murdering daughter faces extradition

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

IS CONTINUING TO DIG INTO THIS CASE. NEHA GUPTA IS IN JAIL HERE AT THE OKLAHOMA COUNTY DETENTION CENTER BEFORE SHE EVENTUALLY GOES BACK TO FLORIDA. THAT’S WHERE INVESTIGATORS ALLEGE THAT SHE KILLED HER DAUGHTER AFTER SHE TOLD THEM SHE COULDN’T...

Oklahoma hospitals faced closure before the 'big, beautiful bill.' Medicaid cuts amplify those fears

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

The "big, beautiful bill" was approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday, but cuts to Medicaid could put hospitals and medical services at risk across Oklahoma. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump's desk, and he is expected to...

Oklahoma leaders react to passage of “Big, Beautiful Bill”

News9 - Oklahoma ·

On Thursday, the House passed President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” in a narrow 218-214 vote. The legislation now heads to the president’s desk for his signature. RELATED: House passes "Big, beautiful bill," sending it to the President's desk in...

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to hand off patrols inside OKC, Tulsa metros to local police departments

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

AND WE START WITH BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW. THE NEWS THAT KOCO BROKE EARLIER THIS WEEK IS NOW OFFICIAL. OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYING LATE TODAY THEY WILL NO LONGER RESPOND TO CRASHES AND CALLS IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY METRO STARTING LATER THIS YEAR....

Oklahoma City prepares for Thursday's Red, White, and Boom fireworks show

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

WHITE AND BOOM. YEAH, YOU CAN SEE HERE ON THE STAGE AT SCISSORTAIL PARK THAT THEY’RE FINISHING THE SET UP FOR THE OKC PHILHARMONIC TO DO THEIR 16TH ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BOOM! YOU MAY BE ABLE TO HEAR IT AS WELL, BUT IF YOU LOOK OVER HERE ON TOP OF...

Optics Over Results? New York's Zohran Mamdani Proposed Government-Owned Grocery Stores, But What Do People Really Think About Them

Benzinga ·

Zohran Mamdani, fresh off a primary win and favored to become New York's next mayor, is stirring up debate with a bold pitch: open five city-owned grocery stores, one in each borough. The plan is designed to bring affordable, fresh food to areas...

Oklahoma debuts new website to guide families on caregiving and guardianship options

KTUL - Oklahoma ·

OKLA. — Oklahoma Human Services has launched a new website, Guardianship and Alternative Options, designed to provide Oklahoma families, individuals with disabilities, and caregiving professionals with vital information on caregiving options that...

Oklahoma’s new alcohol laws ease server rules and penalties

The Journal Record - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

Summary: – Safe Harbor Act waives penalties if employers meet training and policy requirements. – HB 1062 allows servers 18-20 to serve beer, wine and premixed cocktails tableside. – Industry leaders say laws improve service flow and encourage...

New law banning foreign ownership of Texas land goes into effect Sept. 1

The Black Chronicle - Oklahoma · July 4, 2025

(The Center Square) – As foreign espionage threats continue in the U.S. and in Texas, a new bill becomes law Sept. 1 that prohibits foreign ownership of Texas land. SB 17, filed by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, passed the Texas legislature...

Oklahoma doctor arrested: Florida officials allege killing of daughter

The Oklahoman ·

A pediatrician from the Oklahoma City metro area was arrested in connection with the recent death of her 4-year-old daughter in Florida. Detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office traveled to the Oklahoma City area and, with the assistance of...

Oklahoma lawmakers react to passage of President Donald Trump's big tax bill

KOCO 5 - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill following multiple setbacks to approve his policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. >> Related Video Above: GOP megabill...

Oklahoma Welcomes French Basketball Forward Daffa Cissoko

BVM Sports · July 3, 2025

The University of Oklahoma's women's basketball team has officially signed Daffa Cissoko, a 6-4 forward from France, for the upcoming season. Cissoko, who has experience competing in France's LIGUE 2, is poised to make an immediate impact at OU....

International Finals Youth Rodeo kicks off July 6

The Shawnee News-Star - Oklahoma · July 3, 2025

From the IFYR SHAWNEE, Okla. – Ahead of the 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), the organization has announced the full roster for the six-day event, featuring more than 1,000 entries from 35 states and provinces. This diverse group of...

Months after leading Oklahoma State to NCAA third place, David Taylor vacations in Hawaii with his favorite people

Sportskeeda · July 4, 2025

Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling head coach David Taylor took to social media to share a few glimpses of his time on vacation with his family. Taylor concluded his first NCAA season as head coach earlier this year, helping his team to a...

Oklahoma doctor accused of killing young daughter and faking a drowning at Florida rental home

The Independent · July 3, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Almost $80 million for Oklahoma schools blocked by Trump administration

High Plains Public Radio - Kansas · July 4, 2025

The blockade affects multiple areas of education funding. Most of the blocked money for Oklahoma is concentrated in five funds: More than $31 million is in Title II-A funds for Oklahoma. Title II-A funds go toward professional development for...

Oklahoma Pediatrician Accused of Staging 4-Year-Old Daughter's Drowning to Cover Up Her Murder: Police

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW An Oklahoma pediatrician has been accused of staging an accidental drowning to conceal the murder of her 4-year-old daughter in Florida Dr. Neha Gupta was taken into custody in Oklahoma City and will be extradited to Florida, where...

Oklahoma Watch - AG Opinion: Door badge swipes …

The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma ·

After the Department of Education withheld information on a top official’s key card swipes to enter the agency’s offices, Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office affirmed the data is subject to disclosure under the state’s open records law. A...