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William McKinley Rallies the Republican Party
The Patriot Post
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William McKinley arrived in St. Louis for the 1896 Republican National Convention with eyes on the presidency and the support of Marcus Hanna, the influential “kingmaker,” but no assurance that his nomination would occur. But occur it did when he...
Nostalgic retailer that’s a ‘nicer version of TJ Maxx’ inches closer to opening 10 new stores with first wave in weeks
The U.S. Sun
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June 28, 2025
A NOSTALGIC retailer that's been compared to TJ Maxx is set to open 10 new stores within weeks, and it's received plenty of support online. Retailers are struggling right now in a period of economic downturn, but one store is opening in several...
Disqualified prosecutor claims changes to contract with OAG will be made
The Guam Daily Post
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A private attorney under contract as a prosecutor with the Office of the Attorney General revealed a change to his contract is expected to be made after being disqualified from a homicide case over "financial incentives" earlier this week. On June...
Can you buy weed with a credit card? It's complicated.
Yahoo Finance
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Whether you regularly purchase cannabis edibles or dabble in tinctures, it feels like weed is everywhere now. About 75% of Americans live in a state where marijuana is legal for recreational or medical use, and 79% of Americans live in a county...
Western Union taps Alair as head for PH
Manila Standard
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June 27, 2025
Western Union announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. His appointment comes as the company accelerates its growth strategy, expanding access to financial services for...
U.S. military expert calls for expanding role of USFK to include Taiwan contingencies
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 11, 2025
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) armored vehicles are seen in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, on March 10. [YONHAP] A U.S. military expert has renewed calls to expand the role of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) beyond deterring North Korea to potentially include...
7 in alleged PUA fraud ring released, arraignment set for July 3
Pacific Daily News
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Seven people indicted in an alleged Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud scheme including Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio's sister, her boyfriend, and Tenorio's partner were all released after being arrested on Friday, according to District Court of...
‘We Are Guardians’ Review: Leonardo DiCaprio Executive Produced This Simple but Galvanizing Documentary About the Destruction of the Amazon
IndieWire
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July 10, 2025
Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, the scattered but stirring eco doc “We Are Guardians” assigns itself the unenviable challenge of providing a small — yet broadly comprehensive — window onto one of the greatest environmental crises in the...
Port seeks 17% tariff adjustment for labor rates, separately pursues crane funding
The Guam Daily Post
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The Port Authority of Guam is requesting a 17% tariff adjustment from the Public Utilities Commission, marking the first labor rate update since 2020, while separately pursuing multiple funding sources to replace three aging gantry cranes that are...
'My client is not guilty': Topasna pleads not guilty in PUA fraud case
Pacific Daily News
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Matthew Topasna, the partner of Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged $1.9 million Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring on Friday morning. “My client is not guilty,” attorney Thomas Fisher said on...
China mapping strategic seabed off Taiwan: report
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
China’s oceanographic survey and research ships are collecting data in the Indo-Pacific region, possibly to better navigate the area with submarines, detect undersea cables or lay undersea mines, a New York Times article published yesterday said....
'Strong sense of security': GPD reopens Tumon koban with beach patrol unit
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Police Department now has a full-time beach patrol unit based out of the newly reopened Tumon koban, officials announced on Friday. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday to reopen the previously closed down Tumon koban. Based out of a...
Hospital board establishes search committee for new administrator
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board of Trustees has established a five-member search committee to find a new hospital administrator to replace the current one who may retire in January. During Wednesday's board meeting, trustees approved...
Hundreds of medical appointments will be canceled on Monday as doctors protest Bill 82-38
Pacific Daily News
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Hundreds of medical appointments will be canceled and clinics across Guam will close or operate with reduced staff on Monday as doctors said they will walk out in protest of Bill 82-38, which they say threatens health care access and could trigger...
Montana looks to back Trump in federal climate lawsuit
Montana Free Press
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July 11, 2025
Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly...
Ypao Point land return sparks call for broader compensation of former landowners
Pacific Daily News
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The proposed return of Ypao Point in Tamuning to descendants of the late Francisco D. Perez drew support and opposition, as well as sparked a broader call for GovGuam’s land return and compensation at a Friday public hearing. Senators heard more...
US energy firm EQT agrees to settle lawsuit for $167.5 million
Yahoo Finance
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(Reuters) -U.S. energy company EQT agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by investors who claimed EQT overstated the benefits of its $6.7 billion merger with Rice Energy in 2017, according to a federal court filing on...
DARPA Cancels Liberty Lifter WIG Seaplane Project Over Cost and Certification Hurdles
Defense-aerospace.com
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July 11, 2025
Image by DARPA The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has shut down its three-year effort to build the Liberty Lifter, a heavy-lift seaplane that would skim above waves on a cushion of air. According to industry sources, the agency notified...
North Carolina ranks 5th in total VA home loans during Q1
Old North News - North Carolina
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia North Carolina ranked fifth in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 8,915 loans issued,...
Frank Jao’s Journey to Becoming a Real Estate Titan
Orange County Business Journal - California
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July 7, 2025
Orange County is home to the largest population of Vietnamese people outside of Vietnam. Within the thriving ethnic enclave is a collection of strip malls spanning parts of Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana known as Little...