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Air rifles for big game hunting? New Pennsylvania bill proposes legalization.
Lehigh Valley Live - Pennsylvania
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July 4, 2025
Air rifles could be legalized for big game hunting in Pennsylvania if new legislation proposed by a local state representative becomes law. House Bill 1538, introduced June 2 by state Rep. Gary Day, R-Lehigh, would add large-caliber air rifles to...
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies: 4th of July prediction, odds, and MLB best bets
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 4, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds will square off with the Philadelphia Phillies in all-red-and-white affair on the 4th of July at Citizens Bank Park. With first pitch at 1:05 p.m. ET, the Reds will send Cy Young-hopeful Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) to the...
Sports at a glance: Liverpool soccer player Jota killed in car accident
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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MADRID — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain on Thursday. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road near the...
McDonald’s vs. the media: There will never be another political showman like Trump
Washington Examiner
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July 4, 2025
One day after Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg penned a story under the headline “Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’: The Republican Nominee’s Preoccupation with Dictators, and His Disdain for the American Military, Is...
How and when to watch Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest for July 4, 2025
CBS News
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The Fourth of July brings with it many traditions: fireworks, beach trips, cookouts, terrified dogs and, of course, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. As usual, the competition will be held on July Fourth at the original Nathan's Famous...
Our democracy looks a bit like ‘Mad Max - Pennsylvania Avenue’ | Column
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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Dear Democracy, You just turned 249, and the years are starting to show. You’re getting sorta creaky and the liver spots are getting, well, darker. I barely recognize you these days. Daniel Ruth [ Tampa Bay Times ]It’s understandable, of course....
Pennsylvania Lottery Pick 2 Day, Pick 2 Evening results for July 3, 2025
Lebanon Daily News - Pennsylvania
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The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Thursday, July 3, 2025 results for each game: Winning Pick 2 numbers from July 3 drawing Day: 1-2, Wild: 3 Evening: 3-6, Wild: 6 Check Pick 2 payouts...
Pennsylvania hosts Fish-For Free Day on Independence Day
WPMT - Pennsylvania
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Fishing enthusiasts across Pennsylvania will be able to cast a line without having to pay for a fishing license on Friday, July 4. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), which regulates fishing in the commonwealth,...
300,000 Pennsylvania residents could lose Medicaid under ‘big, beautiful bill’
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Some 3 million Pennsylvania residents are covered by Medicaid, the publicly funded health program marked for $900 billion in cuts over the next decade with congressional Republicans approving on Thursday President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful...
World Cup soccer readiness for US is questioned
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lifelong soccer fan Victor Dumois expressed concern about the United States co-hosting the 2026 World Cup after attending a recent Club World Cup match in Miami. “I think after the Copa America, a weird phenomenon has occurred...
Pennsylvania college moves to sell its entire art collection amid $20m budget shortfall
The Art Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
Another US university is selling its art collection to raise money and cut costs, prompting another round of outcry from the donors of this art and some others about shortchanging the experience of students. We have seen this take place at...
Local Pennsylvania leaders split on President Trump’s big tax bill; how they voted & their reactions
WPXI - Pennsylvania
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s big tax bill passed through the House of Representatives on Thursday. It came with a tight roll call of 218-214. Two Republicans joined all Democrats who were opposed. It narrowly made its way out of the...
Where to watch Palmeiras vs. Chelsea: Latest team news and TV information
Sporting News
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July 4, 2025
The quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup get underway on Friday with Palmeiras taking on Premier League club Chelsea in the high-stakes match at the Lincoln Financial Field. Palmeiras are coming into this match after picking up an impressive...
UPenn does a U-turn: Fairness in women’s sports returns
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 4, 2025
By Craig DeRoche, Op-ed contributor Friday, July 04, 2025 University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas smiles after winning the 100-yard freestyle during the 2022 Ivy League Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at Blodgett Pool on February...
US Supreme Court to hear challenges to Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 4 — The US Supreme Court agreed yesterday to wade into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports. The court said it would hear cases next term challenging state laws in Idaho and West Virginia...
2 Republicans refused to bend to Trump's pressure to support the mega-bill Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania were the only Republicans to vote against the legislation. »
Yahoo News
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President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill passed the House on Thursday, but not without some Republican opposition. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania voted against the legislation alongside...
SafeSport paid an investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colón testifies during The Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) DENVER — Less than a week after the...
Pennsylvania native flying on next SpaceX Dragon flight
Yahoo News
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(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania native will be part of a four-person crew flying on the next SpaceX Dragon launch. NASA says Allegheny County native and veteran astronaut Mike Fincke will make his fourth trip to the International Space Station on a SpaceX...
Trump: Economy in Second Term Will Blow First Term’s Away
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 4, 2025
President Donald Trump on Thursday night boasted about how the U.S. economy is roaring and that its performance in his second term will “blow away” how it fared in his first term, which he often has touted as the “greatest economy in history.”...
Portage Historical Society reveals flag project, future enhancements at Kondisko Park site
WJAC - Pennsylvania
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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Portage Area Historical Society continues to highlight the town's history with a series of projects. The latest project was held Thursday at the Kondisko Park Site, where a united flag was raised onto a lighted...