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I strive to make the world a more thoughtful place, one cup of coffee at a time.

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Governor Stitt grants Julius Jones clemency, life without parole - UCentral Media

Governor Stitt grants Julius Jones clemency, life without parole - UCentral Media

Just four hours before his scheduled execution, Governor Kevin Stitt accepted the second recommendation from …

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UCO professor seeks data for 'supercomputer' models of future climate - UCentral Media

UCO professor seeks data for 'supercomputer' models of future climate - UCentral Media

On the third floor of Howell Hall, in an office lined with stacks of books and papers, with a mushroom calend…

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Students weigh in on the Russia/Ukraine war - UCentral Media

Students weigh in on the Russia/Ukraine war - UCentral Media

As the UN reports over 1,000 civilian casualties in Ukraine after the use of mass gravesites in Mariupol, NAT…

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U.S. attitude on the death penalty is evolving - UCentral Media

U.S. attitude on the death penalty is evolving - UCentral Media

Virginia abolished the death penalty in March 2021, the first of the Southern states to do so. So far, a tota…

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States decide abortion laws after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade - UCentral Media

States decide abortion laws after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade - UCentral Media

A draft opinion published last month showed that the U.S. Supreme Court would vote to overturn the historic c…

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This week's horoscopes - UCentral Media

This week's horoscopes - UCentral Media

Aries - A Sagittarius moon starts this week off with a bang! This is an excellent time for your wild ideas. S…

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Midwest City gets first new Rotary Club in 72 years

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| The Journal Record Verified
Summary: – Midwest City‘s first new Rotary Club in 72 years emphasizes community service and leadership. – Club leaders hope to engage younger professionals through service projects, events and mentorship. – Members are already planning school supply drives, beautification projects and nonprofit partnerships. MIDWEST CITY — For the first time in 72 years, a new Rotary Club is forming in Midwest City.
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Health-tech giant McKesson to build $179M distribution hub in Moore

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| The Journal Record Verified
Summary: – McKesson is building a $179 million distribution center in Moore. – Facility will use automation, robotics and cold-chain technology. – Project is expected to support more than 600 jobs by 2029. MOORE — The McKesson Corporation broke ground earlier this week on a $179 million and 330,000-square-foot distribution hub in North Moore Industrial Park. McKesson, ranked fifth on the Fortune 500, has held a presence in Oklahoma City for more than 40 years.
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‘An absolute mess:’ Prediction markets create new gamble for Oklahoma tribes

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| The Journal Record Verified
Summary: – Tribal leaders say prediction markets operate outside gaming rules. – Legal battles continue over whether event contracts are gambling. – Oklahoma sports betting debate remains unresolved. Prediction markets, apps where users trade with each other to predict outcomes, are legally trading on tribal land with zero gambling oversight. State regulators and tribes alike are fighting for regulation across the country. “It’s a mess.
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