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WPSU in Pennsylvania becomes the first public media outlet to shut down as a result of the rescission of federal funding.

WPSU TV and radio serves one of the largest geographic coverage areas in the nation, stretching across 24 counties of central Pennsylvania.
Penn State to shutter WPSU, board declines transfer to WHYY
In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.
whyy.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Recent graduates looking to enter an increasingly shaky labor market paint a dire picture of their job search: “A black hole,” one said.

NBC News heard from over 100 recent graduates, many of whom described months of applying, hundreds of submissions and no replies.
nbcnews.to/4m2hYzA
August 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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As companies freeze hiring and AI makes some less-skilled roles obsolete, the Class of 2025 is finding a lot of doors are closed
New Grads Join Worst Entry-Level Job Market in Years
As companies freeze hiring and AI makes some less-skilled roles obsolete, the Class of 2025 is finding a lot of doors are closed.
bloom.bg
June 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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1. Missoula, Montana has cleverly voted to defy the Pride flag ban by making the it "an official city flag."

This comes after a law banned the flying of the flag but made an exception for "official flags."

Now, the Pride flag will fly defiantly in the state.

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Missoula, MT Adopts Pride Flag As "Official Flag," Legally Defying Ban On Flying It
Montana HB819 was intended to ban Pride flags from flying on city property, but had an exception for "official flags." So Missoula made the Pride flag an official flag.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Canadians make up the largest proportion—nearly 28 percent—of international travelers visiting Florida. They also comprise the largest number of international visitors for the entire United States.

But that comfortable relationship may be taking a turn.
Canadians have cooled on US travel
Mexico is looking like a much better option.
www.motherjones.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Breaking News: Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the hit TV series “M*A*S*H,” has died at 87.
Loretta Swit a.k.a. Hot Lips of TV’s ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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A union representing 300 video game workers at Microsoft said on Friday that it had reached a tentative agreement with the tech company on the terms of the first union contract in the gaming industry.
Video Game Union Reaches Deal on Industry-First Contract at Microsoft
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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kermies

#art
May 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM