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Cowboys and enchanting scenery showcased from TX, OK, NM, HI, and AK at the Great American State Fair 

(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) From eye-catching murals and… Read More

July 16, 2026
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Analysis: CNBC quality-of-life rankings by state overwhelmed by real-life statistics, Republican outrage    

Republicans are pushing back on CNBC’s latest Top States for Business rankings, arguing the network’s quality-of-life score relies on a cherry-picked list rather than measures that reflect where Americans and… Read More

July 16, 2026
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The Founding colonies – RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, Washington D.C. remind Americans where this nation began at The Great American State Fair

(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) As colonies that signed… Read More

July 16, 2026
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Are films becoming less gay? Major pride org thinks so

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – LGBTQ+ representation in film fell for the third year in a row according to a major pride advocacy group. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against… Read More

July 16, 2026
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Anne Wilson deleted social media, says ‘it’s destroying us, slowly but surely’ 

One of the youngest and most popular singers in Christian-country music says she believes social media is taking a toll on society – and that the anxiety it caused led… Read More

July 16, 2026
MN Lynx vs Indiana Fever, on July 14th, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)
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GOP lawmakers press WNBA commissioner to protect Caitlin Clark

(The Daily Signal) – The on-court abuse of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has reached the halls of Congress. The House Republican Study Committee, led by Chairman August Pfluger,… Read More

July 15, 2026
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PA, OH, KY, WV, IN portray early U.S. history at the Great American State Fair

(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) While not all were… Read More

July 15, 2026
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Meta purged employees with disabilities and medical leave using AI, dozens claim

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A lawsuit claims artificial intelligence helped put disabled Meta workers on the chopping block during the company’s recent mass layoffs. Meta’s AI-assisted termination ranking systems… Read More

July 15, 2026
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WATCH: Billionaire investor changes tune on Trump, says media ‘lied to us’

A billionaire tech investor blames the mainstream media for lying to Americans and says he has changed his tune on President Trump. “The reality is that most of us were… Read More

July 15, 2026
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Off the grid – WA, OR, ID, MT, WY fail to bring the wonder of the Northwest U.S. to The Great American State Fair 

(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Known for its beautiful… Read More

July 15, 2026
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World’s largest steam locomotive is rolling back through the Midwest in celebration of America 250 

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is chugging its way back through the heartland this month, drawing massive crowds. Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 is currently completing… Read More

July 15, 2026
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History, influence, scenery of the Southeast – FL, AL, MS, LA, AR highlighted at the Great American State Fair

(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) From free manatee plushies… Read More

July 14, 2026
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Transgender competitor drops out of girls’ Irish step dance event 

A 17-year-old male who identifies as transgender dropped out of a girls’ Irish step dancing championship after Florida’s attorney general threatened legal action against the event’s organizers. The withdrawal kept the… Read More

July 14, 2026
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First colonies and southern charm – VA, NC, SC, GA, TN showcase the southern East Coast at The Great American State Fair

(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,… Read More

July 14, 2026
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U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in better than expected June report

(The Center Square) – U.S. inflation decreased by 0.4% in June, for a seasonally adjusted total of 3.5% over the year, driven by rapidly falling energy costs, according to a… Read More

July 14, 2026
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‘Where was the inclusion?’: Pastor fired for not using ‘preferred pronouns’ claims religious discrimination

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Louisiana pastor sued the Baton Rouge library after it fired him for refusing to use “preferred pronouns.” Liberty Counsel filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging… Read More

July 14, 2026
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‘House of David’ renewed for Season 3 as David’s life enters a dangerous new chapter 

The Bible-based series that follows the rise of ancient Israel’s greatest king has been renewed for a third season. Prime Video announced Friday that House of David will return for Season 3,… Read More

July 14, 2026
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Expert advises young workers to ‘just say no’ to remote work

To the 2 million recent college graduates looking to enter the workforce, one expert has some surprising advice: Just say “no” to remote work. Michael R. Strain, economic… Read More

July 14, 2026
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Black Hawk choppers rescue 200 campers as historic Missouri flooding leaves 1 dead

First responders have rescued more than 350 people following catastrophic weekend flooding in southeast Missouri that left one person dead. Faith Gregory, 23, was reportedly swept away from her home… Read More

July 13, 2026
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‘It will not keep this city down’: 2 teens arrested after 5 killed in East St. Louis ‘targeted mass shooting’ 

Five people are dead and two others are hospitalized after what authorities are calling a “targeted mass shooting” in East St. Louis on Sunday. Illinois State Police took two… Read More

July 13, 2026