Trump heads to Ohio as crucial Senate race enters final stretch The stop in Vandalia, located just north of Dayton, follows visits to Oklahoma on Thursday and Alabama on Friday The Independent UK · Sep 28
College Football Week 4 Takeaways: Dylan Raiola Leads Oregon Past USC After Dante Moore Injured Elsewhere around the sport, Iowa stunned Michigan on a last-second TD, Florida and Georgia rolled and Texas hung on against Tennessee. Sports Illustrated · Sep 26
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead President Donald Trump, who pledged to campaign in 35 competitive battleground races ahead of the November midterms, will instead open October with rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma. The Republican National Committee says the events can reach voters across state lines and media markets, while Republicans seek to mobilise turnout. The Economic Times · Sep 26
Oklahoma is home to seven venomous snakes, from Rattlesnakes and Copperheads to Cottonmouths Oklahoma is home to seven species of venomous snakes, all classified as pit vipers. These snakes include the Prairie Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Western Cottonmouth, and others. Each species shares common traits, such as triangular-shaped heads and heat-sensing pits. Various habitats are inhabited by these snakes, from wetlands to forested areas.… The Times of India · Sep 26
Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss Meatpacking industry groups are raising concerns about recent immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma The Independent UK · Sep 25
'Love Island USA' Split Takes Turn as Taylor Williams Shares Bruised Face Photos Following Clarke Carraway's Claims Taylor Williams shares a bruised-face photo after Clarke Carraway detailed their Oklahoma breakup incident and said she was left at a petrol station. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
A 99-year weather record just fell: Why is a rare September heat dome pushing U.S. temperatures toward 104°F? NASA maps show the unusual heat Summer was supposed to be winding down. Instead, parts of the south-central U.S. were still dealing with temperatures close to 104°F on September 15. NASA’s map showed the heat across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee, while more than 41 million people were under extreme heat alerts. The Economic Times · Sep 23
An Oklahoma man says he bought five acres from his grandfather in 1994; 32 years later... An Oklahoma homeowner who bought five acres of land from his grandfather in 1994 has learned that local authorities claim ownership of a narrow strip of land right next to his house, which is now set to be sold at a public tax auction. Thirty-two years after buying the rural… The Times of India · Sep 23
Forde-Yard Dash: What, Exactly, Are These Words in My College Fight Song? “Hotty Toddy” might make the most sense of the incredible number of nonsensical sayings The Dash dug up. Let’s sing them together. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Oklahoma woman says Walgreens treated her ‘like this is an inconvenience’ over 30 missing pills, then agreed it owed her the medication “I had never experienced this in my 40 years of life.” We Got This Covered · Sep 20
In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to life Oklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable conditions for diverse plant and animal life. Controlled burns also remain essential for prairie recovery and renewal. These efforts help rebuild ecological relationships within the ecosystem. The preserve demonstrates successful species restoration alongside… The Economic Times · Sep 18
ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director. The Times of India · Sep 18
Trump withdraws controversial nominee to lead ICE after backlash over his credentials Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with limited direct experience in immigration policy, is close to DHS head Markwayne Mullin The Independent UK · Sep 17
Oklahoma begins $408 million replacement of 81-year-old Lake Texoma bridge Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open… The Times of India · Sep 17
The Times of India · Sep 16 In 2018, Matt Holliday paid $3M for Oklahoma land; his 62-acre estate now asks $9.8M Former MLB star Matt Holliday's luxurious estate in Oklahoma has hit the market, boasting 62 acres of prime land including a private baseball field with professional-grade lighting. The stunning home, constructed in 2022, offers five spacious bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Among the standout features are a magnificent swimming pool and…
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 'We Recognise This Is Heartbreaking': Police Investigate After 11-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Brother's Fatal Shooting An 11-year-old girl was arrested on a second-degree murder complaint after her 15-year-old brother was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Ballotpedia · Sep 14 ISS sues to block Oklahoma proxy advisor law Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a proxy advisory firm that provides voting recommendations to institutional investors, sued to block an Oklahoma law requiring proxy advisors to provide additional financial analysis when recommending votes against company management.
Reason · Sep 14 Oklahoma Judge's Ruling Contained AI Hallucinations From Reuters (Mike Scarcella) last week, linked to yesterday by David Lat (Original Jurisdiction): The judge, Lawrence Wheeler of the… The post Oklahoma Judge's Ruling Contained AI Hallucinations appeared first on Reason Magazine.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Businessman Admits Posing as God To Push 91-Year-Old Investor Into Funding Oklahoma Theme Park Project Businessman Richard M. Silanskas Jr. has admitted sending fake religious emails to 91‑year‑old investor O. Gene Bicknell amid a federal lawsuit over Oklahoma's American Heartland Theme Park.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Oklahoma Parents Face Murder Charges Following the Suspected Dog Mauling Death of Their Toddler Locklynn McGuire, 2, died after an alleged pit bull attack in her Oklahoma bedroom. Her parents face murder and animal cruelty charges over the circumstances.
We Got This Covered · Sep 13 Oklahoma man allegedly took a 1-year-old from a stranger’s shopping cart then told police, ‘Yeah, I did that’ The mother acted fast.
International Business Times UK · Sep 11 11-Year-Old Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Her 15-Year-Old Brother in Oklahoma An 11-year-old girl has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after her 15-year-old brother was fatally shot at a home in Edmond, Oklahoma, police said.
International Business Times UK · Sep 11 Ex-NFL Running Back Gets Five-Year Prison Sentence, $30,000 Fine for Involvement in Illegal Dog Fighting Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after being convicted of operating an Oklahoma dogfighting and trafficking operation.
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Berry mix sold at Walmart is recalled in 16 states over E. coli risk Walmart shoppers are urged to check their freezers after a recall expanded to include a frozen berry mix sold in 16 states. Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has recalled a lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. E. coli…
Ballotpedia · Sep 9 Federal judge blocks New York climate superfund law In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: