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A coalition of grassroots groups is racing to collect nearly 91,000 signatures by July 3 for two Arkansas ballot measures — one protecting direct democracy rights, one focused on public education.
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A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug. -
American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts. -
The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine. -
"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it.
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Courtesy/Arkansas State UniversityArkansas State University's new veterinary school in Jonesboro will welcome 120 students this fall, with hands-on training hubs across the state to address widespread shortages in rural vet care. -
Courtesy/Visit Oklahoma CityOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1168, making it a felony to distribute abortion-inducing drugs. Critics say the law is ambiguous, rushed and designed to intimidate Oklahomans.
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