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U.S. ARMY RESERVE SOLDIER BRINGS MUSIC TO SUICIDE PREVENTION
Music has been part of Sgt. 1st Class Todd Freeman’s life since he was 11 years old. He hears melodies in his head and jots down lyrics in a red composition book when inspiration strikes. His marching and concert bands in a high school took first...

U.S. adds 139K jobs in May despite slowdown
Key Summary: May job gains totaled 139,000 amid economic uncertainty Healthcare and restaurant sectors led job growth Government jobs dropped due to Trump hiring freeze Economists watch for signs of potential recession WASHINGTON — U.S. employers...

SNAP Back: Reforming American Health Will Restore Our Economy
It is no secret that HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins have been campaigning to restore American health – sometimes even in controversial ways. But their views on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should be...

U.S. job growth slows amid Trump tariff fears
KEY TAKEAWAYS: U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May, below April’s 147,000 Labor force shrank by 625,000, biggest drop since 2023 Trump’s tariffs raise inflation concerns and hiring uncertainty Fed likely to delay rate cuts amid mixed economic signals...

U.S. Citizen Joseph Tater Leaves Russia After Arrest and Psychiatric Treatment – TASS
U.S. citizen Joseph Tater, who was arrested in Moscow last August and later sent for compulsory psychiatric treatment, has left Russia, the state news agency TASS said on Friday. Tater, who, according to a Kremlin source last month, was one of...

These are the best Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad
If your dad is anything like mine, he’s not the easiest guy to shop for. It can be difficult to find a Father’s Day gift you know he’ll like that also shows how much you appreciate him. Well, it’s simple: You just have to go after the things he...

U.S. 17 flyover, road projects underway
MORNING HEADLINES | State transportation sales tax money is fueling work on several county road projects, including the long-desired flyover to relieve congestion on U.S. Highway 17 at Main Road in West Ashley. The Highway 17 project, which isn’t...

U.S. job growth slows amid Trump tariffs, Fed on hold
The Blueprint U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May, above forecast but down from April. Healthcare and hospitality led gains; federal jobs and factories declined. Trump’s tariffs and economic uncertainty weigh on employer confidence. Fed likely to hold...

Medical providers at Mobridge and Winner among state medical association's 2025 award recipients; Providers from Burke, Fort Pierre and Winner serving on board of directors for 2025-26
Medical providers at Mobridge and Winner among the South Dakota State Medical Association’s 2025 award recipients (May 30, 2025). The Outstanding Young Physician Award was presented to Matthew Schaffer, DO of Mobridge. This award is given to a...

Rice U. prof ponders the Right’s disdain … as school begins new major by intersectional feminist
OPINION: C’mon, trust the professors … they CARE One of the things I learned early on in my teaching career was to be introspective — never dig in or get set in your ways, apologize when you make a mistake, and listen (really listen) to others....

Metallica's Red Cross Blood Drives Reach Donation Milestone
Metallica and its All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation have announced that they have reached over one thousand blood donations to date as part of a partnership with the American Red Cross. "The Red Cross appreciates the impact this partnership...
U.S. citizen Joseph Tater leaves Russia after forced psychiatric treatment
U.S. citizen Joseph Tater has left Russia after being confined to inpatient treatment at a psychiatric clinic in Moscow, the news agency TASS reported on June 6. In August 2024, Tater was jailed for disorderly conduct after being ejected from the...

U.S. Open 2025: Beware the superstar curse at Oakmont
Saturday, June 16, 1962 at Oakmont. The final rounds of one of the best majors ever played. Thirty-six holes, standard then for the U.S. Open. A newly minted, but still winless, professional named Jack Nicklaus walks the fairways as the only man...
U.S. Open 2025: Pre-championship interview schedule at Oakmont Country Club
The 125th U.S. Open begins Thursday, June 12, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Here’s a look at the pre-championship interview schedule for the men’s third major of the season, per the USGA. “Live From the U.S. Open” begins Monday...

U.S. Open: Hole-by-hole look at Oakmont Country Club
OAKMONT, Pa. — A hole-by-hole look at Oakmont Country Club, site of the 125th U.S. Open to be played June 12-15: No. 1, 488 yards, par 4 Nothing says “Welcome to Oakmont” quite like the opening hole, one of the toughest starts in major...

U.S., Philippines, Japan and Korea Conclude Exercise
JUNE 6, 2025 — Elements of I and III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) concluded Exercise KAMANDAG 9 June 6, 2025, capping weeks of multilateral training across the Philippine archipelago, advancing air, maritime, and littoral capabilities and...

As ICE agents enter LA communities, here's what the law says about civil rights — regardless of immigration status
More for families. If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love LAist’s early childhood newsletter. Every two weeks, you’ll receive top reads and resources on issues affecting families with kids ages 0–5. President Donald Trump returned to the...

What to expect from Labour’s spend, spend, spending review
As Rachel Reeves is so fond of telling her cabinet colleagues, she didn’t get into politics to talk about fiscal rules.This week she will attempt to counter claims she has become the “austerity chancellor” by announcing hundreds of billions of...

2025 U.S. Nationals: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Hello, everyone–it’s a summer Friday evening and there’s plenty of fast swimming in store this evening at the 2025 U.S. National Championship. How lucky are we? On tap this evening are the finals of the 400...

U.S. job growth slows as tariffs, labor force drop stir concern
WASHINGTON >> U.S. job growth slowed in May amid uncertainty about the Trump administration’s import tariffs, but solid wage growth should keep the economic expansion on track and potentially allow the Federal Reserve to delay resuming its...