Obama calls for big plan in debt talks standoff
President Obama urged lawmakers to do something big to stabilize finances as Aug 2 deadline loomed. House Republicans moved to let more borrowing with a balanced budget amendment, while Senate negotiators floated a plan to raise the debt limit with no further votes and possible deep cuts.
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Monroe sculpture in Chicago stirs crowd on Magnificent Mile
A 26 foot tall Forever Marilyn statue by Seward Johnson was unveiled on Chicago's Magnificent Mile drawing crowds including a wedding party. Visitors lined up under the skirt for photos as some discovered visible undergarments, sparking remarks on the provocative art display. The plaza hosts Johnson works and previously displayed American Gothic.
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Life Without Air Conditioning in Kansas Summers
Stories from Kansas residents describe surviving extreme heat before widespread AC. Each witness recalls cooling tricks like shaded porches, ice kept near fans, outdoor games, and open windows for airflow. Some mention swimming wells, Colorado Springs escapes, and simple pleasures like homemade ice cream at day’s end.
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Public buildings offer heat relief in regional notice
Northeast Kansas under an excessive heat warning through Tuesday with heat indices near 110. Case notes advise staying in air conditioned spaces and hydrating. Douglas County Emergency Management lists libraries and recreation centers across Lawrence Eudora Baldwin City as cooling centers with daily hours for Fri Sat Sun to beat the heat.
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