U S Dam Safety Faces Worsening Floods and Deterioration
Floods across Minnesota and Texas damaged dams including the Rapidan dam in Blue Earth County and Lake Livingston spillway near Houston. Officials warn thousands of dams are in poor condition, needing inspections and costly upgrades amid aging infrastructure and scarce funding.
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Texas
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Oroville Dam
California
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Michigan
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France
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The
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Biden
John Roche
Nebraska
Nemaha
Wilson Creek Dam
Kyle Hauschild
Wilson Creek
Hauschild
Roche
Israel expands West Bank land grab amid Netanyahu push
Israel approved the largest seizure of West Bank land in over three decades, authorizing nearly 5 square miles in the Jordan Valley. Peace Now notes the move consolidates settlements, linking routes along the Jordan border and undermining a potential Palestinian state while U N officials call for a two state solution.
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West Bank
Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu
Bezalel Smotrich
Jordan Valley
Associated Press
Peace Now
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Dering
Jordan
U.N
Stephane Dujarric
Hamas
Gaza Strip
East Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority
Yoni Mizrachi
Smotrich
Netanyahu
Zionism
Peace
Wadsworth weighs limits on adult use cannabis dispensaries
Wadsworth City Council considers amending ordinances to prohibit or restrict adult use cannabis dispensaries after Issue 2 legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio. Officials discuss cultivator definitions, licensing, taxation, and host community funds while awaiting state guidance and revenue estimates.
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Morris
Wadsworth
Ohio
David Parish
Parish
David Williams
Trail expansion connects Medina County bike path to city routes
Councilman-at-Large Tim Smith and Bike Medina County celebrate a trail project expansion. The third phase will run from Laurel Road to Brunswick Lake, aiming to link throughout the city for walking and biking options. DeForest expects completion by year end as Vice Mayor Hanek calls it life changing for the community.
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Bike Medina County
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Township considers pickleball courts for residents
Medina Township Trustee Chuck Johnson voiced support for pickleball courts after Thomas's presentation. He urged discussing logistics, maintenance, and possibly forming a committee while the township investigates options and keeps residents informed. Contact reporter Sara Crawford.
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Medina Township
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Johnson
Trump allies seize debate noise as Biden faces nerves
Trump’s campaign cited a split in polls after last week’s debate with a CNN SSRS poll showing a Biden reelection risk and a Times Siena poll finding Democrats split on nominating Biden. Biden’s team urged focus and unity, with Jeff Zients rallying aides to ignore chatter while Biden and Harris hosted governors for discussions.
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New York Times
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White House
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New York
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Delaware
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