El Paso lands $25,000 grant to improve access to resident services
El Paso was chosen for a National League of Cities resilience program that brings $25,000 and nine months of coaching to help connect residents to support.
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Stuart Bell confirmed as UF president: what Gainesville should watch
UF’s new permanent president is in place. For Gainesville, the next clues will come from staffing, budgets, research priorities, and fundraising.
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FDA Class I chip recall puts select Zapp’s and Dirty snacks on the July Fourth check list
FDA’s highest-risk recall covers select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips nationwide, so shoppers should check labels before the holiday weekend. ([fda.gov](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/utz-quality-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-limited-varieties-zapps-and-dirty-potato-chips))
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Boston opens two downtown social districts through July 31
Boston MA – Two temporary downtown social districts are active in Temple Place and the Blackstone Block through July 31, with strict city rules on where drinks can be bought and consumed.
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U.S. hiring slowed in June as payroll growth rose by 57,000
United States Evening Breaking National Update – June payrolls rose 57,000, unemployment held at 4.2%, and lower revisions point to a cooler labor market.
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FERC orders grid operators to revisit large-load rules as data-center demand grows
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – FERC gave six grid operators 60 days to justify or change large-load rules as data-center demand keeps rising.
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Dallas furloughs city employees over $30 million budget shortfall
Dallas will furlough more than 4,200 city workers for three unpaid days on July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28 as it tries to close a $30 million gap.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular Up After Yesterday; Diesel Steady
Des Moines IA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows regular gas at $3.561/gal (+12.1¢ vs yesterday). Diesel averages $4.041/gal (-0.3¢). Last week: regular $3.499; diesel $4.186.
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Downtown Davis outdoor dining faces July 1 compliance deadline
Downtown Davis outdoor dining operators have a July 1 compliance deadline, with a Planning Commission hearing on related code changes set for July 8.
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U.S. trade probe into Germany’s drug pricing revives transatlantic tariff risk
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – USTR opened a Section 301 probe into Germany’s drug pricing, a step that could escalate into tariff pressure.
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Minock Park Place opens in northwest Detroit with 42 senior apartments
Detroit MI – Minock Park Place is officially open in Grandmont Rosedale, adding 42 affordable senior apartments and 5,400 square feet of commercial space. Residents are expected to begin moving in in early July.
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Trine launches online DBA, giving Angola workers a new doctoral path
Trine University has launched an online Doctor of Business Administration program, giving Angola-area professionals a doctoral option that started June 8.
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Cleveland picks MMY US for modular housing, awards $2.56 million tax credit for Central Avenue factory
Cleveland OH – The city named MMY US its preferred modular housing manufacturer and announced a $2.56 million historic tax credit award for the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan building at 7000 Central Ave.
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McKinney airport starts commercial service as Avelo announces first nonstop routes
McKinney TX – Avelo will begin McKinney National Airport’s first commercial flights Nov. 11, with nonstop service to five announced destinations.
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Fayette County gains a Keystone Enterprise Zone for business growth
Fayette County’s new Keystone Enterprise Zone targets business investment along Routes 21, 40, 43, 51 and 119 — not a tax cut for residents.
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White House declares fertilizer emergency, suspends some Morocco duties
United States Breaking National Politics – The White House says the temporary move is meant to keep phosphate fertilizer available for U.S. farmers.
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Cherry Hill hazmat response contained at Keystone on Hollywood Avenue
Cherry Hill Township NJ — Crews responded just after midnight Tuesday to a contained hazmat situation at Keystone Research & Pharmaceutical on Hollywood Avenue.
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Shreveport-Bossier City Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular down to $3.374; diesel $4.229
Shreveport LA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s metro average (price as of 6/29/26): regular eased to $3.374; diesel to $4.229, down vs yesterday.
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Detroit approves DTE takeover of neighborhood solar projects
Detroit City Council approved shifting three delayed Solar Neighborhoods projects to DTE Energy on June 25, a move meant to keep the plan alive before a July 4 federal tax-credit deadline.
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WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant closure will cut 451 jobs this summer
WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant is closing in phases this summer, with 451 jobs affected and layoffs set to begin July 20 under a state WARN filing.
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North Yarmouth’s Rescue Day brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing
North Yarmouth ME – Rescue Day on June 27 brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing, hosted by Finally Home, with booths and fundraising.
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Port of Baltimore double-stack rail launch could reshape freight, jobs, and truck traffic
Gov. Wes Moore marked the start of double-stack rail through the rebuilt Howard Street Tunnel, aiming for more Port freight and less I-95 truck pressure.
