OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER JERSEY

Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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Mar 25 2026SCIENCE

Why the sky cracks: The real story behind lightning and thunder

Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

States Want to Bring in More Foreign Workers – Is It a Good Idea?

Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire fo

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Jan 12 2026BUSINESS

Sandwich Sensation Set to Conquer Europe

Jersey Mike's, a popular American sub chain, is making a big move across the pond. The brand is planning to open 400 new stores in the U. K. and Ireland this year, marking its first major expansion into Europe. This deal is being led by the company's founder, Peter Cancro, through his company, JM Su

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

Thunderbird Entertainment Group: A Big Change on the Horizon

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. is at a crossroads. They are asking shareholders to approve a deal with Blue Ant Media Corporation. Shareholders can choose between shares, cash, or a mix of both. This deal is a big moment for the company. It could mean big changes for everyone involved. A well

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Dec 23 2025BUSINESS

Thunderbird and Blue Ant: A Big Business Move

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. is making a significant move. They've sent out important documents to their shareholders. These documents are for a special meeting on January 12, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders will vote on a plan. This plan involves Blue Ant Media Corporation taking over T

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Oklahoma City's Olympic Surprise: How a Small City Landed Big Events

Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Oklahoma's Business Growth Program: A Trade-Off for Companies

Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc

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