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Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Tuesday, April 15 by AP

Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial beginning Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses. The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal... Read More.

More than 11,000 Marijuana Plants Seized in Ponca City Bust Led by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force

Monday, April 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2025) – The bust of a Ponca City marijuana grow facility last week by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and several partner agencies has resulted in five arrests and the confiscation of more than 11,000 illegal marijuana plants. The April 9 sweep at 3880 W. South Avenue in... Read More.

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30

Monday, April 14 by AP

SUMY, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people, officials said, in the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week. The two ballistic missiles hit around 10:15... Read More.

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Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew featuring Gayle King and Katy Perry

Monday, April 14 by AP

Private spaceflight company Blue Origin is scheduled to launch an all-female crew on a suborbital flight Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Among the six-person crew are journalist Gayle King, singer Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez – a pilot, journalist and vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund who is also engaged to Amazon founder Jeff... Read More.

OU Symphony Band to commemorate Oklahoma City Bombing anniversary with ‘From Far to Near’ concert

Monday, April 14 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. - In tribute to the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, the University of Oklahoma Symphony Band will present a concert titled 'From Far to Near' on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Sharp Hall at the Catlett Music Center on OU’s Norman campus. The concert will feature seven musical works, each exploring themes... Read More.

NOC Hosts Camps for Summer

Monday, April 14 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College hosts a number of summer camps on the Tonkawa and Enid campuses. The following is a schedule of camp dates: Tonkawa Girls Basketball Camp (Grades K-3), June 9-11 Nursing Camp, June 19 Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 3-6), June 22-26 (Overnight) Mavs Softball Prospect Camp, June 26-29 Maverick Power Wrestling Camp, June 30-July 3 (Overnight) Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 7-12),... Read More.

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Ex-educator loses defamation lawsuit; court dismisses claims against Ryan Walters

Monday, April 14 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — On Thursday, April 10, a federal judge ruled in favor of State Superintendent Ryan Walters in a lawsuit filed by Summer Boismier, a former Norman High School English teacher. Boismier resigned from her position following parental complaints of her sharing a QR code to... Read More.

IRS Stimulus Credit deadline is April 15: What to know before time runs out

Monday, April 14 by News 9

WASHINGTON - Time is running out for eligible taxpayers to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit — the deadline is April 15. While the IRS is issuing automatic payments to those who mistakenly left the credit off their 2021 returns, others must file to receive up to $1,400. Here's what to know. RELEVANT: Tax returns: Tips... Read More.

Scholarships for Child Care are Drying Up. Now Families are Paying the Price

Monday, April 14 by AP

Delaney Griffin, center, plays with toddlers at the child care center where she works, March 13, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan, File) PHOENIX (AP) — For parents who need to work but can’t afford the steep cost of child care, federally funded scholarships can be a lifeline. Delivered through state... Read More.

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Greenland Base Commander Fired for ‘Undermining’ JD Vance After Visit

Monday, April 14 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland was removed shortly after Vice President JD Vance's visit due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead." “Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense,”... Read More.

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know:

Saturday, April 12 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer (AP) — U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases, and a third measles-related death was made public. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in a televised Cabinet meeting on... Read More.

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.

Saturday, April 12 by The Associated Press

By MICHAEL CASEY and ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Looking to cut pollution from its fleet of diesel-burning school buses, an Oklahoma school district last year doubled its electric vehicles. The Shawnee Public Schools, a 3,300-student district about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Oklahoma City in a county that voted overwhelmingly for... Read More.

Ponca Post

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

More than 11,000 Marijuana Plants Seized in Ponca City Bust Led by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30

Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew featuring Gayle King and Katy Perry

OU Symphony Band to commemorate Oklahoma City Bombing anniversary with ‘From Far to Near’ concert

NOC Hosts Camps for Summer

Ex-educator loses defamation lawsuit; court dismisses claims against Ryan Walters

IRS Stimulus Credit deadline is April 15: What to know before time runs out

Scholarships for Child Care are Drying Up. Now Families are Paying the Price

Greenland Base Commander Fired for ‘Undermining’ JD Vance After Visit

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know:

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.

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