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US begins court battle against publishing giants’ merger

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government and publishing titan Penguin Random House are set to exchange opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial Monday as the U.S. seeks to block the biggest U.S. book publisher from absorbing rival Simon & Schuster. The case comes as a key test of the Biden administration’s antitrust policy.

USDA-ARS and OWRC scientists improving water control structures

STILLWATER, Okla. – One year into a five-year project to improve dam infrastructure, scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) are adding some high-quality technology to their tool bag.

Tyler Perry to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry will receive an honorary AARP award for uplifting communities and helping people “overcome various obstacles” through his foundation. The organization announced Thursday that Perry will receive the honorary AARP Purpose Prize award during a live ceremony on Oct.

Shawn Mendes cancels world tour to prioritize his health

Shawn Mendes has pulled the plug on the rest of his world tour, cancelling dates in North America and Europe so he can focus on his mental health. “I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away,” the singer-songwriter posted on social media Wednesday.

Blue Green Algae, livestock, pets and toxicity

After the last few weeks of hot days, lack of rain and calm winds, I have had several calls from people who are concerned about scums or slicks on ponds that are a result of algae die off. There are a number of species of algae that naturally occur in ponds, some are harmless, but others, can be toxic to mammals if consumed in high enough concentrations.

Barbara Ann Osteen

Barbara was born on Tuff Street in Vian Oklahoma on March 15th, 1940, and passed away on July 26th at her home in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Her family moved to Wasco, California when she was very young.