The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities described the destruction as catastrophic, and both Kansas and local officials issued emergency declarations as residents began a recovery expected to extend well beyond restoring electricity.
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Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2026
Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma.
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Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2026
Unrivaled remains governed by a 10-player committee, who advise on decisions such as travel and expansion.
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Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
26 Aug. 2026
Some might wonder why the commission has not already opened an investigation, given the seemingly ample amount of evidence that FIFA does not consult before making big decisions, but Masters took a more diplomatic stance.
But the bold pronouncements that will accompany Jaissle’s appointment — and perhaps some long overdue stadium update sooner rather than later — will be met with a measure of caution on Tyneside.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2026
The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties.
However, separate temporary restraining orders or injunctions issued to specific athletes by individual state courts (such as in California) remain active, hence Dent’s eligibility.
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Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2026
Those athletes can still seek injunctions in other forums, including state courts, but relying on a nationwide one granted by a federal judge is off the table.
That includes making initial determinations about compliance with the injunction, as Nexstar wants, or if those ruling should still be left to the judge, Troy Nunley, as the state AGs and DirecTV want.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2026
These determinations are based on a thorough review of the evidence that is gathered by law enforcement and presented to us at the conclusion of their investigation.
The mayor and other commissioners are chosen by voters and can direct the city manager through resolutions and other directives to take actions for the city.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2026
Nearly 100 health, business, science and environmental groups are now urging Congress to reject the resolutions.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Aug. 2026
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