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The Covid Doctors of Doubt

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Many elite MDs spread grotesque misinformation during the pandemic. They’re now in charge of American public health.
Prospect Staff

Nick Manns Announces Jersey County Sheriff Re-Election Bid

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JERSEYVILLE – Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns officially announced his plans to seek re-election in a letter to Jersey County residents. Manns, who was first elected Sheriff in 2022 to replace then-incumbent Mike Ringhausen, previously worked for the Sheriff's Office as a detective before returning to the office to serve as Sheriff. Manns plans to collect petition signatures this spring for his re-election run in the Nov. 3, 2026 elections. His letter to the community reads as follows: "Citizens of Jersey County, "I am writing to announce my candidacy for re-election as Jersey County Sheriff and am humbly asking for your continued support. It hardly seems possible that December will mark my third year as your Sheriff and 2026 will bring another election year. I am so thankful for your support and encouragement during my first term and consider myself blessed to live and serve in our community. "In my first term, I tried to use my training and experience to bring positive

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Trump’s new law will limit payments to hospitals that treat low-income patients

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President Donald Trump’s new tax and spending law will likely force more than half the states to reduce payments to doctors and hospitals that treat Medicaid patients, a change critics warn will be particularly harmful to rural hospitals struggling to stay afloat. Medicaid, the joint state-federal health insurance program for low-income people, reimburses doctors, hospitals […]
Shalina Chatlani

Philly Pretzel Factory Celebrates Grand Reopening Under New Ownership in Edwardsville

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL (September 3, 2025) – Philly Pretzel Factory is proud to announce its grand reopening in Edwardsville under the new ownership of Justin and Kate Hawkins. The store will open its doors on Monday, September 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 9, at 11 a.m., followed by the grand reopening celebration on Friday, September 19, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both events are open to the community, and all are encouraged to attend. After serving 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, Justin Hawkins was ready to embark on a new chapter, one that combined his love for family, community, and tradition. He found that opportunity with Philly Pretzel Factory. “It’s long been a dream to own my own business, and Philly Pretzel Factory felt like the perfect fit—it’s a brand built on integrity, tradition, quality, and community connection,” said Justin. “Pretzels bring people together, whether it’s at school events, games, or family

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New jobs report shows worst August job gains since 2010

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The United States added only 22,000 jobs in August, and previously reported gains in June were revised down to a loss of 13,000 jobs in a Bureau of Labor Statistics report issued Friday morning. The August jobs increase was the lowest for that month since 2010 in the aftermath of the Great Recession. June’s decrease […]
Tim Henderson

Exploring the History of National Cheese Pizza Day

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Did you know that Americans consume approximately 350 slices of pizza every second? Amid this staggering statistic, one particular variation reigns supreme: the cheese pizza. Its simplicity and universal appeal have earned it a dedicated celebration—National Cheese Pizza Day. But where did this day originate, and what makes it deserving of its own spotlight? Delving into the history of National Cheese Pizza Day reveals not just a tribute to a beloved dish, but a reflection of pizza’s cultural journey. The Origins of Cheese Pizza: A Culinary Foundation To understand National Cheese Pizza Day, it’s essential first to appreciate the origins of cheese pizza itself. Pizza as a concept dates back centuries, with flatbreads topped with various ingredients consumed in ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Egyptians. However, the modern pizza we recognize today was born in Naples, Italy, in the 18th and 19th centuries. The classic cheese pizza—specifically Margherita

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This Day in History on September 5: Mother Teresa Passes Away

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September 5th is a date rich with historical significance, spanning centuries and continents. In the realm of science, September 5th, 1977, saw the launch of Voyager 1 by NASA. This spacecraft was destined to become one of humanity’s most ambitious explorations of the solar system. Voyager 1 provided unprecedented data on the outer planets and continues to send information back to Earth from interstellar space, helping us understand the vastness beyond our solar neighborhood. In sports history, September 5th, 1936, featured the debut of the first NFL game played under lights, when the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the Philadelphia Eagles. This innovation brought a new dimension to American football, allowing games to be played in the evening and increasing accessibility for fans. September 5th also holds significance in technological advancements. In 1978, the world's first GPS satellite was launched, signaling the dawn of a new era in navigation and geolocation that would revolutionize

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Blue states hold on to public health dollars while red states lose out

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After the Trump administration slashed billions in state and local public health funding from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this year, the eventual impact on states split sharply along political lines. Democratic-led states that sued to block the cuts kept much of their funding, while Republican-led states lost the bulk of […]
Anna Claire Vollers