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Opinion

Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

    Eight months ago, American aircraft launched from 20 bases as a special operations team entered Caracas and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from a fortified compound. Dozens of Venezuelan and Cuban personnel were killed. Congress never authorized the operation.

    Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

    Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

      Following the Supreme Court’s decision early this year that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime was unconstitutional, many corporations have seen substantial windfalls in the form of federal refunds for the tariffs they paid.

      Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

      Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

        Vigilantes are disabling Flock cameras in at least three dozen states, and while I don’t condone property damage, I understand the outrage.

        David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

        David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

          Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

          Gary Varvel for Sep 06, 2026

          Gary Varvel for Sep 06, 2026

            5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

            5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

              When it came to managing her career and investing her money, Dolly Parton said "yes" to a lot of kids -- and "no" to Elvis. 

              Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

              Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

                For generations, the political map of America was simple and stable.

                Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

                Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

                  The Democratic Party wins the “party of workers” title by default. That's because the Trump administration and the Republican Party, which controls both houses of Congress, spent the last year and a half chasing erratic and corrupt policies that increase living costs, weaken wages and push financial security out of reach for the next generation of working Americans.  

                  Gary Varvel for Sep 04, 2026

                  Gary Varvel for Sep 04, 2026

                    U.S. takeover threatens China’s oil-backed loans

                    U.S. takeover threatens China’s oil-backed loans

                      The battle over Venezuela's vast energy reserves has entered a dramatic geopolitical phase. A new deal grants the U.S. operational access to oilfields containing 65 billion barrels, displacing assets previously operated by Chinese and Russian energy firms. The move jeopardizes billions of do…

                      She used Flock camera data to track her ex

                      She used Flock camera data to track her ex

                        An officer repeatedly accessed Flock camera data on her ex and his girlfriend. They say it explained why she kept showing up.

                        TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

                        TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

                          The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million travelers at U.S. airports between Thursday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 9, as Labor Day weekend caps off a record-breaking summer of travel. United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers, r…

                          Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte

                          Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte

                            If you drive a car in the United States, chances are you have been recorded by Flock cameras.

                            Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                            Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                              The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.

                              Editorials

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                              God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                              The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                              Columnists

                              Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

                              Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

                              Eight months ago, American aircraft launched from 20 bases as a special operations team entered Caracas and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from a fortified compound. Dozens of Venezuelan and Cuban personnel were killed. Congress never authorized the operation.

                              Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

                              Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

                              Following the Supreme Court’s decision early this year that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime was unconstitutional, many corporations have seen substantial windfalls in the form of federal refunds for the tariffs they paid.

                              Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

                              Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

                              Vigilantes are disabling Flock cameras in at least three dozen states, and while I don’t condone property damage, I understand the outrage.

                              David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

                              David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

                              Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

                              Shopping

                              Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                              Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                              Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                              Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                              Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                              Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                              "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                              Letter to the editor

                              Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                              Letter to the editor

                              Shenandoah has the nicest people

                              Letter to the Editor

                              Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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