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Joplin's Legacy of Service Endures 15 Years After Tornado
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Joplin's Legacy of Service Endures 15 Years After Tornado

A devastating tornado that flattened much of Joplin, Missouri fifteen years ago sparked an unprecedented volunteer response that transformed the community. Nearly 100,000 volunteers arrived to help rebuild, establishing a spirit of service that continues to define the city today.

5/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Intelligence Director
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Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Intelligence Director

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday to care for her husband, Abraham, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. The departure marks another high-profile exit from the Trump administration.

5/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Data Centers Strain Texas Power Grid Capacity
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Data Centers Strain Texas Power Grid Capacity

The rapid expansion of data centers across Texas is creating unprecedented demand for electricity, raising critical questions about whether the state's power infrastructure can sustain this growth without compromising reliability for residents and businesses.

5/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Collins Banks on Federal Funding Record Against Platner Challenge
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Collins Banks on Federal Funding Record Against Platner Challenge

Senator Susan Collins is leveraging her position as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee to secure reelection, highlighting $1.5 billion in federal funding for Maine projects. Democratic challenger Graham Platner counters that her influence has failed to deliver meaningful economic relief for working-class Mainers.

5/21/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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