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ONE Nuclear Energy to Become Public Company Through Business Combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & ZEPHYR COVE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2025-- ONE Nuclear Energy LLC ("ONE Nuclear" or the "Company"), an independent developer of large-scale energy solutions powered by natural gas and advanced nuclear small modular...
Oklahoma students, educators freed from state superintendent’s mania
There are signs that sanity might be returning to Oklahoma schools after the disastrous tenure of now-former state school Superintendent Ryan Walters. In one of his first actions as Walters’ successor, new Superintendent Lindel Fields announced...
Oklahoma Partners with Google Cloud for Integrated State Data Platform
In a recent company announcement from Google Cloud, the state of Oklahoma has unveiled a transformative initiative leveraging cloud technology to overhaul its data management systems, aiming to streamline access for government agencies and foster...
The Six Pack: Picks for Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, Texas A&M vs. LSU and Tom Fornelli's lock for Week 9
We're at the point of the college football season where teams are who they are. Sure, there are rare cases where you see mediocre teams level up, or great teams fall apart, but for the most part, we know who's who in the zoo. That team that's...
Small business manufacturing: Oklahoma’s hidden engine of growth
When most people think of Oklahoma’s economy, they picture oil rigs, cattle ranches, or fields of wheat stretching toward the horizon. While these industries are core to our heritage, there’s another economic engine quietly shaping our future:...
Oklahoma GOP Candidate’s Wife Donated to Anti-Trump Lincoln Project
Gentner Drummond leaving the Oklahoma Supreme Court chambers on April 2, 2024, after arguing Drummond v. Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before the court. A new revelation is sparking controversy in Oklahoma’s Republican...
CFB's wildest October coaching carousel ever, plus LSU's the top job now
Until Saturday Newsletter 🏈 | This is The Athletic’s college football newsletter. Sign up here to receive Until Saturday directly in your inbox. Welcome to Week 10. Tonight on the schedule, JMU takes its 4-0 Sun Belt record to Texas State while...
Foreign Beef Imports and Political Games: NFU Demands Market Fairness and Shutdown End
In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew sharply criticized both the administration’s suggestion to increase foreign beef imports and the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that both actions...
Justin Edwards vs Alex Sarr: Salary comparison, NBA achievements, contract details, and more
Justin Edwards and Alex Sarr. Image via : Mitchell Leff/Getty Images | G Fiume/Getty Images The 2025-26 NBA season is a proving ground for rising stars to showcase their skills on the court. Among the young talents are Justin Edwards of the...
Oklahoma’s haphazard approach to fixing public education has failed. Here’s a plan that could help
Rather than continuing the chaotic annual strategy of throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Oklahoma’s failing public school system, it’s clear that we need leaders with the vision to develop a 10-year roadmap. Because I don’t know about...
Fifth-generation banker continues family legacy at First National Bank
Sam T. Sicard has been named chairman of the board for First Bank Corp. and First National Bank of Fort Smith. Sicard is a fifth-generation banker who has been president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith since 2011. He continues a...
Oklahoma needs a new road map for fixing schools
Rather than continuing the chaotic annual strategy of throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Oklahoma’s failing public school system, it’s clear that we need leaders with the vision to develop a 10-year road map. Because I don’t know about...
College Football Playoff race: Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, Texas A&M vs. LSU take center stage in Week 9
Both the SEC and College Football Playoff races should gain plenty of clarity in Week 9 of the 2025 season. The Southeast's premier college football conference is home to three ranked matchups on Saturday, each with major implications on the...
State Rep. Amanda Clinton studies impact of data center expansion on Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Representative Amanda Clinton of Tulsa led an interim study on how the rapid growth of data centers, especially large, hyperscale facilities, affects Oklahoma’s water resources, power grid, and local economies. A state...
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health requests millions more from state
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health is asking the legislature for an additional $79.5 million next fiscal year, some of which would be used to cover costs left over from this year. Financial audits reveal the department has long relied on...
Oklahoma Ethics Commission sues Democratic state lawmaker for alleged campaign finance fraud
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is suing Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, for alleged campaign finance fraud. The lawsuit was filed in the Oklahoma County District Court on Thursday. Ethics commission officials say Pittman’s campaign finance...
Stunning video as Oklahoma City Thunder showcase NBA championship rings featuring over 800 custom-cut hand-set gemstones
THE Oklahoma City Thunder have showcased their special NBA championship rings. The basketball franchise revealed the gemstone-filled pieces of jewellery on social media with a stunning video. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! The...
Curry’s Warriors face old rival: “Clippers CP3”
Tonight the Golden State Warriors look to finish off the second night of their back-to-back and get their 2nd straight win in as many days. And they’ll see a familiar face in Los Angeles Clippers gear, a guy they thought they had banished into the...
Weekly Energy Market Situation—October 20, 2025
Winter Weather Outlooks La Nina effect unlikely to impact U.S. winter weather Some forecasters see early season snowfall potential Above-average temps expected for much of the country LNG export capacity set for massive expansion Sincerely, David...
Cincinnati, Oklahoma State among Big 12 teams getting early start with exhibition games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati coach Wes Miller is excited about the future of freshman star Shon Abaev. Oklahoma State counterpart Steve Lutz is just as happy with his team's ability to play on the road, where the Cowboys struggled so...