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• Stagflation 'whiffs' are back — but what does it mean?

  02-04-2025 23:29 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Economists last hinted that stagflation may be on the horizon for Americans in 2022 amid high inflation and a weaker job market, but it never arrived. Now, stagflation has found its way back into conversations amid the ongoing trade war and a shaky Wall Street. Richard Clarida, former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman turned global economic advisor at Pacific Investment Management Co. and Columbia University professor, recently told Bloomberg there is “already at least a
  
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• Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas

  06-04-2025 17:33 via kfor.com
  
  (AP) — A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.Aaron Davis, a spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was “receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized” and was not vaccinated. The hospital declined to say which day the child died.Neither the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the Texas Stat
  
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• More than 1,000 Oklahomans participate in "Hands Off" protest outside City Hall

  06-04-2025 05:11 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahomans from near and far gathered in a "Hands Off" protest Saturday afternoon outside City Hall in downtown OKC.Hands Off protest courtesy KFOR"Hands Off" protests were held coast-to-coast in all 50 states Saturday.Diana M. was at the protest in OKC, she said "Hands off of our democracy, hands off of our healthcare and hands off of our rights."Briana S. told News 4, "The American people are not happy about the things that are happening here right now."Briana also
  
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• TikTok video challenging police leads to wanted Tennessee man's arrest

  05-04-2025 15:07 via kfor.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Tennessee man wanted on a warrant was arrested after a TikTok video reportedly showed him challenging authorities to find him.The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says Devon Bart, 25, was found and arrested on Friday after he made a post on social media.
  A warrant had been issued for his arrest in connection with a domestic-related assault.Bart reportedly posted pictures on TikTok challenging deputies to find him. The SCSO says he claimed that if he was going to jai
  
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• Increasing sleepiness linked to dementia risk in women, study finds

  05-04-2025 14:00 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — An increase in sleepiness for women in their 80s could double the likelihood of brain health decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to a new study.The research, published this month in the journal Neurology, discovered women in their eighties who experience sleep disruption throughout a five-year period have an association with cognitive aging.“Sleep is essential for cognitive health, as it allows the brain to rest and rejuvenate, enha
  
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• Former Yukon private school principal arrested once for child pornography back in jail facing more charges

  05-04-2025 13:40 via kfor.com
  
  YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — A former private school principal, arrested last month on for allegedly having explicit photos of minors, including one of his students, on his phone, is back in jail again this week facing additional charges and a much higher bond.Investigators say they’ve uncovered new evidence leading them to arrest him on suspicion of “clandestine” photography. Yukon private school principal fired amid child porn allegationsCanadian County Sheriff’s Office
  
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• Beacon of hope, resilience illuminates OKC 6th Street Gateway

  05-04-2025 13:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A symbol of hope emerging from darkness is now on display for everyone to see heading into downtown Oklahoma City.As the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing approaches, city leaders want to spread the light to everyone going downtown.The "Be The Light" display is now set up along Northwest 6th Street, welcoming those driving into downtown OKC.The display is a powerful symbol signifying the light that has emerged out of a day of darkness."Be The Light" displ
  
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• OK financial expert: Retirement savings concerns minimal following stock market drop

  05-04-2025 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma City financial advisor says he believes Oklahomans looking at the impact stock market changes are having on their savings account will have nothing to worry about in the long term.The Dow Jones plummeted more than 2,200 points Friday after an already unprecedented drop of nearly 1,700 points the day before.
  The big drop, a part of the fallout from President Donald Trump imposing sweeping tariffs on some of the United States' biggest trade partners. C
  
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• Senate passes budget, setting up showdown with House over Trump agenda

  05-04-2025 08:40 via kfor.com
  
  Senate Republicans voted early Saturday morning to pass a budget resolution that will be critical to advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda, but the measure breaks with House Republicans on several big issues, setting the stage for a showdown between the two chambers later this year.The Senate voted 51-48 to pass the measure after a holding a long series of votes on amendments, which kept senators pacing around the chamber for hours.Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.) and Susan Collins (Maine) w
  
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• Thunder's Winning Streak Snapped at Houston

  05-04-2025 05:36 via kfor.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) - Jalen Green had 34 points, Alperen Sengun added 31 and the Houston Rockets snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's 11-game winning streak with a 125-111 victory Friday night.Houston, which is second in the Western Conference, improved to 2-3 against the top-seeded Thunder with the win. Oklahoma City lost for the first time since March 10.The Rockets led by 23 in the first half but the Thunder got within nine on a shot by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with about 7 ½ minutes to go. Gre
  
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• Oklahoma service providers facing cuts from Department of Mental Health

  05-04-2025 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Last month, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services contacted at least 23 service providers to tell them about upcoming cuts.News 4 first told you about panic that hit some portions of the medical community in our state.It's being caused by a notification that was sent to numerous addiction recovery centers.
  The folks who work at those centers said the state is getting ready to cut their funding to the point they may have to close their
  
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• Metro pastor arrested for molesting girl and calling her "the chosen one"

  05-04-2025 01:28 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A metro pastor was arrested this week after he allegedly convinced his congregation to move in with him, and then molested a young girl."I've got goosebumps on me. Like, I just can't believe this," said a neighbor who didn't want to be named but said she knew the suspect well.
  Elmer Baca-Flores is the owner of a 501c3 nonprofit church labeled 'Ministerio Levantando Adoradores Para Cristo Inc.' He has been a pastor for years, but his congregation meets for services either i
  
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• Owner of Perry restaurant found guilty of sexual battery, victim speaks exclusively to News 4

  05-04-2025 00:39 via kfor.com
  
  PERRY, Okla. (KFOR) — The restaurant Charlie B's has been in the spotlight since allegations came to light about the restaurant's owner, Charles Brzezinski, who is now convicted of sexual battery.Abbigale Stallcup, who lives in Perry, said she was sexually assaulted by Brzezinski."He took advantage of all of us girls," Stallcup said.In 2023, Brzezinski was arrested for three felony counts of sexual battery and one felony count of lewd molestation. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘Need to put a st
  
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• 'Horrifying': Recent federal cuts could impact feeding Oklahoma's elderly

  05-04-2025 00:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Thousands of Oklahomans rely on feeding programs for nutritious meals, but with recent funding cuts, there's a risk of them going hungry.The Trump Administration has slashed the 'Administration for Community Living' workforce by 40%.That department funds programs across the nation that feed seniors.The 'Areawide Aging Agency' in Oklahoma City receives about $5 million a year from the program, allowing them to feed seniors across the metro five days a week. Oklahoma H
  
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• Local wine shop discusses tariff impact with most sales from imported wine

  04-04-2025 23:58 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Recent tariff’s have created a lot of economic uncertainty and that also goes for some here at home. A local wine shop owner told KFOR Friday that they’re experiencing a lot of unknown at the moment with a large majority of their sales coming from imported items."We're a little unsure as to what's coming,” 31-year-old owner of Monopole Wine Co. Tony Rivera said. LOCAL NEWS: Family’s utility bill corrected after KFOR steps inRivera’s compa
  
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• Oklahoma Humanities Council fears future after letter from DOGE

  04-04-2025 23:51 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An organization that works quietly in the background to help provide grants for educational and cultural experiences to communities across the state doesn't know if they'll continue to operate after receiving a letter from the Department of Government Efficiency."There is the very likely scenario that Oklahoma Humanities doesn't come back from this," said Caroline Lowery. LOCAL NEWS: Yukon residents oppose amphitheater plansLowery is the executive director of the Oklahoma
  
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• Trump approval slips to lowest point in second term: Survey

  04-04-2025 23:20 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Trump’s approval rating slipped to its lowest point during his second White House term amid his handling of the economy and the recent Houthi Signal chat leak, according to a survey published Wednesday. The new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that the president’s approval rating was 43 percent, representing a 2-point drop since the late March iteration of the survey. After Trump took office on Jan. 20, his approval rating stood at 47 percent. In t
  
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• Players with Oklahoma ties honored by G-League

  04-04-2025 22:47 via kfor.com
  
  New York, NY - A pair of players with Oklahoma ties earned major NBA G League honors for the 2024-25 season.Former Heritage Hall and Creighton star Trey Alexander earned G League Rookie of the Year for his time with the Grand Rapids Gold. The G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. Alexander averaged 26.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest in 22 G League games this season.
  Alexander has appeared in 22 NBA games with the Nuggets this season.Former Oklahoma Sooner Elij
  
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• US must return Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison, judge rules

  04-04-2025 22:31 via kfor.com
  
  HYATTSVILLE, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expelled Kilmar Abrego Garcia last month despite an immigration judge’s 2019 ruling that shielded him from deportation to his native El Salvador, where he faced likely persecution by local gangs.The judge's ruling came shortly after
  
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• Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

  04-04-2025 22:31 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear Friday.The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matchedPresident Donald Trump’s big raisein tariffs announced earlier this week. The move increased the stakes in a trade war that could end with a recession that hurts everyone. Not even a better-than-expected reporton the U.S. job market, which is usually the economic highlight of each month, was enough to stop the slide.
  The drop closed the worst week
  
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• Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 as their worst crisis since COVID deepens

  04-04-2025 22:17 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher, scarier gear Friday.The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matchedPresident Donald Trump’s big raisein tariffs announced earlier this week. The move increased the stakes in a trade war that could end with a recession that hurts everyone. Not even a better-than-expected reporton the U.S. job market, which is usually the economic highlight of each month, was enough to stop the slide.
  The drop closed the wo
  
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• Dow plunges 2,000 as sell-off for markets slams into a scarier gear following Trump's tariffs

  04-04-2025 20:56 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The sell-off for financial markets worldwide is slamming into an even higher, scarier gear on Friday.The S&P 500 tumbled 5.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,054 points as Wall Street's worst crisis since the COVID crashdeepens. The Nasdaq composite was down 5.5%, with a little more than an hour remaining in trading, after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war. Not even a better-than-expected report
  
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• 'Emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada home

  04-04-2025 20:43 via kfor.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Nevada man is speaking out in hopes that authorities will return several tigers he says he depends on for emotional support.Karl Mitchell, of Pahrump, bonded out of jail Wednesday night and is back home. He and his tigers have made headlines for decades.“I absolutely plan to get the tigers back,” Mitchell said. Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aidNye County authorities are relocating Mitchell's tigers,
  
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• Deep Fork Trail set April 10 ribbon cutting, says OKC Parks

  04-04-2025 20:31 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - OKC Parks is inviting the public to celebrate the ribbon cutting marking the opening of three completed phases of the new Deep Fork Trail in Oklahoma City totaling about 2.9 miles.Deep Fork Trail Map, Image courtesy The City of Oklahoma City
  “The trail winds through the Deep Fork River and is a unique wooded trail experience, unlike any other trail in Oklahoma City,” OKC Parks Director Melinda McMillian-Miller said. “The Deep Fork Trail is an important co
  
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• Deep Fork Trail announce April 10 ribbon cutting, says OKC Parks

  04-04-2025 20:31 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - OKC Parks is inviting the public to celebrate the ribbon cutting marking the opening of three completed phases of the new Deep Fork Trail in Oklahoma City totaling about 2.9 miles.Deep Fork Trail Map, Image courtesy The City of Oklahoma City
  “The trail winds through the Deep Fork River and is a unique wooded trail experience, unlike any other trail in Oklahoma City,” OKC Parks Director Melinda McMillian-Miller said. “The Deep Fork Trail is an important co
  
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• Hughes Co. Sheriff's Office investigates reported burglaries

  04-04-2025 20:06 via kfor.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (KFOR) - Hughes County Sheriff's Office is searching for individuals after early burglaries at two residences in the Spaulding / Sasakawa areas.
  Suspect sought after two residences hit with burglaries in Hughes Co., Image courtesy Hughes County Sheriff's Office Facebook pageSuspect sought after two residences hit with burglaries in Hughes Co., Image courtesy Hughes County Sheriff's Office Facebook pageSuspect sought after two residences hit with burglaries in Hughes Co., Image
  
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• Authorities seek to identify two in retail investigation

  04-04-2025 19:54 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are asking the public to assist with identifying two in a retail investigation in March 2025.Police seek to identify two in retail investigation, Image courtesy Oklahoma City Police DepartmentPolice seek to identify two in retail investigation, Image courtesy Oklahoma City Police DepartmentAccording to police, the man and woman (shown above) walked out of the Nike Outlet near Reno/Council with merchandise they did not pay for.‘Trust that instinct’:
  
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• Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,700 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

  04-04-2025 19:15 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war. Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market, which is usually the economic highlight of each month, was enough to stop the slide.
  The S&P 500 was down 4.8% in afternoon trading, after earlier dropping more than 5%, following its worst day since COVID wrecked the global economy in 2020. The Dow Jones
  
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• Firefighters put out semi truck fire in NE Oklahoma City

  04-04-2025 19:12 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Firefighters put out a semi truck fire in northeast Oklahoma City on Friday.Officials say fire crews responded to a truck stop near NE 122nd St. and I-35 Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, crews found flames coming from a semi.
  Semi truck fire in NE OKC. Image KFOR.Semi truck fire in NE OKC. Image KFOR.
  Firefighters were able to knock the flames down quickly.It is unclear what started the fire or if anyone was hurt.
  
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• Native Plant Festival returns to Norman April 12

  04-04-2025 18:54 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Plant Network is set to host the Second Annual Native Plant Festival on April 12 allowing attendees to learn about native Oklahoma plants.Attendees can expect purchasing opportunities of plants that are beneficial, and essential to the migration of animals and insects. Additionally, learning about native Oklahoma plants and how to incorporate them into home gardens and landscaping. 4 letter “S” word could be coming to OklahomaThe festival will feat
  
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