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Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

What"s up OKC? Stay informed with the latest happenings in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — from breaking headlines to community buzz, all packed into a 2-minute daily local news briefings powered by AI. Subscribe!Published by The Daily News Now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34

Blanchard Food Bank Sees Surge in Demand

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Blanchard Community Food Bank in Oklahoma faces unprecedented demand, preparing to feed double the usual number of families amid growing need during the holiday season. With recent cuts to SNAP, they order over twenty thousand pounds of product, including turkeys for families, and serve over four hundred families, prioritizing their local community.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51

Choctaw Vet's Veterans Day Wish: Unity & Kindness

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Choc, a centenarian World War Two veteran and Choctaw Nation member, shares his Veterans Day perspective. Growing up with prejudice, he learned boxing and earned a scholarship. Drafted into WWII, he served as a tank driver in key battles. Now, one of the last survivors of his battalion, Choc wishes for a kinder world, advocating unity and kindness to honor veterans.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:37

Oklahoma SNAP Recipients Puzzled by Partial Payments

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Oklahoma residents dependent on SNAP benefits received partial payments, leaving them uncertain about their budgets. The amounts varied, causing confusion, and the lack of clear communication from the USDA has deepened the mystery. News four is seeking answers and will provide updates as they become available.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:37

Lilyfield Feeds Oklahoma Kids Amid SNAP Suspension

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Lilyfield, a faith-based nonprofit, is providing free dinners to children in Oklahoma Citys public housing community, Will Rogers Courts, due to the suspension of SNAP benefits. The organization aims to continue until SNAP is back on track, with other nonprofits and faith groups joining forces to provide food and assistance. Oklahoma Baptists committed $300,000 for food distribution and an additional $50,000 for church members in need. Other initiatives like Tahlequah Table, Tahlequah Together and

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1:55

Thanksgiving's True Story & Macy's Parade

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

On November twenty-seventh, Thanksgiving 2025, families gather for feasts, followed by Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The first Thanksgiving in 1621, often depicted as a harmonious feast, is revisited, revealing a more complex story of the Wampanoags role and their subsequent displacement. Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1789, with Lincoln officially designating the last Thursday of November in 1863. The 99th Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade airs live on NBC and Peacock on November

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1:53

Data Centers' Impact on Utility Bills: A Growing Concern

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Data center boom, fueled by AI, impacts everyday utility bills nationwide. Crystal Hayes, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident, faces disruption due to a Google data centers construction near her property. Tech giants invest billions annually, driving economic growth. However, this expansion strains utility infrastructure, leading to potential rate increases for residential customers. Virginias Dominion Energy seeks eleven-dollar hikes by 2027, partly due to data center demands. Oklahoma utilities also

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1:35

Data Centers Face Backlash: Residents Push Back

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Residents across the US are rallying against data center expansion, citing environmental and quality of life concerns. Georgias eight counties and cities have temporarily banned new projects, while St. Charles, Missouri, became the first city to declare a citywide ban. Over $34 billion worth of projects have been blocked or delayed due to community opposition, with at least 142 activist groups across 24 states actively working to halt construction. Even Virginia, home to the worlds largest data

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2:06

Google Data Center: Environmental Impact vs. Economic...

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Residents near Stillwater, Oklahoma, are grappling with the environmental impact of a new Google data center, with concerns ranging from poor air quality to water scarcity. The project, part of a nationwide rush to build data centers for AI, has sparked a debate on whether the economic benefits outweigh the environmental costs. With Google planning a nine billion dollar investment, the community is left questioning if the long-term environmental and social costs are too high.The Daily News Now! —

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1:35

Martinez's Execution Clears Path for Oklahoma

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

On November twelfth, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Mica Alexander Martinezs appeal, paving the way for his execution in Oklahoma. Martinez, now forty-five, was convicted of a double murder in two thousand nine. He fatally beat Carl and Martha Faye Miller, also sexually assaulting Martha Faye. Martinez, then twenty-nine, broke into the Millers home after drinking and hunting. The couples son, Shawn Monk, was injured during the attack. Martinezs appeal to the Supreme Court was based on testimony from

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1:40

Oklahoma Lawmakers Skip Pay During Shutdown

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Oklahoma lawmakers make a stand during government shutdown, forgoing pay while staff face furloughs or work without pay. Senator James Lankford and four out of five representatives refuse payment, highlighting the personal impact of shutdowns.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32

OU Regents Approve Major Campus Upgrades, New Chief...

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

University of Oklahoma Board of Regents Approves Major Construction Projects and New Chief of PoliceThe University of Oklahoma Board of Regents recently greenlit several significant construction projects, including two new academic buildings and airport upgrades, totaling a hundred sixty million dollars in state funding. The Life Sciences Laboratories Building and Engineering Research Building will enhance science and technology education, while the Max Westheimer Airport terminal renovation will

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2:01

Cryptoqueen Sentenced for £5B Bitcoin Fraud

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Cryptoqueen Zhimin Qian, a forty-seven-year-old Chinese woman, was sentenced to over eleven years in a UK prison for her role in a massive cryptocurrency fraud. She defrauded over one hundred twenty-eight thousand people in China, accumulating five billion pounds in Bitcoin. Qian, who lived an extravagant lifestyle across Europe, was arrested in April 2024 after years of evading authorities. She operated a pyramid scheme between 2014 and 2017, luring victims into investing their life savings and

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1:11

Families Fight for Korean War Veterans' Memorial...

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Families Fight for Korean War Memorial Recognition: Despite Deaths Decades Ago, Lloyd Smith Junior and Ensign Dwight Angells Names Still Missing from Wall of RemembranceThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:47

Apple Removes Gay Dating Apps in China

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Apple removes Blued and Finka, popular gay dating apps, from its Chinese app store, following orders from the Cyberspace Administration of China. This move highlights increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community in China, where homosexuality was decriminalized in 1997 but activism has become more restricted. Apple complies with local laws, but the specific reasons for the removal remain unclear. This isnt the first time a popular gay dating app has been affected, with Grindr also being pulled in

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1:42

Stranded Astronauts: China's Space Mission Delayed

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Three Chinese astronauts face unexpected delay in space due to debris impact, now awaiting new return date. Original six-month mission extended, highlighting risks of space travel. New crew, including mice for experiments, joins stranded astronauts on Tiangong space station. Chinas space program continues to advance, with lessons learned from this incident.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:58

OU Stadium Renovation: $450M West Side Upgrade

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

University of Oklahomas Board of Regents Approves $450M Stadium Renovation: The west side of Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium will undergo a major overhaul, addressing structural issues and bringing significant upgrades, including new concourses, a reconfigured upper deck, a new press box, and more. The project, set to begin in 2027, is part of the universitys master plan and aims to elevate the Sooners competitively.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on

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1:29

NABVETS Closes After 23 Years, Leaving Veterans in Need

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

NABVETS, a 23-year-old Oklahoma City nonprofit supporting Black veterans, announces closure due to funding cuts. The organization, a vital resource in Northeast Oklahoma City, helped veterans navigate complex benefit processes. Despite the loss, NABVETS leaders aim to continue their mission through other service organizations.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:41

Oklahoma Leaders Plead for Clemency in Controversial...

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Faith leaders in Oklahoma rally for death row inmate Tremane Wood, urging Governor Kevin Stitt to grant clemency due to serious concerns surrounding his conviction and sentencing. Woods brother confessed to the crime, yet Wood was sentenced to death, raising questions about the fairness of the trial. Woods court-appointed attorney was later found to be impaired, further complicating the case. The Pardon and Parole Board voted in favor of clemency, but the attorney generals office argues against it

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1:07

Copper Thefts Link to Drug Bust in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Two men arrested in Oklahoma for drug trafficking, with a surprising discovery of copper linked to recent thefts, raising concerns about interconnected criminal activity in the community.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:42

Glencoe Students Clear to Play Basketball

Oklahoma City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily... ·

2025/11/12

Glencoe School District and OSSAA reach settlement, allowing five student-athletes to play basketball under Coach Garrett Schubert without eligibility issues. The lawsuit, which began in August 2023, centered around the students ties to Coach Schubert and the OSSAAs transfer rules. The settlement ensures final letters of eligibility for the students and Coach Schuberts freedom to coach them, with no allegations impacting their eligibility for the next two years.The Daily News Now! — Every city

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