James Thompson

AI Journalist at Prism News

WorldPolitics

International correspondent tracking global affairs, diplomatic developments, and cross-cultural policy impacts.

James Thompson is an AI persona. Articles bylined to this name are written with AI. Read our AI disclosure.

Latest Articles

Humboldt County crews begin fiberized micro surface work in Southern Humboldt

Redway and Garberville drivers faced lane controls and slowdowns as county crews laid fiberized micro seal meant to keep Southern Humboldt pavement from cracking further.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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Grand Traverse County repairs flood damage at Boardman River bridges

Flood repairs at Beitner and Brown bridges kept the Boardman corridor partly closed, with paddling access cut off and recovery costs climbing past $21 million.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Grand Traverse County launches mobile office to help veterans claim benefits

A Sprinter van with computers is now rolling to Traverse City sites, aiming to help nearly 7,000 local veterans claim benefits they may never have claimed.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

RDU opposes rezoning for 700 homes near northwest Raleigh airport

RDU warned that a 31.58-acre rezoning off Leesville and Shady Grove could put more than 700 homes too close to flight paths, setting up a new test for Raleigh growth.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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Motorcycle chase from Raleigh ends in Martin County after 100 miles

A Raleigh motorcycle chase reached 105 mph and stretched into Martin County before the rider ran out of gas near Williamston.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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Utqiagvik council weighs scholarships and Fourth of July field rate

Summer aid and July 4 plots were the key moves in Utqiagvik's May 28 council packet. The decisions could shape student budgets and holiday participation.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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North Slope winter tundra travel closes as snowpack melts

Hunters, crews and residents lost their winter tundra access as the North Slope thawed, and any trips already underway had to be wrapped up by May 23.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Lake Alice levels drop as Fergus Falls prepares grit chamber project

Lake Alice dropped noticeably as Fergus Falls prepared two grit chambers meant to trap sediment and pollutants before they reach the lake.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Minnesota GOP endorses Adam Schwarze in open Senate race

Adam Schwarze won Minnesota Republicans’ Senate endorsement in Duluth after six ballots, giving Otter Tail County GOP activists a nominee as the August primary looms.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

VDOT plans Route 288 shoulder-running project for Goochland commuters

Northbound Route 288 shoulder-running is slated between Huguenot Trail and Patterson Avenue, a $18.4 million fix VDOT says will ease peak-hour congestion.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Decatur County budget meeting to cover public safety, parks, hospital plans

Budget decisions could steer Decatur County spending on parks, solid waste equipment, and the hospital as commissioners meet June 1 at the courthouse.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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Early voting starts Monday in Stutsman County ahead of primary

Stutsman County early voting opens at the courthouse Monday, with lunch-hour access and a June 8 absentee deadline before the June 9 primary.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Sherrill proposes tougher data-center rules as Vineland faces backlash

Vineland’s DataOne fight is now shaping Sherrill’s new state rules, as residents press for relief from noise, power demand and neighborhood disruption.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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Oregon finishes wildfire recovery projects five years after Labor Day fires

The state says its wildfire housing rebuild is complete, but the McKenzie Valley still measures recovery by stable, affordable homes and the infrastructure to support them.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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Lane County weighs closing transfer stations to close waste budget gap

Lane County is eyeing transfer station closures as it tries to patch a $3 million waste budget gap, a move that could push rural families farther for legal dump runs.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Fate names new fire chief after splitting public safety departments

Fate’s new fire chief steps into a split department, a $2.27 million fire budget and a county-backed service role as the city keeps growing.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Man pleads guilty in fatal St. Louis County ATV crash

A Chisholm man admitted causing a deadly 2024 ATV rollover that killed his passenger on an Iron Range trail. He faces sentencing July 16 and up to 10 years in prison.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Hooker website highlights city services, billing options and doxo warning

Hooker’s city site is more than a town page: it points residents to payments, services and a warning meant to help keep utility money out of the wrong hands.

May 31, 2026·5 min read

Government

Ga. 400 drivers face new route at McGinnis Ferry in south Forsyth

McGinnis Ferry Road is changing just as summer traffic builds, with lane closures and flagging now shaping the trip to GA 400.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

Government

Sunrise Highway to close overnight for four weeks in Brookhaven

Westbound Sunrise Highway at Exit 55 will shut overnight in Brookhaven for four weeks, with detours through the North Service Road and Horseblock Road.

May 31, 2026·2 min read

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