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  • 1 week ago | news9.com | Stephanie Maniche

    Oklahoma Complete Health is offering a specialty program under Sooner Select geared toward adoptive families.  The benefits help children in custody of Oklahoma Human Services, juvenile justice, and former foster youth. About 7,000 adoptive families are not aware these benefits exist.    Whitney Hollingsworth adopted Archer Gillett when she was just 9-months-old.  She said caring for a child with special medical needs is really important.

  • 2 weeks ago | news9.com | Stephanie Maniche

    Hundreds of cities across the country, including several in Oklahoma, are preparing for a wave of protests Saturday as part of a national day of action against what organizers describe as growing authoritarianism and corruption tied to President Trump and his allies. Organizers are saying it is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from President Trump and his allies.

  • 2 weeks ago | news9.com | Stephanie Maniche

    It was all things Thunder on Sunday starting at Scissortail Park to watch parties all over the city and then off to game 2 at the Paycom Center.  Over at the Omni Hotel fans from both sides packed the Tap House enjoying a fun back and forth over who would be the winning team.  “We’re here, we’re taking over - yes sir,” screamed Indiana Pacers fan Nick Tuttle.

  • 2 weeks ago | news9.com | Stephanie Maniche

    A group of fathers did not let a cancelled event hosted by Modern Manhood stop them from spending time with their daughters Saturday.  A few of the fathers say being a provider and protector is important but being present is vital. It gives their daughters a sense of purpose and helps boost their self confidence.

  • 3 weeks ago | news9.com | Stephanie Maniche

    There is a concerning rise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used to manipulate photos into online image abuse. One study found 6% of American teens have been targets of nude *deep fakes* that look like them. A recent investigation found that some popular social media companies are hosting ads that show how to make these explicit fakes. They are fakes tat look very real and can even be animated into porn.

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