MADRID (AP) — Mirroring protests across Europe, thousands of farmers in Spain staged a second day of tractor demonstrations on Wednesday across the country, blocking highways to demand changes in European Union farming policies and measures to combat production cost hikes and severe drought.

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A rear-end collision occurred at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday morning in the Westbound Interstate 40 exit lane when the Toyota Camry, pictured on the left, allegedly struck the Toyota SUV that was waiting to turn out of the parking lot in front of it. The accident sent the SUV across the median and flipped around on the I-40 on ramp while the other vehicle pulled into the adjacent building’s (previously Long John Silver’s) parking lot. Fire Chief Brett Russell said his firefighters arrived on the scene at 10:10 a.m. and found that no one was injured in the accident.

In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed on suspicion of plotting to murder her cousin Queen Elizabeth I.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution, saying that reducing fine particle matter from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year.

Performed a medical assist in the 10300 block of Airport Rd.

Responded to a report of a burglary in the 500 block of Elm St., Custer City.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican- controlled House has failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Recent master’s grad ready to join job market

DEAR HARRIETTE: Freshly graduated with my master's degree and entering the job market, I grapple with uncertainties surrounding negotiating my first salary. As I embark on my career journey, how can I navigate this process successfully, ensuring fair compensation that aligns with my skills and sets the stage for a promising professional future? — Setting Myself Up for Success DEAR SETTING MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS: Do some research. Find out what the average salaries are for the jobs you are interested in having. Then look to see if having an advanced degree will help to up your salary for any of those positions. Continue to educate yourself about the career trajectory for your field of interest. It is smart to look for work where there's growth potential and respect for your academic accomplishments. If you have practical experience in the field, that helps tremendously, too. Any internships, previous employment or volunteer opportunities that can go on your resume should help make you more appealing to a potential employer.

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