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- USMiami Herald
Merrett Stierheim, county manager who shaped modern Miami-Dade’s government, dies at 90
Stierheim oversaw Dade’s greatest streak of public works projects in the modern era, including construction of the Metrorail and Metromover, the county zoo’s South Miami-Dade campus, and the 29-story Stephen P. Clark Government Center.
13 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Democrats will be defending a slim Senate majority in 2024. Here's a look at the states where both parties are fighting for control of the chamber.
In 2024, 34 seats will be up for grabs, including 20 currently held by Democrats, 11 held by Republicans, and three currently held by Independents.
14 min read - WorldINSIDER
France's left-wing alliance blocks a far-right majority, projection shows
The leftist New Popular Front was projected to receive the most seats in the National Assembly, delivering a rebuke to France's far-right bloc.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Mom, 31, accused of kidnapping her 3 kids says it was a ‘misunderstanding’
A 31-year-old woman accused of abducting her three children over the weekend, all of whom who have since been located, announced today that she will be turning herself in on Monday after speaking to the media about what’s being described as a “misunderstanding.” In a media release issued by the Los Angeles Police Department […]
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SpaceX rockets blew away local bird habitats after Elon Musk 'misled' NPS officials about expansion, NYT reports
The New York Times reported that operations at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas is damaging the environment, including a local migratory bird habitat.
4 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Engineers warn prolonged outages could soon strike one of the world's most populous countries: 'If the situation continues, there are fair chances of a grid disturbance'
The situation is becoming more "serious by the day."
2 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Some Republicans worry a Biden replacement could make the race 'dramatically different' for Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday told CBS News that, if Biden steps aside, the presidential election becomes a "dramatically different" race for Trump.
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Radio station 'parts ways' with host after admitting White House gave her questions before Biden interview
WURD radio parted ways with its host Andrea Lawful-Sanders after admitting that the White House gave her with a list of questions to ask before her interview with President Biden.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Heat first-round pick Kel’el Ware dominates, other observations from summer league win over Kings
Kel’el Ware and Cole Swider were among those who stood out for the Heat in Sunday’s summer league win.
6 min read - USSacramento Bee
Thompson Fire near Oroville destroyed 13 homes, is 86% contained after burning 3,800 acres
The fire prompted thousands of evacuations as it burned through the region.
1 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Biden's biggest electoral challenge right now isn't wooing Independents but firming up the Democratic base
Biden's standing among his party has slipped, with 86% of Democrats in a WSJ poll indicating that they'd back him, a 7-point decline from February.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Marlins’ Jake Burger gets his ‘storybook ending’ with walk-off home run vs White Sox
“Stepping up into the box, I’m thinking, ‘This is kind of a storybook ending with my history with the Sox,’” Burger said.
4 min read - CelebrityFox News
Brad Pitt steps out with girlfriend Ines de Ramon at British Grand Prix
Brad Pitt stepped out hand in hand with girlfriend Ines de Ramon at the British Grand Prix on Sunday as he promoted his upcoming F1 racing film.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Tanner Scott trusted the process with the Miami Marlins. Now, he’s an All-Star
‘There’s no question in my mind he’s our best guy — and not only our best guy, but I think he’s in the conversation for the best in the league.’
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Multiple ranking Democrats on House committees want Biden to step aside
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a virtual meeting with ranking Democrats, where several attendees suggested President Biden should exit the presidential race.
2 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Volunteers hand out 10,000 pounds of food in Del Paso Heights. ‘We’re grateful for that’
The Neighborhood Wellness foundation organized the food distribution with local partners such as Del Paso Union and national nonprofits like Social Change.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
The 3 children allegedly abducted by their mother in Los Angeles have been found
The three children that police say were abducted by their mother in Los Angeles have been located, authorities announced on Sunday. The children, Mar-Naiya Shelton, 14, Major Shelton, 12, and Jeneral Wellace-Peterson, 6, were taken by their mother Timberly White around 9 a.m. Saturday morning in the 2000 block of West Florence Avenue in South L.A., […]
1 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Source: Kings rookie first-round draft pick Devin Carter will undergo shoulder surgery
The former Providence star and Big East Conference Player of the Year could miss the start of the NBA season.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Evacuation orders issued as fast-moving vegetation fire threatens Santa Clarita homes
Update: All fire resources were canceled and crews were cleaning up the scene as of 2:38 p.m., according to the City of Santa Clarita. There was no immediate word as to whether evacuation orders had been lifted. A rapidly spreading vegetation fire has triggered evacuations near Santa Clarita. The blaze was first reported around 1:30 […]
1 min read - PoliticsFox News
Rep. Schiff expresses doubts as to whether Biden can beat Trump: ‘Debate rightfully raised questions’
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., recently expressed doubt in President Biden's ability to win re-election after seeing his performance in last month's presidential debate.
3 min read - WorldFox News
French PM to resign as leftists nab plurality of parliamentary seats in snap election
French election results poured in on Sunday, showing leftists had won more seats up for grabs than any party and leading to Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announcing his resignation.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
Schiff acknowledges his concern over Trump’s threats against him
“I think anyone who’s on his enemies list should be concerned,” Schiff said on “Meet the Press”
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Neverland Ranch, the former home of Michael Jackson, is in the path of a Southern California wildfire
The “Lake Fire” in Santa Barbara County has ravaged more than 13,000 acres in just a couple of days, and now it’s threatening an iconic piece of real estate. Neverland Ranch, the 2,700 acre home of Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005, was within one mile from the edge of the fire on Sunday, according […]
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The stock market will drop 32% in 2025 as the Fed fails to save the economy from a recession, research firm says
"Two years ago, workers who lost their jobs could simply walk across the street to find new work. That has become increasingly difficult," BCA said.
3 min read - USFox News
Kristi Noem quietly deletes two state-affiliated social media accounts over holiday weekend: report
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem deleted her state-affiliated X and Facebook accounts without explanation, according to reports.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
23-year-old gets murder charge after his ex-stepfather was shot, Fort Lauderdale cops say
The investigation centers in Fort Lauderdale at the 100 block of Nurmi Drive, the same street where they used to live in the multi-million dollar neighboorhood of Nurmi Isles.
1 min read - PoliticsFox News
Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID: White House
Vice President Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to a White House press release. Emhoff has taken three COVID-19 boosters.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
FLASHBACK: Biden has history of coordinating ‘scripted’ interviews, press conferences with media ahead of time
President Biden and his team have a history of coordinating interviews and press conferences with media ahead of the events to help bolster his competence.
5 min read - USFox News
Biologists surprised by 'interesting' crooked fish caught in Florida waters
Florida biologists recently caught an unusual longnose gar with a crooked spine. Experts believe that the fish may have suffered a spine injury at some point.
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‘Sixteen Candles’ star Anthony Michael Hall declined ‘Brats’ documentary: ‘I’m always trying to move forward’
"Breakfast Club" star Anthony Michael Hall explained his decision to not participate in Andrew McCarthy's documentary about The Brat Pack.
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Biden notes 'world's looking to America' as he faces scrutiny before hosting NATO summit
President Biden, facing scrutiny about his mental fitness ahead of the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., told a Philadelphia Black church the "world's looking to America."
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Woman remains outstanding after fleeing scene of deadly crash in downtown L.A.
Authorities are still searching for a woman who fled the scene of a deadly crash in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were first called to the intersection of Pico Boulevard and San Pedro Street shortly after 6 a.m. on reports of a traffic collision. “The vehicle […]
1 min read - PoliticsFox News
Rubio points out problem with potential Harris-Newsom ticket as Biden reels
Sen. Marco Rubio noted an issue with having two Californians should Vice President Harris replace President Biden and choose Gov. Gavin Newsom as running mate.
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
Protesters spray water guns at tourists in Barcelona as thousands rally against overtourism
Tourists in Barcelona were squirted with water guns and told to "go home" by protesters on Saturday. Barcelona welcomed 15 million travelers in 2023.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Kevin Love ‘very, very happy’ to be back with Heat. Also, Heat waives Orlando Robinson
Kevin Love was technically an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he always knew he wanted to return to the Heat.
7 min read - CelebrityFox News
Danny Trejo responds following Fourth of July parade brawl: ‘I hate bullies’
Danny Trejo is speaking out following the release of a video of the actor engaging in a fight during a Fourth of July parade just outside Los Angeles.
3 min read - USFox News
2 murder suspects who escaped Mississippi jail are captured after manhunt
Two inmates, ages 24 and 18, have been caught after escaping from a jail in Mississippi while awaiting trial for separate murders, authorities said.
1 min read - PoliticsFox News
Bernie Sanders urges people to focus on policy, not age when discussing Biden re-election
Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared on CBS' "Face the Nation" to discuss his support for President Biden in the 2024 election against former President Trump.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
Comer reveals White House physician was involved in Biden family business deals, demands he testify
Rep. James Comer is demanding the White House physician answer questions on President Biden’s "declining mental state," while revealing that he has been involved in the Bidens' business dealings.
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Democrats face a reckoning on Biden campaign as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill
Congressional Democrats will have a lot to discuss this week when it comes to whether President Biden should be their party's nominee in November.
6 min read - USBusiness Insider
A California city is giving new parents $500 a month. It's one of a growing number of basic income pilots focused on families.
Starting this summer, Pomona, California will give 250 families with children with children under the age of 4 years $500 a month for 18 months.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Power restored after SMUD outage in North Natomas affects nearly 10,000 customers
The outage started at 10:31 a.m. and ended just before 11:30, the utility reported.
1 min read - USKTLA articles
American and POW-MIA flags burned by vandals at Southern California memorial for veterans
Flags were burned by vandals at a memorial for veterans in Lakewood sometime in the last few days, according to the city’s Mayor. In a post to Facebook on Saturday afternoon, Mayor Todd Rogers blasted the actions of unknown vandals who allegedly burned American and MIA-POW flags placed at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Lakewood’s Del […]
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Russian forces appear to be making crude artillery guns by pulling the main armaments off of old BMP armored fighting vehicles
The improvised 2A28 artillery guns are highly likely to be inaccurate. Videos show the device jumping off of the ground as it fires.
3 min read - USFox News
NYC hotels housing migrants get taxpayer-funded windfall: report
New York City has spent nearly $2 billion on hotels to host migrants, with local businesses complaining about the lost revenue from hotels that used to host tourists.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Trash on Lake Tahoe beaches much improved. How much did they clean up after holiday?
Hundreds of people gathered to help clean Zephyr Cove and other beaches in the 11th annual cleanup.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
NATO secretary general dodges questions about Biden's mental fitness
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he did not wish to be pulled into U.S. domestic debates when asked to weigh in on President Biden's mental ability to serve.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Job switchers hoping for a big raise are in for disappointment
The Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker and a new analysis of Bank of America data show pay raises for job switchers have cooled.
3 min read - USFox News
Army testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every squad
Soldiers with the New York Army National Guard are currently testing mini-drones that the Army hopes will one day be in the hands of all 7,000 of its squads.
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