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- USSacramento Bee
‘We’re making history’: What it’s like to smoke cannabis at the California State Fair
The first-ever CA State Fair cannabis sale and consumption lounge is spotlighting local marijuana brands.
5 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Metro Atlanta city named ‘Best U.S. Suburb’ by Travel + Leisure
If you’re looking to move to the suburbs, look no further than Johns Creek. That’s according to a recent ranking from Travel + Leisure..
1 min read - USKIRO
Kitsap septic company sues Public Health over alleged corruption
The complaint outlines accusations against Kitsap Public Health District and its officers, who allegedly used their positions for personal financial gain.
1 min read - BusinessIdaho Statesman
Flights delayed, canceled at Boise Airport following Microsoft outage. What to know
Delta, United and American Airlines are the three leading airlines impacted.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
"Their plans are extreme": Kamala Harris takes on JD Vance, Project 2025 and GOP claims of "unity"
At a campaign stop Thursday in North Carolina, Vice President Harris accused Republicans of hiding their agenda
2 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
A running list of Democrats who have called for Biden to drop out
Some prominent Democrats have publicly urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, fearing he cannot win against Trump in November.
2 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach Police respond to shooting involving 2 people at Volusia Gold & Diamond
Daytona Beach Police responded to the shooting Friday afternoon at 536 W. International Speedway Blvd.
- USVC Star | Ventura County Star
License plate cameras in Moorpark to take aim at retail thieves
Moorpark will get 15 of 100 grant-funded cameras as county authorities try to reduce retail theft.
3 min read - PoliticsMSNBC
How Clarence Thomas and Aileen Cannon may help Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden's son cited the GOP-appointed judges’ opinions against Jack Smith to argue that the special counsel in his case was unlawfully appointed.
3 min read - USMSNBC
‘Disgusted’ with Russian conviction, jailing of American journalist Evan Gershkovich: WSJ Publisher
Friday a Russian court convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on unfounded charges of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in a maximum security prison. WSJ Publisher Almar Latour joins Katy Tur with his reaction to the verdict and what the WSJ and the U.S. State Department call a “sham trial.”
- USThe Guardian
Judge throws out rightwing affirmative action lawsuit against Texas university
Ruling in favor of University of Texas at Austin is setback for movement that ended race-conscious admissions
2 min read - USTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
DeSantis endorses 5 Tampa Bay school board candidates
Three school board candidates in Pinellas County and two in Hillsborough County can now count Gov. Ron DeSantis among their supporters in the Aug. 20 primary. In the first of what could be several rounds of endorsements, DeSantis announced his backing of Danielle Marolf, Erika Picard and Stacy Geier in Pinellas, and Layla Collins and Myosha Powell in Hillsborough. With the exception of Geier, ...
2 min read - PoliticsIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
VP Kamala Harris to speak in Indy amid pressure for Joe Biden to leave presidential race
The vice president will speak to the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Biden reportedly feeling ‘betrayed’ by allies as speculation mounts over exit
President said to be angry with Pelosi and others for stirring discontent, while staff prepare for possible announcement
6 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
PBSO: 97-mph crash that killed 75-year-old man near Lantana leads to 18-year-old's arrest
David Schaffer, 75, died in the Jan. 20, 2024, crash along Jog Road near Winston Trails Golf Club west of Lantana.
2 min read - BusinessAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Airlines' travel waivers for Phoenix flyers disrupted by global tech outage
American, United, Allegiant and other airlines are letting passengers rebook or cancel at no extra charge. Southwest is not. Here's why.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Pet store’s opening stirs anguish in Bedford, but owner says ‘puppy mills’ claim is false
Residents upset city allowed store to open. Officials say their hands are tied when it comes to regulations.
4 min read - PoliticsSalon
"Pass the torch": Progressive and moderate Democrats join forces in asking Biden to go
Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, is the first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to call on Biden to step aside
2 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Rescued from Hurricane Beryl, these cats and dogs have come to RI looking for homes
The RISPCA has taken in 38 cats and 13 dogs from Texas after Hurricane Beryl devastated their living quarters.
2 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
2 women kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint near Trinity Trails, Fort Worth police say
The two friends were preparing for an early Sunday morning run in Fort Worth when three men in ski masks approached them.
2 min read - BusinessMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
The global tech outage hit Milwaukee's airport, banks and health care systems on Friday
A global technology outage is grounding flights and disrupting communication in area hospitals and banks on Friday after a faulty system update.
4 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Two Woodbridge juveniles charged with attempted murder in Green Street stabbings: police
Two Woodbridge juveniles have been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two others Thursday night on Green Street.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Are shark attacks on the rise in Florida this year? Here’s what the experts say
Shark experts say that this year’s amount of attacks is nothing out of the ordinary.
4 min read - USThe Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery man charged in connection with June 18 homicide
Zephaniah Lowery, 19, of Montgomery, faces capital murder charges in the case.
1 min read - BusinessCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
13 more Ohio Rite Aid stores to close. Is yours one of them?
Here's a list of which of Ohio's Rite Aid locations are shutting down.
1 min read - USWFXT
‘He will face justice’: Boston ICE agents arrest fugitive wanted for corrupting minors in Brazil
Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the 27-year-old Brazilian man near his home earlier this week.
1 min read - OpinionAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
If God saved Trump from a shooting, what about the man who died?
If what Trump and the politicians and preachers who support him are saying is true, the Almighty is either a bungler or a jerk.
2 min read - PoliticsTampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Group opposing legal weed amendment forms, staffed with DeSantis allies
A new political committee staffed with allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to oppose Amendment 3, which would allow adults in Florida to use marijuana recreationally. The committee, Vote No on 3, announced in a news release on Friday that they have the “full support of the Governor.” DeSantis has criticized the amendment for being overly broad and said that legalization could lead to people ...
2 min read - USWJHL Tri-Cities
Bridge work on John B. Dennis Highway to affect traffic
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bridge construction on John B. Dennis Highway in Sullivan County will impact traffic starting July 21. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced on Friday the southbound lane of travel on John B. Dennis Highway will be closed at the bridge over the South Fork of the Holston River between […]
1 min read - USVirginia Mercury
IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations in Virginia and across the globe
Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems are just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that has scrambled business operations for many globally Friday morning. Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to […] The post IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations in Virginia and across the globe appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
3 min read - USWFTV
Daytona Beach police investigate shooting involving 2 people at shop
The Daytona Beach Police Department said Friday afternoon that it was investigating a shooting involving two people.
- USThe Providence Journal
'Were you aware of this opportunity?' RI wants to know why no one bid to rebuild Washington Bridge
RIDOT is asking contractors why they didn't bid on the rebuild job, as they are pursuing lawsuits against firms involved in the original bridge.
2 min read - PoliticsStar Tribune (Minneapolis)
Rep. Betty McCollum calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., has joined the chorus of Democrats asking President Biden to withdraw his re-election bid. The congresswoman on Friday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's standard-bearer, and suggested Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. "Winning in November and defeating [former President Donald] Trump's dangerous, hate-filled agenda must be ...
3 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
US Congressman from Texas becomes first Black Caucus member to call for Biden's withdrawal
The announcement comes more than two weeks after Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, became the first Congressional Democrat to urge Biden to stand down.
2 min read - USKOIN
Activist Ammon Bundy declares bankruptcy
Ammon Bundy, the far-right activist who led the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon, has declared bankruptcy after loss in a defamation suit against an Idaho hospital last year required him to pay over $50 million in damages.
2 min read - BusinessThe Spectrum
Unemployment claims in Utah increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Utah last week compared with the week prior.
1 min read - USWHIO
UPDATE: 1 dead after domestic violence situation leads to shooting in Washington Twp.
Sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a reported shooting in Washington Twp.
1 min read - USJournal & Courier
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
Friday morning after spending a week at the Republican convention, Chad Chism said "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Dispatch
No, Richard Nixon’s 1968 Election Win Wasn’t ‘A Landslide’
A viral exchange on X blames President Lyndon B. Johnson’s decision to withdraw from the race for Nixon’s election.
1 min read - USAmarillo Globe-News
Global IT outage impacts Amarillo's in-person utility billing system
The city said due to Friday's outage, the utility billing department was unable to process in-person payments for water bills.
2 min read - WorldThe Enquirer
Ohio has goats descended from a rare royal English breed. Here's what to know
Golden Guernsey goats are rare and royal, but their descendants are bred in Ohio. Here's what to know.
3 min read - PoliticsSemafor
Milwaukee’s Mayor sticks with Biden
Cavalier Johnson on crime, JD Vance’s Midwest appeal, and the effort to get Biden off the ticket
5 min read - PoliticsWFLA
Tampa Bay Rep. Castor: Biden should pass the torch
Video above: Biden fights COVID and calls to step aside TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Rep. Kathy Castor, who represents Hillsborough County and a portion of Pinellas County in Congress, prefers President Joe Biden to not seek re-election. “I think it’s an exciting time to possibly pass the torch,” Castor said. The Tampa Bay area Democratic […]
2 min read - USIdaho Statesman
This Boise food pantry is almost empty. Here’s how you can help your neighbors in need
Several food pantries in the Treasure Valley are struggling to help feed needy households.
6 min read - WorldReuters
Panel studying US war in Afghanistan holds first public hearing
A commission created by Congress to conduct an independent review of the 20-year U.S. war in Afghanistan held its first public hearing on Friday, pledging to be "unflinching" in examining how and why key decisions were made and who made them. But, while accountability "is centrally important, our focus is less on assigning credit or blame ... than on extracting and applying its lessons" for future conflicts, said co-chair Colin Jackson. The panel's first public hearing came just over a month b
2 min read - USCourier News
Somerville man charged with distributing child porn
Allan Lopez Arrieta, also known as Allana Arrieta, was at the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.
1 min read - USThe Tennessean
Child killed in Boy Scout, Tennessee Guard water crash remembered as 'such a bright kid'
Jack Gear described as a popular student about to enter fifth grade at Union City Middle.
2 min read - USWDVM
Takoma Park man shot, killed in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police were investigating after a man was shot and killed in Northwest D.C. on Thursday. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to the 2000 block of Bryant St. NE around 3:30 p.m. after a shooting was reported. There, police found 26-year-old Hassan Kamara Jr. of Takoma Park, Md., […]
- USMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Protests, speeches and city life: Images from the RNC in Milwaukee
Take a look at the best photos from journalists covering the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
1 min read - PoliticsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
These are all the Wisconsin and Milwaukee references from Donald Trump's 2024 RNC speech
Trump's 90-minute keynote speech concluding the 2024 RNC included scattered references to Wisconsin and, to a lesser extent, Milwaukee.
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