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New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

My wife, Maj-Britt, and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in January. And in July, we gathered the family for a belated celebration. This was our first all-family trip that included our two adorable little grandkids. Our son Max, who’s been living in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the past five years, flew in with Silvia, his Italian girlfriend. So, we were 10 people, in three cars.

Political Matters – August 2024

The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.

The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)

Defense News

Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.

Overuse of National Guard threatens to undermine preparedness

Georgia State

Alabama State

With your Southeast Regional Ag News, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. Last week the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which allocated $2.2 billion and directed USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.

USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit

Latin Times

The arrest on Thursday of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquín "El Guero" Guzmán López, prominent leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, represents a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking and can have substantial implications for the US political landscape, according to experts in law enforcement, diplomatic relations, and electoral processes.

Here's how the arrest of two Sinaloa Cartel leaders can impact the US elections, according to analysts

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
The post Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination appeared first on NewsOne.

Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

North Carolina State

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Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honorable award. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the review by a special...

Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre

Ohio State

MILWAUKEE (Diya TV) — Ohio Senator J.D. Vance has joined former President Donald Trump as Trump’s running mate in the 2024 Presidential election. As Vance steps into this high-profile role, his family will likely become a significant part of the 2024 campaign. J.D. Vance’s wife Usha (Chilukuri) Vance...

Meet Usha Vance, the powerhouse Indian American attorney behind J.D. Vance

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE - Experts and former DEA agents are raising their concerns over the recent collaboration between Mexican and Chinese organized criminal groups, arguing that this could pose a potential national security threat to the United States. Ray Donovan, a federal drug agent, found in 2015 that Chinese criminal groups were...

Mexican cartels' increased cooperation with Chinese criminal groups could pose a security threat to the U.S.

Black Enterprise

'Nobody should have to live in their car or on the streets,' said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. 'These funds will provide shelter to Americans when they need our help the most.'. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced July 31 that it will provide $3.5 billion...

U.S. Department Of Housing, Urban Development Spends $3.5B To Combat Homeless Crisis

Colorado State

As 2024 unfolds, LGBTQ+ Americans are moving to states that are not only safe but also welcoming. Here are 15 states that have become popular new homes for the community. California remains a beacon for LGBTQ+ individuals with its robust protections, inclusive healthcare policies, and vibrant community support networks in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.

LGBTQ+ Americans Are Flooding to These 15 States

Florida State

Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

The Independent

 The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the president announced Wednesday.More than 23,000 farmers were approved for payments ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, according to the USDA. Another 20,000 who planned to start a farm but did not receive a USDA loan received between $3,500 and $6,000. Most payments went to farmers in Mississippi and Alabama. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters that the aid “is not compensation for anyone’s loss or the pain endured, but it is an...

Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

NewsBreak

National Rural News Source, The Daily Yonder, Writes Story On Ramifications Of CRNA Lawsuit

Alaska's Tribal Health Organizations Are Essential, And Powerful. This story was originally published on the website \"The Daily Yonder\". For more rural reporting and small-town stories...

Alaska's Tribal Health Organizations Are Essential, And Powerful. This story was originally published on the website "The Daily Yonder". For more rural reporting and small-town stories...

National Rural News Source, The Daily Yonder, Writes Story On Ramifications Of CRNA Lawsuit

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