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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of allowing an Arizona law requiring individuals registering to vote to provide documented proof of citizenship to go back into effect. According to The Washington Examiner, Thursday’s 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court permits a limited enforcement of Arizona’s 2022 law...

Supreme Court upholds swing state voter registration law ahead of November election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the closely contested swing state, but allowed some parts of a law requiring proof of citizenship to be enforced. The 5-4...

Supreme Court Rejects GOP Push To Block 41K Arizona Voters — But Partly OKs Proof Of Citizenship Law

Arizona voters will have the final say on whether abortion should be a right in the Grand Canyon State in November after the Arizona Supreme Court shot down a last-chance attempt from abortion foes to prevent the question from appearing on the ballot. Dawn Penich, a spokeswoman for the campaign...

Abortion rights will be on the AZ ballot after Supreme Court rejects challenge from foes

Arkansas State

A proposed measure that would have allowed Arkansans to vote on expanding abortion rights in the state will not be on the ballot in November, the state Supreme Court said on Thursday. In a 4-3 ruling, the majority of the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the secretary of state’s decision to...

Arkansas Supreme Court rejects bid to put abortion on the ballot

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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J. Souza

Carnival Cruise Line has issued a clear statement regarding an activity that is not allowed on cabin balconies. You might think you can do whatever you want on a cruise balcony and decorate the railing however you would like. But cruise lines have cameras that are constantly monitoring balconies for unsafe behavior and people going over board.

Balcony Ban: Carnival Cracks Down on Cabin Behavior for "Safety" Reasons

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Pennsylvania State

Harrisburg, PA

The Independent

 Robert F Kennedy Jr was too late to testify in court against a challenge from Democrats attempting to block him from the ballot in Pennsylvania. Attorneys for two Democratic activists challenging Kennedy’s spot on the ballot said in a Harrisburg courtroom on Tuesday that Kennedy’s candidacy paperwork has a fake home address. Similar allegations are being heard in other state courts. They also argued that the third-party candidate hasn’t gathered the required number of signatures. Citing a canceled flight from Boston to Philadelphia the evening before, Kennedy showed up an hour and 40 minutes late. Commonwealth Court Judge Lori...

RFK Jr arrives too late to testify after Democrats’ court challenge to keep him off Pennsylvania ballot

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Republican Party wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on a nauseatingly complicated voting rights case, which could potentially disenfranchise thousands of presidential voters in the swing state of Arizona. The case is known as Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota. The case involves an astoundingly convoluted system...

Republicans ask the Supreme Court to disenfranchise thousands of swing state voters

Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Keene, NH

InDepthNH.org

Prosecutors may have unfinished business in the murder of Keene man Jonathan Amerault, whose brutal slaying by Armando Barron shocked the world. Court records show the Grafton Superior Court recently appointed an attorney for Armando Barron’s wife, Britany Barron, as a new investigation seems to be underway.

New Case Opened in Jonathan Amerault Murder

Chicago, IL

Palm Springs Tribune

Taylor Swift broke Wembley stadium records playing the venue eight times in a single tour at her final London show in of the Eras Tour and debuted her track So Long London live from her latest album, Tortured Poets Department . The timing of her last European performance is politically intriguing, as it coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where she might have the opportunity to endorse Kamala Harris for President.

Taylor Swift’s Potential DNC Appearance and Endorsement of Kamala Harris: Will It Happen?

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, withdrew from the race for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House on Friday after finishing third in this week’s primary. Her decision left second-place finisher Republican Nick Begich as...

Trump-Backed Alaska Republican Withdraws From US House Race After Third-Place Finish in Primary

Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

It's primary Tuesday in Florida, the nation's third most populous state. Voters will also go to the polls in two of the three least-populated states: Alaska and Wyoming. Alaska has a unique system where all candidates appear on a single ballot and the top four finishers advance. The general election is then decided by ranked choice voting.

Overview and Live Results: Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming primaries

Texas State

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

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Measure to repeal RCV to appear on November ballot after Alaska Supreme Court ruling

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Measure to repeal RCV to appear on November ballot after Alaska Supreme Court ruling

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