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Wisconsin State

Axios

GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) dismissed recent polling that shows Vice President Kamala Harris edging ahead of former President Trump, contending the "media uses fake polls" to hurt Republicans. Why it matters: The polls aren't always accurate, but they certainly aren't fake. Nearly every major pollster has...

"Fake polls": Vance downplays Harris rise

Republicans are urging their candidate to stick to policy rather than targeting Vice President Kamala Harris for her intelligence, racial identity, appearance and other personal factors that could alienate key voting blocs. Meanwhile, Harris unveiled parts of her economic plan Friday — and earned mixed reviews from economists, prompting her...

Sunday Snapshot: Republicans admit Trump the "provocateur" could lose

Chicago, IL

The Democratic National Convention will open in Chicago on Monday, with President Biden speaking in prime time as he passes the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Driving the news: Convention organizers released night-by-night themes and speaker details on Sunday morning. One speaker who's not on the official agenda but Axios has confirmed will take the stage on Tuesday: former First Lady Michelle Obama.

DNC lineup: Who's speaking and what to expect

Georgia State

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Arizona State

Palm Springs Tribune

In an effort to target traditional Republican voters who are not part of the MAGA movement, the Harris campaign has announced the “Republicans For Harris” movement. The group has secured key endorsements from some high ranking republicans with a notable array of former Trump White House officials, including Stephanie Grisham and Olivia Troye. The group also includes former Secretaries Chuck Hagel and Ray LaHood, as well as former Governors Jim Edgar, Bill Weld, and Christine Todd Whitman. Additionally, it boasts support from former U.S. House members such as Rod Chandler, Tom Coleman, Dave Emery, Wayne Gilchrest, Jim Greenwood, Adam Kinzinger, John LeBoutillier, Susan Molinari, Jack Quinn, Denver Riggleman, Claudine Schneider, Christopher Shays, Peter Smith, Alan Steelman, David Trott, and Joe Walsh. Former GOP State Chair and State Senator Chris Vance is also among the endorsers, along with many others.

Republicans For Harris Group Launches While Trump Insults Key Georgia Republican

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Louisiana State

Adams County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

Virginia State

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

Florida State

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

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Colorado State

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

Raleigh, NC

Axios Raleigh

Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association; Chart: Axios VisualsIn the first six months of this year, overall violent crime declined in Raleigh for the second year in a row while the number of homicides climbed, painting a complicated picture of the state of crime that city leaders have struggled to address in recent years. Why it matters: A string of incidents in downtown Raleigh in the past year, including several stabbings at the downtown bus station, has made crime a major talking point among the city council and local businesses. In the past year, however, the number of violent crimes reported...

While violent crime declined in Raleigh, homicides rose

Maryland State

Columbus, NC

This local eatery deserves a chef's kiss for embracing the "KISS" principle: "keep it simple, stupid." Frying the news: Just Chicken debuted at the East Market in 2022 with an uncomplicated menu featuring only dishes made with … well, you know. I visited its new stall in Little Grand...

Try our favorite chicken sandwich in Columbus

Almin Karamehmedovic, a longtime top producer at ABC News, has been named president of the network's news division Monday. He replaces Kim Godwin, who stepped down in May. Why it matters: Elevating a longtime leader from within the division helps to ensure cultural continuity and steadiness at a time of great change for ABC News and the TV news industry writ large.

Almin Karamehmedovic named president of ABC News

Iowa State

Des Moines, IA

We're in our post-fair blues, which means summer is wrapping up and our sun-filled days are limited. Fear not, however — there are still plenty of things to look forward to before the butt-clenching fist of Iowa's winter season bares down on us. August. 🌮 World Food & Music...

The Des Moines summer events we're still excited to attend

For the first time in seven years, endangered boreal toad tadpoles have been discovered at a mountain wetland above Pitkin, northeast of Gunnison. Why it matters: The "potentially game-changing" finding marks a major victory in Colorado's conservation efforts. Local scientists have been working for decades to boost the state's boreal toad population, which has dramatically declined due to habitat loss and a deadly fungus.

Colorado scientists make toad-ally "game-changing" discovery

Chicago television stations are lining up special guests, talent and livestreaming options to get your coveted eyeballs during the Democratic National Convention. The big picture: National networks and cable television news are swarming the convention and crowding the airwaves, with an estimated 15,000 media professionals expected to attend. Driving the...

Chicago media goes big for DNC viewers

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Baltimore, MD

Richmond, VA

Axios Richmond

Keith Lee is coming to the DMV.Why it matters: The food critic and TikTok star has the power to dramatically change a restaurant's future with just one review — a phenomenon that's become known as the "Keith Lee Effect."Lee's 2023 critiques of Atlanta's restaurants, for instance, caused a firestorm in that city's food scene.The big picture: Lee announced early Monday morning on TikTok that "very soon, we gon be in the DMV."And he wants recommendations for family-owned places that have "great food and great customer service but could use some marketing, for absolutely free to them."Zoom in: To those who aren't...

Food critic Keith Lee’s next stops are D.C., Maryland and Virginia

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Vulnerable Senate Democrats hop on Harris-Walz wave

Democrats running for Senate are cozying up to the party's presidential ticket, after avoiding any connection to the Biden campaign. Why it matters: Senate Democratic hopefuls...

Vulnerable Senate Democrats hop on Harris-Walz wave

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