Florida State

The New Republic

Donald Trump isn’t ruling out a ban of the abortion pill mifepristone, he said at his long and rambling press conference Thursday. NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake asked Trump if he would take other measures against abortion rights besides an outright ban, specifically mentioning revoking access to mifepristone. Trump gave an open-ended answer. “You could do things that will be—would supplement absolutely, and those things are pretty open and humane, but you have to be able to have a vote. And all I want to do is give everybody a vote, and the votes are taking place right now as...

Try to Make Any Sense of What Trump Says Here About the Abortion Pill

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The Hill

Florida’s ballot initiative to protect abortion is winning and has more support among voters than either Vice President Harris or Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a new poll shows. According to the poll from University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL), 69 percent of respondents said they...

New poll shows Florida abortion amendment winning, outperforming Democrats

TheDailyBeast

Sen. JD Vance, who has been dragged for his controversial comments about women ever since Donald Trump selected him as his running mate, added to the list Wednesday by suggesting that it isn’t “normal” for women to care about abortion rights.In a post-Roe v. Wade country where Republican lawmakers have restricted that right for millions of women in dozens of states, Vance didn’t seem to understand why that might be a key issue in the upcoming election when asked by Fox News host Laura Ingraham.“One of my dear friends said to me tonight that all these suburban women—all they care...

JD Vance Suggests Caring About Abortion Rights Isn’t ‘Normal’

Under a Kamala Harris candidacy, Democrats are going on the offensive on abortion. Democrats are increasingly supportive of abortion rights and motivated by the issue, according to a recent report by the nonprofit Public Religion Research Institute. And a new wave of philanthropists are making abortion rights their top priority.

‘A slap in the face’: Democrats go on abortion offensive, but grassroots funders are falling behind

Business Times

Rumors swirl around Meghan Markle's potential $15 million divorce plan from Prince Harry, raising questions about his inheritance and the state of their marriage.

Meghan Markle's $15 Million Divorce Plot Puts Prince Harry's Inheritance At Risk: 'Things Haven’t Been So Rosy Lately'

Matt Damon reportedly blames Ben Affleck for his marital struggles as Affleck's turbulent relationship with Jennifer Lopez continues to stir controversy.

Matt Damon Blames Ben Affleck For His Crumbling Marriage Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce: 'Life Keeps Going Off The Rails'

Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after admitting he only likes people who like him, sparking accusations of narcissism.

'Pathetic' Donald Trump Deemed A 'Narcissist' After Revealing He Only 'Likes' People Who Like Him

House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected the notion that the Republican platform on abortion means that the party is happy for Democratic states to give wide access to abortion. “I don't think that's what it means at all,” he said when asked about abortion access in blue states by Politico...

Speaker Mike Johnson admits he won’t be happy to allow Democratic states to keep abortion rights

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

South Dakota State

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Jacksonville, FL

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Elon Musk's much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X, formerly known as Twitter, got off to a rocky start on Monday night, plagued by technical difficulties that led to a delayed broadcast and frustrations among the millions of users attempting to join the event. T

Elon Musk’s Interview with Trump on X Derails Amid Technical Glitches and Cyberattack Claims

A growing number of U.S. states are grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 infections, as revealed by the latest wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, 27 states are experiencing "very high" levels of viral activity, while 17 others are reporting "high" levels. The western region of the country is particularly hard-hit, followed closely by the South, Midwest, and Northeast, highlighting a worrying trend of escalating virus transmission nationwide.

COVID-19 Surges Across U.S. with ‘Very High’ Levels Reported in Majority of States

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

Former President Donald Trump has voiced his opposition to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Joe Biden from office, warning that Vice President Kamala Harris would be a "more dangerous" leader. Trump's comments came during a Thursday morning appearance on "Fox & Friends," where he expressed his belief that Harris is "worse than he is" and described her as "real garbage."

Trump Warns Against 25th Amendment Use, Claims Harris 'More Dangerous' Than Biden

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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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Florida's Abortion Referendum Puts Trump in a Tight Spot: Will He Take a Stand?

As the debate over abortion rights intensifies across the United States, former President Donald Trump...

Florida's Abortion Referendum Puts Trump in a Tight Spot: Will He Take a Stand?

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