The Forward

On the surface, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stubborn approach to the ceasefire talks — which has put at risk a last-ditch chance to save scores of hostages held by Hamas — is not entirely indefensible. A normal leader might find it possible to persuade many people that he’s simply bargaining hard, in a version...

Netanyahu says he’s ready to accept a ceasefire deal. If only we could actually trust him.

Business Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting political pressure following a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah that many critics argue were insufficient to address the escalating conflict. The limited scope of Sunday's strikes, described as a preemptive measure, has fueled widespread discontent, particularly among the far-right factions of Netanyahu's coalition government.

Netanyahu Faces Rising Criticism Over Limited Airstrikes Against Hezbollah Amid Calls for More Aggressive Action

The Hill

Facing global protests over Israel’s war in Gaza, possible charges in the International Criminal Court and calls for new elections in Israel — there’s a real risk that Netanyahu will draw Tehran into a fight to preserve his political future.

Opinion: Netanyahu is threatening regional war to save his career

The US president stresses to Israel's PM the importance of removing “any remaining obstacles”.

Biden tells Netanyahu Gaza ceasefire deal is urgent

Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has locked horns with Israeli ceasefire negotiators over his insistence that Israel will not pull out of the so-called Philadelphi Corridor in the south of the Gaza Strip, a person with knowledge of the talks said.

Netanyahu in dispute with Israeli negotiators over ceasefire conditions, source says

(Reuters) - One Israeli male hostage was killed by his guard and two women captives were seriously wounded in two separate incidents in Gaza, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, said on Monday.

Hamas armed wing says one Israeli hostage killed, two women captives 'seriously wounded'

Arizona State

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Arizona Luminaria

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.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41,000 Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

Kris Jenner is reportedly concerned about the future of "The Kardashians" as Kim Kardashian shifts her focus to acting.

'Controlling' Kris Jenner Fears 'The Kardashians' Cancelation As 'Ambitious' Kim Kardashian Focuses On 'All's Fair' Series

Tom Cruise's persistent body odor is reportedly causing issues in his personal life, with sources claiming it has impacted his romantic relationships.

'Stinky' Tom Cruise Remains Loveless Since Katie Holmes Divorce Due To His 'Humiliating' Body Odor: 'It's Gotten Worse'

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Americans are some of the most overweight people in the world, not just stereotypically but statistically too. In fact, nearly 42% of U.S. adults are obese, and it’s costing us. Unfortunately, the extra pounds have inflated the costs of obesity-related medical treatment to approximately $190.2 billion a year and annual productivity losses due to work absenteeism to around $4.3 billion.

North Carolina City Has Been Named The Fattest City in the State

Crystal River, FL

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Akeena

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Carrie Underwood's busy schedule, including her "American Idol" return, is reportedly straining her marriage to Mike Fisher.

Carrie Underwood's Marriage To Mike Fisher Might Reach 'Breaking Point' Amid Singer's Hectic Schedule: 'They'll Be Living Separate Lives'

Fox News

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened military intervention in Israel in a move to stop its war in Gaza as Palestinian casualties mount and Israel faces mounting aggression by Islamic extremists.

Turkey's Erdogan threatens to invade Israel over war in Gaza as regional tensions grow

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Months of feverish negotiations, in different cities and at multiple levels, have gotten Israel and Hamas closer to striking a ceasefire deal. But even if an agreement is reached – still far from certain – it could end up only lasting only weeks before it collapses and the war in Gaza resumes.

Even if a Gaza ceasefire is agreed, Israel has made clear it reserves the right to resume the war with Hamas

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The Guardian

Warring sides indicate breakthrough not imminent as renewed fighting rages in parts of Palestinian territory

US officials say Gaza ceasefire ‘in sight’ but Israel and Hamas downbeat

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

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Netanyahu Faces Internal Dispute Over Ceasefire Conditions Amid Pressure from Hostage Familie

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is locked in a tense...

Netanyahu Faces Internal Dispute Over Ceasefire Conditions Amid Pressure from Hostage Familie

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