Texas State

Latin Times

It's been a busy week for Greg Abbott. On Monday, he celebrated the latest arrest from his "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants" list. Later on in the week, news came out that nonprofit organizations are denouncing civil rights abuses committed in Operation Lone Star his administration's attempt at dealing with the rise in illegal immigration, the illegal drug trade, and human smuggling.

Greg Abbott's new anti-immigrant hospital policy will 'throw patients for a loop', advocates warn

Tennessee State

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Georgia State

Minnesota State

USA TODAY

Three officers who defended the Capitol from rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, are campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris.

3 police officers who protected the Capitol from rioters will campaign for Harris, Walz in swing states

TheDailyBeast

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said she is “as prepared as anyone can be” for the upcoming 2024 presidential election should the results end up before the Supreme Court of the United States.“There are legal issues that arise out of the political process,” Brown Jackson told CBS News in a segment that aired Tuesday. “And so the Supreme Court has to be prepared to respond if that should be necessary.”Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes SCOTUS' immunity decision:"I was concerned about a system that appeared to provide immunity for one individual under one set of circumstances, when we have a criminal justice...

Election Could End Up in Front of SCOTUS Warns Ketanji Brown Jackson

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

A study published in Environmental Health Perspectivesfound that exposing young mice to a common persistent organic pollutant (POP) causes long-lasting changes to the gut microbiota and health effects later in life. In short:. The health effects included higher body weight despite no increase in food intake, fatty liver, and early...

Common chemical affects gut microbiome and contributes to diabetes and obesity

Business Insider

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a ban on price gouging on food and groceries as Trump continues his attacks on her economic record.

Harris wants to lower grocery prices with a 'first-ever' federal ban on unfair costs for everyday goods

Alaska State

Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Yukon River is releasing alarming amounts of mercury, posing a significant threat to local Indigenous communities. Anita Hofschneider reports for Grist. In short:. A new study reveals that melted permafrost is releasing more mercury than previously estimated, with serious implications for human health. The mercury release...

Melting Alaskan permafrost releases dangerous mercury levels

NewsNation

The nation’s highest court is always a hot-button issue, but it is taking on added importance as Harris has become the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Supreme Court injected into Trump-Harris race

Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

At one point, Trump claimed with no evidence that Harris wants there to be a total of 27 justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. She has, of course, made no such claim. Court reformers who support expanding the bench typically advocate for adding a small handful of seats. "We can't...

Trump Claims With No Evidence Harris Wants 27 SCOTUS Justices

Oregon State

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agricutlure to reconsider its use of pesticides in Oregon, mandating more sustainable methods for controlling grasshoppers and crickets. Andrew Miller reports for Oregon Capital Chronicle. In short:. The USDA must now explore alternative pest control methods beyond pesticides for Oregon’s farmland....

Court ruling forces Oregon farmers to rethink grasshopper control methods

Puerto Rico's tax incentives continue to support medical sterilization companies that emit dangerous chemicals, exposing nearby communities to elevated cancer risks. Joaquín A. Rosado Lebrón, Lylla Younes, & Naveena Sadasivam report for Grist. In short:. Puerto Rico hosts many medical sterilization plants that use ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic...

Puerto Rico keeps giving tax breaks to chemical polluters despite cancer risks

Maine State

Brunswick, ME

A significant spill of firefighting foam at the Brunswick Executive Airport has released alarmingly high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals, sparking concerns about potential long-term health and environmental impacts. Penelope Overton reports for the Portland Press Herald. In short:. The spill at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station released billions...

Toxic foam spill in Maine raises serious health and environmental concerns

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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

UK activists and local councils are calling for a ban on pesticides in urban areas, inspired by Paris, which has been pesticide-free for seven years. Helena Horton reports for The Guardian. In short:. The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) highlights how Paris has maintained its beauty without pesticides, even during the...

UK cities to follow Paris in banning pesticides

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

Florida State

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Gainesville, FL

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Big changes are coming to Florida’s home improvement scene as LL Flooring, the company once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down five of its stores across the state. This isn’t just a Florida issue—LL Flooring is going through a massive restructuring nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will affect 94 stores in 31 states.

A home improvement store chain to shut down 5 locations in Florida due to bankruptcy issues

New Mexico State

Las Cruces, NM

With less than 80 days to the November general election, Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for more intense campaigning as they seek to dominate not only the White House, but also both chambers of Congress. All races are expected to be tight, and that's why House Speaker Mike Johnson...

Mike Johnson scrambles to endorse Republican candidate in tight New Mexico House race

Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands are being ravaged by record wildfires, endangering countless animals, including vulnerable species like jaguars and giant anteaters. Ana Ionova reports for The New York Times. In short:. The Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, is burning due to severe droughts and climate change. The fires have...

Wildfires devastate Brazil’s Pantanal, threatening rare species

NewsBreak

Heat-related illnesses surge at Trump rallies as extreme weather intensifies

More than 78 attendees at Donald Trump’s rallies have been hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses in recent months, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat at outdoor...

Heat-related illnesses surge at Trump rallies as extreme weather intensifies

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