Columbus, OH

Brazil's Supreme Court threatened on Wednesday to suspend social media platform X unless billionaire owner Elon Musk names a new legal representative for the company within 24 hours. In an order made public Wednesday, Moraes ordered Musk "to appoint the company's new legal representative in Brazil within 24 hours."

Brazil judge threatens to suspend X within 24 hours

The court added that anyone using VPN to access the X platform would be subject to daily fines of 50,000 reais — $8,900 — though it’s not clear how it would enforce the decree. Earlier this month, X closed its operations in Brazil in protest against court...

Top court orders ban on Elon Musk’s X in Brazil

Reuters

SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered on Friday the "immediate suspension" of social media platform X in the country, after a court-imposed deadline expired for the company to identify a legal representative in Brazil.

Judge orders Musk's X immediately shut down in Brazil

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil and Nicaragua expelled each other's ambassadors on Thursday in a tit-for-tat retaliation as relations deteriorated between two formerly allied leftist governments.

Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

The US Sun

A BRAZILIAN supreme court justice has banned X after Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in the country. Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Musk have previously crashed when the billionaire refused to block users on the social media platform. De Moraes warned Musk on Wednesday night that X...

X banned in Brazil after Elon Musk was warned of 24-hour deadline – but refused to comply with judge’s order

Georgia State

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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

Business Insider

The Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund has risen in prominence as it has invested in everything from Uber and Heathrow airport to a Blackstone fund.

Saudi Arabia is on a high-stakes mission to buy the world

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

The Forward

Was it a historical metaphor, a comment on current affairs, or just a strange coincidence?  The day before Tisha B’av, the day on which the Jewish people mourn the destruction of Jerusalem, a piece of ancient Jerusalem stone roughly the size of a brick fell onto the prayer area in front of the Western Wall...

A day before Tisha B’Av, a large Jerusalem stone falls at the Western Wall

The Independent

 The world’s richest man is arguing with one of Brazil’s most powerful judges – and the fight could ripple out across the whole world.The justice, Alexandre de Moraes, has threatened to suspend social media giant X nationwide in the coming hours if its billionaire owner Elon Musk doesn't swiftly comply with one of his orders. Musk has responded with insults, including calling de Moraes a “tyrant” and “a dictator.”It is the latest chapter in the monthslong feud between the two men over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation. The deadline for compliance is fast approaching, and many in Brazil are...

Elon Musk and Brazil judge’s feud explained as X braces for Brazil ban

Mississippi State

Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

At least 70 people died in coordinated attacks in Balochistan, southwest Pakistan, on Monday in assault claimed by the BLA, the Balochistan Liberation Army, raising questions about the deteriorating security situation in the province as it struggles with a pro-independence insurgency and Islamist armed groups. Our correspondent Shahzaib Wahlah reports from Balochistan with the collaboration of Mujib Achikzia.

Separatist group claims deadliest day in recent history in Pakistan's Balochistan

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

The Guardian

Israel’s military spokesperson posted instructions on X for people in parts of central Gaza to evacuate

Israel-Gaza war: new evacuation orders in Gaza as 15 reported killed in Israeli strike – as it happens

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

NewsBreak

Brazilian judge orders Musk’s X to shut down in country as Starlink contests account blockage

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, to suspend operating in Brazil immediately. The social media...

Brazilian judge orders Musk’s X to shut down in country as Starlink contests account blockage

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