Georgia State

Columbus, OH

Business Times

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has sparked significant controversy by rejecting a request from Palestinian Americans to have a representative speak at the party's national convention. This decision has intensified the already growing divide within the Democratic Party over the Biden administration's handling of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

DNC Faces Backlash for Silencing Palestinian American Voices Amid Gaza Conflict

Chicago, IL

HuffPost

“Well, to be fair, it was only four nights, eight hours a night,” quipped Stewart about the days-long convention and Democrats' decision to keep Gaza war critics out.

Jon Stewart Slams DNC For Denying Stage Time To Palestinian Critics Of Israel War

Fox News

Fox News correspondent Mike Tobin shares his troubling exchange with a man waving a Hamas flag outside the DNC.

Man waving Hamas flag outside DNC says 'every Palestinian supports Hamas,' praises terror group for October 7

The New Republic

Democratic National Convention organizers are facing criticism from their own party after refusing to allow any Palestinian speaker or member of the Uncommitted movement speaking time on the convention stage. On Wednesday, Jon Polin and his wife Rachel Goldberg-Polin spoke to DNC delegates about their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is being held captive in Gaza. “In our Jewish tradition, we say ‘kol adam olam um lo’o,’ every person is an entire universe,” Polin said. “We must save all these universes. In an inflamed Middle East, we know the one thing that can most immediately release pressure and bring hope to...

DNC Faces Uproar From Its Own Party After Denying Palestinian Speaker

Over 100 hostages - alive and dead - remain in the Gaza Strip over ten months after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 in which the terrorists kidnapped around 250 people.

Hamas 'affiliates' reportedly call hostage families with threats, harassment: 'you won't see your loved ones'

Alabama State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

Maryland State

Maryland Del. Teresa S. Woorman was shown on the broadcast moments after the media mogul took a swipe at JD Vance.

'Damn Right': The 'Cat Lady' Who Went Viral During Oprah's DNC Speech Speaks Out

Clinton, who was 46 years old when he was elected in 1992, told the delegates he turned 78 just two days ago. “And the only personal vanity I want to assert is I’m still younger than Donald Trump,” he said, drawing laughter and cheers from the crowd.

Clinton Gets In A Zinger About Trump’s Age

Colorado State

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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

The Forward

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, has largely avoided policy discussions in her successful reframing of the election — so her strong statements on Israel at the Democratic National Convention are getting attention.  And if she’s to be believed, Harris is going to be the continuity candidate on the Middle East:...

Kamala Harris wants to support Israel, and Palestinians. It will be even harder than it seems

Harris dedicated a section of her address to the ongoing war in Gaza, a subject that’s driven a rift among Democrats for months and particularly during the convention. She condemned the Hamas-led attack inside Israel on Oct. 7 that sparked the current fighting, noting sexual violence by Palestinian fighters and the killing of attendees of the Nova music festival, and said she would stand for Israel’s right to defend itself.

Harris Affirms Support For Israel’s Defense And Palestinian Self-Determination

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

New York City, NY

A random man passing the model on the streets of New York City apparently felt the need to comment on what she was wearing.

Emily Ratajkowski Has Appropriate Response To A Stranger's Rude Remark

"Confusion is understandable; disrespect is not," actor Kerry Washington said before bringing the girls on stage.

Kamala Harris’ Nieces School People On How To Pronounce VP’s Name

WashingtonExaminer

Left-wing activist Shaun King is “furious” after his “dear brother” Ismail Haniyeh, the political head of Hamas, was killed on Tuesday night. King voiced his outrage in a series of posts on Telegram on Wednesday and further proclaimed his support for Hamas’s violent “resistance to the Zionist war criminals” in response to the assassination of […]

BLM activist ‘furious’ after ‘dear brother’ Hamas leader killed

TIME

The Gaza-inspired boycotts of Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald's are giving way to brands seeking to fill the void.

The Long-term Impact of the Gaza-Inspired Boycotts

Michigan State

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) — Arab Americans and Jewish Americans in Michigan are reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks on the war in Gaza. As she accepted the Democratic nomination for president, she talked about the war for roughly four minutes. During her speech on Thursday, the last day of the Democratic National Convention, she took a stance on the crisis. Harris indicated that she stands with President Joe Biden on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza."Now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done," Harris said in her speech. "The people of Israel must never again face the...

Michigan Jewish, Arab Americans react to Kamala Harris' remarks on Gaza

Texas State

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Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

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Read The Speech Activists Want A Palestinian American To Deliver Tonight

Critics of the war in Gaza are continuing their fight to secure a speaking slot on the convention’s main stage for a Palestinian American. The speaker...

Read The Speech Activists Want A Palestinian American To Deliver Tonight

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