Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Axios Chicago

Gov. JB Pritzker will join several Democratic governors in a meeting with President Biden on Wednesday over concerns about the president's candidacy, sources tell Axios Chicago.The big picture: Pritzker is a surrogate for the Biden campaign, but his name has been mentioned as an emergency replacement if the president chooses to step down from the ticket after last week's debate performance.Driving the news: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, convened a call with Democratic governors Monday afternoon to discuss concerns about Biden's fitness to be the nominee. The call reportedly didn't include White House or Biden...

Pritkzer will join meeting with Biden regarding president's candidacy

Axios

House Democrats are previewing plans for a forceful legislative and investigative push against the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents have legal immunity for "official acts." Why it matters: It is part of House Democrats' effort to frame themselves in the 2024 election as a potential bulwark against unified conservative control...

Democrats vow to get "aggressive" with SCOTUS after Trump ruling

Arizona State

The Democratic National Committee will take over the digital homepages of three major battleground-state newspapers Tuesday, hitting Donald Trump as a threat to democracy, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity is fueling a new party effort to remind voters of the former president's...

Scoop: Democrats’ presidential immunity warning

Former President Trump, if re-elected, plans to immediately test the boundaries of presidential and governing power, knowing the restraints of Congress and the courts are dramatically looser than during his first term, his advisers tell us. Why it matters: It's not just the Supreme Court ruling on Monday that presidents...

Behind the Curtain: Trump's imperial presidency in waiting

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Iowa State

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National Weather Force

Severe storms are anticipated to form as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across the Central Plains and portions of the Midwest on Tuesday evening through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Another Round of Large Hail, Damaging Winds & Isolated Tornado Potential; Late Evening of June 25th

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

The rise in hoarding disorder as America ages requires a national response, a new Senate report shared first with Axios says. Why it matters: The prevalence and severity of hoarding disorder increases with age — and the U.S. population is growing older, making this a crucial moment for policymakers to address the condition.

Hoarding concerns rise as America ages

California State

Axios San Francisco

Restaurant surcharges aren't leaving menus in California.Why it matters: Dining out has become more expensive for customers and restaurant owners, fueling debates about legislation aimed at eliminating vague fees tacked onto diners' bills.Driving the news: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed emergency legislation Saturday allowing restaurants and bars to charge additional fees that are "clearly and conspicuously" explained on menus and other displays.It essentially exempts eateries from the law banning "junk fees" at businesses — including ticket vendors, delivery apps and hotels — that went into effect Monday.Threat level: Restaurant owners have argued banning such surcharges would result in employee pay cuts and higher menu prices for diners.But many diners oppose such service charges. A recent San Francisco Chronicle survey found more than 81% of 1,000 respondents believe restaurant surcharges should be illegal.The bottom line: Diners can still expect to see service charges on their checks, but they shouldn't be a surprise.

California's restaurant surcharges are here to stay

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Colorado State

Commerce City, CO

Axios Denver

The question isn't if you'll encounter hot dogs on the Fourth of July, but what kind.The big picture: It turns out different U.S. regions have distinct go-to hot dog toppings. Image: Courtesy of Google TrendsZoom in: Searches for Sonoran hot dogs are over-represented in Colorado compared to the country as a whole.That's based on Google searches from June 17-24, according to Google Trends' Jenny Lee.How it's made: Its name is a nod to the Mexican state of Sonora.The bolillo-style bun comes filled to the brim with a grilled bacon-wrapped dog loaded with pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, plus drizzles of mustard, mayonnaise and green salsa.Dig in: Sonoran-inspired franks can be found at several spots around town, including Hamburguesas Don Jesús, Biker Jim's, La Dogueria in Commerce City, and Sonora Hot Dogs y Hamburguesa in Thornton.

Colorado's most Googled hot dog may surprise you

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

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Illinois Dems: \"We have our work cut out for us\"

The country is abuzz after a lousy performance from President Biden at Thursday night's debate. Why it matters: The chorus is growing among Democratic voters, calling...

Illinois Dems: "We have our work cut out for us"

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