Pennsylvania State

Columbus, OH

The Forward

The Democratic Socialists of America on Wednesday pulled their conditional endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for reelection after she hosted an online panel discussion with two leading Jewish experts on antisemitism. Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, acknowledged in a June livestream with Amy Spitalnick, chief executive of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loses Democratic Socialists endorsement after she speaks out against antisemitism

Josh Shapiro, the popular Pennsylvania governor, is on the short list of potential running mates for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Here’s the inside look at what could be the first Jewish Second Family: the Shapiros. Who is Lori Shapiro? Lori Ferrara was born in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She attended Akiba Hebrew Academy, now known...

Meet America’s potential first Jewish second family: Josh Shapiro, Lori, and their 4 kids

The Hill

Democratic strategist David Axelrod suggested Vice President Harris’s decision not to tap Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) as her running mate was a “mutual” one between the two Democrats, rather than a one-sided conclusion. Axelrod, speaking with CNN’s Dana Bash during a roundtable Tuesday, pushed back on...

Axelrod suggests Harris passing over Shapiro was ‘mutual’ decision

Missouri State

Pro-Israel groups celebrated a second victory Tuesday in their campaign to unseat Israel’s staunchest critics in Congress when Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost in the Democratic primary. Rep. Jamaal Bowman was defeated in June. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s super PAC, the United Democracy Project, spent at least $24 million to oust Bush...

Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?

When he was elected governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, Josh Shapiro declared victory by quoting a famous adage from Pirkei Avot, an ancient code of Jewish ethics. Now, after losing the battle to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, Shapiro has turned to the same adage, attributed to Rabbi Tarfon, a sage who lived nearly 2,000 years ago.

Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Minnesota State

ABC News

Walz does not own a single stock, while Vance invests in dozens of companies.

Personal finances of Walz and Vance show stark differences

Nebraska State

CBS News

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election.If Harris and Walz ultimately win the election and move on to the White House, his wife, Gwen Walz, would become second lady of the United States.So who is Gwen Walz, Minnesota's first lady?Gwen Walz, née Whipple, was born in Glencoe, about 55 miles west of Minneapolis, and raised in western Minnesota by her parents Val and Linn. She has three sisters.She attended Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, then started her teaching career in Nebraska, where she met her...

Who is Gwen Walz, Minnesota's first lady and wife of VP candidate Tim Walz?

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Mediaite

CNN announced on Thursday that it is going into the comedy business with a new show hosted by Daily Show alum Roy Wood Jr.
The post JUST IN: CNN Announces Daily Show Veteran to Host New Show ‘Have I Got News for You’ first appeared on Mediaite.

JUST IN: CNN Announces Daily Show Veteran to Host New Show ‘Have I Got News for You’

Axios

Cutting-edge medical devices will be eligible for Medicare coverage while manufacturers continue to gather data on how they perform under a new plan finalized by the Biden administration Wednesday. Why it matters: The long-awaited plan offers America's seniors access to new technologies that have been cleared by the Food and...

Cutting-edge medical devices will soon be covered by Medicare

Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris talks about her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where she said she would ensure that Israel would be able to defend itself and urged an end to the war in Gaza. 

Hear what VP Harris says she told Israel’s Netanyahu

Detroit, MI

USA TODAY

Kamala Harris fired back at protesters of Israel's war in Gaza as they interrupted her speech during a Wednesday night campaign rally in Detroit.

'If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that': Harris fires back at Gaza protesters at rally

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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

California State

San Francisco, CA

NBC News

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to confuse former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown with former California Gov. Jerry Brown in recounting what he characterized as a near-death experience. During a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said he once flew with Willie Brown...

Trump appears to confuse former Mayor Willie Brown with former Gov. Jerry Brown

Pittsburgh, PA

With the preseason opener almost upon us, the Pittsburgh Steelers must begin to determine how they’d like to construct their 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 campaign. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo tried his hand at predicting that task on August 5, and he discussed an interesting trade possibility within.

Steelers $26 Million Starter Highlighted as Pre-Cutdown Trade Candidate

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Kissimmee, FL

L. Cane

Grabbing a donut, bagel, or coffee on your way to work or on your way home can be a nice way to start or end your day. Unfortunately, one of Florida's donut shops - a Dunkin Donuts in Kissimmee - was recently shut down after a state inspection.

Florida Dunkin Donuts Shut Down After State Inspection

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Reuters

(Reuters) - Jordan's King Abdullah, in a phone call on Monday with U.S. President Joe Biden, warned of what he called "hostile acts" by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and "unilateral measures" that threaten the status quo of Jerusalem's holy sites.

Jordan's king warns in call with Biden of Israeli 'hostile acts' in Jerusalem

NewsBreak

The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism

WASHINGTON — There are reportedly six frontrunners to be Kamala Harris’ running mate in her bid to win the presidency. Each has pro-Israel bona fides. But...

The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism

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