Maryland State

The Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.

Maryland board approves $148M in cuts to help support Medicaid, child care

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

Mediaite

Former President Barack Obama issued a statement on the shooting of his predecessor Donald Trump at a rally.
The post JUST IN: Barack Obama Speaks Out, Says ‘We Should All Be Relieved’ Trump ‘Wasn’t Seriously Hurt’ first appeared on Mediaite.

JUST IN: Barack Obama Speaks Out, Says ‘We Should All Be Relieved’ Trump ‘Wasn’t Seriously Hurt’

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

West Virginia State

Berkeley County, WV

Lootpress

MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventeen individuals have pled guilty to drug distribution charges following an extensive investigation into a Baltimore-based trafficking organization, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia on Thursday, July 11, 2024. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld stated that since the indictment of Gary Brown, Jr. and eighty-one others […]

16 West Virginians plead guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Washington, DC

The New Republic

With the leaked Idaho emergency abortion ruling yesterday, it appears the conservatives on the Supreme Court are trying to do the same thing they did with the mifepristone ruling: move the cases to a non-election year to avoid hurting GOP candidates.Since it only takes four justices to grant certiorari and commit the court to hearing a decision, it’s obvious that the most fanatical anti-abortion zealots on the court, who wanted to ban mifepristone and shut down emergency abortions in Idaho, opened the court’s door for these cases to be heard this year.However, once the cases were argued, their more rational...

The Supreme Court Was Never Meant to Be Kings and Queens

Hamilton Township, NJ

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Ash Jurberg

Maryland Workforce Hit Hard: Multiple Companies Announce Layoffs and Closures. Another business has filed a mass layoff notice in Maryland this week. Spartan Nash is set to close a facility in Landover this September, resulting in the layoff of 141 employees. The company filed a mass layoff notice with the Maryland Department of Labor detailing plans to cease operations at the facility on September 30.

Job Cuts Surge in Maryland as More Companies Close Facilities

Alright, crab cake connoisseurs and Old Bay enthusiasts, it’s time to dive into the unique and quirky slang that makes Maryland so charming! Grab your Natty Boh and a steamed crab, because we’re about to uncover 15 terms that only true Marylanders will understand. Let’s get crackin’!

15 Slang Words Only People from Maryland Know

Louisiana State

The Louisiana Ten Commandments law is now being challenged by families in the state with children in public seminaries. The controversial law, known as HB 71, mandates that every public school, from kindergarten to the collegiate level, must display the Ten Commandments on a poster or framed document at least 11 inches by 14 inches in size.

Louisiana Families Sue Over New Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Schools

Baltimore, MD

Celebrities often capitalize on their fame by working with brands to help market their products or services. Since 2021, student-athletes have been able to do the same through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Through several endorsements, Baltimore’s own Angel Reese’s NIL value soared to $1.8 million, according to reports.

Angel Reese’s NIL Value Is Flourishing In The WNBA

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Editor’s Note: This is an installment of a biweekly column,“Encampment Updates.” Each edition, a Street Sense journalist will write about past and upcoming encampment clearings and closures in D.C. The government’s policies and schedule can be found at: dmhhs.dc.gov/page/encampments. D. C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor...

Encampment Updates: Small clearings in Brentwood, Benning, Truxton Circle, and Capitol Hill

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore residents are still in shock and reacting following former President Donald Trump's attempted assassination at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening. Confused, disappointed and in complete disbelief: words echoing around Baltimore to describe how a lot of people are feeling. Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet. One rally attendee, identified as identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pa., died, while two others were injured.Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, the gunman, was killed by the Secret Service.Many residents and neighbors declined to share their full name but did express their thoughts about what happened."I don't want anything...

Donald Trump campaign rally shooting prompts reactions from Baltimore residents

Prospect Park, PA

PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...

Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt

WUSA9

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\"This is just the beginning\" | Maryland Gov. Moore talks to WUSA9 after nearly $150 million in budget cuts is approved

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Hours after nearly $150 million in budget cuts were approved by Maryland's Board of Public works Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore told WUSA9 the...

"This is just the beginning" | Maryland Gov. Moore talks to WUSA9 after nearly $150 million in budget cuts is approved

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