New Jersey State

Columbus, OH

Boca Raton, FL

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In the latest splashy real estate move, Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a member of the billionaire family behind Conair, has just picked up a stunning mansion in Boca Raton’s prestigious Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for a cool $18.5 million. The luxurious home, located at 169 W. Key Palm Road, is a true gem, offering nearly 9,000 square feet of opulent living space.

Florida Mansion Sells for $18.5 Million to a Member of a Billionaire Family

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A Republican group claimed Vice President Kamala Harris is ineligible to run for president, citing a racist Supreme Court ruling from over 170 years ago.

GOP Group Claims Dred Scott Ruling Makes Harris Ineligible For Presidency

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Philadelphia, PA

Green Bay, WI

Awful Announcing

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers face off in São Paulo, Brazil next Friday in what may be the NFL’s first game in more than a decade with no tweeting from the press box or stands. That’s because Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has blocked all of X/Twitter across that country. He Read more...
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Calls rise to cancel Brazil NFL game

Maryland State

A race for US Senate in deep-blue Maryland remains in a dead heat thanks to the persistence of a well-known Republican candidate, complicating the electoral map for Democrats this fall. Larry Hogan’s campaign for the state’s open Senate seat held by retiring Senator Ben Cardin is tied with his opponent,...

A neck-and-neck Senate race in Maryland is causing big problems for Democrats

Texas State

HuffPost

U.S. District Judge Ada Brown issued an order preventing the Federal Trade Commission from enacting its potentially historic rule.

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Ban On Noncompete Agreements

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Mediaite

The leader of one of America’s largest labor unions — a union which has not backed a Republican for president since 1988 — is suggesting his group’s endorsement is still very much on the table. Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday, Sean O’Brien — president...

Teamsters Boss Tells CBS Kamala Harris Endorsement is Not Yet in the Bag — Despite Union Having Not Endorsed GOP Candidate Since 1988

Distractify

Actress Alyssa Milano has a long resume in Hollywood and on Broadway. She had a huge role in Charmed, the popular television series following the fictional Halliwell sisters as they used their newly found witch powers to fight evil. Alyssa has also appeared in other movie and television roles, including Who's the Boss?, Commando, and Fear.Outside of her acting career, though, Alyssa has also been incredibly active in politics and activism, even releasing a book of essays on activism and sociopolitical issues in 2021 titled Sorry Not Sorry. When it comes to her views, Alyssa's politics speak for themselves.What are...

Alyssa Milano Has Endorsed Numerous Democratic Candidates Over the Years

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

West Virginia State

Fox News

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice lashed out at Democrats and lienholders after a sudden announcement that the Greenbrier resort will be sold at auction in Lewisburg on Aug. 27.

West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $50M resort amid key Senate bid

Thomson, GA

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

Reuters

(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down a rule adopted by President Joe Biden's administration designed to raise pay for tipped workers, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed federal agencies' ability to issue regulations.

US appeals court scraps Biden tipped wages rule

ERFURT (Reuters) - The leader of Germany's Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) was attacked with pink paint on Thursday at a campaign rally in the eastern German state of Thuringia, where her party is expected to come third in state parliamentary elections this Sunday.

German leftist party leader Wagenknecht attacked with paint at campaign rally

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

PAVILLION—Wes Martel’s frustrations bubbled up with ease while walking toward a penstock churning with water diverted from the Wind River. “This is all reservation land,” he said. “That’s our position. This place never should have been created.”

Federal ‘land grab’ advanced by Barrasso, Hageman angers tribes

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has repurposed yet another hotel into housing. Renewal Village opened Thursday at 200 W. 48th Ave in Denver. The former Clarion contains 215 rooms. “All Denverites deserve access to safe, stable, and affordable housing,” Mayor Mike Johnston said at the grand opening. “Housing paired with wraparound services, like Renewal Village, provide key support structure to help people successfully transition out of homelessness for good. Projects like this are an important step to creating housing in Denver that is affordable to everyone, but we have much more work to do to close the gap.”

Coalition opens yet another homeless hotel in Denver

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

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Labor Leader: Laurel Brennan is first woman to serve in top N.J. AFL-CIO post

Laurel Brennan is the first woman to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the New Jersey AFL-CIO. New Jersey is one of seven states to elect a woman...

Labor Leader: Laurel Brennan is first woman to serve in top N.J. AFL-CIO post

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