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Just a day after President Joe Biden declared he would no longer seek re-election, Democrats raised $100 million from donors through its main fundraising platform. ActBlue, a political action committee and fundraising platform for Democratic groups, recorded that sum over the past two days, according to a live tracker maintained by Ryan Murphy, a developer at The Marshall Project. Although the tally is not official — it’s based on ActBlue’s own mega-tracker of total donations raised since 2004 — it provides a look at the group’s fundraising results weeks before any required disclosures are filed.

Kamala Harris and the Democrats have raised hundreds of millions of dollars since Biden dropped out

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Most Americans want Donald Trump to drop out of the race. Most Americans believe Trump is dishonest. Most Americans reject Trump’s vision for the country. And most Americans don’t trust Trump to handle a crisis.

AP-NORC Poll: About 60 Percent of Americans Want Trump to Withdraw from Presidential Race

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will no longer seek the Democratic nomination, throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Not long after the announcements, business leaders took to social media to share their thoughts and feelings about Biden’s decision. While he didn’t directly comment on the announcement, Mark Cuban was among the first to post a message on X addressing Biden’s decision to step down. He kept it short and sweet: “Father time is undefeated.”

The Memo: Praise and retaliation

Red Lobster is finally getting a new owner. The world’s largest seafood chain is likely going to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group. Despite Red Lobster being bankrupt and looking for better offers, it did not receive any other competitive bids before the court’s deadline, according to a court filing made on Monday.

Red Lobster finally has a new owner

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Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

The co-founder of MoviePass is moving on from the company’s spectacular crash and raising money for a new venture studio that will help develop and fund startups. Hamet Watt, who confounded MoviePass in 2011 with the idea that moviegoers should be able to pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to theaters, told Business Insider he has been hard at work at Share Ventures.

MoviePass cofounder raises $20 million for new venture

With interest rates sitting at more than two-decade highs and inflation continuing to bear down on consumers, big banks are preparing to face more risks from their lending practices. Suggested Reading. In the second quarter, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo all raised their provisions for credit...

Banks are bracing for consumers to stop paying off their credit cards

Chicago, IL

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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?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Where someone chooses to retire is a major life decision. Affordability, weather, and community are all important factors that incoming retirees have to weigh when deciding where to settle down — especially if they are relocating. The number of Americans retiring, and expected to retire, is growing. This year...

The 5 best U.S. states to retire in — and the 5 worst

General Motors is throwing in the towel on its bespoke autonomous vehicle that doesn’t have a steering wheel called Origin. Instead, its Cruise self-driving unit is turning its focus to development efforts on the next-generation Chevy Bolt. Suggested Reading. Back in 2022, General Motors filed a petition with the...

GM’s Cruise is giving up on self-driving cars without steering wheels

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

New York State

For those looking to dine out in New York, it seems like the difficulty of obtaining a reservation has reached unprecedented heights. In the last three years, the process of getting a seat at the city’s trendiest tables has gone from challenging to out-of-reach for many would-be foodies. “There...

The 5 most exclusive New York restaurant reservations, according to hospitality experts

The US Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is investigating an estimated 150,000 Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs that are experiencing sudden engine stalls and often won’t restart. Suggested Reading. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 2022 RAM 1500 pickup trucks and 2022 Jeep Wagoneer SUV...

The U.S. is probing 150,000 Ram and Jeep vehicles experiencing sudden engine stalls

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Wiz backing out of the Google deal could have big implications for Microsoft, analyst says. What would have been Google’s largest acquisition is no more. And that will have big implications for the tech industry — namely, Microsoft. Suggested Reading. UPS stock is having its worst day ever...

Google's no-deal with Wiz is an opportunity for Microsoft, analyst says

South Carolina State

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Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

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

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Biden approved a big offshore wind project that Trump wants to veto

The Biden administration this week approved a major offshore wind project that former president Donald Trump said he’d veto if elected. The Atlantic Shores South wind...

Biden approved a big offshore wind project that Trump wants to veto

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