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A suspected drug-smuggling tunnel discovered last week in Tijuana is so extensive that authorities need oxygen tanks to reach its end. This latest find adds to the series of sophisticated tunnels unearthed over the years, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered Connecting Tijuana to the U.S.

Millions of Social Security recipients will soon need to switch to a new login portal to access their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) this week. Users who created an online My Social Security account before September 18, 2021, will have to transition to a Login.gov account. This change is part of the SSA's broader efforts to streamline services and improve customer experience.

Social Security Implements Major Transition to Login.gov, Releases $901 Million in Underpayments

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?

Indiana State

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Franklin, IN

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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

Pennsylvania State

Former President Donald Trump was hurried off the stage by Secret Service agents after apparent gunshots were heard during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump 'Just Won The Election' Against President Joe Biden Amid 'Attempted Murder' Claims: 'This Election Is Now Over'

China's GDP grew by 4.7% year-on-year in the April-June period, falling short of analysts' forecast of 5.1% and marking the slowest growth since the first quarter of 2023.

China's Q2 GDP Misses Forecasts, Economic Stimulus Expected to Intensify

Kentucky State

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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

AT&T has reportedly paid a hacker group $370,000 in bitcoin to delete customer data that was stolen earlier this year. This development highlights the growing challenges faced by corporations in dealing with cybersecurity threats and the ethical dilemmas surrounding ransom payments.

AT&T Reportedly Paid $370,000 Ransom to Hackers to Delete Stolen Customer Data

The legal community is in an uproar following U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's controversial decision to dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The ruling, handed down on Monday, has sparked renewed calls for Cannon's removal from the bench, with critics arguing that her decision undermines long-standing judicial precedents and protocols.

Outrage Erupts as Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Case, Calls for Her Removal Intensify

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs announced plans to gradually wind down its U.S. operations starting July 20. This decision comes nearly a month after the Biden administration unveiled plans to ban the sale of Kaspersky products in the United States, citing national security concerns. The move marks the end of nearly two decades of Kaspersky's presence in the U.S. market.

Kaspersky Labs to Wind Down U.S. Operations Amid Security Concerns

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Meghan Markle is gearing up for a series of new ventures, including her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and a Netflix cookery show. Despite her efforts, the Duchess of Sussex reportedly feels that every move she makes is met with criticism and that she is "unfairly picked on," according to royal author Tom Quinn.

Meghan Markle Feels 'Picked On' Amid New Projects and Scrutiny

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Bucks County, PA

Pennsylvania State Representatives K.C. Tomlinson and Craig Staats voted against a bill providing children free lunch in schools on Monday. HB 2180 bill was introduced by Rep. Emily Kinkead , who said the legislation “would not only provide free meals to students in grades K-12, but it would also eliminate the school meal debt.” The bill passed 118-84, with 16 Republicans joining every Democrat in saying yes.

Bucks County Republican State Representatives K.C. Tomlinson and Craig Staats Vote Against Free Lunch for K-12 Students

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is facing scrutiny after whistleblowers called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the company's non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The whistleblowers, represented by "one or more anonymous and confidential" individuals, allege that OpenAI's NDAs illegally restrict employees from speaking out about the risks associated with its AI technology.

OpenAI Whistleblowers Urge SEC to Probe Allegedly Restrictive NDAs

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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U.S. Jobless Claims Dip, But Long-Term Unemployment Reaches Two-Year High

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but the total number...

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip, But Long-Term Unemployment Reaches Two-Year High

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