The very mention of Cyprus adds a new dimension to the Israel-Hamas conflict. It risks drawing a European Union nation into a war that has already spread across the Middle East and puts the spotlight on Cyprus’s ties with Israel.

Why Hezbollah is threatening this tiny European country

The Guardian

Warning comes amid visits by Israeli officials to region bordering Lebanon and speculation about an operation

US warns Israel against war with Hezbollah

BEIRUT — France would support the Lebanese Armed Forces should Beirut decide to deploy them on a security mission to the southern border with Israel, a move that could prompt Paris to renew a push for international aid to the government forces, according to a French official. France, like...

France would support Lebanese Armed Forces in southern border security mission: Official

The Associated Press

An Iranian-backed umbrella group known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed an attack targeting the southern Israeli port city of Eilat on Wednesday. The militants are allied with Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are suspected of attacking a ship in the Gulf of Aden the same day. Shipping has...

The Latest | Iran-allied militants claim an attack targeting the Israeli port city of Eilat

Axios

During his visit to Beirut last week, President Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein told Lebanese officials Hezbollah is wrong to think the U.S. would be able to stop Israel from invading Lebanon if the militia continues its attacks, according to a U.S. official, an Israeli official and a Western diplomat briefed on the issue.

U.S. warned Hezbollah it can't hold Israel back if escalation continues

Hawaii State

Fernandina Beach, FL

ABC News

A man was fishing in Florida when a shark attacked him, severely injuring his arm, officials said.

Shark attacks man while he's fishing in Florida

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J. Souza

An 81-year-old foreign passenger was found dead in her cabin onboard a Maltese-flagged cruise ship on Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the Greek Coast Guard. A Greek news outlet reported that the incident occurred while the vessel was docked at the picturesque Port of Mykonos, a popular tourist destination in the Aegean Sea.

Cruise Ship Passenger Found Dead in Cabin, Coast Guard Reports

New York City, NY

This weekend's Pride March and other Pride-related events throughout New York City could be targets for violence, the New York Police Department's Intel Bureau warned.

Pride march, related events could be targets for violence, NYPD says

Utica, NY

Three Utica, New York, police officers are under investigation after one shot and killed a 13-year-old boy who allegedly pointed a replica handgun, investigators said.

Hundreds attend vigil after police shooting of teen who allegedly wielded replica gun

Massachusetts State

Wellfleet, MA

More than 100 dolphins are currently stranded on a beach near Wellfleet, Massachusetts, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

125 dolphins stranded in 'difficult' location on Massachusetts beach

Arkansas State

Crete, NE

Seven people were wounded in a Nebraska home Friday after a gunman allegedly opened fire, according to investigators.

4 children, 3 adults wounded in Nebraska home after neighbor opens fire: Police

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Hurricane Beryl picked up power and speed Sunday as it churned in the Caribbean and was upgraded to a major Category 3 storm.

Hurricane Beryl churning up records in the Caribbean, already at Category 3 status

Charlotte, NC

Ashlee Stallings, 36, allegedly left her daughter in the vehicle "in hot weather conditions" and the 8-year-old suffered a fatal medical emergency, police said.

8-year-old dies after mom allegedly left her in car during high heat to go to work

Texas State

Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

Swing state voters spoke with ABC News following the first presidential debate of the election cycle.

Swing state voters react to presidential debate, Biden’s weak performance

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County, WI

One 17-year-old was found dead and two others were rescued in Lake Michigan after they became distressed in the water while swimming.

1 teen dead, 2 others rescued from Lake Michigan in apparent drowning

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Iowa State

Health experts are warning of the possibility of floodwaters containing "fecal soup" after Iowa was inundated with an unprecedented amount of rain.

'Fecal soup' could be lurking in Iowa floodwaters, health experts warn

NewsBreak

Israel-Gaza live updates: Military pier to be taken offline again, official says

This is a precautionary move to protect the pier from breaking in rough waves. As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations have stalled to secure the release...

Israel-Gaza live updates: Military pier to be taken offline again, official says

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