Massachusetts State

Boston, MA

New York Post

Now that’s attorney-client privilege.

Karen Read was spotted cuddling up to her attorney Alan Jackson outside a high-end Boston steakhouse last week as jurors deliberated over whether she murdered her Boston cop boyfriend in 2022.

The iPhone live photo appeared to capture Jackson, a star criminal defense attorney from Los Angeles, wrapping his client in an embrace — with one arm around her midsection and another tight across her chest — on June 27 outside Smith & Wollensky in downtown Beantown.



In the 1.5-second clip, Read, 44, appeared to smile as Jackson — who wore a wedding ring throughout the trial — grabs...

Karen Read spotted canoodling with lawyer as jury deliberated over whether she murdered cop boyfriend

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A bill that had bipartisan support and is on the governor's desk would remove eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to take a nursing assistant certification exam in Spanish.
                House Bill 5218 requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer the exam and it prevents the department from implementing "impractical" eligibility requirements.
                State Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, said the nursing assistant certification exam is currently...

Lawmaker fears illegal immigrants can take CNA exams, get jobs if Pritzker signs bill

(The Center Square ) – President Joe Biden announced a new plan on Tuesday that will fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living in the country illegally for more than 10 years and married a U.S. citizen. He also expanded protections for DACA recipients, according to several reports.
                In a statement issued by the White House, the president blamed Republicans in Congress for not securing the border and fixing the "broken immigration system."
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Biden announces widespread amnesty plan for illegal immigrants

West Virginia Watch

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of […]
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Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

Minnesota State

Richfield, MN

CBS Minnesota

RICHFIELD, Minn. — As many as half a million people are breathing a sigh of relief about a newly announced citizenship plan from the White House, including tens of thousands in Minnesota.For Daniel del Toro to get a green card, he's always known he'd have to go back to his native Mexico, possibly for many years.It's part of the process undocumented immigrants must go through when applying for permanent residency.Del Toro's been in the U.S. for decades and has a career as a carpenter. He's also raised a family in Richfield.Del Toro and his wife, Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, say preparing...

Tens of thousands of Minnesotans to be impacted by Biden's new citizenship plan

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

The Hill

New gas export projects will likely remain in limbo for many months despite a judge halting the Biden administration’s pause on approving such projects on Monday. The administration still has discretion in its review of new projects, and experts don’t expect it to approve any ahead of the November election, in which President Biden looks to face…

Gas export projects likely to remain in limbo despite court ruling

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

WASHINGTON (CITC) — A July 4th-themed assignment promoted by one of the biggest teachers unions in the U.S. instructs students to declare independence from something with authority, such as laws or their parents. The "Your Declaration of Independence" assignment is directed toward high schoolers and can be found on...

Teachers union promotes assignment suggesting students declare independence from parents

Nathalie Oziol, a lawmaker for La France Insoumise, discusses National Rally's success in the first round of the French elections, and explains what her party, part of the NFP, will do to prevent a far-right majority.

Withdrawal of NFP election candidates a clear decision to prevent RN victory, says NFP MP

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

CBS News

Former President Donald Trump is pledging to supercharge one of his signature trade policies — tariffs — if he's re-elected this November, by imposing 10% across-the-board levies on all products imported into the U.S. from overseas. The idea, he has said, is to protect American jobs as well as raise more revenue to offset an extension of his 2017 tax cuts.But that proposal would likely backfire, effectively acting as a tax on U.S. consumers, economists spanning the political spectrum say. If the tariffs are enacted — with Trump also proposing a levy of 60% or more on Chinese imports —...

Trump's 10% tariff proposal is actually a $1,700 tax, economists say

Discrimination has always been an issue for the LGBTQ+ community, especially in the workplace. While there are several legal protections in place to limit unjust termination or treatment of an employee for their gender identity or sexual orientation today, none of this would have been possible without these past activists who took a stand. Here are three of the heroes that changed work standards for LGBTQ+ people in the United States:

The Heroes That Changed the LGBTQ+ Workplace

Pennsylvania State

CBS Philly

Work by Pennsylvania lawmakers to complete a new budget was on track to blow into the new fiscal year, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and top lawmakers still expressing optimism Thursday that closed-door talks are yielding progress, despite the missed deadline.For Shapiro, it will be his second straight budget that failed to get across the finish line by the constitutional deadline of July 1 in Pennsylvania's politically divided government.The Republican-controlled Senate recessed Thursday, planning to return to session after the weekend. The Democratic-controlled House planned to hold a voting session Friday before breaking for the weekend, returning Monday, said Beth...

Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

NewsBreak

MBTA reaches labor agreements with all unions for the first time in 15 years

Leaders at the MBTA say they anticipate a period of “stability” for the transit system's workforce, as they've sealed collective bargaining agreements with all 28 labor...

MBTA reaches labor agreements with all unions for the first time in 15 years

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