Columbus, OH

Despite the fact that Puerto Rico has experienced at least three major hurricanes in the last seven years, financial experts say that the island is not yet prepared to withstand the economic impact that another similar phenomenon could have, should it occur this season. According to Lourdes Aponte, outgoing president...

Puerto Rico’s economy not hurricane-ready, experts say

Salon

The shift from a republic to a rotating tyranny was years in the making but the final blow still managed to shock: A Supreme Court that had just declared it a crime to be poor and homeless ruled that Donald Trump, previously and perhaps soon once again the world’s most powerful man, cannot be prosecuted for anything that a president’s lawyer (or conservative jurist) might spin as an “official act.” Legal experts say the decision effectively legalized executive criminality, ensuring that whoever occupies the White House — at least any Republican — can do as they please with the powers of their office, effectively constrained only by the threat of impeachment, which is hardly any threat at all, or a loss in a free and fair election.

"All the evidence is about to come out": Legal experts say SCOTUS ruling could backfire on Trump

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WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Wisconsin State

Bucks County Beacon

We are in dangerous waters on this Independence Day. While we obsess over the horse race and the latest polls, rubbernecking at the tragic disintegration of an accomplished, public-spirited president, the plot to overthrow American democracy and replace it with a violent, repressive, despotic regime is well underway.

Confronting a ‘Second American Revolution’ on the 4th of July

Pennsylvania State

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

The Mirror US

Eggs and a key vegetable have seen the highest price increases among all food and drink items through the start of 2024, according to the latest six-month data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Egg prices soar as key vegetable sees biggest hike among all food items

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.

Opinion: Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

FinanceBuzz

If you are looking for a low-stress job that helps you move beyond living paycheck to paycheck, here are 15 great candidates that pay at least $75,000.

These 15 Low-Stress Jobs Pay Over $75,000 a Year

Your gut health plays a huge role in how you feel physically and mentally. So making sure you are avoiding foods that upset it is vital. Here are five foods that are awful for your gut microbiome and you should try to avoid at all costs: 1. Ultra-processed Foods High intake of ultra-processed foods, like chicken nuggets, bread, cereal, and crisps, can alter the gut microbiome and cause inflammation. 2. Deep-fried Foods The oil used in deep-frying is highly damaged and rich in omega-6, which can disrupt the gut. 3. Sugar Sugar is fuel for bad microbes in the gut and has no nutritional benefit. We use nutrients just to break down sugar. 4. Artificial Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners boost “bad” bacteria in the gut and are tough to break down as they are made of man-made chemicals. 5. Protein Bars & Shakes Protein supplements are highly processed and filled with additives and artificial sweeteners.

The 5 Worst Foods For Your Gut

“[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

GOBankingRates

New high school graduates may be contemplating their post-college career path. The labor market may change significantly by the end of this decade. In 2020, 29 million baby boomers retired, according...

5 Types of Jobs That Will Have Massive Openings Once Boomers Retire

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced its intention to apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for takeoff and landing waivers at certain times (slots) to operate a second direct flight, offering low fares, between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan.

JetBlue seeks to continue expanding its flights to the island

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that 13 individuals have been charged in New Jersey for their involvement in schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. These charges are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in 193 defendants being charged nationwide for submitting over $2.75 billion in false claims.

NJ Health Care Fraud Bust: 13 New Jerseyans Charged in $2.75B Scheme

A vitamin B12 deficiency affects our ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. According to Dr. Naomi Newman-Beinart (PhD), some of the key signs of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mouth ulcers, pins and needles in hands and feet, low mood, and weakness. Many people struggle to get their recommended daily allowance of B12 for a number of reasons, such as eating a poor or limited diet. Here, the health expert explains why you should eat a varied and balanced diet and get enough B12 every day.

Three key benefits of vitamin B12

Langhorne, PA

At least 100 supporters of a woman’s right to choose attended the “Majority Over MAGA ” Reproductive Freedom Rally hosted by Indivisible Bucks County on Friday. The gathering was held outside the office of Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who represents Pennsylvania’s First District.

Reproductive Freedom Rally Draws Large Crowd Outside of Anti-Choice Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s Langhorne Office

Sparta Township, NJ

SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant legal development, Nikenson Jean Mathurin, a 44-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, was formally indicted today on multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering. The charges stem from his alleged fraudulent activities involving the acquisition of millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Resident Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios was greeted with a warm welcome in Puerto Rico this past weekend, where she made several stops across the Isla del Encanto to connect with locals and celebrate the island’s culture. Among the weekend celebrations was Palacio’s attendance at a special event where former Miss...

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios Visits Puerto Rico During International Tour

Missouri State

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Greene County, MO

CJ Coombs

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Meteorologists on Tuesday for the first time issued a heat advisory for the entire island of Puerto Rico, struggling with chronic power outages as it broils under an unrelenting sun. All 78 of the U.S. territory’s municipalities were placed under a heat advisory...

Puerto Rico issues an island-wide heat advisory for the first time as power outages persist

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Puerto Rico Manufacturing PMI increases in May

The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector increased to 55.9 in May 2024, from 54.4 the previous month, according to the Puerto Rico...

Puerto Rico Manufacturing PMI increases in May

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