Columbus, OH

The World Boxing Council (WBC) expelled embattled fighter Ryan Garcia from its events on Thursday after he posted a racist rant on social media. "Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization," Sulaiman said in a statement.

Boxer Garcia 'expelled' by WBC chief after racist rant

Awful Announcing

It’s been quite the year for boxer Ryan Garcia. The 25-year old Garcia posted a massive win over Devin Haney in April, but that win came with him weighing in 3.2 pounds over the championship limit, meaning that he didn’t gain Haney’s World Boxing Championship super lightweight title. In May, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association notified Read more...
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Ryan Garcia underwent an extraordinary rant implosion, from which the Golden Boy boxer may never fully recover his previous persona. The 25-year-old, who has been on a downward spiral due to substance abuse and mental health issues, seems to have put the final nail in his reputational coffin. Garcia began...

Imploding Ryan Garcia may never recover from what he said

California State

William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera are set to headline a boxing match in California on July 6, with Zepeda aiming to secure a shot at a title. Zepeda, undefeated in 30 fights, faces the tough challenge of Cabrera, who has a record of 22-1. The undercard features rising stars and former champions in various weight divisions.

2024 Boxing Match: Zepeda vs. Cabrera Card Fights in California Revealed

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Newark, NJ

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

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

The US Sun

SHAKUR STEVENSON returns to the ring this weekend in a clash against German fighter Artem Harutyunyan. Stevenson is the WBC lightweight champion and has yet to lose in the professional ranks. He’s quickly becoming one of the pound-for-pound talents in the sport and is being lined up for big fights with adversaries Gervonta Davis and […]

Shakur Stevenson vs Artem Harutyunyan: Start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for lightweight title fight

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

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Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Friday, July 5th

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Reuters

(Reuters) - Former super featherweight champion Ryan Garcia has been expelled from the World Boxing Council (WBC) after making discriminatory remarks on social media, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said.

Boxing-Garcia expelled by WBC president Sulaiman after social media comments

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Denver, CO

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

The WBC has expelled Ryan Garcia “from any activity,” within the organization following his racist and bigoted remarks. Ryan Garcia was expelled by the World Boxing Council (WBC) after repeatedly making racist, Islamophobic and bigoted remarks during a Twitter rant. On Thursday (July 4), the WBC president, Mauricio...

Ryan Garcia Expelled By WBC After Racist Rant; Boxer’s Family Distance Themselves From His Remarks

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

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

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Ryan Garcia ‘Expelled’ By WBC After Racist Comments Against African-Americans, Muslims

Ryan Garcia has become even too much for one of his greatest supporters. The already suspended boxer is now barred from participating in any WBC-sanctioned events...

Ryan Garcia ‘Expelled’ By WBC After Racist Comments Against African-Americans, Muslims

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