Throughout its 768 episodes and 35 seasons on television, “The Simpsons,” the longest-running American animated show, has made eerily accurate predictions about the future. Whether the writers use a crystal ball or it’s a fun coincidence remains a topic of debate. For the believers: One more coincidence — or forecast — has come to light.

‘The Simpsons’ predicted Kamala Harris’ presidential run: A look at the show’s history of forecasting

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), who served as a White House doctor for 14 years, confirmed former President Donald Trump’s gunshot wound on Friday and announced that Trump is “rapidly recovering” from the July 13 assassination attempt and “doing extremely well.”. Sharing an update on the former...

Trump’s gunshot wound confirmed by fmr. White House doctor

Milwaukee, WI

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Bucks County Beacon

It was a scene to behold: a union president delivering a booming, barn-burner speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee—“the first Teamster in our 121-year history” to address the Republican Party, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien told the cheering crowd. While the union hasn’t endorsed former President Donald Trump (yet), O’Brien’s appearance—and Trump’s pick of Ohio Senator and “ Hillbilly Elegy ” author J.D. Vance as his running mate—aimed to solidify the bizarre notion that the Republican ticket is pro-labor and “ economic populist .”

How Trump and Vance Betray America’s Workers

President Joe Biden revealed his reason for dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris during a prime time speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. Reading from a teleprompter on Wednesday, Biden said, “I revere this office, but I love my country more....

Videos: Biden reveals why he dropped out of 2024 presidential race

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

“[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

A new study shows that concerns of a potential U.S. civil war have spread to America’s neighbors, as Canada considers the possibility of a civil war in the United States as an “underanticipated disruption.”. A recent study labeled “Disruptions on the Horizon” led to Politico publishing an article...

‘Underanticipated’ US civil war concerns increase, study shows

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Miami, FL

Amid the swarms of travelers at Miami International Airport, teams of advocates scan the crowds, hoping to identify people seeking refuge from South Florida’s blistering sun. They have, for years, made regular visits to help homeless people living at the airport. And they’re out there again this week —...

Teen girl stabbed while living at Miami International Airport. Advocates seek solutions

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

A 19th century shipwreck in the Baltic Sea with an extensive cargo of wine, champagne, mineral water, and other historical items was recently discovered by a team of Polish divers. According to a post on the Baltictech Conference’s website, a team of divers on the M/Y Espace ship made the...

Pic: Shipwreck discovery reveals shocking find

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Wisconsin State

A firearm ban, which prevented Wisconsin residents from carrying firearms while fishing, was rescinded by the state on Wednesday. The change will now allow gun owners to exercise their Second Amendment rights while fishing. According to a press release by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, the repeal of...

Gun ban repealed in Wisconsin

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

In response to public outcry from dog owners, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is simplifying regulations for entering the United States with your dog starting Aug. 1. The updated rules require all dogs entering from a no or low-risk rabies country, which includes Canada, to be microchipped,...

CDC simplifies rules for crossing the border with a dog after public outcry

Staten Island, NY

A 77-year-old Vietnam War veteran and author — whose service in the U.S. Marines as a teenager inspired the storyline of a romantic novel — is now seeing his written work get new life. First published in 1993, Staten Island resident Westley Thomas’ romantic suspense novel, “A Hard...

Staten Island veteran survived war as a teen; now he’s a romance writer whose novel is getting a facelift

Pennsylvania State

Backlash to LGBTQ+ progress has increased substantially in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. in recent years. From attacks on LGBTQ inclusion in public schools and threats against drag queen story hours to mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, right-wing extremists have used disinformation and conspiracies to try to erode the rights and liberties and even safety of queer and trans Americans.

As Anti-LGBTQ Backlash Grows, Advocates Say There Is ‘Hope’ In Action

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Trump widens lead over Biden in new poll

A new poll of national voters shows that former President Donald Trump has increased his lead over President Joe Biden following the first presidential debate in...

Trump widens lead over Biden in new poll

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