Columbus, OH

Russia released three Americans and one US green-card holder, the White House confirmed Thursday, as part of the largest East-West prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza were among the 16 individuals...

Russia frees WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in prisoner swap with US

If Donald Trump is reelected as president in November, it could undermine both US-style democracy and global stability, political commentators warn. Journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Barton Gellman, who is also a senior advisor at the non-partisan Brennan Center for Justice, wrote in The Washington Post that tabletop role-playing exercises involving former officials revealed the US’ “checks and balances” system of government did little to constrain a committed authoritarian in control of the executive branch from making sweeping changes to the country and its laws.

Global concerns over effects of potential second Trump presidency grow

Wisconsin State

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Pima County, AZ

Arizona Luminaria

After weeks of intraparty division over President Joe Biden’s candidacy, delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention — including Democratic delegate and Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly — are rallying rapidly and enthusiastically behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s new presidential candidate.

“Before it felt like a convention, but now it feels like a party:” Democratic delegate Gabriella Cázares-Kelly cites new DNC energy

West Allis, WI

Wisconsin Watch

When Vice President Kamala Harris rallied thousands of supporters in West Allis last week, she hit a reset button on the presidential race, turning concerns from many voters about an inevitable Donald Trump landslide seemingly into ancient history.

Two presidential rallies a few weeks apart highlighted very different energy levels

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

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

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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

Attendees at a Chinese film festival were stunned when the jury announced that the best feature film would be awarded to… no one. The FIRST International Film Festival recognizes fresh talent in independent Chinese cinema, but this year the jury decided there was “no single outstanding work” and a “lack of those who have raised new horizons.”

No one wins Chinese film festival

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Diplomats are working to prevent a conflict between Israel and Iran after the former carried out a strike that killed a top Hamas official in Tehran. Earlier this week, a building where Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader, was staying was targeted during inauguration proceedings for Iran’s newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. Tehran and Hamas say Israel was responsible, but Israel has not officially commented.

Diplomats scramble to prevent wider Mideast war

The “White Dudes for Harris” fundraiser couldn’t have gone much better. Springing out of nowhere in a matter of days, the livestream event attracted over 100,000 participants, celebrity cameos, and a host of potential vice presidential nominees in Pete Buttigieg, JB Pritzker, Tim Walz, and Gary Peters.

‘White Dudes for Harris’ knows their name makes people cringe. They think it’s worth it.

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed legislation to expand online privacy and safety requirements for children and teens on social media and other platforms. The passage marked a rare bipartisan win: The Washington Post called it “the most significant restrictions on tech platforms to clear a chamber of Congress in decades.”

Senate passes landmark legislation to protect children online

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Illinois State

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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NATO summit to focus on Ukraine despite shadow of Biden’s faltering reelection campaign

The Washington DC NATO summit begins Tuesday, when representatives from the 32 member states will gather to discuss future support for Ukraine and how to counter...

NATO summit to focus on Ukraine despite shadow of Biden’s faltering reelection campaign

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