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French voters propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong lead in first-round legislative elections Sunday and plunged the country into political uncertainty, according to polling projections.French President Emmanuel Macron, who called the surprise elections just three weeks ago, urged voters to rally against the far right in the second round of balloting.French far-right leader Marine Le Pen called on voters to give the National Rally an "absolute majority" at parliament. She said a National Rally majority would enable the far right to form a new government with party President Jordan Bardella as prime minister in order to work on...

France's far right takes lead in first round of high-stakes elections

PARIS — After the shock of French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call snap elections last month, another surprise came for French voters as polls for the runoff vote closed Sunday evening: The far-right National Rally party did not receive the majority of the parliamentary seats pollsters had predicted. It didn't even come close.

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right

A politician from French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party was reelected president of France’s National Assembly Thursday, in a dramatic vote that saw Renaissance regain some of the influence it lost in the snap elections earlier this month. The head of France’s National Assembly is widely considered France’s...

Macron ally reelected president of France’s National Assembly in shock vote

French lawmakers on Thursday re-elected a member of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist bloc as speaker of the lower house, a first breakthrough in attempts to form a majority amid deadlock following snap elections.  Lawmakers elected the speaker as parliament's lower house, the National Assembly, met for the first time since the snap elections.

French parliament speaker re-elected in surprise move

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STRASBOURG (Reuters) -Ursula von der Leyen won a second term as president of the European Commission on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and to stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.

EU Commission boss von der Leyen elected for second term

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's economic policies have been slammed by several speakers at the Republican National Convention. But some of the criticism was off base. Here's a look at the facts. ___. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on the economy: “Biden’s red tape has raised the price...

FACT FOCUS: A Look at Biden's Economic Policies Related to Rising Prices

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Montana State

Cascade County, MT

Three Montana inmates have died in custody at the Cascade County Detention Center since late June. 3 Montana Inmates Die in Cascade County Detention Center in 2 Weeks. Three inmates have died in custody at the Cascade County Detention Center since June 29. Leon Laverdure, 51, died on June 29....

3 Montana Inmates Die in Cascade County Detention Center in 2 Weeks

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?

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

BUTLER, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - - Thomas Crooks was pacing next to a warehouse building outside the Butler Farm Show grounds as a crowd gathered for one of former President Donald Trump's signature outdoor rallies. Crooks had already been flagged as suspicious by law enforcement. By the time two police officers...

Trump Gunman Thomas Crooks Leaves Behind Pile of Mysteries

LIMA (Reuters) - An Indigenous group in Peru's Amazon is saying drug traffickers are taking hold of the jungle after its leader was found dead earlier this week. Mariano Isacama, leader of the Indigenous Kakataibo people, had been missing for weeks before his body washed up on the banks of a river in the central Aguaytia region on Sunday. Representatives from the Kakataibo said Isacama had been shot.

Drug Traffickers Take Hold in Peru's Amazon as Indigenous Leader Killed

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Louisiana State

Hammond, LA

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — A Louisiana toddler has died after accidentally shooting himself in the face, authorities said. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said police responded about 1 p.m. Wednesday to a home in Hammond where a 3-year-old boy had been shot. A parent immediately tried to help the child, as did paramedics when they arrived, but the toddler couldn’t be saved, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

Louisiana Toddler Dies After Shooting Himself in the Face, Sheriff Says

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Two U.S. citizens on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over their role in an attempted coup in May, told a court on Friday that they were threatened by the coup leader to either join or be killed.

U.S. citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join

Denver, CO

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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.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

NEW YORK (AP) — A widespread washout for U.S. stocks dragged Wall Street lower on Thursday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.8% to pull further from its all-time high set on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 533 points, or 1.3%, from its own record set a day before, while the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7%.

Stock Market Today: A Washout on Wall Street Sends Stocks, Big to Small, Lower

HYDERABAD (Reuters) - Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, has a great-aunt in southern India, aged 96, celebrated in local media as the country's oldest active professor. Academic achievement marks the family of U.S.-born Vance, notably Shanthamma Chilukuri, who still travels 60 km (40...

Indian Family of Usha Vance, Wife of Trump's VP Pick, Known for Academic Prowess

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

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French Lawmakers Re-Elect Macron-Ally Braun-Pivet as Speaker in Blow to Left

PARIS (Reuters) - Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Thursday handed centrist politician Yeael Braun-Pivet, a loyal ally of President Emmanuel Macron, a second...

French Lawmakers Re-Elect Macron-Ally Braun-Pivet as Speaker in Blow to Left

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