Former President Donald Trump and his family, including his adult children Ivanka and Don Jr., returned to their family box ahead of the former president’s keynote speech. Trump had left the floor earlier in order to greet his wife Melania, who has not been seen on the floor yet.

Trump and family return to seats ahead of closing speech

Philadelphia, PA

The New Republic

Donald Trump is sometimes euphemistically described as “transactional” when in fact the correct word is “corrupt.” Nowhere is this truer than with his efforts to woo the plutocratic class with veiled threats and something akin to naked solicitations of bribes. In recent days, Trump has urged Big Oil executives to raise $1 billion for him while dangling specific deregulatory promises he’ll enact if reelected president. He reminded a roomful of top donors that it’s in their interests to cut him large checks, because he will keep their taxes low. As The Washington Post delicately reported, Trump “frequently” makes such solicitations...

Trump’s Shameless, Corrupt Wooing of Plutocrats Is Suddenly Backfiring

The idea of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants gained traction during the RNC. Speakers talked about how a second Trump administration will carry out the "largest deportation in history." ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:. The Republican National Convention wrapped up yesterday with a speech from former President Donald Trump, where he focused...

Trump has promised deportations on an unprecedented scale

Former President Donald Trump opened his presidential nomination speech with an emotional recounting of the shooting at his rally last week that left him injured and killed another. For more than 10 minutes, Trump recounted to the Republican National Convention in vivid details his observations of the attack on the...

Trump recounts assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here'

Kimberly Cheatle, director of the U.S. Secret Service, faces sharp questions following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Monday, she testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Representative Tim Burchett, Republican of Tennessee, is on that committee and joins us now. Congressman, thanks for being with us.

The director of the Secret Service will face questioning from a House committee

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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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

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Bucks County Beacon

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

The alleged leader of a neo-Nazi organization has been indicted on charges that he was planning a mass attack in which a person dressed as Santa Claus would have distributed poisoned candy to racial minorities and Jewish children in New York City. Michail Chkhikvishvili, 21, is a Georgian national who...

A neo-Nazi leader is indicted for a plot to have a Santa Claus poison children in NYC

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

North Carolina State

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

Imagine "Ocean's Eleven" of the 11th century. Let's ask M.T. Anderson to read from his new novel about how a heist to swipe the remains of St. Nicholas began. M T ANDERSON: (Reading) In an age of sickness, in a time of rage, in an epoch when tyrants take their seats beneath the white domes of capitals, I call upon St. Nicholas, gift giver, light bringer, wonder worker, who saved the living from drowning and pasted together the dead from their pickling jars, who even after death gave of himself in medicinal ooze. I ask St. Nicholas to tell us a tale to pass a winter night so that when we rise in the morning, we may feel resolute in the new dawn. I will tell the story of the heist of St. Nicholas' body from its tomb. I will tell it as it was told to me by musicians and drunkards and guidebooks and lovers. Though I am an unbeliever, I pray for faith.

A comic novel from M.T. Anderson follows a heist to swipe the remains of St. Nicholas

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Meredith McCarroll, co-editor of "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy," about the resonance and criticism of Sen. J.D. Vance's autobiography. ANDREW LIMBONG, HOST:. The big book that everyone's talking about this weekend isn't a sexy new romantic or a page-turning thriller. It's the...

Appalachian writer revisits J.D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'

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?

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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

Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on charges of espionage. His employer and the U.S. government have said he is innocent and the trial is a sham. We hear the latest from Moscow and reaction from the U.S.

A U.S. Journalist is Sentenced in Russia

Fear can be a powerful weapon. Gao Zhi, a 44-year-old Chinese man, knows this well. In 2020, after criticizing the Communist Party on social media, he left China and gained asylum in the Netherlands. But after Wang Jingyu, a Chinese celebrity dissident, moves into Gao's home, things start to go terribly wrong. Gao fears he and his family are now in the crosshairs of the Chinese Communist Party. On this episode of The Sunday Story, NPR's Global Democracy Correspondent Frank Langfitt and a reporting partner bring us the story of Gao and Wang. It's a tale of how the fear authoritarian regimes sow can be used to create a world of lies, betrayal, and manipulation.

The Sunday Story: The Invisible Hand of Fear

In this except from "Space Camp," a special series from NPR science podcast Short Wave, host Regina Barber delves into Pluto's demotion from planet to dwarf planet. It's not exactly news to say that Pluto is no longer considered a planet. That made headlines almost 20 years ago. But what if I told you that decision at the time was controversial, not just among those of us who had grown up learning about Pluto, but also among scientists? Regina Barber of NPR's science podcast Short Wave has been looking into this controversial vote as part of the show's Space Camp series. She found that there are some planetary scientists like Wladimir Lyra, who are still making the case for Pluto years later, based on how it was formed.

Shortwave podcast explores Pluto's planetary demotion

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

Phoenix, IL

In Phoenix tomorrow, some of America's greatest basketball players will compete against each other in the WNBA All-Star Game. The All-Star team sees favorites like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark team up to go head-to-head against the U.S. Olympic Team. Sabreena Merchant covers women's basketball for The Athletic, and she joins us from Phoenix. Hi, there.

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics

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In a 90-minute speech, Trump accepts GOP presidential nomination

Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president last night in a 90-minute speech that began somberly, with a recounting of the moment he was shot...

In a 90-minute speech, Trump accepts GOP presidential nomination

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