Columbus, OH

The CIA has assessed that the leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, is coming under increased pressure from his own military commanders to accept a ceasefire deal and end the war with Israel, CIA Director Bill Burns told a closed-door conference on Saturday, according to a source who attended.

CIA director says Hamas leader is facing growing pressure from his own commanders to end Gaza war

Washington, DC

Axios

Protesters released insects inside the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit, the hotel confirmed to Axios. Why it matters: Thousands of people opposed to Israel's military actions in Gaza, which killed around 39,000 Palestinians, also held protest around the city...

Pro-Palestinian protesters release bugs in Watergate Hotel where Netanyahu is staying

Insider

As Kamala Harris prepares to replace Joe Biden, her history on human rights issues may , cause unease for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince is probably not psyched that liberal ex-prosecutor Kamala Harris may be president: expert

The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza

Reuters

RAMALLAH (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel and the United States were responsible for an attack that killed dozens in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, but the Western-backed leader also blamed Hamas for the continuing war in Gaza.

Palestinian president blames Hamas for continuing war in Gaza

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

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

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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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

California State

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday directing state agencies to clear homeless camps, and urging cities to do the same. Why it matters: Newsom cited a June Supreme Court ruling that expanded cities' abilities to enforce anti-camping laws as the basis for a new direction for California's approach to homelessness.

Newsom orders homeless camps cleared following Supreme Court ruling

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Bucks County Beacon

“[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

Denver, CO

Axios Denver

Denver's homicide rate dipped in the first half of 2024 versus the same period last year, but still stands well above pre-pandemic levels, per a new report from the Council on Criminal Justice.Why it matters: The city is still experiencing disturbingly high levels of deadly violence, despite multiple mayors deploying numerous efforts to crack down on crime.The big picture: The study, released Thursday, analyzed 39 U.S. cities using crime data obtained from online portals of city police departments that provided monthly incident-level figures between January 2018 and June 2024.For 29 cities in which homicide data was available, rates were down...

Denver homicides fall, but still exceed pre-pandemic times

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Pennsylvania State

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Tennessee State

Axios Nashville

Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Tennessee workers would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: The minimum wage in Tennessee is the federal rate of $7.25 per hour.Tennessee workers who make less than $17 are more likely to be women, Black and Hispanic.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour. Two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.

Chart: Examining Tennessee's lowest earners

San Antonio, TX

Austin, TX

As talks of a major metro merging San Antonio and Austin — similar to Dallas-Fort Worth — heat up, we're left wondering what it might be called. State of play: Communities along the Interstate 35 corridor, including New Braunfels, Kyle and San Marcos, are consistently among the fastest-growing in the country.

Poll: What should we call the San Antonio-Austin area?

HuffPost

The former president cooked up a bonkers new description of himself and had a major typo.

‘Crazy Town’: Trump’s Baffling Midnight Meltdown Leaves Everyone Confused

Pilot Point, TX

Axios Dallas

 Details of Isaac Cervantes' design using duct tape. Source: via Telemundo and DuckTapeA North Texas high schooler has won a $15,000 prize for his creation of a charro-style suit using 12 rolls of duct tape.State of play: Isaac Cervantes, of Pilot Point, won the "Stuck at Prom" contest.In his submission video, Cervantes said he spent about 123 hours assembling the suit, a belt and the sombrero. He also designed a monarch butterfly insert for the back of his jacket.The monarch joins the Mexican and U.S. flags to represent the two cultures that have defined the teen, Cervantes said in his contest submission. What they're saying: "We thought about how a monarch butterfly travels between countries to begin their families. This would be a perfect representation of the journey my parents went through," Cervantes told an Austin TV station. 

Texas teen wins $16k for prom suit made of duct tape

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Netanyahu defends Gaza war to Congress amid lawmaker boycott, protests

With thousands of protesters outside the U.S. Capitol Building and in front of a partially empty chamber, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a joint...

Netanyahu defends Gaza war to Congress amid lawmaker boycott, protests

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