West Virginia State

San Francisco, CA

An appeals court on Monday overturned an injunction that has prevented San Francisco from enforcing or threatening to enforce laws that prohibit sitting, lying or lodging on public property against “involuntarily homeless” people for over a year. The ruling is a direct result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s...

Court order restricting San Francisco homeless sweeps is officially no more

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is poised to vote on a new "Care First" strategy to tackle homelessness following Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent order to enforce anti-camping laws. The plan, which includes no jail time for violators, countywide guidelines, city partnerships, and strict monitoring of encampments, is up for discussion on Tuesday. However, critics worry that the approach may result in more of the same ineffective policies despite a recent Supreme Court ruling and the governor's directive.

County Snubs Gov's Mandate, Supreme Court Rule for More of Same Ineffective Homeless Strategies

A new decision takes a narrow view of the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause. At the end of its 2023-24 term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several divided decisions protecting corporations, financiers, and former presidents from regulation and prosecution, often through expansive and unprecedented readings of the U.S. Constitution. But the conservative majority had something else in store for homeless individuals who similarly sought relief from alleged government overreach.

Supreme Court Allows Cities to Punish Homelessness

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

North Carolina State

All Things NC

Flattening coins on railroad tracks might seem like a harmless and nostalgic activity, but it is fraught with legal and safety issues, particularly in North Carolina. This practice, often seen as a whimsical way to create keepsakes, can have serious consequences both for individuals and for railroad operations.

The Risks of Flattening Coins on Railroad Tracks in North Carolina

Arizona State

Santa Cruz County, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Wednesday, 31 July 2024, Southern Arizona is expected to be lit up with monsoon thunderstorms and push northward into Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, and Pinal Counties over the course of the day. Gila and Southern Maricopa counties are also expected to experience some convection as the system moves through today. Some of these storms are likely to have severe parameters associated with them.

Severe monsoon thunderstorms with flooding to impact Southern Arizona on Wednesday

The landscape of American preferences is ever-evolving. What are some surprising things Americans would like to see disappear from their country?. Unwanted robocalls have plagued Americans for years, interrupting their daily lives. The desire to ban these incessant calls is nearly universal. 2. Single-Use Plastics. Many Americans are pushing for...

Outlawed: 21 Things Americans Want Banned in the US

California State

Hollywood Unlocked

California has just made history as it becomes the first state in the nation to ban school policies requiring that teachers and other staff notify parents about student gender identities. RELATED: School Board Member In Florida Receives Backlash After Taking Elementary School Students To Gay Bar For Field Trip On Monday (July 15), California Governor ... Read more
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California Becomes First State To Ban School Policies Requiring Parents Be Notified About Student Gender Identities

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?

South Carolina State

The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina can execute death row inmates by firing squad, lethal injection or the electric chair, the state’s high court ruled Wednesday, opening the door to restart executions after more than a decade. All five justices agreed with at least part of the ruling....

South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal

Florida State

Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

Until recently, local policies on homelessness have been guided by two controversial rulings from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: Martin v. Boise (9th Cir. 2019) 920 F.3d 584 and Johnson v. City of Grants Pass (9th Cir. 2022) 50 F.4th 787.[1] However, the Supreme Court’s decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson(2024) 603 U.S. ____, is likely to transform local jurisdictions’ policy approaches to managing homelessness. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the city’s ban on camping and parking overnight on public property.

Supreme Court Holds That the Eighth Amendment Does Not Prevent Enforcement of Local Camping Bans, Authorizing a Significant Shift in Local Policies on Homelessness

Vermont State

Large swaths of Vermont are expected to receive heavy rainfall Wednesday. Photo via the National Weather Service. Barely a day after portions of the Northeast Kingdom were inundated with upward of 8 inches of rain, Vermont was expected to see heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon and night, according to the National Weather Service.

Torrential rain expected Wednesday in Vermont following another ‘historic’ storm

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Washington State

The Independent

 Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from.“It’s possible only because of the Climate Commitment Act," Inslee said, citing a program that works to cut pollution while raising money for investments that address climate change. “That was the source. It’s the only way we’re able to do this.”Inslee made similar remarks as he visited a salmon habitat restoration project and then test-drove a car from an...

In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law

Minnesota State

NewsNation

Democrats have praised the governor's affable persona and experience as chair of the Democratic Governors Association.

Who is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz?

Indiana State

Nearly overnight, the state is back to where it was almost 30 years ago with over 20,000 people on Medicaid Waiver waiting lists. (Getty Images) Summer is supposed to be a time of enjoyment, relaxation and fun. But this year is different for thousands of families across the state who depend on Medicaid waivers for critical home and community-based services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including complex medical needs.

Waiver changes bring frustrating summer to Indiana families

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Sacramento, CA

A federal judge this week ordered the prison release of a Sacramento, California, man who breached the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots, as a defense attorney sought to vacate his sentence under a recent Supreme Court decision narrowing the scope of a charge hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants face.

Sacramento man guilty in Jan. 6 riots released from prison as judge weighs Supreme Court ruling

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West Virginia gubernatorial candidates differ on homeless policy

The city of Wheeling, W.Va., enacted its camping ban for homeless people earlier this year. Since April, this spot along Maintenance Trail has been the one...

West Virginia gubernatorial candidates differ on homeless policy

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