When official word made its way to The Wall Street Journal newsroom that Evan Gershkovich had been released  from Russian custody, elation washed over the journalists.

Champagne and cheers: The Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s release for 16 months. It finally paid off

The Wall Street Journal newsroom erupted with applause on Thursday when staffers learned Evan Gershkovich was coming home after spending 16 months wrongfully detained by Russia.

Evan Gershkovich’s WSJ colleagues, loved ones who worked to get him home celebrate release: 'Beyond thrilled'

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

San Francisco, CA

New York Post

Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire widow of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, has set a new residential sale record for the city of San Francisco. 

Powell, 60, purchased a home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood for a cool $70 million, individuals with knowledge of the sale told the Wall Street Journal.  

The property wasn’t publicly listed for sale, but the sellers — Sloan Lindemann Barnett, the daughter of billionaire George L. Lindemann and Roger Barnett, chief executive of Shaklee, a health-supplement maker — initially wanted more than $100 million for it, sources told the Journal. It is sandwiched between homes owned by billionaire...

This billionaire just bought the most expensive home in San Francisco

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

Levittown, NY

The man accused of beheading his father in their suburban Philadelphia home early this year and posting a video of the severed head online is competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Thursday.

Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules

One group is seeking an emergency injunction citing the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Chevron Doctrine

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Idaho State

Nampa, ID

An actor who played the Green Samurai Ranger in “Power Rangers” shows and movies has been accused of assaulting a man over a parking spot in Idaho, and police say a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Warrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say

Boston, MA

An inmate was sentenced to more than four years Thursday for his role in the 2018 fatal bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in a troubled West Virginia federal prison.

Inmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

After initially blaming Kayleigh for playing a role in her daughter Jenna’s overdose death, CNN Hero Dawn Tatro gained a new perspective and helped Kayleigh get her life back on track.

‘You get way more from helping someone than you do from just turning your back on them’

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Denver, CO

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

William L. Calley Jr., the only US Army soldier to be convicted in the 1968 My Lai massacre, which saw more than 300 unarmed Vietnamese civilians killed by US soldiers in one of the most notorious war crimes in American history, has died. He was 80.

William Calley, officer convicted for his role in My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, dead at 80

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire widow of Apple founder Steve Jobs and president of the Emerson Collective, has bought the most expensive home in San Francisco history, splashing out a cool $70m on a mansion with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ms Powell bought the property in Pacific Heights, which is sandwiched between homes owned by Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison and Apple designer Jonathan Ive, for around £54m, according to the Wall Street Journal. The previous owners were Sloan Lindemann Barnett, a billionaire’s daughter, and Roger Barnett, who runs a health supplement manufacturer. The pair initially wanted more than...

Inside Steve Jobs’ widow’s $70m mansion, the most expensive home ever sold in San Francisco

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD Chief Joshi reports father arrested after killing in-laws, wife, and 6-year-old son; 1-year-old in critical condition. A man shot and killed four family members, including a 6-year-old child, and critically wounded a 1-year-old infant in their Alameda home Wednesday night, according to Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi . The Chief held a press conference on Thursday morning on the steps of the Alameda Police Department (APD) headquarters on Oak Street to provide details of the horrific crime .

Alameda Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Infant Fighting for Life

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

Loftie makes one of our favorite alarm clocks and you can get it on sale for $42 off today.

Unplug at bedtime with the Loftie alarm clock, on sale for almost 30% off

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

WSJ asst. editor on the moment Evan Gershkovich was finally freed

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