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Columbus, OH

Lansing, MI

The Independent

A teenager has pleaded guilty to murder for shooting dead a political activist “for a dollar” during a botched robbery. Lamar Kemp, 15, from Lansing, Michigan, agreed to serve between 35 and 60 years in prison for killing Theodore “Ted” Lawson while he was knocking on doors canvassing for the Democrats. “I shot him,” the teen said at his trial in an Ingham County courthouse on Friday as he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.Ingham County prosecutor John Dewane charged Kemp in October 2023 as an adult due to the nature of the crime and the teen’s previous record in the...

Teen admits shooting dead Michigan Democrat ‘for $1’ while he knocked on door canvassing for votes

New Jersey State

Atlantic City, NJ

Three Philadelphia men have been arrested a day after a woman was found dead on the rocks behind a resort in Atlantic City. Another woman was found suffering from multiple wounds, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Gregg Page, 34, was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses, according to the prosecutor's office. Two other men, Ryan Schenck, 30, and Ramir Schenck, 27, were also arrested and charged with hindering the apprehension of a police suspect in connection with the alleged murder, WPVI reports. The victims in the case have been identified as Carley Elbert, 32,...

3 men arrested after a woman in a swimsuit was found shot dead and left in the rocks along the Atlantic City beach

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), potential range degradation over time and use has haunted owners for what seems like an eternity. However, as battery technology improves, and so does EV longevity, these fears can slowly be phased out. For instance, the YouTube channel AutoTrader has been documenting a Tesla Model S from 2016 with over 430,000 miles on the clock from to its eight years of service as an airport taxi. Surprisingly, the car has been able to pull this off without requiring a battery or motor replacement of any kind.

Tesla Model S that clocked 430,000 miles undergoes battery inspection, reveals 28% battery degradation after 8 years of heavy use

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

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

Harris County, TX

A 15-year-old boy remains in custody in Texas after he was accused of stabbing his 62-year-old neighbor to death.Dana Magnuson’s body was found in her Harris County backyard shed with multiple stab wounds on 20 July at approximately 7pm. Investigators believe she was first attacked in a hot tub behind her house. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her alleged attacker was arrested nine days later on Monday (29 July), before being taken to the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name due to his age.ABC13...

Teen accused of fatally attacking neighbor, 62, in her hot tub ‘to see what it was like to stab someone’

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?

CBS News

Whether you're a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a family vehicle, or an outdoor enthusiast needing off-road capability, the used SUV market offers a spectrum of options for less than $35,000. The hard part is figuring out which SUV will be best for you. Edmunds' experts are here to help with what they consider are the five best-value used SUVs in this price range. Each has an appealing mix of functionality and style plus a proven ability to meet drivers' needs without breaking the bank. The following SUVs are organized by category;...

Here are the 5 best used SUVs for under $40,000, according to Edmunds

Florida State

 Florida is facing dangerous storm surge and winds as Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico.The storm, which upgraded from a tropical depression on Saturday afternoon, will bring heavy rain, “life-threatening” storm surge and dangerous flooding to the Sunshine State, the National Weather Service forecasts. Debby will likely upgrade to a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Florida’s Big Bend region, the NWS said.As the storm blows through the Gulf of Mexico, southwestern Florida and the Florida Keys are bracing for overnight tornadoes. Hurricane conditions could begin in western Florida as early as Sunday night. Afterward, the storm is expected to slow, which could mean concentrated rain and flooding in the region, the NWS added.Parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast are now under a hurricane warning as of Saturday afternoon. Beach-front communities in Florida are preparing for the devastating storm, with city workers securing lifeguard towers, trash cans and equipment as winds blow in.Jevon Graham, emergency management division chief for Clearwater, Florida, told the Tampa Bay Times that storm surge and rainfall pose the biggest threats.“We’re just kind of prepping the city for the flood that may potentially come our way,” Graham said. 

Tropical Storm Debby forms in Gulf of Mexico, threatening Florida with flooding and tornadoes: Live

Welcome back to EV Myths Discharged, where we're trying to fight the good fight against disinformation. In this case, anti-EV disinformation. We've been drawing mostly from social media for sources of these myths because that's largely where they spread. We started by addressing the notion that you're totally screwed if you own an EV in an emergency. Since then, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, we saw more evidence that it's EV owners who fare best in emergencies.

Do Electric Vehicles Really Pollute More Than Gas Cars?

Douglas, GA

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Colorado State

California State

 Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West.“We're not completely out of the woods yet, but we're looking very, very good,” CalFire official Mark Brunton said in a video update Saturday. “This is moving at a very fast pace.”Containment of the Park Fire, now California's fourth-largest wildfire on record, is at 27% as of early Saturday. Brunton said the relatively milder weather the last few days...

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This is going to be a busy weather weekend. We have Tropical Depression 4 which is about to move off the coast of Western Cuba. Once it does so tonight, it will strengthen to Tropical Storm Debbie and head north northwestward offshore of the West Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings and Hurricane Watches have been posted from Flamingo Key to Appalachacola Florida and over time, additional watches and warnings will be going up for inland areas of North Florida as well as Coastal Georgia and the Carolinas.

Florida & Carolinas about to get hit by a tropical storm or hurricane, Severe weather Georgia to NY

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

The Tesla Cybertruck has only been terrorizing America’s roads for a little over six months, but someone has already managed to get their massive electric pickup truck totalled. A plucky engineer bought the wrecked monstrosity and is attempting to bring it back to life, but it doesn’t sound like a fun task at all.

Fixing a totaled Tesla Cybertruck isn't worth it

Virginia State

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.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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To add insult to injury, he says it sold for half of what he paid for the Tesla two years ago.
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Tesla owner sells his EV after being told it would cost $750 to tow 1 mile

Hernando County, FL

 Florida police say they have solved the cold case of an unidentified woman found dead in woods five decades ago.On July 19, 1972, the previously unidentified woman was found slain near the highway in Hernando County, Florida, wrapped in a hotel-style twin-size blanket. Police had no clear leads and were unable to identify the body, let alone who might’ve killed her. Fifty-two years later, things have changed. Florida police announced Thursday they had solved the murder of Peggy Joyce Shelton, who they say was killed by her ex-husband Jerry Lee Fletcher, a man responsible for a string of killings...

Her body was abandoned in the woods 52 years ago. Cops say a potential serial killer was behind it

The Tesla Cybertruck is shaking up the electric pickup truck world in a big way, and it's not hard to see why. To put it into numbers, Tesla moved 3,907 Cybertruck in May 2024 alone, making it not just the best-selling electric pickup truck that month, but also the fifth best-selling EV overall. With its wild, futuristic design, the Cybertruck looks like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi movie and onto our streets. But there's more to it than just a cool exterior. This beast of a vehicle is packed with performance power, leaving other electric trucks in the dust with its speed, range, and overall sales.

Here's Why The Tesla Cybertruck Is Dominating The Electric Pickup Truck Segment

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

 Tagging along for a ride in Paul’s electric van to the local bathroom fittings centre, Jessica hears all about how Paul overcame his initial reservations when he realised just how much he’d be saving by switching to electric.From a reputation perspective, Paul also knows his customers appreciate how his business is championing sustainable transport – we just need more on street charging points.

Jessica Knappett hits the streets to discover how EVs are powering small businesses

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