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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

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Bucks County, PA

Bucks County Beacon

American voters have reached a fork in the road with November’s election, Senator Casey told dozens of his supporters in Bucks County on Saturday. One path leads to Republicans capturing the White House and Senate and a likely draconian nationwide abortion ban, while the other path, which he and other Democrats are pushing forward, includes passing the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) , federal legislation which protects the right to provide and access abortion care.

Senator Bob Casey Reminds Bucks County Voters That Women’s Reproductive Freedom Is on the Ballot in November

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

Alexandria, VA

102.5 The Bone

Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, has died. Family spokesperson Peggy Cifrino confirmed Alma Powell’s death, CNN reported. Alma Powell died in Alexandria, Virginia, after a brief illness, but the specific cause was not released, The Washington Post reported. Alma Powell was...

Alma Johnson Powell, wife of Colin Powell, dies

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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

John Wilkes Booth, a name synonymous with one of the most infamous acts in American history, harbors a story filled with intrigue, drama, and unexpected facts that go beyond his role as Abraham Lincoln's assassin. John Wilkes Booth was not just a villain in a historical narrative; he was a complex character with a life that extended far beyond that fateful night at Ford's Theatre. From his beginnings in a famous acting family to his fervent support for the Confederacy, Booth's life was a tapestry of the arts, politics, and ultimately, tragedy. In this introduction, we'll uncover 15 lesser-known facts about Booth, shedding light on the man behind the myth. These insights offer a glimpse into his motivations, his personal life, and the events that led up to the assassination of one of America's most beloved presidents. Join us as we delve into the life of John Wilkes Booth, exploring the facts that define his legacy.

15 Facts About John Wilkes Booth

The Hill

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President Kennedy, has joined Vogue as a political correspondent ahead of the 2024 election, the magazine announced Wednesday. Schlossberg, the 31-year-old son of U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, told the magazine he believes the stakes of the 2024 election are “very high” and that he is worried about the…

JFK grandson named Vogue political correspondent

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?

Georgia State

The Current GA

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county below to get updated info.

TS Debby: Find updates for your county here

The New Republic

January 6 defendant David Brian Howard claims that Fox News played a significant role in his radicalization and eventual participation in the January 6 Capitol riot.Howard was arrested on charges of breaching the Capitol and is set to face sentencing on Friday. According to court documents shared by CBS’s congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, Howard is “seeking mercy at sentencing” by noting that he was influenced by Fox News’s lies about the 2020 election.The defendant “is/was simply a small-town man who between the years of 2014 and 2020 followed the media and news which much of his small community seemed to...

January 6 Defendant Blames Fox News for Selling Lies

Texas State

Houston, TX

Vice President Kamala Harris gave a eulogy for Sheila Jackson Lee Wednesday, describing the late representative from Texas as a "force of nature" who worked to build coalitions and represent women in Congress. “She always expected in all of us that we would rise to a point of excellence, knowing...

'A force of nature': Kamala Harris eulogizes Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Slavery reparations have been a contentious topic for years, with many advocating for justice and compensation, while others vehemently oppose the idea. Here are 20 reasons why America won’t pay slavery reparations:. 1. Economic Strain. The American economy is already burdened with national debt exceeding $31 trillion. Allocating funds...

20 Reasons American States Won’t Pay Slavery Reparations

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

WashingtonExaminer

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver recently deceased Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s (D-TX) eulogy in Houston, Texas, at about 2:20 p.m. EDT. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Lee died on July 19 at the age of 74. She was one of the longest-serving members of Congress, having taken office […]

WATCH LIVE: Harris delivers Sheila Jackson Lee’s eulogy


				













	LONDON — July 16, 1999, is a somber date in the Kennedy family history. It’s when John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, died in a plane crash off Martha’s Vineyard on their way to a family wedding. Bessette-Kennedy’s sister, Lauren Bessette, was also on the plane.Model and Former Soap Opera Star Renauld White Dies at 80




	Twenty-five years later, people haven’t stopped talking about them and their style continues to resonate. 




	Of late, the svelte blond New Yorker has been the subject of two books, Sunita Kumar Nair’s “CBK: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: A Life in Fashion” and Elizabeth Beller’s...

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr.’s Legacy Lives on 25 Years After Their Death: How Their ‘Old Money Aesthetic’ Is Inspiring the TikTok Generation

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The Republican's tweet became the subject of many snarky remarks ― all because of her choice of words.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Attack On Secret Service Director Backfires Badly

If the United States had a royal family, it would be the Kennedys. And though the Kennedy weddings over the years have not quite reached the level of pomp and circumstance that accompanies the nuptials of a prince or princess, these occasions are historically still quite stylish and culturally significant affairs.

Kennedy Weddings: Looking Back at the Iconic Family’s Marriage Celebrations From 1914 to Now

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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Mass. Sen. Markey talks protecting kids online, Steward mess, veepstakes, more| John L. Micek

Good Sunday morning, all. Last week, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., saw one of his signature legislative priorities — a measure updating data privacy rules that...

Mass. Sen. Markey talks protecting kids online, Steward mess, veepstakes, more| John L. Micek

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