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Columbus, OH

The Independent

 Police are investigating attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people turned out in Birmingham following reports of a far-right rally that failed to take place.On the seventh day of disorder on the UK’s streets, huge crowds descended on Bordesley on Monday night, with footage showing gangs of men in balaclavas, some shouting ‘Free Palestine’ and holding Palestinian flags, after rumours circulated that the far-right were planning to target the area.A large number of protesters are seen surrounding the Clumsy Swan pub on Stoney Lane before launching an attack on the building in videos widely circulated on...

Police investigate attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people gather in Birmingham

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain condemned violent protests that have erupted throughout the country following last week's brutal stabbing spree as "far-right thuggery."

British prime minister Keir Starmer condemns spreading violent protests as 'far-right thuggery'

Insider

More than 140 people have been arrested in the UK since Saturday night following widespread riots, police say.

Far-right riots continue to sweep the UK following fatal stabbings at a children's dance class

Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said those who "engaged in this behaviour bring nothing but shame to themselves and Belfast city".

Police condemn violence and disorder on 'streets of Belfast'

 Sir Keir Starmer said he could “guarantee” rioters will “regret taking part in this disorder” in a statement after widespread rioting from far-right mobs in cities such as Rotherham, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool over the weekend.The prime minister’s statement on Sunday came after escalating violence spread across the UK following the deaths of three children in a stabbing attack in Southport on Monday.Far-right groups have drawn widespread condemnation as the organising force behind disorder in multiple locations in the wake of the killings.It followed the spread of false claims online that the suspect, identified as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana from Lancashire, was an asylum seeker who had arrived in the UK by boat.

Starmer tells far right thugs they ‘will regret’ violence as unrest grips cities

Four people have been arrested after what is believed to be monkey dust was uncovered during raids. Three females and one male remain in custody after West Mercia Police carried out two raids on properties in Telford. Officers targeted properties in Ketley Park Road, Ketley and Wilkinson Close, Snedshill, where...

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

West Virginia State

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Norfolk, VA

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

New York State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, particularly from the Carolinas to southeast New York, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds and large hail. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible; Across the Mid-Atlantic; Late Afternoon of August 3rd, 2024

The Standard

 While leaving the Cabinet Office, Sir Mark Rowley was asked about two-tier policing, a topic of much interest since a weekend of riots across the UK.Instead of responding, the Met Police Commissioner appeared to grab the top of the journalist’s microphone, throwing it to the ground, drawing criticism for not responding professionally to the query.A Met Police spokesperson said the commissioner "was in a hurry to return to New Scotland Yard to take action on the agreed next steps”.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has also been asked about two-tier policing, highlighting the growing focus on the potential use of...

What is 'two-tier policing'? Met Police chief grabs journalist's microphone after question on subject

A young boy has died after a bouncy castle was blown into the air by high winds.The five-year-old was at the Regency Furniture baseball stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, in the United States when it happened, Sky News reported. Emergency services were called on Friday after the inflatable was lifted around “15 to 20 feet up in the air".Two children were flown to the Children's National Hospital in Washington DC by Maryland State Police and the 5-year-old from La Plata was pronounced dead later that evening.The second child was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Witnesses told NBC News the bouncy castle had been secured by stakes hammeredinto the ground. A spokesman for Charles County, where the incident happened, said emergency services staff at the stadium for the game were joined by volunteers to look after the injured.Local government commissioner president Reuben Collins added: "We extend our deepest empathy to the children and their families during this difficult time."We thank our EMS team and the Maryland State Police for their swift actions to ensure the children received immediate care." 

Five-year-old boy dies as bouncy castle blown into the air by high winds

South Carolina State

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

Liz Truss has said riots in the UK “cannot be allowed to escalate” as she condemned the “appalling violence”.More violence was experienced across the streets of England and Northern Ireland, with the former prime minister using her Edinburgh Festival Fringe appearance to demand police have the ability to act “without fear or favour” to prevent further aggression.She said current prime minister Sir Keir Starmer should hold daily Cobra meetings to get a handle on the situation.However, she also addressed illegal immigration during the All Talk with Iain Dale fringe event, accusing the UK Government of sending the “wrong message” by...

Riots sweeping UK cannot be allowed to escalate, Truss warns

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.

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Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Illinois State

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

Police believe that more violence linked to planned anti-immigration protests is likely in Belfast in the coming days, a court has heard.A judge described scenes of disorder in the city at the weekend as “absolutely disgraceful” as he refused bail to four men.Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said there were racist elements to the violence and that the message had to be sent that if “you allow yourself to become involved in this you will be remanded”.Violence flared after an an anti-immigration demonstration left Belfast City Hall on Saturday. Three police officers were injured in the disturbances.Four men were charged...

Police believe more disorder in Belfast is likely, court told

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

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

 Hurricane Debby was announced to make landfall at 7am on Monday (August 5), bringing with it risks of flooding, dangerous storm surge, and power outages.The National Hurricane Center in the US confirmed winds as high as 80mph, making it a Category 1 storm.It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, with six deaths confirmed so far. That includes a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy in Levy County after a tree fell and a 19-year-old man near Valdosta, Georgia, who died when a tree fell onto a porch.Others killed include an 18-wheeler truck driver who lost control of...

Is it safe to travel to Florida? Storm Debby travel advice as nearly 2,000 US flights cancelled

Georgia State

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

 Rioters who smashed up Britain’s streets in a weekend of shame after the Southport stabbings have been named and pictured. It came as courts began sitting through the night to process hundreds of suspects. Right-wing disorder has now lasted for a week with unrest witnessed across England and in parts of Northern Ireland after three young girls were stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport last Monday. Police were injured during “sustained violence” in Plymouth on Monday, while similar trouble on the streets of Darlington saw officers pelted with bricks.Justice minister Heidi Alexander said...

Rioters who brought terror to UK streets named as police condemn violence

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