Columbus, OH

Illinois State

Carl Junction, MO

Fox Business

The Peoria County Coroner's Office has revealed the cause of death for Sydney Weston, an 8-year-old girl who suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Joplin to Chicago.

Officials disclose cause of death for 8-year-old girl who died mid-flight

Elon Musk accepted Nicolás Maduro's challenge to fight, simply writing: "I accept." Maduro appeared to be miffed over Musk doubting he won the election in Venezuela fairly.

Elon Musk accepts Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's challenge to fight

Georgia State

Savannah, GA

A McDonald's employee working at a store in Georgia was sentenced to five years in federal prison for lighting a fire inside a dumpster because the restaurant was too crowded.

McDonald's employee sentenced to prison for setting dumpster fire because restaurant was too crowded

Social media has played a big role in fueling the anti-immigration riots engulfing towns and cities in the United Kingdom.

Elon Musk says ‘civil war is inevitable’ as UK rocked by far-right riots. He’s part of the problem

Latin Times

Billionaire Elon Musk and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro continue escalating their public feud amid the South American country's electoral fallout, with both claiming to be willing to engage in a physical fight. The latest development came from Musk. He was replying to a publication on X, his social media...

Elon Musk escalates feud with Maduro, vows to carry him 'to Gitmo on a donkey'

The Independent

 Billionaire social media platform owner Elon Musk has launched a tirade against Sir Keir Starmer amid fears that Britain is on the cusp of descending further into civil unrest. It came as a standing army of 6,000 police officers was preparing for a new wave of violence at 39 demonstrations planned around the UK.There was fury that Mr Musk used far-right messages and images to attack Sir Keir personally as he appeared to fan the flames of discontent. But when questioned on the X owner’s comments, he repeatedly refused to even acknowledge Mr Musk by name.The apparently unprovoked attack...

Thousands of police braced for day of riots as Elon Musk fans flames with tirade against Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer’s spat with Elon Musk has escalated, with the social media boss calling the Prime Minister “two-tier Keir” in a series of new tweets.Mr Musk reposted a series of images, videos and memes related to ongoing rioting in the UK.The owner of X, formerly Twitter, tagged Sir Keir in several tweets, writing “Why aren’t all communities protected in Britain?” and “#TwoTierKeir”.This is not protest, it is pure violence.We will have a standing army of public duty officers.We will ramp up criminal justice.We will apply criminal law online as well as offline.We will not tolerate attacks on mosques or...

Elon Musk escalates spat with Starmer, calling him ‘two-tier Keir’

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

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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?

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

A hotel chain is offering free chocolate chip cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Find out how to snag a free dessert that's sweet and gooey — and to make it at home.

Free on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Here's how to get your own delicious treat

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

LAGOS — Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is battling to get his $20 billion refinery in Nigeria fully functional and begin recouping returns on his investment as clashes with local regulators and oil majors spill over into a public war of words. The Dangote Refinery was commissioned early...

Africa’s richest man scrambles to calm crisis around $20 billion refinery

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L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will seek his third term in office on Sunday in a vote that is widely regarded as the South American country's most open contest in more than a decade. Some public opinion polls have indicated a preference for opposition candidate and former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia....

Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election

The Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president said his government will create “balance in relations with all countries” in line with national interests and the prerequisites for peace but stressed to the United States that his country “will not respond to pressure.”. Masoud Pezeshkian...

Iran’s new president vows balance with all countries but warns US his country won’t be pressured

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Reuters

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October because of the war in Gaza and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner until there is an end to the conflict, sources familiar with the process said.

Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say

NewsBreak

Elon Musk in war of words with UK prime minister over riot crackdown: 'Britain or Soviet Union?

Riots have continued over the past week as anti-immigrant protesters and right-wing groups clashed with police, believing the suspect in a lethal stabbing came from...

Elon Musk in war of words with UK prime minister over riot crackdown: 'Britain or Soviet Union?

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