The Guardian

Almost 400 people have been arrested since far-right disturbances broke out, with unrest also in Belfast

Why are people rioting across England and how many are involved?

CBS News

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held an urgent meeting on Monday with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end days of street violence and attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, which he has described as "thuggery." Starmer said the group agreed to create a "standing army" of specialist officers to intervene where necessary, and he said that criminal law should apply to those agitating online as well as offline.Over the past six days, right-wing activists used social media to spread misinformation and whip up anger over a stabbing rampage at a dance class that left three...

Emergency panel held after far-right violence across U.K.

Paloma Faith has hit out at “right-wing idiots” amid the UK’s ongoing riots. The singer penned a heartfelt message on social media in which she mentioned her children, who are of North African heritage through her former partner Leyman Lahcine. Faith, who was born in Hackney, London,...

Paloma Faith hits out at “right-wing idiots” amid UK riots: “I am proud of a Britain which is diverse”

The Independent

 Thousands of people have responded to a rallying cry to “stop the far-right”, turning out at anti-racist counter-protests being held across the UK for a national day of protest.Anti-fascist group Stand Up to Racism said more than 50 demonstrations took place on Saturday, with huge crowds gathering in towns and cities such as London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.Police were braced for further violence ahead of the weekend, following more than a week of nationwide riots – but the far-right ended up being outnumbered by anti-racists everywhere, or not appearing at all, according to the organisation.In the capital, as many...

UK riots latest: Thousands in anti-racist rallies across country as Tory councillor’s wife appears in court

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Chicago, IL

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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?

Mississippi State

Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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

Exclusive: Findings spark new calls for public inquiry into ‘scandal’ of missing migrant children in UK

Children missing from Home Office hotels likely to have been trafficked, report finds

The US Sun

KING Charles is “greatly encouraged” by the response of many Brits to the ongoing riots. The monarch has praised the “community spirit” as well as the bravery of police officers amid the unrest – with forces remaining on “high alert” over the weekend. Follow The Sun’s live blog detailing the riots as police remain on […]

King Charles ‘greatly encouraged’ by response of Brits to rioters as he praises ‘community spirit’ and thanks police

The Standard

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a bus driver who was on his way home from work in east London have named a man they urgently want to speak to.Derek Thomas, 53, was killed in Northwold Road on the junction with Stoke Newington Common.Distressing footage posted to social media shows police officers and medics applying CPR to him on the pavement behind a cordon at 11pm on Tuesday.Scotland Yard took the unusual decision to release details of Kamar Williams, 33, who lives in the Isle of Dogs, and warned members of the public not to approach him.Sightings of Williams, known...

Police hunt suspect over murder of ‘true gentleman’ bus driver in Stoke Newington

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

 A huge anti-racism protest is being held in Walthamstow with thousands of people chanting “We fight back”.Thousands of counter-protesters have taken over a street outside the immigration centre in Walthamstow, an area originally earmarked for a far-right protest.Anti-racism protesters have taken to the streets of towns and cities across the UK tonight (7 August) to demonstrate against around 100 planned far-right rallies across the country.Finchley, Birmingham, Newcastle and Blackpool are among other towns and cities where counter-demonstrators have gathered, with no sign of the far-right after rallies were planned for 8pm.

Huge anti-racism protest held in Walthamstow as thousands chant ‘We fight back’

Los Angeles, CA

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

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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Racist Riots Continue Across U.K.; Is it Safe to Travel There?

Several countries, including Canada and Australia, are cautioning their citizens about travel to the United Kingdom due to ongoing riots throughout the country. The riots sparked...

Racist Riots Continue Across U.K.; Is it Safe to Travel There?

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