Despite widespread support, laws enforcing universal background checks at the time of firearm purchase may not be enough to move the needle on reducing shooting deaths in the United States. A Tufts University School of Medicine study, published August 1 in the journal JAMA Network Open, reports that states that require gun permits rather than relying solely on universal background checks see firearm homicide rates, on average, 18% lower than states with background check policies alone.

Gun permits may be more effective than background checks alone at reducing firearm homicides

MotorBiscuit


Truckers may carry guns to protect themselves as they drive across the country in semi-trucks. 
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Can truckers carry guns in their semi-trucks?

Louisiana State

24/7 Wall St.

JD Vance formally accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination on Wednesday. The first-term senator from Ohio introduced himself to the country as Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention. In his speech, he shared the story of growing up in a struggling working-class family.“I want to give my kids the things that I didn’t […]
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Best and Worst States to Raise a Family: All States Ranked

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Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to … 
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The 24 Legal Marijuana States

North Dakota State

UPI News

North Dakota voters in November will be able to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana for people 21 and older.

North Dakota voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana

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A Dime Saved

Some states are safer than others, and this is a big influence on where people move. Places with a low level of public safety have a lot of crime, which can prevent the public from wanting to move there and even visit.

The 15 Absolute Safest States In The Whole America

Florida State

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Colorado State


While almost every state requires you wear a seatbelt, police in many places will look the other way.
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In 16 States Police Can’t Legally Pull You Over for Not Wearing Your Seatbelt

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

Minnesota State

A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed that Minnesota’s ban on 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns publicly is unconstitutional, the second and largest legal blow yet to the 2003 state statute. The Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals made it almost certain that adults younger than 21 will...

US court agrees Minnesota age limit on carrying handguns in public is unconstitutional

California State

A resurfaced video shows that Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris supported police going door-to-door and seizing firearms from individuals on state lists of prohibited gun owners and people considered a danger to themselves and to others. According to The Washington Times, Harris outlined her position on...

Video: VP Harris supported sending cops to seize guns from ‘lists’ of gun owners

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Los Angeles, CA

The Associated Press

A California woman is charged with taking a cache of weapons, including a sword, a steel whip and a knife into the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by a mob of Donald Trump supporters, according to court records unsealed Wednesday. Kennedy Lindsey had a short sword, a...

FBI: California woman brought sword, whip and other weapons into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot

Guns are deeply ingrained in American society and the nation’s political debates. The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, and about a third of U.S. adults say they personally own a gun. At the same time, in response to concerns such as rising gun death rates and mass shootings, the U.S. surgeon general has taken the unprecedented step of declaring gun violence a public health crisis.

Key facts about Americans and guns

WashingtonExaminer

As marijuana use becomes more mainstream, Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) is sponsoring legislation that will prevent federal agencies from rejecting applicants if they have smoked a “doobie.” The Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment Act, also known as the DOOBIE Act, was introduced to the Senate on July 11 and referred to the […]

Democratic senator leads legislation preventing federal agencies from barring applicants for marijuana use

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

David Heitz

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

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Red flag laws can prevent gun-related suicides

Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have “red flag” laws, also called “extreme risk protection” laws, which allow court orders that temporarily take firearms from...

Red flag laws can prevent gun-related suicides

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