Iowa State

Columbus, OH

The Independent

 Republicans are concerned that party leader Donald Trump is having a “public nervous breakdown” after he made a series of offensive outbursts about Vice President Kamala Harris as he slips behind her in the polls.The former president has made a number of insulting personal attacks against his Democratic rival since she moved to the top of the ticket. Last week, Trump questioned Harris’s racial identity at the National Association of Black Journalists conference. Over the weekend, he accused Harris of having a “low IQ.” New polls indicate Trump is slipping behind the vice president in the popular vote and...

Republicans worry Trump is having a ‘public nervous breakdown’

USA TODAY

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden and pledged there will be a peaceful transfer of power even if he loses the 2024 election.

Trump lashes out at Harris and Biden, pledges there will be a peaceful transfer of power: 5 takeaways

Wisconsin State

Fox News

Former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Harris in Wisconsin, just days after the Republican National Convention was held in Milwaukee.

Fox News Poll: Trump hits 50% in Wisconsin, edges Harris by just 1 point

Georgia State

The Hill

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) will be supporting Vice President Harris in November after previously saying he would back President Biden. Duncan endorsed Harris in an interview on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast that aired Wednesday. He has been a staunch critic of former President Trump and revealed in May that he would be…

Georgia Republican shifts support to Harris after backing Biden

They’re feeling the Kamala-mentum in the battlegrounds.Just under two weeks since the vice president became her party’s presumptive nominee, Democrats around the country are feeling a surge of optimism that is translating into real, tangible gains — and a real, tangible problem for Republicans.On Tuesday night, Harris was in Atlanta, Georgia, where she turned out a Trump-sized crowd of 10,000 at Georgia State University. A fired-up audience roared in response when she dared her opponent to “say it to my face” and attend a debate (or debates) with her in person.That energy is palpable around the country. The Harris campaign...

Trump-sized crowds and battleground wins: Kamala Harris is now a big problem for Republicans

HuffPost

Republicans have reportedly been pleading with Trump to stay on message — but his campaign just can't seem to help itself.

The Trump Campaign Just Tweeted Something Really Racist

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Homestead, FL

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Akeena

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

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

Colorado State

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

NewsNation

Stein is a doctor and environmental activist who also ran for president in 2016.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein to announce running mate

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Cedar Rapids, IA

Tega Cay Sun

The U.S. Attorney's Office, for the Northern District of Iowa announced that two Cedar Rapids men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. Henry Sorrell Barnes, Jr., 35, and Noah Christopher Ward, 25, received sentences of 78 months and 39 months, respectively, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.

Two Cedar Rapids Fentanyl Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison

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

Des Moines, IA

The Athlete Lifestyle On SI

Newlywed Jenna Purdy shared her wedding ceremony to San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy. It was the perfect embodiment of the Purdys wholesome, Iowa vibe.

49ers' Brock Purdy's wife posts adorable small-town wedding; QB sheds tears

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is leading his challenger by double-digits in a district former President Donald Trump won in 2020. A Noble Predictive Insights poll conducted for Inside Elections surveyed 435 likely voters in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, with a margin of error of +/- 4.7%. The poll found that Brown led his Republican challenger, entrepreneur […]

Sherrod Brown dominates GOP challenger with likely voters in Trump-won district: Poll

CBS Chicago

An employee of the Democratic National Committee filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin, arguing that the party is ineligible. It's the latest move by the DNC to block third-party candidates from the ballot. Democrats are also seeking to stop independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in several states.The Green Party's appearance on the presidential ballot could make a difference in swing state Wisconsin, where four of the past six presidential elections have been decided by between 5,700 votes and about 23,000 votes. Jill Stein is expected to officially become the...

Why Iowa Republicans who once opposed Trump are ready to vote for him

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