South Dakota State

Pennington County, SD

The Guardian

The far-right governor’s comments about Indigenous Americans have crossed a line for all nine tribes in her state

Native tribes on banning Kristi Noem from reservations: ‘She’d be charged with trespassing’

The Independent

 Longstanding official social media accounts belonging to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appear to have been deleted without explanation.The accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X, the site formerly known as Twitter, had reached hundreds of thousands of followers. As of Monday, links to them on the governor's official website led to accounts that were no longer active.A fourth link from the governor's website to her official YouTube page remained active, as did Noem's personal accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X.A new X account for the governor's office was created this month and had just over 300 followers as of...

South Dakota Gov. Noem's official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation

On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side. When Mary Kay Letourneau died in 2020, most headlines eulogized her in the same way: as a teacher who raped and later married her former student. Indeed, Letourneau is best known for her relationship with Vili Fualaau, which started in 1996 when she was 34 and he was 12.

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

The Mirror US

A mom who says she ‘will not defend or condone any wrong actions’ by her child has gone viral, with other parents rushing to praise her actions after she taught her son a lesson

‘My son bullied a girl on the bus - so I marched him over to apologize but that wasn’t enough’

LONDON — Smoking may be the most influential factor in whether older adults go on to develop dementia. That’s the concerning takeaway from a groundbreaking study spanning 14 European countries. Researchers in London have found that when it comes to maintaining cognitive function as we age, the biggest impact may come from a single lifestyle choice: not smoking.

This bad habit may be the main reason people suffer cognitive decline

MarketRealist

She said a busser threatened to call the police as they walked out, the family, however, did not stop.

Family decides to give it back after server adds $40 tip to their bill

Montana State

This Small Montana Town Was Named The Coolest In The State. When it comes to towns in Montana, outsiders know most of the bigger cities like Billings, Bozeman, or the state capital, Helena. Montana residents, however, know that it's the smaller towns that are the heart and soul of our...

Do You Know The ‘Coolest’ Small Town In Montana?

HuffPost

Critics called out the former president for a bonkers Independence Day message that barely mentioned the holiday.

Trump Throws 4th Of July Fit In 'Disgraceful' New Holiday Tantrum

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Colorado State

Kellogg, ID

Powder

While many Americans are cementing their plans for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, mountain peaks across the northwest are sporting a fresh coat of white. Timberline Lodge, located on Mt. Hood, Oregon, reported a whopping seven inches of fresh snow had fallen by Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Check ...

June Blizzard Blankets Northwest Peaks

New York State

Salon

In wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents are granted total immunity for "official acts," a path has opened for Donald Trump to avoid sentencing for his conviction on falsifying business records to hide an affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. According to The New Republic, Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over the hush-money trial that landed Trump with 34 felony convictions, is no longer certain that sentencing, which was delayed to September, will ever happen.

Judge suggests Trump felony sentencing may no longer be "necessary" after SCOTUS immunity ruling

One of Donald Trump’s attorneys is claiming that the “fake-electors” scheme qualifies as an “official act," thus exempting him from being prosecuted after the Supreme Court's immunity ruling on Monday, the Hill reported. Trump attorney Will Scharf told CNN Monday night that while some of the...

Justice Amy Coney Barrett says presidential immunity doesn't apply to Trump's fake electors scheme

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

The roads in Montana can be beautiful and breathtaking. We have some amazing places in the state, from the prairies, to the mountains. When it comes to "byways" in Montana, there is only one that is considered a "National Scenic Byway" by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The definition of...

Surprisingly Montana Has Only One of These Roads

New York City, NY

NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

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Tribal official shares thoughts about Noem's Tribal Public Safety Summit | July 05

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Tribal official shares thoughts about Noem's Tribal Public Safety Summit | July 05

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