Columbus, OH

Awful Announcing

It’s been a little more than a week since the ESPN-Warner Bros. Discovery-Fox joint streaming venture Venu Sports has been sidelined. And now the triumvirate of media companies have officially launched an appeal to see the decision overturned, arguing that they’ve already spent tens of millions of dollars on what they argue is “an innovative Read more...
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Venu Sports claims huge investment in lawsuit appeal

Las Vegas, NV

UFC CEO Dana White claims that troubles with their top Las Vegas venue partner caused what has become a costly one-off trip to the popular Sphere location. For years, the UFC has been under a deal to host their top Las Vegas events inside the T-Mobile Arena, a venue operated by MGM Resorts. In 2023, a part of that schedule was “Noche UFC,” a Mexican Independence Day card headlined by a flyweight title fight.

Dana White: UFC booked $20 million Sphere show after not getting T-Mobile Arena date

Douglas, GA

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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

Georgia State

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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

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

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

The US Sun

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim a one-time payment from a billion-dollar class action settlement. Visa and Mastercard agreed pay $5.6 billion after consumers paid excessive fees to accept their payment cards. The lawsuit alleged that Visa and Mastercard violated the antitrust laws. Antitrust laws also referred to as competition laws, are statutes developed by […]

Americans to receive one-time payment from $5.6 billion Visa Mastercard settlement – and the deadline has been extended

Aurora, CO

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

California State

California is on the verge of passing a bill that would enforce sweeping regulations in the AI industry, after it was approved in the state's Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday. The bill, SB 1047, proposes a number of safety requirements for AI developers to prevent "severe harm," and includes provisions...

Tech Companies Furious at New Law That Would Hold Them Accountable When Their AI Does Bad Stuff

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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')

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Los Angeles County, CA

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Sid Eudy, who was best remembered under the monikers of “Sid Vicious”, “Sid Justice”, and “Sycho Sid”, has died after fighting cancer. Sid’s son Gunnar posted the following statement on Monday afternoon:. I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy,...

Sid Eudy passes away at 63 after battle with cancer

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Fayetteville, NC

Tuscarora Band of Six Nations Indians Media

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release | August 12, 2024. Media Contact: Tuscarora Band of Six Nations Indians. Email: administrator@tuscarorabandindians-govtribe.co. THE TUSCARORA TRIBAL CHAIRMAN, CHIEF WAYNE E. CHEW, BEAVER CLAN OF TUSCARORA BAND OF SIX NATIONS INDIANS STATEMENT.

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An update on Owens’ contractual status. This past May, Kevin Owens was interviewed by the U.K. outlet Metro and revealed that he had nine months left on his WWE contract. Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown section published a new piece on Owens and the outlet noted that Owens and WWE have not reached a new contractual agreement. Here’s an excerpt from the write-up:

Kevin Owens has not signed new contract with WWE

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UFC files lawsuit against bar that allegedly broadcast pay-per-view without a commercial license

UFC has filed a lawsuit against a barbershop and bar in Key West, FL., alleging Beards and Brews illegally showed the UFC 298 event to customers...

UFC files lawsuit against bar that allegedly broadcast pay-per-view without a commercial license

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