Columbus, OH

Fox News

Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters Tuesday that an attack by Iran is "certainly possible" this week, echoing statements made by the White House.

Pentagon says an attack by Iran is 'certainly possible' this week: ‘We need to take it seriously'

The U.S. is deploying additional military might in the Middle East as a defensive measure with a goal of de-escalating tensions in the region, a White House official said on Sunday. More information with FRANCE 24 international affairs commentator, Douglas Herbert.

US deploys troops and says ready to defend Israel if Iran launches an attack against the Jewish state

The U.S. has reportedly warned Iran that a retaliatory attack on Israel for the recent killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran would pose a “serious risk" to the country's stability.

US issues warning to Iran of 'serious risk' if it carries out retaliatory attack against Israel: report

The Forward

I was waiting at a light-rail station when a very old woman in a sun hat approached me. She wanted to go to Bnei Brak. But the train line she was waiting at did not go there. I looked at the map and pointed to a station where she might switch. “I can’t see,” she...

As Israel braces for attack, ordinary citizens fear that Netanyahu has destroyed a country and a dream

ABC News

U.S. officials say announcing its military moves in the region is a message to Iran.

US preparing for 'significant' Iran attack on Israel as early as 'this week'

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

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, according to security sources speaking to Reuters. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops attacked with rockets amid escalating tensions in Middle East: report

Colorado State

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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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Iran’s supreme leader has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran.

Iran’s supreme leader issues order for Iran to strike Israel: Report

Middle East tensions have reached a boiling point because the Iran regime-backed Hezbollah slaughtered the largest number of Israeli’s since Hamas’ attacked the Jewish state in October.

Massacre by Iran's terror proxy Hezbollah could lead to full-blown war in Mideast

The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of five Israelis taken back to Gaza as hostages during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on 7 October. The bodies of kindergarten teacher Maya Goren as well as the soldiers Sergeant Major Ravid Aryeh Katz, Master Sergeant Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kiril Brodski were found in a Hamas tunnel in the southern city of Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Los Angeles, CA

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')

Hassan Nasrallah said his group will avenge the assassination of the group’s top commander, but keeping Israelis waiting is “part of the punishment.”

Hezbollah leader says group will respond but keeping Israelis waiting is part of ‘punishment’

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Ohio State

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

Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Friday released a video showing what appeared to be underground tunnels and large missile launchers amid fears of all-out war between the Iran-backed group and Israel. The release comes as negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were to meet for a second day in Qatar, and amid...

Hezbollah Video Appears to Show Its Tunnels, Missiles

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Turkey has launched an ambitious program aimed at developing a layered air defense system that rivals Israel’s famed Iron Dome. Called the “Steel Dome,” the system will reportedly feature artificial intelligence to detect and neutralize threats from all altitudes and ranges. It will also enable the seamless...

Turkey to Counter Israel’s Iron Dome With ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense System

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Iran Stings Israel With Dual Attack Threat; 'When Their Eyes Are On Sky, We'll Surprise..' | Haniyeh

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