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I Sold My House in the U.S. and Retired in France — Here's What I Learned Along the Way

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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

POLITICO

Colorado's Jared Polis talks gun control, affordable housing and weed economics.

Meet the ‘balding gay Jew’ now leading America’s governors

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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

Richmond, VA

War History Online

Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

The 150-Year Treasure Hunt For Lost Confederate Gold Continues

Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach is home to the world's largest population of bottlenose dolphins, a shipwreck trail for scuba divers, and, of course, beautiful beaches. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.

This Florida Town Is Perfect for Retirees and Families — With 300+ Days of Sunshine a Year and Some of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches

Maryland State

The Independent

After two weeks of quibbling over “childless cat ladies”, one Republican Senate candidate is ready to say it: the top of his party’s ticket has a problem with women.Donald Trump and JD Vance head into August beset by a number of problems: the sudden withdrawal of Trump’s main opponent, Joe Biden, and the elevation of Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, for starters. But through the end of July, in the days following the GOP convention in Milwaukee, much of the coverage surrounding the Republican ticket has concerned past comments made by Vance, the vice presidential nominee.In those comments,...

‘No question’ JD Vance has a problem with women, Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan says

Maine State

Dunes on the Waterfront has been a Southern Maine staple for 88 years — and now it has a fresh look.

Sweet, Standalone Waterfront Cottages Are the Star of This Refurbished Maine Resort

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Santa Ana, CA

A man described by prosecutors as one of the "most violent" members of a pro-Donald Trump mob that stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday. Prosecutors, in their memo, called Dempsey "one of the most violent rioters, during one of the most violent stretches of time, at the scene of the most violent confrontations at the Capitol."

20 years in prison for one of 'most violent' US Capitol rioters

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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

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

CBS News

Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.

Iran launched cyberattack on U.S. political campaigns, Google says

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

The Tony-winner also reveals her travel essentials.

Kristin Chenoweth Shares How Her Husband Is the Best Travel Partner, Her NYC Recommendations, and More

Springfield, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — The White House will move to designate the site of the Springfield Race Riot as a national monument.Illinois State Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-13th) made the announcement Wednesday afternoon as the monument will mark the moment in 1908 when a white mob incited a riot that left several people dead.Hundreds were injured, and dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes were destroyed.Budzinski said the monument will honor those killed and acknowledge the impact the tragedy had on the Springfield community.In a statement, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton praised President Biden's designation of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and what...

Site of Springfield 1908 Race Riots gets a national monument

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Rochester, NY

The Rochester Beacon

The American Dream is generally understood to be the idea that America is a land of opportunity that permits upward mobility, freedom, and equality for people of all classes who work hard and have the will to succeed. Standing against this laudable idea is the reality for many in Rochester...

Race vs. class in achieving the American dream

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This New Washington, D.C., Exhibit Honors an Iconic Female Civil Rights Activist — What to Know

Mary McLeod Bethune was a champion of racial and gender...

This New Washington, D.C., Exhibit Honors an Iconic Female Civil Rights Activist — What to Know

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