Cranston, RI

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North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Eden, NC

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Fox Business

The energy needs met by fossil fuels will be prevalent "to 2060 and beyond," according to one billionaire businessman who believes Democrats are waking up to that "truth."

Billionaire oil CEO says Democrats are 'starting to recognize' the green energy push is 'all a fallacy'

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

The Hill

Black women overwhelmingly believe this year’s election is more important than previous elections, with saving democracy and preserving freedoms as their top issues, according to a new survey.  The Black Women in America national poll, conducted by the Highland Project and Brilliant Corners Research and Strategies, found that 71 percent of Black women voters said…

Black women motivated to vote this year, say 2024 most important election of their lives: Poll

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

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

Minnesota State

Fox News

Critics are slamming Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz over a jokey exchange in a campaign video about the latter's love of "White guy tacos."

Harris and Walz's 'racist' banter about 'White guy' tacos spurs social media backlash

TheDailyBeast

A star-studded fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign hosted by Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) in the Hamptons on Thursday cost some attendees $150,000 just get in—although they did get to see Mumford & Sons perform. Chris Rock, Joy Behar, Marci Klein and others gathered for the high-dollar event being held in the home of Slack CEO Stuart Butterfield and his wife, CEO of Away, Jen Rubio, according to sources familiar with the event that spoke to Page Six. Walz reportedly carried the show without Harris with one attendee describing the day as having “high, positive energy.” And what would...

Walz’s $150K-Per-Ticket Hamptons Fundraiser Attracts Celebs

California State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Two Jacksonville men suspected of running a large drug operation between California and Jacksonville have been indicted in a drive-by shooting on Interstate 95 that injured two people.

2 indicted in drug-related shooting on I-95

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

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

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

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

New York State

Donald Trump brought the Hamptons to a standstill on Friday as hedge fund managers unlocked their vaults of cash, warming to the GOP presidential nominee after cold-shouldering him the past few years.“Whatever trepidations the Hamptons finance set had about Trump are melting like frozé in the sun,” communications strategist James McCarthy said in a text message to The Daily Beast as he sat poolside at his home, less than a mile from a Trump fundraiser.The event, co-hosted by Howard Lutnick of the investment banking behemoth Cantor Fitzgerald, aimed to raise $10 million for the GOP presidential nominee, according to Bloomberg....

Hamptons Elite Throw Cash at Trump at Ritzy Fundraiser

Wyoming State

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) easily defeated his two Republican challengers on Tuesday, all but assuring his reelection in November. The Associated Press called the race for Barrasso at 10:01 p.m., an hour after polls closed. He received 68.9% of the vote, compared to Reid Rasner with 23.3% and John Holtz with 7.8%.

Barrasso easily defeats GOP challenger in Wyoming primary

The 74

Heading into a divisive national election, a new poll shows that when it comes to education, at least, Americans overwhelmingly agree that the next president should focus on two things: preparing students for careers and attracting top teachers who will stay in the profession. “There are clear priorities that overwhelming numbers of Americans on both […]

Poll: Americans Want Next President to Focus on Workforce Prep, Hiring Teachers

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

TheConversationAU

When an election rolls around, most of us know what to do on voting day. With varying degrees of enthusiasm, we go to our closest polling place, give our details and cast our ballots. After a century of compulsory voting, it seems pretty straightforward.

It’s easy to forget not every Australian is used to this process. What if you’ve never lived somewhere with compulsory voting? Or if you moved here from a place that actively discourages political engagement?

This is often the case for newer migrants. They can end up with lower levels of political literacy. This only further disadvantages these groups,...

About half the Asian migrants we surveyed said they didn’t fully understand how our voting systems work. It’s bad for our democracy

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Providence, RI

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North Providence, RI

NewsBreak

Hopkins and Fenton-Fung take part in tense Cranston mayoral debate on '10 News Conference'

(WJAR) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung participated in a tense debate on...

Hopkins and Fenton-Fung take part in tense Cranston mayoral debate on '10 News Conference'

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