Washington, DC

Wisconsin State

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My inbox is starting to fill up with analyses of how Kamala Harris might campaign or govern any differently than her boss on energy and climate. Why it matters: These notes offer an arms-length attempt to game out the Democrats' White House pick. State of play: Harris ran to Biden's...

Analysts see Harris walking "energy tightrope"

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bucks County, PA

Doylestown, PA

Bucks County Beacon

More than 200 Democratic and Independent voters braved the sweltering heat Saturday for a chance to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom in a rally to support President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ reelection.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Doylestown, Urges Bucks County to ‘Help Save Democracy’ in November

Hoffman Estates, IL

Axios Chicago

Hoffman Estates-based Claire's says it will no longer sell accessories that use real bird feathers, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The jewelry, hair and beauty brand has become the first major retailer to discontinue the sale of real feathers, according to animal rights organization PETA, which calls feathers "the new fur."Catch up quick: A 2015 PETA investigation of South African ostrich factories charged the industry with treating the animals inhumanely. Warning: The linked video features graphic images.Factories harvest the birds' skins for luxury leather handbags, wallets and boots, and they source feathers through a painful process of stripping them...

Scoop: Claire’s discontinues feather accessories

Denver, CO

Axios Denver

Denver's homicide rate dipped in the first half of 2024 versus the same period last year, but still stands well above pre-pandemic levels, per a new report from the Council on Criminal Justice.Why it matters: The city is still experiencing disturbingly high levels of deadly violence, despite multiple mayors deploying numerous efforts to crack down on crime.The big picture: The study, released Thursday, analyzed 39 U.S. cities using crime data obtained from online portals of city police departments that provided monthly incident-level figures between January 2018 and June 2024.For 29 cities in which homicide data was available, rates were down...

Denver homicides fall, but still exceed pre-pandemic times

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Richmond, VA

Axios Richmond

Everyone, please clear your calendars. Richmond has a water balloon fight this weekend.The big picture: Fifty lucky people will be able to feel like a kid again at Main Line Brewery on Sunday starting at 2pm.The event is the second annual water balloon fight put on by "Trying to Adult RVA" which hosts multiple events per month to help Richmonders — usually in the 21-39 age range — make friends.There's nearly 34,000 people in their Facebook group.Between the lines: You have to be a "Trying to Adult RVA" member to get the $5 ticket. Memberships start at $5 per month and can...

Richmond has a 50-person water balloon fight happening this weekend

Georgia State

Brunswick, GA

Georgia's largest Buc-ee's location is coming real soon. Why it matters: Buc-ee's has cultivated a loyal following of customers as an over-the-top gas station that focuses on snacks, beaver merchandise and clean bathrooms, Axios' Carlie Kollath Wells writes. Driving the news: Savannah Morning News recently reported that Buc-ee's plans to...

Buc-ee's breaks ground on its largest Georgia store

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

San Antonio, TX

Austin, TX

As talks of a major metro merging San Antonio and Austin — similar to Dallas-Fort Worth — heat up, we're left wondering what it might be called. State of play: Communities along the Interstate 35 corridor, including New Braunfels, Kyle and San Marcos, are consistently among the fastest-growing in the country.

Poll: What should we call the San Antonio-Austin area?

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans hosts the National Urban League Conference this week, along with Tales of the Cocktail, violinist sensation Lindsey Stirling and tons of other things to do. Want to beat the heat? Here's a list of 100+ ways to stay entertained while staying cool in town. Thursday. 👋 The 2024...

National Urban League Conference, Lindsey Stirling and more things to do

Vials used for blood culture samples are in critically low supply. Why it matters: The shortage of blood culture bottles made by Becton Dickinson (BD) could delay patients' diagnoses or lead to misdiagnoses or other challenges if not properly managed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a Tuesday alert.

Health system faces blood culture vial shortage

A variety of sectors saw M&A deal activity this week, including automotive parts manufacturing, financial advisory and pipe coating. And with some new fundraising announcements, investors are signaling their optimism for an uptick in transacting looking ahead. See more of the latest deals below. Platform Investments. Trivest Invests in Financial...

PE Weekly: Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Insurance and More Find Dealmakers

Tennessee State

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Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Tennessee workers would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: The minimum wage in Tennessee is the federal rate of $7.25 per hour.Tennessee workers who make less than $17 are more likely to be women, Black and Hispanic.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour. Two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.

Chart: Examining Tennessee's lowest earners

Congress' boldest effort to date to crack down on social media platforms and protect kids' mental health is stoking a debate over whether the remedy could end up making youths less safe. Why it matters: Curbing sources of anxiety, depression and other harms raises privacy and free speech concerns, and...

Congress' online safety push stokes kids' mental health debate

Fort Myer, VA

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Watch: A conversation on the future of e-mobility

On Tuesday, July 23 Axios hosted an evening reception event in Washington, D.C. looking at the...

Watch: A conversation on the future of e-mobility

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