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The Hill

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) made clear the high stakes of her state in the presidential election this November, as Michigan could be the tipping point delivering the election for Vice President Harris. Whitmer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday that she’s “concerned” about Democrats’ chances of winning Michigan in...

Whitmer on Harris winning Michigan: ‘We can’t take any person or any vote for granted’

Mediaite

Former President Donald Trump continues to boast a comfortable lead in the key battleground states that are expected to decide the 2024 election, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted between July 22 and 24 by Redfield & Wilton Strategies and The Telegraph, indicates that Trump is running ahead of newly-minted presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in seven of the nine states polled.

Trump Boasts Comfortable Lead in New Round of Swing State Polling

Detroit, MI

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) — U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar has won Tuesday's Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th U.S. Congressional District, the Associated Press projected.Thanedar, whose district represents Detroit, ran against attorney Shakira Hawkins and Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters. He will face Republican challenger Martell Bivings, who ran uncontested, in the November election.Waters emerged as a top contender to unseat Thanedar after former state Sen. Adam Hollier, who had received a slew of high-profile endorsements, was kept off the August ballot due to a lack of valid signatures on his nominating petitions. Waters also received an endorsement from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who said Thanedar...

Rep. Shri Thanedar wins U.S. House primary race in Michigan, AP projects

Fox News

Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the front-runner for the Republican Senate nomination in Michigan, speaks with Fox News ahead of the Donald Trump/JD Vance rally in Grand Rapids on Saturday

GOP Senate candidate says Trump/Vance rally in his swing state a sign to voters that 'help is on the way'

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Democrat Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers were confirmed Tuesday night as party nominees for the U.S. Senate as Michigan held its primary election.
                Current U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, will retire after finishing her current term.
                Stabenow joined Slotkin on stage after the race was called, and offered her endorsement. Slotkin beat actor Hill Harper with more than 76% percent of the...

Michigan senate primary results could reflect national party sentiments

POLITICO

It’s clear the presidential contest is reshuffled.

The election has been totally upended. Here’s what the polls show.

Vance agreed Democrats are pulling off a "coup" against Biden in an exclusive interview alongside Trump airing Monday at 8 p.m. ET on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

JD Vance calls on Democrats to invoke 25th Amendment: If Biden 'can't run... he can't serve'

The Independent

Donald Trump was already leading President Joe Biden in several swing states but after the assassination attempt, a new poll shows the former president gaining even more ground – unless a younger Democrat replaces Biden.A survey conducted by Emerson College Polling found that Trump holds a three-point lead or more over the president in seven key swing states – and most of those are an increase from polling conducted in March.In Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin Trump is leading by three points, in Georgia by five, in Pennsylvania by six, in North Carolina by nine and in Arizona by 10.The numbers...

First major poll since assassination attempt shows Trump losing to a younger Democrat in swing states

September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 24 days. The September SSI payments will be distributed on Sept. 1 to citizens living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration. Applicants who file individually...

Social Security update: September direct payment worth $943 goes out in 24 days

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Harris in Wisconsin, just days after the Republican National Convention was held in Milwaukee.

Fox News Poll: Trump hits 50% in Wisconsin, edges Harris by just 1 point

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?

Democratic Party delegates won’t hold the virtual roll call vote to formalize the party’s presidential nominee until the first week in August, according to a co-chair of the party’s rules committee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.This announcement came after rumors had spread that the roll call would happen as early as this week.Walz, who addressed reporters during a press conference meant to highlight Republicans’ record on abortion ahead of Ohio Senator JD Vance’s first speech since being chosen as Donald Trump’s new running-mate, said there is no possibility that the virtual voting would begin before the first day of next month.The...

Democrats will vote on presidential nominee August 7 as new poll finds majority of party wants Biden out

Missouri State

Latin Times

The Democratic candidate that will likely challenge Missouri Senator Josh Hawley in the November elections has recently reduced the incumbent's lead, but is still trailing as the time to go to the polls nears. Lucas Kunce has a commanding lead in the Democratic primaries, which will take place on August...

Josh Hawley Challenger Lucas Kunce's chances of winning his Missouri primary race, according to the polls

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

South Dakota State

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Ohio State

Business Insider

Trump continues to express his support for JD Vance, but it's still technically possible for him to choose a new VP in a messy mad-dash effort.

How Trump could replace JD Vance if the Ohioan's terrible polling continues

He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

PBS NewsHour

As the two newly-cemented tickets continue to make their case to voters, the recent shake-ups in the race have led to a reshuffling of the electoral math to win. The Cook Political Report is out with updated ratings for the presidential race, moving the three battleground states of Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from lean Republican to toss-up. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Amy Walter.

With Harris gaining in the polls, a look at how the electoral map has changed

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Polls close in Kansas and Michigan

All polls are now closed in Kansas and Michigan. Most polls in Michigan closed at 8 p.m. Eastern, with last polls closing at...

Polls close in Kansas and Michigan

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