Montana State

Virginia State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Virginia Rep. Bob Good has been unseated after losing a recount stemming from a close June primary race.
                The congressman conceded after a commonwealth judge determined state Sen. John McGuire the ultimate victor late Thursday evening. Good's term expires at the end of the calendar year.
                The two-term Republican trailed McGuire by 374 votes heading into the recount. As the...

Good loses congressional seat following primary recount

Ohio State

Latin Times

The Democratic National Convention is just around the corner, starting next Monday in Chicago. But although celebrations are underway as Vice President Kamala Harris steps up to the party's leadership, some members of Congress may not be so cheerful, with threats looming large that they could lose their positions come November.

Democrat Sens. from Ohio, Montana and Nevada to skip DNC as polls show their reelection bids tightening

Hawaii State

Fox News

Sen. Mazie Hirono easily won her second Senate re-election campaign in Hawaii and is the favorite to win a third term in November.

Mazie Hirono wins Hawaii Senate primary, setting Dems up for much-needed November win

Washington State

NewsNation

A rematch in Washington state is shaping up to be one of the key races to determine who controls the House in November, as first-term incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) faces off for a second time against Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent in a district that went for the former president in 2020. Gluesenkamp Perez pulled […]

Washington state ‘nail-biter’ key to Democrats’ efforts to flip House

Snopes

Right-wing social media accounts shared images of women in revealing clothes, claiming they showed the vice president.

Fact Check: Photos Do Not Show Young Kamala Harris Working as an 'Escort'

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

SmartAsset

Avoiding probate can save time, money and stress for your beneficiaries. If you do not have an estate plan before death, the state may direct the probate process to determine beneficiaries based on your will, if you have one, or laws that may not align with your last wishes.  Working with a financial advisor can […] The post How to Avoid Probate in Montana appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Avoid Probate in Montana

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

California State

CBS News

Several key congressional races in California and New York could affect the balance of power on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane breaks down the battleground races in those states.

California, New York races that could change Congress

Utah State

Utah Sen. Karen Mayne, D-West Valley City, in the Senate Chamber in 2019. Mayne died Aug. 15, 2024 after battling cancer. (Courtesy of the Utah Senate) Longtime Utah state senator and Democratic legislative leader Karen Mayne died Thursday, Utah Senate leaders announced late that night. “Today, we lost an extraordinary...

Utah Sen. Karen Mayne dies, leaders mourn her as ‘extraordinary stateswoman’

Mediaite

Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, claimed during a recent interview with Dean Obeidallah that Trump is showing signs of dementia similar to the former president’s father and grandfather. On Friday’s edition of The Dean Obeidallah Show, Trump spoke to Obeidallah about his uncle’s mental health and potential...

‘I Know What I Saw’: Trump Nephew Fred Tells Liberal Host Donald Trump Showing Signs of ‘Dementia’ Like Father And Grandfather

Tennessee State

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) sailed to victory in her reelection primary, defeating her opponent by over 30,000 votes as of 8:23 p.m. The Associated Press called the race for Blackburn at 8:08 p.m. Eastern, just eight minutes after the polls closed. The senator received 92.5%of the vote compared to Tres Wittum’s 7.5% at the time […]

Marsha Blackburn sails to victory in Tennessee Senate primary

Economy, PA

Wilkes-barre, PA

Trump was holding a campaign rally on Saturday when he complained about Biden exiting the race and Harris quickly taking his spot at the top of the ticket.
The post Trump Says ‘Why Are We Having An Election?’ After Harris Got Nomination Without Primary Votes: ‘They Didn’t Have An Election!’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Says ‘Why Are We Having An Election?’ After Harris Got Nomination Without Primary Votes: ‘They Didn’t Have An Election!’

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Colorado State

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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

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

Arizona State

Kamala Harris received a slew of endorsements from Republicans this week as a new group, “Republicans For Harris,” launched in Arizona.
The post Swing-State GOP Mayor Launches ‘Republicans For Harris’ Campaign: ‘Our Party’s Nominee Is Not Qualified For Office’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Swing-State GOP Mayor Launches ‘Republicans For Harris’ Campaign: ‘Our Party’s Nominee Is Not Qualified For Office’

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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

(The Center Square) - The California State Senator who switched from the Democratic to Republican party mid-session claims she has been stripped of her committee assignments and the Latino Caucus as “retribution” for leaving the Democratic Caucus.
                While Senate Democratic leaders say it’s standard to remove individuals from committees to figure out how to maintain appropriate party balance in committees, the Latino Caucus says State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Jackson, a Latina woman, was removed from the group just for being a Republican.
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California State Sen. removed from Latino Caucus for switching to GOP

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Montana Senate Race Heats Up As Tester And Sheehy Vie For Victory‌ ‌

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D) and Tim Sheehy (R) are running in the general election for the United States Senate in Montana on Nov. 5,...

Montana Senate Race Heats Up As Tester And Sheehy Vie For Victory‌ ‌

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