Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell.
On July 6, 2026, Politico published the detailed account of a ... Read More
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Animals seized in cruelty cases can be stuck in shelters for months. New California bill aims to change that
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California state bill seeks to remove abused and neglected animals from crowded municipal shelters during their owners' criminal cases.
Assembly Bill 2344 by Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San ...Read more
A bear is breaking into multiple homes in a CT town. Residents now asking state officials for help
Several neighbors along Arrow Point Road in Warren, Connecticut, are pleading with state officials to get some help after they say their homes have been broken into by a black bear multiple times recently.
Warren resident...Read more
Tech review: For your consideration -- several cool new gadgets
I’m lucky that I get to review lots of cool new gadgets, both big and small.
Larger or more complex things usually have enough going on that they take up all the writing space I am assigned, but sometimes I accumulate ...Read more
Temple University will lay off employees and raise tuition for the second consecutive year
Temple University approved a $1.3 billion operating budget Wednesday that includes an average 3.4% tuition hike for both in-state and out-of-state students and plans for about 40 layoffs.
Both the average tuition increase...Read more
Boston City Council calls for 'immediate' public safety briefing from Mayor Wu after July 4 violence
The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for a “public safety summit” and review of the mayor’s summer safety plan in light of the July 4th gun violence that rocked the city, killing two people and ...Read more
US military launches strikes on Iran for second straight day
The U.S. military struck Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens to strain an already fragile ceasefire.
“At the direction of the commander in chief, U.S. Central Command forces have ...Read more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests were 'floored' by Adam Sandler's surprise role during ceremony
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests were "floored" by Adam Sandler officiating the ceremony, former NFL star Ryan Fitzpatrick has revealed.
The ex-Miami Dolphins quarterback was one of the numerous guests in ...Read more
John Stamos will 'never' do Dancing with the Stars
John Stamos will "never" take part in Dancing with the Stars.
The Full House actor has revealed that he urged ABC to stop approaching him about the show because he has been asked to do it "every single season".
Speaking ...Read more
Catherine, Princess of Wales completed Three Peaks Challenge in 'atrocious' weather conditions
Catherine, Princess of Wales overcame terrible weather conditions to complete the Three Peaks Challenge last month.
The 44-year-old royal climbed Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon - the highest mountains in England, ...Read more
South Carolina Republican Party sues in federal court in move to allow for closed primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An effort to close the state’s primaries is now headed to a federal court.
The South Carolina Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit late Tuesday against the South Carolina Election Commission for ...Read more
Colorado county, healthcare provider to pay $10.2 million after man slowly died in jail despite pleas for help
DENVER — Huerfano County and a Pueblo-based healthcare provider will pay $10.2 million to the estate of a man who died in the southern Colorado county’s jail three years ago after officers broke his ribs and failed to ...Read more
Judge halts enforcement of Virginia's assault weapons ban statewide
A Washington County judge issued an order Tuesday night halting enforcement of Virginia’s assault weapons ban statewide.
The order is the latest in complaint filed in the South West corner of the state on behalf of ...Read more
Katie Couric reveals temporary amnesia erased hours of memory
Katie Couric has no memory of serving on two panels, eating a coveted hot dog, or arriving at a hospital in Aspen, Colorado, after a “freaky” episode last month, she revealed Monday.
And the veteran journalist is not ...Read more
Newsom announces cannabis busts as illegal market continues to roil legal one
Gov. Gavin Newsom touted a string of cannabis seizures by law enforcement agencies over the last few months, as critics continue to contend the state has allowed the illicit pot market to boom through lax enforcement and ...Read more
Judge to bring US Attorney Boutros to court over Tren de Aragua case
CHICAGO — A federal magistrate judge on Wednesday refused to cancel a hearing where U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros potentially would have to explain why he publicly discussed murder and kidnapping charges against three ...Read more
Meat giant JBS pulls back from 2040 net-zero emissions goal
JBS NV, the world’s largest meatpacker, is stepping back from a 2040 net-zero emissions goal, dropping targets for the indirect emissions that make up the bulk of its environmental footprint.
The company in its latest ...Read more
US judge allows SEC-Musk deal despite 'significant misgivings'
A U.S. judge signed off on Elon Musk paying $1.5 million to end a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit that accused him of cheating Twitter Inc. investors when he missed a deadline in 2022 to disclose his growing ...Read more
Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, and orders additional strikes
WASHINGTON — A tentative armistice between the United States and Iran reached less than a month ago appeared all but dead Wednesday after the two sides traded fresh military strikes, and as President Donald Trump ...Read more
FBI puts up hefty reward in hopes of capturing Feeding Our Future fugitive who fled US
MINNEAPOLIS — The FBI has put up a large reward in hopes of capturing another fugitive charged in the multimillion-dollar Feeding Our Future fraud scheme and who is believed to have fled the United States years ago.
FBI...Read more
Mild earthquake reported in Lake Michigan off the shore of northern suburbs, officials say
A mild earthquake occurred off the shore of the northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A 2.9 earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border at around 2:38 p.m., the United ...Read more
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