Trump Picks a Wildcard for Georgia

At a Georgia rally that mixed campaign fire with pocketbook promises, Donald Trump threw his weight behind businessman Rick Jackson for governor while Jackson pitched himself as the man who can slash costs for...
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The Pride Event Putting Busch Gardens Back in the Spotlight

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is bringing back its yearly Pride Day on July 26, and the park is calling it "family-friendly" even though it features...
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Spain Lifts the Trophy and Almost Every Major Honor

Spain did not just win the World Cup on the field this year — they walked out of New Jersey with almost every major individual honor in their hands, too.Story SnapshotSpain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup, their second men’s title.Midfielder Rodri was named the tournament’s best player, taking home the Golden Ball.Goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after leading the tightest defense of the tournament.Teen defender Pau Cubarsí was named Best Young Player, as Spain swept three of four top awards.Spain’s win, decided late, capped a tournament they quietly controlledSpain’s 1-0...
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New Debate Over Foreign Influence and Online Campaigns

On Joe Rogan’s show, Vice President JD Vance said a “very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign” is trying to sink U.S.-Iran peace talks, and he linked it to figures inside Israel and paid online influencers.Story HighlightsVance said elements of Israel’s government are steering America away from Iran talks.He cited a report claiming Brad Parscale was paid millions to drive online opposition.He accused influencers of taking money to attack the negotiations.Vance’s claims lack named officials or public financial records at this time.Vance’s Core Allegation on a Covert Influence EffortDuring a wide-reaching interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, JD Vance said there...
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Photo Sold Out a $750 Texas Raccoon Overnight

One quirky $750 “Whiskey Raccoon” in Erling Haaland’s arms turned an obscure Dallas souvenir into a viral symbol of cowboy culture and empty shelves...
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Music’s Biggest Players Just Made Their Move on AI

America’s biggest music power players just quietly agreed on new warning labels for AI-made songs, and how those labels get used could decide who controls the future of music.Story SnapshotA global coalition of major music groups unveiled two new labels for AI-made songs: “AI-Generated” and “AI-Assisted.”The labels are voluntary and only apply to the sound recording itself, not lyrics, songwriting, videos, or cover art.Streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have not yet promised to use the labels, while Tidal is moving ahead with its own stricter rules.The plan aims to give fans more transparency, but critics see it...
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A Family Torn Apart: Five Killed in Targeted East St. Louis Shooting

Two 16-year-olds are in custody after five members of the same family were shot and killed in East St. Louis, Illinois — in what police say was a deliberate, targeted attack.Story SnapshotFive family members were killed and two others wounded in a mass shooting in East St. Louis, Illinois.Police say the attack was targeted, not random — and two 16-year-old suspects were taken into custody.Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the deadliest shooting the city has seen in recent memory.East St. Louis has a murder rate historically far above the national average, though homicides have dropped sharply...
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South Carolina Awaits Governor’s Pick

Donald Trump says he already has a favorite to take Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, but the choice will legally belong to South Carolina’s governor.Story...
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Hidden Brain Injuries Take Center Stage in Veteran Suicide Fight

As veteran suicides climb, a new coalition says the country is missing a hidden killer inside many veterans’ brains.Story SnapshotVeterans with traumatic brain injuries face far higher suicide risk than other veterans, but brain damage often goes undiagnosed.A new coalition, Heads Up Vet, is building a national network to screen for hidden head injuries and connect veterans to help.The effort leans on data and community groups instead of more pills, aiming to fill gaps many believe the federal system has left open.Lawmakers are pushing bills to fund data-driven suicide prevention, but big questions remain about scale, proof, and government...
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Wave Hits Colorado as 29-Year-Old Defeats House Veteran

Colorado Democrats just watched a 29-year-old democratic socialist knock off one of the party’s longest-serving House members, and the result says a lot about anger, change, and power. The Associated Press and the Colorado Sun both reported that Melat Kiros defeated Representative Diana DeGette in the Colorado First Congressional District primary.Quick TakeMelat Kiros defeated incumbent Representative Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's First Congressional District.Kiros ran as a democratic socialist with a grassroots campaign built around small venues, volunteers, and progressive policies.DeGette entered the race with deep name recognition, long tenure, and support from established political networks.The...
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