TC Palm
A Mega Millions ticket purchased in Neptune Beach, Florida, won the largest prize in the game's history at
$1.58 billion, following months of rollovers, and the next drawing is set for $20 million. |
The Guardian
Atlanta-area DA, Fani Willis, is set to present a case to a grand jury that may seek indictments against
Trump for attempting to reverse Georgia's 2020 election results, possibly with a racketeering charge.
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The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, a proposal that would have made it harder to amend the state
constitution, with 57% saying no to the measure in a battle seen as related to abortion rights.
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Politico
In the third major reshuffling of his operations, Ron DeSantis has replaced his campaign manager, Generra
Peck, with James Uthmeier, his former chief of staff, shifting Peck to the role of chief strategist.
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Bay News 9
During a fishing vacation in the Florida Keys, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, using her three decades of law
enforcement experience, discovered 70 pounds of cocaine worth more than $1 million in the water.
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The Washington Post
Residents of Ocean City, New Jersey, are opposing the Ocean Wind 1 project, and if successful,
their efforts could create a template for blocking 31 other offshore wind projects on the East Coast. |
AL.com
Three white men on a pontoon boat have been charged in connection to a brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, where they
assaulted a Black riverboat co-captain; the victim is sought for questioning.
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Euronews
C3S has reported that July was the hottest month ever recorded, with temperatures breaking previous records,
global sea surface temperatures reaching new highs, and Antarctic sea ice at its lowest for July. |
Daily Mail
A poll shows Trump extending his lead over DeSantis by nine points, giving him a 42-point advantage in the
Republican primary field, with 52% of Rs more likely to vote for him after his third indictment.
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CNBC
Americans' credit card debt reached $1 trillion for the first time, rising by $45 billion in Q2 2021, with a
delinquency rate of 7.2%, reflecting inflation and higher consumption, according to the Federal Reserve.
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The New York Times
If the prosecution fails, it will be a historic disaster. But even if the prosecution succeeds in
convicting Mr. Trump, before or after the election, the costs to the legal and political systems will be large.
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KSAT-TV
Police arrested 17-year-old Nathan Cruz, cousin of the Uvalde mass shooter, on terroristic threats to shoot up
a school and a family member after he was overheard him attempting to acquire an AR-15.
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CNN
While Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists that House Republicans have yet to decide on a formal impeachment inquiry
against President Biden, many in the party believe it is a foregone conclusion.
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WFLA
A 74-year-old man was arrested after punching an 87-year-old man who died, mistakenly believing the victim hit his
car; he was identified from a local article's photo and released on a $30,000 bond.
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CTV News
Wegovy reduced heart-related risks by 20% in a landmark trial for those with cardiovascular disease but
without diabetes, a result that could change obesity treatment; full findings await peer review.
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Yahoo! Finance
Eli Lilly's Mounjaro sales hit $980 million in Q2, surpassing expectations by $200 million, leading to
an 85% profit increase and record-high shares; the company foresees temporary shortages of the drug.
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SCOTUSblog
The Supreme Court permitted the temporary reinstatement of a rule regulating "ghost guns," reversing a
nationwide enforcement ban, in a 5-4 decision pending a federal appeals court challenge. |
Medical News
Cambridge scientists found that the hypothalamus, a brain region controlling appetite, has a larger volume
in overweight and obese individuals compared to those of statistically healthy weight. |
WPLG Local 10
A central Florida school district reversed its restriction on the children's book "And Tango Makes Three"
after a memo clarified that Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" law doesn't apply to school libraries.
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6ABC Action News
Enzo, the dog that was loose on I-95 in Philadelphia and stopped traffic during rush hour, escaped
from home again over the weekend but was returned to the same facility where he was taken on Friday. |
Televising Trump Trial Preserves Democracy and May Heal the Nation By Miles J. Zaremski
In the landmark criminal case against Donald Trump, legal expert Miles Zaremski examines the critical issue of televising the trial, arguing that public access may be vital for restoring faith in American democracy. |
For the Left Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed his disinterest in pursuing
an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, stating that impeachment should be rare and not be encouraged.
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For the Right The White House is touting a "manufacturing renaissance" and highlighting
examples like Arcosa, a company that plans to hire 250 workers at a wind tower factory in New Mexico. |
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