A Texas family is feared dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska, over the weekend. David and Mary Maynard, of Troy, along with their two young sons, remain missing after the boat capsized Saturday while they were on a family vacation, according to the Homer News. …...Read More
Texas family missing on Alaska vacation after boat capsizes off coast
Chicago officials deny cleanup of homeless encampment containing migrants related to upcoming DNC
Chicago’s city council denied that the cleanup of homeless encampments containing migrants has anything to do with the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC). A large homeless encampment was cleared on July 17, the Chicago Tribune reported. The paper reported further that Maura McCauley, managing deputy commissioner of the Chicago Department …...Read More
Five controversies surrounding vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, from DUI to COVID fraud
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Midwestern governor, Army veteran and former football coach and teacher Tim Walz to be her 2024 running mate after a hurried, intense two-week vetting process. Walz, 60, is a veteran politician who served in the U.S. Congress from 2007 until 2019, when he was …...Read More
Putin urges Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel retaliation while arming Tehran
Russia has stoked tensions in the Middle East by asking Iran to avoid civilian casualties as it mulls its response to Israel’s alleged assassination of a Hamas terrorist leader – rather than urging Iran to outright avoid escalation. "Putin’s wish to minimize Israeli civilian casualties is driven by pragmatism," Rebekah …...Read More
Turn your sunroom into a greenhouse with these finds
Having a sunroom in your home makes you one of the lucky ones. You have space to enjoy the sunshine and get some fresh air without all the mosquitos and other bugs bothering you. If your dream has been to add a little more life to your sunroom, transforming it …...Read More
Jack Black felt 'whole for the first time' after trying psychedelic drugs at 13
Jack Black recalled how a school therapist was able to help him overcome his drug problem as a teenager. During a recent appearance on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, Black shared his experiences with psychedelic drugs and cocaine as a teenager, and revealed he began "dabbling with the devil's dandruff" …...Read More
Olympians have found 'worms' in the food at village, British swim star says
British swim star Adam Peaty picked up a silver medal at the Paris Olympics last week but his time at the Summer Games appeared to have left him dissatisfied. Peaty said the food at the Olympic Village left athletes wanting more and others have been grossed out by what they …...Read More
Nancy Pelosi reacts to Kamala Harris choosing Tim Walz: 'To characterize him as Left is so unreal'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reacted live on Tuesday to Vice President Harris' decision to pick Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., as her running mate and said he was a "wonderful" choice before taking aim at critics arguing he was too far left. "Tim Walz is wonderful. She had many good …...Read More
Top Dems gush over Walz as the quintessential 'Heartland of America' VP pick
Democrats are applauding Vice President Kamala Harris' choice for vice president after not having a full ticket for several weeks following President Biden's withdrawal from the race. After a sped-up vetting process, it was revealed on Tuesday that Harris had selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to run alongside her on …...Read More
'Progressives for Harris' urge 'solidarity' among 'comrades' despite criticisms
Speakers for Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign seemed to struggle to find a cohesive message this week as supporters urged "solidarity" amid calls for a more progressive platform. Maurice Mitchell, national director for the Working Families Party, hosted the "Progressives for Harris" video call on Monday – calling on …...Read More
