Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell signs record extension

 

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, his agency Creative Artists Agency confirmed on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026. The deal replaces Mitchell’s player option for the 2027-28 season and is structured to run through 2029-30, with a player option for 2030-31....

Kent coroner investigates singer Lauren Bennett death

 

Authorities in Kent, England are investigating the sudden death of British singer-songwriter Lauren Bennett, known for her vocals on the 2011 global hit "Party Rock Anthem" and as a member of pop group G.R.L. Public records show Bennett, 36, died on May 29, 2026, in the village of Meopham, Kent....

United States Army websites defaced with hacktivist messages

 

Two U.S. Army websites were temporarily defaced by hacktivists who altered their error pages to display pro-Kurdish statements and derogatory messages about President Donald Trump. The affected sites were the Open Innovation Lab and the AI Integration Center, both used for testing and integrating artificial intelligence and other technologies. The...

United States star LeBron James skips free agency meetings

 

LeBron James will not participate in any in-person free agency meetings this offseason, according to a report on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by NBA insider Chris Haynes. Instead, his agent Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, will manage all negotiations with interested teams and then present the options to James,...

Los Angeles actors Will and Jada reportedly reunite at home

 

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have reportedly been living together again for about two years after a long period of separation, according to a July 6, 2026 report by People magazine. An unnamed source said Pinkett Smith moved back into the family home around 2024 and described the pair...

Residents Sue Over State's Highest PFAS in Tap

 

St. Pauls, North Carolina. On June 16, residents filed a lawsuit against Robeson County after tests cited in the complaint found PFAS in treated tap water at levels higher than any treatment plant in the state; the Robeson County Landfill, about half a mile from homes, is named as the...

West Virginia Launches 'I Love WV Public Schools'

 

Kanawha County, W.Va. — The West Virginia Association of School Administrators launched the "I Love WV Public Schools" campaign Tuesday at Herbert Hoover High School to celebrate and promote the state's public school system. Organizers described the statewide initiative as a way to highlight students, staff, families and community support...

Storm Damage, Recovery Efforts, and Local Revitalization Activities

 

WARREN, Ohio — Severe storms struck Mahoning County on Sunday, prompting damage assessments and local government responses, while Columbiana officials highlighted downtown revitalization efforts; Governor Mike DeWine joined regional mayors Monday for a Mahoning River paddle to promote restoration and recreation, and a Financial Wellness Night is scheduled for July...

Barrackville Council Relieves Entire Police Department Effective Immediately

 

BARRACKVILLE, W.Va. The mayor and town council have relieved the entire Barrackville Police Department of duty, the department said in a social media post Tuesday. The statement said the action was taken by the mayor and council and confirmed that all members of the local force were removed from their...

NYC high-rise unstable after midtown construction collapse incident

 

New York City. Tuesday morning at 7:57 a.m., FDNY responded to reports of bricks falling at 235 East 42nd Street after two columns buckled and floors 21 through 26 caved in at a high-rise undergoing conversion from office to residential units; the mayor said the building remains unstable and crews...