United States Democrats urge Maine Senate candidate withdrawal

 

In the United States on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, leading national and Maine Democratic officials called for immediate withdrawal of Senate nominee Graham Platner after sexual assault allegations surfaced. In an exclusive Politico interview, 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot alleged that Platner, a Marine veteran and progressive outsider, entered her...

Arlington, Texas: Spain eliminate Portugal, end Ronaldo’s World Cup career

 

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, eliminating Portugal and concluding Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, finishing a pass...

FEMA Opens Aid After Midwest Floods, Gulf Storms

 

United States: FEMA has approved Individual Assistance for homeowners and renters in multiple Wisconsin counties and four Louisiana parishes after April flooding and Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17–18. Local outlets reported that affected areas include Brown and Marathon counties in Wisconsin and Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne...

Denver forecasts storms and heat with lingering smoke

 

Denver experienced recurring afternoon storms and high temperatures this week as forecasts showed highs in the 90s across the metro, with smoke and air quality alerts lingering Tuesday before winds began to clear smoke overnight. Models predicted stronger storms Wednesday and Thursday in northeastern areas. Forecasters also warned of gusty...

Ex-sheriff jailed; local pitcher heads toward draft

 

Greenville, South Carolina. On July 7, Chief Judge Timothy M. Cain sentenced former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright to 41 months in federal prison and ordered $462,866.06 in restitution after Wright pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and obtaining...

Gunnison Copper Settles Debentures, Avoids Share Issuance

 

Phoenix, Arizona — On July 7, 2026, Gunnison Copper Corp. completed a cash settlement of its outstanding convertible debentures with Greenstone Excelsior Holdings LP and Greenstone Resources LP, preventing the conversion that would have issued approximately 28.9 million common shares and avoiding immediate shareholder dilution in the company's capital structure...

Cities increase enforcement and legal action over e-bike safety

 

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: The Mount Pleasant Police Department this week released enforcement figures showing 15 citations and three collisions tied to e-bike activity, alongside 46 warnings, nine failures-to-stop for blue lights and one arrest for theft; police said they conducted patrols, sweeps, and educational outreach in Park West and...

Communities Hold Weekend Festivals, Anniversaries, And Library Programs

 

Clallam Bay, Washington: Clallam Bay Sekiu Fun Days are scheduled Friday through Sunday in downtown Clallam Bay and at the Sekiu Community Center, featuring an art show, street fair, community potluck and an outdoor concert this weekend. Mohall, North Dakota, will hold its 125th anniversary events Friday, July 10 through...

Four Adults Charged After Rescue Of Sixteen Children

 

McArthur, Ohio. Four adults — Gary Siders Sr., Gary Siders II, Christina Siders and Elizabeth Siders — were arrested after authorities discovered 16 children living in squalid conditions at a Hamden residence on June 30, officials said. Each adult faces 16 counts of child endangerment related to the living conditions...

RCMP Secure Springfield Road, Reopen After Investigation

 

Kelowna authorities closed and later reopened a section of Springfield Road after a significant RCMP presence on July 6; officers focused activity at the corner of Barlee Road and Springfield Road between Cooper and Spall, placed police tape around the Springfield Funeral Home and the apartment building at 2040 Springfield,...