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August 9, 2023

Florida mayor accused of racism during exchange with Hispanic commissioner, later apologizes

The mayor of Surfside, Florida, apologized this week after making insensitive comments toward a Hispanic town commissioner who continued to interrupt him during a meeting last week.

August 9, 2023

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist lawmaker says cops 'have neither dignity nor value'

A Wisconsin former lawmaker who was arrested in the 2020 George Floyd riots said in recent Facebook comments that police officers "have neither dignity nor value."

August 9, 2023

Montana clinic battling asbestos crisis declares bankruptcy amid $6M penalty for false claims

A health clinic in a Montana town grappling with lethal asbestos contamination has filed for bankruptcy protection after being ordered to pay nearly $6 million in penalties and damages.

August 9, 2023

Minors need parents’ permission to join social media under law proposed by Georgia GOP

Georgia GOP legislators propose parental consent for minors' social media accounts, combating cyberbullying and age verification concerns.

August 9, 2023

Disgraced former Florida state attorney blasts DeSantis, claims her removal means 'the loss of democracy'

Disgraced former state attorney Monique Worrell attacked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after he removed her from her post on Wednesday.

August 9, 2023

North Korea invites foreign golfers to international amateur tournament

North Korea is inviting amateur golfers from around the globe to participate in an international tournament in the nation's capital, Pyongyang.

August 9, 2023

Senators give Yellen 'grave' warning about CCP, Kremlin-linked company trying to buy major US media brand

GOP Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Marco Rubio of Florida sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calling for a review of the proposed deal by a CCP-linked company to buy Forbes.

August 9, 2023

US reaches preliminary agreement for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel: report

The U.S. has reportedly come to an agreement for Saudi Arabia to formally recognize Israel in exchange for concessions to Palestinians and other measures from the U.S.

August 9, 2023

Jean-Pierre pressed on Biden wrongly claiming he declared climate emergency: 'When will that happen?'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was pushed to explain when President Biden would declare a climate national emergency after he falsely said he already had.

August 9, 2023

Target hit with shareholder lawsuit after Pride backlash damaged stock price

America First Legal has filed a shareholder lawsuit against Target in response to the retailer’s Pride merchandise that resulted in backlash, boycotts and a drop in stock price.