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fromPortland Mercury
14 hours ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Blasted for Capitulating to Trump, Pickathon Memories, and FBI to Track Down Texas Democrats

fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: RFK Jr. Cancels Lifesaving Research, Some People Want Fred Meyer to Sell Liquor, and ChatGPT is a Toxic "Companion" to Teens

fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: New Day Center For Portland's Unhoused, New Loan Forgiveness For ICE Agents, and New, Hefty Fees For US Visas

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Ghislaine Is Back, Obama Conspiracies Are Back, Fires Are Back, Everclear Is Back (Or Did They Ever Go Away?)

Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Portland's Transpo Woes Worsen, Pride Gets Loud & Proud, Polls Worsen for President "Epstein's Pal"

Portland faces transportation funding challenges due to failed state budget proposals.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Memorials for Michael O'Callaghan, Happy Birthday Moo Deng, and Sen Merkley Will Run Again!

Mike Bivins was convicted of arson and hate crimes in connection with his attacks on minority communities in Portland.
fromPortland Mercury
14 hours ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Blasted for Capitulating to Trump, Pickathon Memories, and FBI to Track Down Texas Democrats

fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: RFK Jr. Cancels Lifesaving Research, Some People Want Fred Meyer to Sell Liquor, and ChatGPT is a Toxic "Companion" to Teens

fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: New Day Center For Portland's Unhoused, New Loan Forgiveness For ICE Agents, and New, Hefty Fees For US Visas

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Ghislaine Is Back, Obama Conspiracies Are Back, Fires Are Back, Everclear Is Back (Or Did They Ever Go Away?)

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Portland's Transpo Woes Worsen, Pride Gets Loud & Proud, Polls Worsen for President "Epstein's Pal"

fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

Report for America journalists increasingly keep jobs in their host newsrooms, data shows

"Since 2018, RFA has placed 759 corps members in 429 host newsrooms and they have produced more than 100,000 stories, highlighting the initiative's significant impact on local journalism."
Fundraising
Miscellaneous
fromNBC News
1 day ago

New York designer found dead on boat at Montauk Yacht Club

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a 33-year-old designer, was found dead on a boat at Montack Yacht Club, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives.
#weather
#new-york
fromNew York Focus
1 day ago
NYC politics

Does New York Spend More Per Public School Student Than Any Other...

New York exemplifies wealth, diversity, and ambition while facing stark inequalities and systemic failures in governance and climate action.
fromNew York Focus
2 weeks ago
New York City

'Consequences Will Be Lethal': New York ATF Enforcement To Be Slashed...

New York simultaneously represents immense wealth and significant wealth inequality, alongside diverse yet segregated communities.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Garda probe after body of man (50s) found at house in Cork city

A man in his late 50s was found dead in a Cork house with no signs of forced entry or disturbance.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Cal Fire Water Tanker Crashes In Napa County

Data shows that since they were installed and starting issuing warnings, speeding on some corridors has gone down by 20% or more.
San Francisco
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Dorchester man allegedly approached 14-year-old with chemical-laced handkerchief

Willie Cowert was charged with assault after allegedly attempting to suffocate a teenager with a chemical-laced handkerchief.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Grateful Dead Celebration Fills Up SF Hotels

Thousands of Deadheads attended Grateful Dead anniversary shows in San Francisco, with many believing it could be the final outing for Dead & Company.
#immigration
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: ICE Kidnaps Preschool Parent, GOP Steals Money from Public Broadcasting, and Trump's "Epstein Problems" are Just Beginning

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
California

Tuesday Morning Topline: Rally for Local Tattoo Artist Threatened By ICE

Guillermo Medina Reyes is returning to immigration court today after receiving a temporary restraining order against ICE.
fromsyracuse
1 month ago
Canada news

What does Trump's 'big bill' mean for Central New York (Good Morning CNY for July 4)

Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden Cafe has become a culinary destination since 2019, offering a unique menu including a flight of mimosas.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: ICE Kidnaps Preschool Parent, GOP Steals Money from Public Broadcasting, and Trump's "Epstein Problems" are Just Beginning

fromsyracuse
1 month ago
Canada news

What does Trump's 'big bill' mean for Central New York (Good Morning CNY for July 4)

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Britain's biggest rat' found in Yorkshire home

The UK's largest rat, measuring 22 inches, was captured in Redcar and Cleveland, prompting local council concerns over rising pest control issues.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Police investigating deadly stabbing inside Brooklyn deli

Officers responded to the New York Deli and Mini Market at the corner of Hegeman and Van Siclen avenues in East New York just after 3 p.m. Friday.
NYC politics
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

6AM City acquires Good Daily's network of more than 350 AI-generated local newsletters

In January, I uncovered Good Daily, which in less than a year had quietly expanded to more than 350 towns and cities. Each newsletter included fabricated testimonials and portrayed itself as being run by local community members.
E-Commerce
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

I teach college and report on Colorado media. More professors should do the same in other states

Local news crisis has resulted in significant reporting losses across various sectors.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Two wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official

A bomb attack in Thessaloniki targeted the home of a prison guard president, wounding two and damaging nearby properties.
#journalism
#community
#oregon
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: A Police Standoff at a Local Target Store, Why Kotek Gave $10M to an AI Company, and Stephen Colbert Tells Trump: "Go F*ck Yourself"

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: A Police Standoff at a Local Target Store, Why Kotek Gave $10M to an AI Company, and Stephen Colbert Tells Trump: "Go F*ck Yourself"

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: A Police Standoff at a Target Store, Why Kotek Gave $10M to an AI Company, and Stephen Colbert Tells Trump "Go F*ck Yourself"

Earlier this year, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek approved $10 million to throw at a multi-billion-dollar company leading the artificial intelligence revolution: Nvidia.
Portland
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Baby thrown down garbage chute on Staten Island, police say

A 1-year-old baby was thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island, rescued, and is recovering in stable condition with no reported injuries.
Miscellaneous
#missing-person
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Portola Valley has a new city manager

Darcy Smith has been appointed as Portola Valley's town manager after 22 years in city government.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

'It's not a realistic thing': Lengthy Red Hook Pool closure leaves residents frustrated * Brooklyn Paper

A broken pipe has closed the Red Hook Pool for most of the summer, frustrating residents.
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Republicans Vote to Kill Local Radio, Trump's Really Creepy Epstein Letter, and Damian Lillard's Coming Home!

"It's going to be in the mid-to-low 80s today-so, practically the North Pole compared to Wednesday's ungodly heat. Even better news? It might rain on Monday, which we desperately need as Oregon enters the season of peak wildfire risk."
Portland
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose Shop Owner Killed in Fire, Officials Say It Was Arson By Unhoused Woman With Prior Arson Charges

A fire in San Jose resulted in the death of Chris Tran, the owner of Branding Out, with an unhoused woman arrested for arson.
#nextdoor
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Digital life

This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

fromCNET
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's unlikely hail mary to stem engagement crisis: local journalism

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Digital life

This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

fromCNET
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's unlikely hail mary to stem engagement crisis: local journalism

fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Poynter receives Press Forward funding as part of project to preserve local online news content - Poynter

A project aims to preserve local online news archives with funding from Press Forward to support local news organizations and their vital historical content.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Dead snake 'not resembling UK species' found in Havering park

A snake carcass found in Havering is believed to be the remains of a pet that has been 'wrongly disposed of'. A walker in Havering Country Park came across the carcass last Wednesday (July 9), which did not resemble any of the UK's native species.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Escaped emu rescued by police after feather-raising chase

An emu was captured by Brunswick police in a parking lot after escaping from its owner's yard.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: ODOT is Broke, Elon Musk Made an AI Girlfriend, and Sen. Wyden Wants to Unmask ICE

The I-5 Rose Quarter freeway expansion is among the most embattled infrastructure projects in recent memory. ODOT has faced hurdles from the onset, and now, state and federal leaders might have just sucked out what little oxygen the Rose Quarter project had left.
Portland
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Letters from Our Readers

New York is known as a sports town, and the Post extensively covers local sports, dominating conversations.
UK news
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Huge fireball' seen near London Southend Airport as public asked to keep away

A huge fireball has been spotted near Southend Airport, prompting caution from local authorities.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Chinese restaurant plan gets up nose of residents

Residents of the Forbes Apartments in Woolwich objected to Jincheng Alley's proposed Chinese restaurant due to concerns over the food's pungent odor and fire risks.
London
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

There's an upcoming election in Somerville, and the claws are out

There is a competitive race for bike path cat mayor in Somerville, featuring multiple feline candidates.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Residents warned to 'keep doors and windows closed' due to HUGE Tolworth fire

Residents advised to keep doors and windows closed due to a significant fire at a sports pavilion in Tolworth.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Woman killed in apparent murder-suicide at N.H. restaurant remembered as 'beacon of light'

Marisol Fuentes Huaracha, a 25-year-old waitress, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide involving her former partner Michael Gleason Jr. in Berlin, New Hampshire.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

When Miami TV channels make a big switch, here's where you'll find ABC and Fox

WPLG-Channel 10 will stop broadcasting ABC programming, transferring it to WSVN-Channel 7 effective August 4.
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Official: 'Series' of incidents targeting LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown under investigation

Several incidents targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown are under investigation.
Boston food
fromEater Boston
1 month ago

4 Major Boston Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, June 2025

Several restaurants in and around Boston have closed recently, with hopes for a potential return for some establishments.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: ICE's Latest Texting Trap, Trump Tours Alligator Alcatraz, and Portland's Summer of Slushies Has Arrived

ICE continues to arrest asylum seekers in Oregon without cause, raising concerns about their treatment and the impact on families.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Busy road in Wallington to be closed off to traffic for 18 days

The Newlands in Wallington will be shut off to all vehicles, including bikes, for 18 days from July 14 due to gas mains replacement works by SGN.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

'Can't sleep!': East Bay neighbors fed up after school alarm won't stop beeping

"Everybody is losing sleep these days," Catherine Stuckey told 7 On Your Side. "It's very country out here...there's crickets...the wind in the cottonwood trees."
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Why wait to get local news?

To get important local stories, get in the habit of picking up the Post in the mornings. Our print edition serves exclusive local news that competitors often copy.
Canada news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Teen in court after manure sprayed on streets in protest against Pride event'

A 19-year-old man has admitted to spraying hen manure across the streets of Ballymena in a bizarre 'act of protest' against the town's inaugural Pride parade.
LGBT
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 30th June 2025

Rough sleeping in London is at a record high, worsened by potential benefit cuts.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: US Supreme Court Majority Cowards, Queer Youth Crisis Phone Lines in Crisis, and Oregon Legislature Final Exam Cram

The Oregon legislative session is concluding with several significant bills being passed, including ones on transportation, public defense, and utility rate caps.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Woman who died after hitting a tree in the East Bay is identified

An 85-year-old woman died in a car crash due to veering off a rural road and hitting a tree.
The accident raised safety concerns regarding Kirker Pass Road and its sharp curves.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Gardai urge public not to share footage or photos after woman hit by lorry in Wexford

A woman was injured in a serious incident on Main Street, prompting a significant emergency response and a public appeal for information.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London News Buzz - 27th June 2025

The Green Party has made a historic gain by securing its first-ever councillor in Greenwich, with Tamasin Rhymes winning the Shooters Hill by-election.
London
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

2 men with 2 buckets make off with 85 koi fish from SoCal restaurant, police say

Two men stole 85 koi fish from the Oak House Restaurant in Yucaipa, California, illustrating a bizarre and theft-focused crime.
#crime
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Canada news

'He was a decent, harmless man' - grandfather stabbed multiple times in his home over 'personal dispute'

A Dublin grandfather was fatally stabbed in his home during a personal dispute.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

84th Precinct: Air conditioner con man caught red-handed * Brooklyn Paper

A man was arrested for attempting to steal an air conditioner, showcasing increased local crime vigilance.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Canada news

'He was a decent, harmless man' - grandfather stabbed multiple times in his home over 'personal dispute'

fromPoynter
1 month ago

Q&A: Chuck Todd says youth sports could help save local news - Poynter

I was probably as big of a consumer of local news as anybody in D.C. We tried to get our hands on every Sunday paper we could get.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (50s) who died after incident in west Dublin house is named locally

A local man named James Berney was fatally injured in Balgaddy, prompting an investigation by Gardaí due to suspicious circumstances.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

No breaking news in your Sunday print newspaper? Here's why - Poynter

The No Kings protests on June 14 highlighted critical gaps in Sunday print editions, particularly the absence of timely breaking news that audiences seek.
US news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Elderly Kerry woman rescued from raging house fire

Two men rescued a woman from a burning house, preventing injury, as fire quickly spread before emergency services arrived.
fromPort Jefferson, NY Patch
1 month ago

Mount Sinai Massage Parlor Raided, Woman Arrested: Police

A woman was arrested for unauthorized practice during a massage parlor raid in Mount Sinai.
Sakura Foot Spa has been condemned by the Town of Brookhaven for safety violations.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC bandits kidnap swan in bird-brained scheme, but mystery remains over its fate

"There have been numerous animal sacrifices [in the area], it's been an ongoing problem," Edita Birnkrant, executive director of animal advocacy group NYCLASS, said.
NYC food
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Roxbury Library renamed for city's first Black woman TV reporter

The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library will be renamed to honor Sarah-Ann Shaw, the first Black woman television news reporter in Boston.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston police seeking public's help looking for 2 missing teenagers

Boston police are searching for two missing teens and request public assistance.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Violent Gravesend slashing leaves neighbors shocked

A 39-year-old man was slashed in Gravesend during a violent argument, shocking the local community.
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