Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the Natchez Burning trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65. Iles died on Friday after a decades-long battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, his literary agent, Dan Conaway, posted on Saturday on Facebook. Initially diagnosed with the incurable condition in 1996, he kept his illness private until completing his final novel, …
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US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups – Reuters
US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups Reuters Why Trump’s War on the Drug Cartels Is Bound to Backfire Politico Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels The New York Times Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels The Guardian Trump’s New Secret Directive OKs Military Action in Latin America Under Guise of Drug War Democracy …
Read More »Law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia
GRETNA, Virginia (AP) — Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia, a congressman said Wednesday. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia’s 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County. He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the deputies’ families. Photos and video …
Read More »Dua Lipa shines in white from southern Albania, while highlighting the pronounced lines of her body – Telegraph
Internationally acclaimed pop star Dua Lipa has once again wowed fans with her stunning vacation photos taken during a luxurious break in the beautiful coastal paradise of Kep Merli in southern Albania. After her unforgettable performance at the “Sunny Hill Festival 2025”, where she gave an extraordinary live show, Lipa chose to relax and recharge in the peaceful and picturesque …
Read More »A grassroots effort is underway to monitor ICE operations in Southern California
Pasadena, California — School librarian Sharon Nicholls and her neighbors have made their local Home Depot in Pasadena, California, a top priority. “I’m not an activist,” Nicholls told CBS News. “We’re all just regular people.” Nicholls and her neighbors are part of a campaign called Adopt a Corner which comes to the Home Depot every morning to provide day laborers …
Read More »Canyon Fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres in Southern California – The Washington Post
Canyon Fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres in Southern California The Washington Post Parts of Los Angeles evacuated as Canyon Fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres FOX Weather Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuations for thousands in California The Guardian Canyon Fire: Fast-moving brush fire burning near Lake Piru in Ventura County; officials monitoring evacuation orders ABC7 Los Angeles Canyon Fire in Ventura County …
Read More »What is chikungunya, the virus now spreading in southern China?
LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Chinese authorities have taken measures this week to try to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus that often causes fever and joint pain. As of Wednesday, the government reported there had been more than 7,000 cases, mostly in the southern manufacturing hub of Foshan. Here’s what to know about chikungunya: Chikungunya is a disease …
Read More »Southern suburb shakes off sleepy image amid spillover from nearby city and offers ultimate lakeside living
As the population of North Carolina‘s most popular city skyrockets, around 30 minutes north of Charlotte, a different city with the ultimate small–town charm is experiencing it’s own boom. Davidson, North Carolina, is located about 22 miles from Charlotte, making it an appealing option for those who want a quieter environment while still having access to city amenities. With a …
Read More »The Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Deal Could Get Train Stocks Chugging Again. Picking Winners. – Barron's
The Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Deal Could Get Train Stocks Chugging Again. Picking Winners. Barron’s Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Railroad Deal The New York Times Rail deal will open new markets for top US container port FreightWaves Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad Union Pacific Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to …
Read More »9th Circuit keeps freeze on Southern California ICE patrols
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a stinging blow to the Trump administration’s mass deportation project Friday night in a fiery opinion upholding a lower court’s block on “roving patrols” across much of Southern California. “If, as Defendants suggest, they are not conducting stops that lack reasonable suspicion, they can hardly claim to be irreparably harmed by an …
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