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On the national front, Hurricane Beryl has caused devastation in the southeast Caribbean, leaving 4 dead. In addition, a recent transcript has revealed that prosecutors were aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes years before striking a deal. Hunter Biden is currently suing Fox News over an ‘online mock trial’ miniseries, and there are speculations about whether replacing him on the ticket would help Democrats keep the White House. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a 16-year-old was tragically killed in an officer-involved shooting while armed with an automatic gun.
Locally, the Supreme Court has allowed cities to ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions from residents. Officials are hopeful that a new apartment complex will boost the downtown Springfield economy. The Governor of Illinois has called on the Federal Office of Mine Safety to investigate the Alton Sinkhole Collapse. Adams Street businesses are eager to rebound after a devastating downtown fire, and Lutheran High is preparing for the building of a new school.
In California, deliberations in Karen Read’s murder trial continue as officials prepare for a new law starting in July that allows drug testing kits to be offered to patrons in bars across the state. Ripples from
