Federal Law Thwarted Chicago’s Attempt to Sue Gun Makers. But Now It Has a New Strategy. (www.propublica.org)
California Lawmakers Debate Sending Local Health Inspectors Into Immigration Facilities. (kffhealthnews.org)
‘He’s got the Midwest grit, the Midwest sensibility’: Why Tim Walz is suddenly in the hunt for VP (www.politico.com)
For some rural Democrats in Congress, the elevation of a presidential nominee from deep-blue, coastal California might hurt more than it helps. To balance the ticket, they’re arguing Kamala Harris needs to tap a running mate who can speak to voters in “fly-over” country....
Kamala Harris vice president race narrows with Cooper, Whitmer out. (www.voanews.com)
JD Vance calls Trump ‘morally reprehensible’ in resurfaced emails (www.theguardian.com)
Shallow Olympic Pool in Paris May be Slowing Athletes Down Big Time (www.thedailybeast.com)
non-paywall: 12ft.io/…/shallow-olympic-pool-may-be-slowing-ath…
Idaho sued for a law that pushed libraries to go "adults only" (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Protests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result (www.nytimes.com)
President Nicolás Maduro’s government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud.
Cisgender students allowed to sue Virginia schools to avoid sharing restrooms with trans classmates (www.advocate.com)
Judge temporarily bans Wayne LaPierre from returning to lead the National Rifle Association but does not appoint a monitor (www.nbcnews.com)
The judge denied one of the most significant remedies proposed by New York Attorney General Letitia James after a jury found the NRA and its executives liable in a civil corruption trial....
An inmate’s body temp was 107.5 when he died. The state of Texas says heat did not kill him. (www.kut.org)
Triple Meteor Showers Set to Dazzle the Night Sky Over the Next Two Weeks (gizmodo.com)
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles (arstechnica.com)
Michigan Supreme Court decision will likely strike hundreds from sex-offender registry (apnews.com)
Michigan’s policy of putting people on a sex-offender registry even if their crime was nonsexual is unconstitutional, the state Supreme Court said Monday....
Donald Trump says he 'probably' will debate Kamala Harris but 'can also make a case for not' (apnews.com)
Donald Trump on Monday seemed to back away from his earlier commitment to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning the value of a meetup and saying he “probably” will debate but he “can also make a case for not doing it.”...
Saboteurs Cut Internet Cables in Latest Disruption During Paris Olympics (www.wired.com)
Firefighters continue battle against more than 100 blazes burning in the US (www.theguardian.com)
California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West (apnews.com)
In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch....
FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer (www.nbcnews.com)
With DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say (apnews.com)
The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop multiple law enforcement agencies from giving him a badge....
United Airlines flight diverted due to ‘biohazard’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say (apnews.com)
The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election....
NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources (apnews.com)
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate search in part due to concerns that his Republican lieutenant governor would try to assume control if he left the state to campaign as part of the Democratic ticket, according to three people familiar with the matter....
Colorado HOA calls cops on kids’ lemonade stand to get ‘illegal’ operation shut down (www.independent.co.uk)
Venezuelans clash with police after disputed election result (www.bbc.com)
