Small business owners say they're pressured to hire off-duty MPD cops for security (minnesotareformer.com)
Small business owners — particularly immigrant owned — say they've been pressured by police to hire off-duty officers to provide security.
Sister of Denver man and her mother released by Hamas after being held hostage for nearly 2 weeks, ABC News reports (www.denverpost.com)
Maryland authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Judge Andrew Wilkinson was killed in an apparent shooting in the northern Maryland city of Hagerstown, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said....
BBC News - US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91 (www.bbc.co.uk)
US actress Piper Laurie best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films - has died aged 91, her manager has said.
Psychiatrist who once ran Arkansas State Medical Board arrested for alleged Medicaid fraud (www.nbcnews.com)
More than 40 ex-patients have also accused Dr. Brian Hyatt in civil suits of imprisoning them against their will.
Russell Brand: Thames Valley Police investigates allegations (www.bbc.com)
Thames Valley Police says it is looking into a woman's complaint of harassment and stalking.
‘Disgusting’ and ‘entitled’: MPs slam Gurner’s call for job losses (www.afr.com)
Politicians from both sides, and US left-wing icon Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have slammed billionaire Tim Gurner’s comments about unemployment needing to rise.
Schools dismiss early, teach online as blast of heat hits northeastern US (apnews.com)
A blast of late summer heat caused disruptions Wednesday for schools from Michigan to Virginia, with some districts dismissing students early and others holding classes online just days into the new academic year....
Enrique Tarrio's 'terrorism' should have gotten him an even longer sentence: Ex-FBI agent Andrew McCabe (www.rawstory.com)
Longtime Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the seditious conspiracy to stop the electoral count — the longest sentence handed down yet for any of the January 6 defendants. But that's not enough, argued former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
Police stop Nebraska man for bucking the law with a bull riding shotgun in his car (abcnews.go.com)
A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast Nebraska’s biggest city....
Ontario court rules against Jordan Peterson, upholds social media training order (www.cbc.ca)
An Ontario court ruled against psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson Wednesday, and upheld a regulatory body's order that he take social media training in the wake of complaints about his controversial online posts and statements.
Are forced-reset triggers illegal machine guns? ATF and gun rights advocates at odds in court fights (apnews.com)
At least 8 dogs die from heat stroke when air conditioning fails in truck: NW Indiana authorities (www.nbcchicago.com)
The Humane Society of Hobart, the contracted provider for animal care and control services in Lake Station, issued a statement criticizing Lake Station police for not following protocol at the scene.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police (www.foxbusiness.com)
A man in South Korea was crushed to death by a robot that may have mistaken him for a box, according to reports....
MSNBC Reporter Says Ivanka Testimony Shows Trump ‘Literally’ Borrowed Money ‘From His Kids’ Piggy Banks!’ (www.mediaite.com)
MSNBC reporter Lisa Rubin said her “jaw almost dropped” when she realized Ivanka Trump’s testimony provided “proof” that Donald Trump “was robbing Peter to Pay Paul.”...
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches and sit-ins across UK - BBC News (www.bbc.co.uk)
Israel-Hamas war: How attacks by settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank have risen during Gaza conflict (news.sky.com)
Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Biden administration communications with social media companies (www.cnn.com)
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies while a lawsuit targeting the government’s efforts to combat online misinformation plays out....
Matt Gaetz got what he wanted. Now what? (www.bbc.com)
But his moment in the sun was short-lived, extinguished just two days later by his long-time political rival, Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, who filed a motion to remove Mr McCarthy from his post....
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term (apnews.com)
Alexander watches Paw Patrol with fervor, bowls his baby brother over with hugs and does everything with gusto....
Child fentanyl death: Police seek husband of NYC nursery owner (www.bbc.com)
Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.
More companies, especially airlines, warn higher costs will eat into profits (www.cnbc.com)
The first Bob Ross work from ‘The Joy of Painting’ is on sale (www.cnn.com)
It’s hard to quantify the value of painter and all-around cultural icon Bob Ross, but $9.85 million is a good start....
Biden and Zelensky to meet in US next week (www.cnn.com)
US President Joe Biden plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week around the United Nations General Assembly meetings, according to multiple officials familiar with the plans....
