Several Florida cities are facing deadlines to remove rainbow crosswalks after being ordered to do so by the state’s transportation department. The directive follows a July 1st federal guidance from US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, stating roads are for safety, not political messages, which prompted the orders. Some local communities are complying with the order, while others, such as St. Petersburg, are protesting the removals. Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has supported the removals, as they believe roads should not be used for social or political expression.
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Due to new US import tax regulations, postal services like Royal Mail and DHL are suspending some US deliveries. These changes eliminate the global import tax exemption on low-value parcels, meaning most packages will now face tariffs. While gifts under $100 remain duty-free, the shift aims to combat deceptive shipping practices and duty circumvention. Several postal services and online marketplaces are working to adapt to the new rules, with some temporarily halting or suspending services to ensure compliance.
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Immigration officials plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he rejected an offer to go to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges. The offer came after it became clear that the Salvadoran national would likely be released from a Tennessee jail, but he was released to await trial in Maryland with his family, triggering the deportation order. The filing from his attorneys states that the government’s response to his release demonstrated vindictiveness. The case has become a flashpoint in the context of the former president’s immigration agenda due to his mistaken deportation in March, which he was returned from in June.
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South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who crossed the border amidst heightened tensions. The incident occurred as North Korea continues to seal its border and follows Pyongyang’s dismissal of Seoul’s efforts towards reconciliation. North Korea condemned the shots as a “deliberate provocation,” while the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the soldiers retreated back to the north side of the border after the warning shots. The DMZ, a strip of no-man’s land that separates the two countries, has been the site of past intrusions that increased tensions.
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The parents of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro were arrested Friday on suspicion of murder after reporting their son missing over a week prior. Authorities believe the couple fabricated the kidnapping story, and are now searching for Emmanuel’s remains. The Sheriff’s Department has stated the search is ongoing, while they continue to investigate and hold the parents accountable. Previously, the couple gave inconsistent statements to investigators and refused to take a polygraph test.
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According to a DHS official, the Trump administration may attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda. After being mistakenly deported to El Salvador and subsequently released from pre-trial detention, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys received notice of his potential deportation to the East African country. This development follows a previously unreported agreement between the U.S. and Uganda to accept deportees who are not its citizens. Due to fear of persecution by local gangs, an immigration judge ruled Abrego Garcia cannot be deported to El Salvador.
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Southwind Foods, a California-based seafood company, has issued a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of frozen shrimp products due to potential exposure to Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive material. The recalled shrimp, distributed between July 17 and August 8 to several states, include brands like Sand Bar and Best Yet. This recall follows a similar one from an Indonesian company, with the FDA actively investigating the source of the contamination, and the public is advised to discard or return the recalled shrimp to the point of purchase due to potential health risks from exposure.
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Donald McPherson, a World War II veteran and the last surviving American “ace” pilot, has passed away at 103. He served in the Pacific theater, earning multiple honors for downing five enemy planes. Despite his wartime achievements, McPherson’s legacy focused on his faith, family, and community service. He returned home to Nebraska after the war and devoted himself to the local youth through sports, scouting, and veterans’ organizations.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was released from a Tennessee jail on Friday, allowing him to reunite with his family in Maryland while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges. The case gained attention after he was mistakenly deported in March and brought back to the U.S. by the Trump administration. Following a court order, Abrego Garcia was granted pretrial release. Although he faces a smuggling case, defense attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the charges, alleging they were retaliatory. Despite the release, Homeland Security officials still plan to deport him to an unnamed third country.
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