Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Burn Across the South
Firefighters have been fighting to contain fires in Virginia, North Carolina and other states. Source link
NJ Democrats Likely to Retain Legislative Majority After Hard-Fought Races
Democrats won in competitive districts in southern and central New Jersey and were leading in other key races. Source link
Election 2023: How Abortion Lifted Democrats, and More Key Takeaways
President Biden is unpopular, but the winning streak for his party and its policies has been extended through another election…
Tate Reeves Is Re-elected Mississippi Governor
While the outcome was no surprise, given the Republican Party’s dominance in the state, it did not come quite as…
Mark Zuckerberg Taps the Strengths of WhatsApp
The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for…
Why Southern Baptists are Furious Over a Sex Abuse Case in Kentucky
A brief filed in a Kentucky case has infuriated members of the denomination across the country, just as it grapples…
Former C.I.A. Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges
The former officer, Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 47, admitted that he had sexually assaulted dozens of women, dating back as far…
Republicans Retain Control of Agriculture Seat in Kentucky
Democrats’ losing streak in statewide elections for agriculture commissioner continues. Source link
Reoccupying Gaza ‘Not the Right Thing to Do,’ White House Tells Israel
The U.S. caution came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu floated the idea that Israel might oversee security for the Gaza…
Fire Destroys World War II-Era Blimp Hangar in California
The structure was built in 1942 to house blimps that patrolled the California coastline, watching for enemy submarines. Source link