Georgia deputy killed in ‘ambush’ while responding to domestic dispute

A deputy was killed while responding to a domestic dispute in northwestern Georgia on Saturday evening. This is the first time the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has lost a deputy in the line of duty, Maj. Ashley Henson said in a news conference Saturday. Deputy Brandon Cunningham.Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Cunningham and another … Read more

Harris and Trump walk a supply-demand tightrope on housing

Trump, for his part, has said that sweeping crackdowns on both legal and unauthorized immigration — including detaining and deporting millions of people — would free up housing supply for U.S. citizens, lowering prices. But some economists question that conclusion, largely because of the impact on new supply: Slashing the construction industry’s large foreign-born workforce … Read more

Bystanders thwart Michigan man’s attempts to kidnap girls in 2 separate incidents, authorities say

Two bystanders in Michigan helped a pair of girls escape when a man tried to force them into his car in broad daylight in separate attempted kidnappings, authorities said. The incidents occurred just an hour apart on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. In both cases, a bystander intervened and thwarted the alleged kidnapping attempts. Endi … Read more

Home sales commissions are getting a shakeup this weekend

Changes to realtor commissions taking effect this weekend could give home sellers a lot more negotiating power — and for buyers, potentially some more paperwork. Starting Saturday, realtors will be barred from offering compensation on multiple listing services (MLS), making it harder for buyers’ agents and sellers’ agents to negotiate fees on their own, as … Read more

Supreme Court temporarily rejects Biden administration request that would expand Title IX protections

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday barred the Biden administration from enforcing parts of a major regulation on sex discrimination in education that is embroiled in litigation over its protections for transgender students. The court rejected a request from the administration to allow less contentious parts of the regulation, many of which have nothing … Read more

Arrests in Matthew Perry’s death and Kamala Harris’ economic agenda: Morning Rundown

Five people have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Kamala Harris will lay out economic policy proposals in a North Carolina speech. And a viral but unsubstantiated rumor claims Americans’ Social Security numbers were leaked. Here’s what to know today. Matthew Perry’s addiction was spiraling out of control before his … Read more

Medicare negotiates historic drug price cuts

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The influences behind JD Vance’s politics and Lebanon’s hospitals prepare for war: Morning Rundown

JD Vance and his aunt shed light on how his upbringing shaped his sharp opinions. Lebanon’s already crisis-hit hospitals are making preparations in case of war with Israel. And the last European shows of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” come with heightened security measures. Here’s what to know today. How JD Vance’s family shaped his sharp-edged … Read more

Tim Walz defends military record and Ernesto expected to strengthen: Morning Rundown

Prices may be starting to fall, but economists have their eye on another concerning figure. Tim Walz defends his military record. And Laci Peterson’s murder is back in the spotlight, 20 years after her husband’s conviction. Here’s what to know today. Inflation is starting to subside The high prices that have put a strain on … Read more