House Republicans stumble on noncitizen voting effort, push forward on sanctuary cities ban

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a California ex-Amtrak worker was sentenced, July 17, to 25 months for stealing nearly $1 million in COVID jobless aid and $63,000 in sickness benefits.

People wonder why AMBER Alerts are not issued for every missing child. It's because they are issued for the most serious child-abduction cases. Go here for more information. As of July 11, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are 25 missing children in Missouri, including a recent missing teenager since July 4, 2025.

Well, folks, it’s official — starting July 1st, modifying the weather in Florida is banned. That’s right. No more amateur cloud whispering. No more budget Dr. Evils trying to tweak the thermostat or juice the humidity. The dream is dead. RIP Florida’s Supervillain Starter Kit.

Arizona Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Thunderstorm Watch, effective Monday-Tuesday, July 21st-22nd, 2025, for the following zones; This is a direct hit on Tucson, which means the monsoon rainfall numbers at the airport will be going up.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a California man was arrested July 24 on a 14-count federal indictment alleging he used dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble to scam victims out of more than $2 million.

Polk County, Florida—where the weather is hot, the gators are bold, and apparently, the deputies are running side hustles out of the squad car. Meet Justin Register, a now-former traffic enforcement deputy who decided that law enforcement just wasn’t lucrative enough… so he allegedly started a little freelance wallet-lightening business right there on the shoulder of the road near Fort Meade.

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CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a former AME Zion church bishop pleaded guilty, July 15, to federal fraud and conspiracy charges for using deception and forged documents to seize control over church properties in California.

CALIFORNIA – VNGR Beverage, LLC, maker of Poppi drinks, has agreed to an $8.9 million class action settlement resolving claims the “prebiotic soda” didn’t deliver its promised gut health benefits.

US Navy and Coast Guard crews, leading an international effort to choke off drug smuggling routes from Central America, have recently seized almost 8 billion dollars of cocaine, weighing in at more than 329 tons, in less than 9 months. That's more than 266 million doses of cocaine that will never reach US streets!

Florida. The land of meth gators, retirement villages with more drama than “The Real Housewives,” and now—Hitler’s yacht. Because why wouldn’t Adolf Hitler’s personal boat be sitting off the coast of Miami like it’s on spring break?

Florida—the only state where the line between “news” and “Mad Libs” has been permanently blurred. So let’s talk about Jonathan Patrick Winslow, a Florida man who rang in his 57th birthday not with cake or candles, but by stealing a Conch Tour Train in Key West… on the Fourth of July. Because why not combine America’s birthday and your own in a festive meth-fueled parade of poor decisions?

CALIFORNIA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced, July 14, the arrest of two individuals accused of defrauding victims out of over $1 million through fake pizza franchise and stock option investments.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. You don’t need a lot of experience to make good money. Some jobs pay $50 an hour or more without a degree or years of training.

Rumors are circulating online that stimulus checks up to $2,000 will be sent out to American taxpayers in the coming months. As of July 25, 2025, there is no official legislation or IRS announcement authorizing a new $2,000 stimulus payment.

CALIFORNIA – Los Angeles County has officially ended its Rent Relief Program, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced on July 25. The program ran from December 12, 2023, to June 4, 2024. It distributed over $81 million to landlords to support tenant housing stability and post-pandemic recovery.

CALIFORNIA – International Paper notified the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that it would be laying off 71 employees. The company is closing its container facility in Buena Park as part of broader consolidations that have affected roughly 2,500 employees across the United States.

CALIFORNIA – Del Monte Foods announced July 1, that it has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California is working to sell all or most of its assets for the best value as a part of a financial restructuring.

NEW JERSEY — A New York man has been charged with a series of drug offenses following the seizure of over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of suspected cocaine during a vehicle search in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. The arrest, conducted by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) with support from the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), is being called a major disruption to drug trafficking activity in the region.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Crazy Hair Harry, a remarkable 9-week-old puppy came into rescue after being found in a very unlikely spot. “This scruffy boy was found as a stray in Mississippi and was found in a dead tree trunk where he had been living and struggling to survive,” reports GDRNE. “He was so scared at first, and we are so lucky we found him when we did!” Now living safely in foster care, Harry no longer needs to struggle or be afraid, and he has been thriving.

Meet Freeda, a 2-year-old dog described as "the sweetest Yorkshire Terrier out there," who is now available for adoption through Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue organization in Massachusetts. Despite her difficult past in a neglectful and at times abusive household, the 13-pound terrier has made remarkable progress in her foster home. "Initially, she may be a bit shy but with some decompression time, she will get to trust you," according to Sandy Paws Rescue. "Once she starts feeling at home, she will be all smiles for you."

A four-year-old mixed-breed dog named Mozart faces the possibility of being sent back to Texas unless a home for him is found by Friday, July 18th. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, issued the urgent appeal after Mozart's recent adoption fell through. “Mozart was adopted in May but is too strong for his adopter. She wants him out ASAP but we have no where for him to go! He is available for foster-to-adopt with a completed adoption application. Or a foster-only home would work too,” explains the nonprofit rescue.

CALIFORNIA – California attorney general Rob Bonta announced, July 11, a court order temporarily blocking ICE and CBP from conducting unlawful stops during immigration sweeps.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Sam and Gabby, a bonded pair of Shih Tzu mixes who have spent their entire lives together. According to the rescue, “Sam and Gabby had an owner that loved them, and it shows.” The reason for these two ending up in rescue care was not provided, but one thing is clear: They need a home where they can remain together. Now living with a loving foster family, these inseparable companions are ready to enter the next part of their lives together.

It’s a tired refrain, but a legitimate question: How do homeless people obtain drugs when they don’t have any money?. As someone who has battled addiction and lived amongst substance abusers, it’s true the drugs can be obtained even when you’re broke. But how?

The illicit fentanyl supply in Denver and across the U.S. has been tainted with a chemical known as BTMPS, according to Lisa Raville, director of the Harm Reduction Action Center.

CALIFORNIA – Avelo Airlines, a low-budget carrier based in Houston, announced July 14 that it will close its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport and exit all West Coast operations by December 2025 due to ongoing financial losses and competition.

As if Florida didn't already have a reputation for weirdness — let's now add… pink blobs of doom. Yes, folks, just when you thought the Sunshine State couldn’t get any weirder, we’ve been blessed with bubblegum-colored nightmares stuck to every lakeside rock and twig.

Firearms retailer agrees to pay $125,000 and overhaul security following burglary of 18 guns, half of which have since surfaced in crime scenes across NJ and NY. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a court-approved settlement with FSS Armory, Inc., a licensed firearms dealer based in Pine Brook, Morris County, following a 2023 burglary in which 18 unsecured firearms were stolen from the store. Several of those firearms were later recovered at crime scenes or in the hands of criminal suspects, including one incident where a police officer was injured.

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