Patrick Murphy, of Denver, was charged with a hate crime and “criminal mischief” for breaking transgender Pride flags, police said. He pleaded not guilty.
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Tropical Storm Franklin lashing Dominican Republic, Haiti; see storm’s projected path
Tropical Storm Franklin could dump as much as 10 inches of rain on the Dominican Republic and Haiti, forecasters say.
As rents and evictions rise across the country, more cities and states debate rent control
Affordable housing experts say big cities and commuter towns need limits on how much landlords can increase rent by.
Those without homes ‘most at risk of dying’ from Hurricane Hilary in SoCal, advocates warn
Volunteer organizers in Los Angeles have been driving the streets, and giving tarps to people living in tents and other makeshift shelters.
US postal worker sentenced to federal prison for PPP loan fraud in South Carolina
Most of the loans were later fully forgiven by the U.S. government, the Department of Justice said.
FEMA lends a hand, but Maui fire losses estimated in the billions; officials release first names of people killed: Aug. 15 updates
The death toll from the deadly Mau fires climbed to 106 late Tuesday as officials released the first names of people killed by the blazes. Updates.
3-year-old dies aboard migrant bus headed from Texas to Chicago
The child’s death is the first Texas has announced after Gov. Greg Abbott started busing thousands of migrants to cities including Chicago.
‘Burned down to ashes’: Why devastated Lahaina Town is such a cherished place on Maui
Before Hawaii became a U.S. territory in the late 1800s, Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The town is a beloved destination.
10,000 steps? No need. Researchers say this many steps a day can lower risk of death.
Researchers found 4,000 steps a day is a good cut off in order to lower a person’s mortality, including from heart disease.
Kai Cenat will face charges of inciting a riot after chaotic New York giveaway, NYPD says
NYC authorities say they will charge Kai Cenat with inciting a riot after thousands of people gathered in New York’s Union Square park Friday.