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Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound
Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.
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Cedric the Entertainer to host the Emmys
This year's Emmy Awards will be hosted by a first-timer. CBS and the TV Academy on Monday announced that Cedric the Entertainer will make his Emmys hosting debut in September as the big show returns to a live, in-person format. A "limited audience of nominees and their guests" will also be present, according to a press release.
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Cedric the Entertainer will make his Emmys hosting debut in September. Mandatory Credit: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images
Published on July 12, 2021
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Dozens of states are suing Google over app store practices
Dozens of states have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google that zeroes in on its app store practices. The suit alleges that Google abused its dominance in the mobile ecosystem to favor its own Google Play Store, reducing competition in the process. The suit also takes aim at the fees that Google charges developers for in-app purchases.
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$350M 'palace on rails' luxury train concept unveiled
Long distance rail travel looked like it could be on its way out just a few years ago, but a lot has changed since then. The classic style of traveling is now having something of a revival, as travelers look for more environmentally friendly ways to see the world.
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Man arrested 4 days after being sentenced to probation
Just four days after a Scott County judge sentenced him to probation on a burglary conviction, a Davenport man was arrested Sunday morning on a new burglary charge.
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Flash flooding possible in New York City and Boston on Monday
The Northeast is bracing for more heavy rain Monday after severe storms last week inundated New York City subways and submerged streets.
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Veteran gets car parade as a 100th birthday surprise
John Stanley Pioro turned 100 years old on Wednesday. He did not celebrate quietly. There were honking horns, blaring sirens and cheering community members who made sure the celebration could be heard miles from his residence on 6 Mile Road.
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John Stanley Pioro (center) waves to participants in a car parade in celebration of his 100th birthday. Mandatory Credit: The Journal Times
Published on July 12, 2021
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Death toll in Surfside condo building collapse reaches 94
The death toll has reached 94 as recovery operations at the Surfside condo collapse site continue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a Monday morning news conference.
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Why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election
As Democrats begin the uphill climb to hold their majorities in the House and Senate next November, politicians and party strategists are admitting that their biggest challenge comes from within: "Woke" liberals demanding adherence to policies on crime, the environment and government spending that are simply not shared by a majority of the country.
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Juvenile remakes 'Back That Thang Up' as a vaccine anthem
Juvenile doesn't just want you to get his latest song stuck in your head, he wants you to get stuck in the arm.
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Juvenile has teamed up with fellow artists Mannie Fresh and Mia X, to remake his iconic hit "Back That Thang Up" into a new vaccine …
Published on July 12, 2021
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Megan Fox discusses her son being bullied for wearing dresses
Actress Megan Fox says her 8-year-old son has been bullied online by people who don't agree with his fashion choices. Fox, who stars in the new movie "Till Death," said in a recent interview that her eldest child, whom she shares with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green, has been criticized by "mean, awful and cruel people."
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Actress Megan Fox says her 8-year-old son has been bullied online by people who don't agree with his fashion choices. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ishii/Paramount Pictures …
Published on July 12, 2021
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University finds missing Dorothy dress from 'The Wizard of Oz'
A dress believed to have been worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz" has been found on top of mailboxes in a university drama department.
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Martin Lawrence's daughter and Eddie Murphy's son are dating
Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy were a match made in heaven on the big screen -- now their children are writing their own love story.
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Katie Porter responds to scuffle that broke out at her California town hall event
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California responded to a scuffle that broke out at an event she held in her district on Sunday between protesters and attendees, claiming that the incident was by premeditated by her opponents.
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New child tax credit payments start this week. Here's how the IRS is trying to make sure the neediest families don't miss out
Melinda Williams, a married mother of five, didn't think her family qualified for the child tax credit since they don't earn enough to file income tax returns. So the New York City resident didn't pay much attention to Congress' historic increase of the benefit earlier this year.
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Schumer and Pelosi face leadership test as infrastructure push kicks into high gear
Democrats will face a critical month on infrastructure in July as they reckon with deep schisms in their ranks and questions over legislative strategy and policy specifics of a bill the party wants to position itself with ahead of the midterm elections.
