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On a national level, Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction in the southeast Caribbean, claiming four lives. Prosecutors have been criticized for not taking action against Jeffrey Epstein years before he cut a deal with authorities. In Ohio, a 16-year-old was tragically killed in an officer-involved shooting while armed with an automatic weapon.
Locally, there are mixed reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing cities to ban outdoor sleeping. Officials are hopeful that a new apartment complex will boost the downtown Springfield economy. Meanwhile, Lutheran High is preparing for the construction of a new school, and Adams Street businesses are eager to recover from a devastating downtown fire.
In California, discussions continue in the Karen Read murder trial. A new law set to take effect in July will allow California bars to offer drug testing kits to their patrons. And on the East Coast, Joro Spiders are slowly making their way up from Florida and Georgia. While they may seem scary at first glance, there are ways to calm your fears about these creatures.
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