Delaware County outage delayed Media courthouse filings and phone lines
Delaware County says non-emergency phones are back, but some network issues may persist after a disruption that delayed Media courthouse filings.
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Virginia Beach nonprofit opens 38-unit housing for people exiting homelessness
Virginia Beach VA – Macon & Joan Brock House has opened with 38 supportive housing units for people exiting homelessness, with move-ins expected in mid-July.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular Up After Yesterday; Diesel Steady
Des Moines IA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows regular gas at $3.561/gal (+12.1¢ vs yesterday). Diesel averages $4.041/gal (-0.3¢). Last week: regular $3.499; diesel $4.186.
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Downtown Davis outdoor dining faces July 1 compliance deadline
Downtown Davis outdoor dining operators have a July 1 compliance deadline, with a Planning Commission hearing on related code changes set for July 8.
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Kansas City Royals stadium petition clears signatures, 60-day clock starts
Kansas City election officials verified enough signatures to advance a Royals stadium petition, starting a 60-day council review clock.
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Discovery Bay keeps Willow Lake under a harmful-algal-bloom caution
Discovery Bay’s HAB page lists a CAUTION advisory for Willow Lake. Here’s what to avoid for kids, pets, and anyone recreating nearby.
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New Orleans East boil-water advisory lifted after main break
New Orleans LA – SWBNO canceled a one-day boil-water advisory in part of New Orleans East after a main break dropped pressure below safe levels.
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GAO Says Cloud Buying Still Faces Cost and Data Problems at 24 Agencies
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says cloud buying at 24 selected federal agencies is still hampered by weak cost data, outdated rules, and split software guidance. ([files.gao.gov](https://files.gao.gov/reports/GAO-26-107530/index.html))
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DOJ egg-price settlement targets alleged benchmark manipulation that lifted grocery costs
United States DOJ and Federal Law Enforcement Watch – The Justice Department and 17 states announced a proposed egg-price settlement; court approval still comes next.
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House rule vote stalls defense bill amid SAVE America Act fight
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – A 198-224 House rule defeat blocked the FY2027 NDAA package and sharpened the GOP fight over SAVE America Act demands. ([clerk.house.gov](https://clerk.house.gov/Home/ViewBills))
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Fontana sewer proposal would raise city charge $1.92 in year one
Fontana reviewed a sewer-rate proposal June 23 that would raise the city collection charge $1.92 a month in year one if the plan is adopted.
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New Orleans opens aid fund as French Quarter suit advances
New Orleans opened a $200,000 fund for French Quarter businesses hit by Decatur Street work as a lawsuit seeks changes to the SWBNO project.
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West Long Branch approves NJDOT aid bid for Richard, Poplar and Linden
West Long Branch NJ – Council approved a July 1 resolution to apply for NJDOT Municipal Aid for Richard Lane, Poplar Avenue and Linden Avenue.
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San Diego Housing Authority creates $5.9M affordable housing preservation fund
San Diego’s Housing Authority approved a $5.9 million Neighborhood Enhancement Fee transfer to launch a fund aimed at keeping older apartments affordable.
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DOJ memo questions disability integration mandate, drawing alarm from advocates
United States Rights and Public Policy – DOJ’s June 18 OLC opinion says the ADA and Rehabilitation Act do not require states to use the most integrated setting.
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FBI seizes 13 websites in suspected China-linked recruitment scheme
Federal agents used court-authorized seizure warrants on June 10 to take over 13 domains tied to fake consulting sites that targeted current and former security-clearance holders. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-fbi-disable-13-websites-backed-suspected-chinese-agents-sought-sensitive))
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Stockton declares water emergency over golden mussels
Stockton says golden mussels have clogged Delta intake screens 30% to 40%, prompting an emergency declaration and $209,000 in cleanup.
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Homestead breaks ground on Krome & Flagler water, sewer and transit upgrades
Homestead held a June 30, 2026 groundbreaking for Krome & Flagler water, sewer and transit accessibility upgrades expected to run through 2027.
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Jersey City trims proposed tax hike to 15% ahead of July 1 meeting
Jersey City has cut its proposed 2026 municipal tax-rate increase to 15%, with a July 1 special council meeting and July 15 budget plan still ahead.
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Europe’s late-June heat wave turns deadly as climate attribution sharpens the warning
World Climate Disaster Health and Humanitarian Scan – Record June heat killed people across France and Spain, broke temperature records in Germany and the Czech Republic, and renewed warnings about preventable heat deaths.
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U.S. trade probe into Germany’s drug pricing revives transatlantic tariff risk
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – USTR opened a Section 301 probe into Germany’s drug pricing, a step that could escalate into tariff pressure.
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Gaza violence continues as AP reports civilian deaths and UN warnings deepen
Late-June strikes killed civilians, including children, while OCHA says most of Gaza’s 2.1 million people remain displaced and WFP/FAO warns Palestine is among the world’s most severe hunger hotspots. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-palestinians-war-ceasefire-hamas-ecd5e42902fa2ea31b6cd64e84adeebd))