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A Los Angeles Times columnist urged the city of L.A. to abandon the 2028 Olympics over concerns about President Donald Trump’s involvement. In a new column for the outlet, Gustavo Arellano lamented that Trump will be heading the task force in charge of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and warned the president would use the spectacle and the city for his own agenda. “That’s why L.A. needs to withdraw from hosting the Olympics — the sooner the better,” Arellano wrote. Arellano said when Los Angeles 2028, the group tasked with organizing the Olympics in the city, chair Casey Wasserman announced Trump…

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. –A pair of Kentucky lawmakers met face-to-face with residents Thursday night. Sen. Mike Wilson (R) of the 32nd District and Rep. Jason Petrie (R) of the 16th District answered questions and discussed with area residents during a public town hall at the Historic Courthouse in Russellville.  The forum gave residents a chance to voice concerns on everything from tax reform and education to state budget priorities and local infrastructure needs. “Constitutionally, we are required to pass a budget every two years,” Sen. Wilson said. “That’s probably the most important policy document we create, and it takes an incredible…

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The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump’s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city. “Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens.” She added that the increased federal presence means “there will be no safe…

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Higher U.S. tariffs take effect on dozens of countries; What to know about “buy now, pay later” services. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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The location might be changing, but not the spirit of the event. For the last nine years, the Italian Chef Charity Night has raised funds for non-profit associations across the Florence area with an annual event held at Forte Belvedere. This year, the event featuring 16 chefs from all over Tuscany will take place on September 9 on the rooftop of The Social Hub Belfiore. Chefs during a past edition of the Italian Chef Charity Night at Forte Belvedere The evening includes tastings of signature dishes by Michelin-starred chefs Vito Mollica (Atto di Vito Mollica), Francesco Nunziata (Castello di Fighine),…

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If you’re a fan of the New York trio The Wood Brothers, you’ll know the band’s sound has long been a rustic mix of acoustic folk, country twang and bluesy roots rock. Its Aug. 15 show at The Refinery will certainly feature plenty of old-school tunes in that vein, songs like “Luckiest Man,” “Postcards From Hell,” and “The Muse,” which have been streamed around 150 million times, combined. But the crowd should expect some curveballs as well. And that’s because on its just-released new album, Puff of Smoke, The Wood Brothers gets as experimental as the band has ever been.…

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The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday established a mid-decade congressional redistricting committee, a move that follows President Trump’s push for Republican-controlled states to redraw maps ahead of the 2026 midterms in order to protect the thin Republican majority in the House. House Speaker Daniel Perez said the Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting would focus only on congressional maps rather than undertaking a full redistricting process, saying, “We do not have the capacity to engage in the full redistricting process,” which was last completed just a few years ago.   Whether Florida will proceed with a new map remains uncertain. The…

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 SPORTS) – Former Kentucky wildcat and NFL star Randall Cobb will be making his reality TV debut on Season 4 of FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. The 34-year-old is among 18 celebrities set to appear in the high-stakes reality series described as the “ultimate celebrity social experiment.” The series takes place in the Moroccan desert, where the cast will face intense military-style training led by former Special Forces operatives. According to FOX, this season will push contestants to their limits with “some of the harshest, most grueling challenges” drawn directly from real Special Forces selection…

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Brock Lesnar made a shocking return to WWE at SummerSlam 2025 this past Sunday, ending his two-year absence by attacking John Cena after the main event. According to a report from Fightful Select, Lesnar’s comeback has sparked “very mixed emotions” both among fans and backstage in WWE. While some within the company remain critical due to the controversies surrounding him, there’s no indication that anyone plans to leave or take drastic action over his return. WWE reportedly kept the moment under tight wraps, not even informing Cena’s cameraman, Stu, ahead of time. The report also notes that WWE is largely…

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