Verizon fined $1 million after outage that impacted Georgia, South Carolina customers

The outage lasted for nearly 2 hours, preventing hundreds of people from reaching 911 on Verizon Wireless’s Network.
Hollywood crews, studios reach tentative contract deal, making another big strike unlikely

After the writers’ and actors’ strikes brought production to a halt in 2023, many feared a crew strike would do the same in 2024.
Contractor killed after scissor lift falls on him in Florida

Investigators say the man was on the ramp of a flatbed truck, attempting to load a 1,500-pound scissor lift onto the ramp of the truck when the scissor lift tipped over onto him.
Savannah State new partnership to create education pathways for health care students

Savannah State partners with HCA Healthcare, creating internship programs for students.
Rep. Lauren Boebert wins GOP primary after switching Colorado districts; Hurd, Crank also notch wins

Boebert’s victory comes despite a scandal over a video of her at a Denver theater and accusations of carpetbagging.
Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia on espionage charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has gone on trial in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny.
Kane Brown earns his 11th No. 1 hit on country radio with ‘I Can Feel It’

Kane Brown celebrated his latest No. 1 “I Can Feel It,” which samples Phil Collins’ classic song, “In The Air Tonight”. The achievement marks Brown’s 11th No. 1 hit. Brown co-wrote the song alongside Gabe Foust and
Person in-custody dies at Chatham County jail

Arrestee was pronounced dead at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night
Little Big Town to release ‘Greatest Hits’ album to celebrate 25th Anniversary

Little Big Town is celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band with a Greatest Hits album, dropping on Aug. 9. The band posted on Instagram: “celebrating 25 years as a band with a Greatest Hits album, out
Biden pardons veterans convicted under now-repealed gay sex ban

The president says he is “righting an historic wrong” to clear the way for these service members to regain lost benefits.