JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military says that eight soldiers have been killed in southern Gaza in the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months. The army said Saturday without elaborating that the troops were killed in an explosion. The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions…… MORE
Trump Michigan Trip Includes Stops at a Black Church and a Gathering of MAGA Activists
DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump is courting Black voters and a conservative group popular with white supremacists during back-to-back stops in Michigan. Trump is scheduled to host a Saturday afternoon roundtable discussion at an African American church in Detroit. Later, he’ll deliver the keynote address at Turning Point Action, a group that the Anti-Defamation League…… MORE
Biden Goes Straight From G7 to Hollywood Fundraiser, Balancing Geopolitics With His Reelection Bid
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s A-list is turning out for President Joe Biden’s campaign at a glitzy fundraiser headlined by George Clooney and Julia Roberts that features former President Barack Obama as well. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will interview all four of them at Saturday night’s event at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.…… MORE
Brad Barton’s Forecast
Today Sunny, with a high near 95. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph,…… MORE
DECISION 2024: June 15th Runoff.
Runoff Races in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties. Texas Secretary of State’s Office. June 15th Runoff elections: https://tinyurl.com/jsmp98hs… MORE