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In recent news, a Maine man has been sentenced to life for murders and a shooting spree, while Tennessee has passed a law allowing the death penalty for child rapists. The impact of the border crisis in Rio is being felt throughout the United States. Meanwhile, the Karen Read murder trial deliberations are ongoing.
On a local level, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities can ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions. Officials are hopeful that a new apartment complex will boost the downtown Springfield economy. Governor Pritzker has called for an investigation into the Alton Sinkhole Collapse, and businesses on Adams Street are looking to rebound after a devastating fire. Lutheran High is preparing for the construction of a new school.
In national and world news, President Biden has proposed a new rule to protect workers from extreme heat. There are reports that China is using surveillance sites in Cuba to spy on the United States. Questions about Biden’s mental fitness persist, and some believe the recent presidential debate marked the unofficial end of his campaign. Additionally, four individuals have been charged with manslaughter in an Alabama fentanyl death.
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