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Homeless man with gun and ddrugs found passed out in Leesburg parking lot
A homeless man in Leesburg was arrested on drug and weapon charges after being found unconscious alone in a parking lot. Read more: Homeless man with gun and ddrugs found...

Charging for parking not in the spirit of The Villages
A Villager contends that paying to park is a concept that won’t fly in The Villages. Read more: Charging for parking not in the spirit of The Villages

Villager will portray Benjamin Franklin at Sons of the American Revolution meeting
A Villager will portray Benjamin Franklin at a Sons of the American Revolution meeting. Visitors are welcome. Read more: Villager will portray Benjamin Franklin at Sons of the American Revolution...

How can you be so cold-hearted when it comes to children?
A reader from Wildwood responds to a Villager’s Letter to the Editor about children of illegal immigrants. Read more: How can you be so cold-hearted when it comes to children?

Teen and juvenile cohort allegedly steal $2,974 worth of items during break-in
A Fruitland Park teen was arrested on burglary charges for breaking into multiple residences with a juvenile cohort. Read more: Teen and juvenile cohort allegedly steal $2,974 worth of items...

Hegseth once warned against endless wars. Now he’s leading Trump’s strike-first doctrine
Trump administration launches unprecedented military campaign spanning Venezuela to Iran in assertive foreign policy shift under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

'Mormon Wives' star says plastic surgery nightmare ruined her life and reality TV career
Reality TV star Jessi Ngatikaura says recent plastic surgery 'ruined' her life and career, leaving her struggling with intense scrutiny on and off camera.

Colts shell out historic free agent deal to keep receiver Alec Pierce
The Colts signed receiver Alec Pierce to a record $116 million deal, while also trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers, who eye a Aaron Rodgers reunion.

Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dead at 60
Boston band lead vocalist Tommy DeCarlo has died after battling brain cancer, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Jets running back appears to take subtle shot at team over free agency deals
New York Jets running back Breece Hall appeared to throw shade at the team on Monday as they agreed to multiple deals with defenders to start free agency.

Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘his father on steroids,’ experts warn of hardline rule
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly selected as Iran's new supreme leader in succession move, described as 'his father on steroids' with deeper security ties.
Istanbul's mayor on trial for corruption charges
Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.
Woman arrested after Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfire
A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.
G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.
US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrong
Jason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.

Hegseth once warned against endless wars. Now he’s leading Trump’s strike-first doctrine
Trump administration launches unprecedented military campaign spanning Venezuela to Iran in assertive foreign policy shift under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech
Texas Gov. Abbott warns of Chinese spying through medical devices, directing health agencies to address cybersecurity risks after federal alerts.
RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey
The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

Schumer once blocked Trump's move to fill the nation's oil reserves, now he wants them opened
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants President Donald Trump to tap into the nation's oil reserves, which were heavily drawn down under former President Joe Biden.

China-linked birth tourism under scrutiny as GOP lawmakers press Trump admin for answers
House Republicans demand answers on alleged Chinese birth tourism in Pacific territory, raising national security concerns over citizenship loopholes.
It looks like the DOJ isn’t going to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster
The DOJ and Live Nation agreed to a tentative settlement, but dozens of State Attorneys General don't want to drop the lawsuit.
Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier
Periwinkle offers managed hosting for AT Protocol users who want social media accounts on their own domains, with backups, storage, and migration tools.
OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents
This deal underscores how frontier labs are scrambling to prove their technology can be used safely in critical business operations.
GM figured out how to navigate EV uncertainty with the Chevy Bolt
The 2027 Chevy Bolt might not be a groundbreaking new EV, but incremental improvements have made it better without inflating the price.
Anthropic sues Defense Department over supply chain risk designation
Anthropic filed suit against the Department of Defense on Monday after the agency labeled it a supply chain risk. The complaint calls the DOD's actions "unprecedented and unlawful."

In people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures
Epileptic seizures alter sleep by prolonging the stage that's central to memory formation, potentially predisposing the brain to "remember" how to trigger subsequent seizures more easily, a small human study...

Wildfire season is shifting, but its new time windows vary across Canada and the US drought-prone West
New research finds that climate-driven shifts in wildfire seasons in North America are different depending on the ecosystem.
It's nearly moving day for these sand martins
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve in Hampshire is set to welcome its first residents later this month.

World's smallest QR code can store data for thousands of years — but you need an electron microscope to see it
Scientists created a tiny matrix that stores data by etching its grid into a thin ceramic film with a focused ion beam.

Asante spider: A rare African sword ornament from Ghana's Gold Coast that later helped a man in Texas barter for his life
The spider-shaped sword ornament was created in Ghana in the 19th century and was passed down in a Texas family for generations.
NFL free agency grades: Sizing up the Tyler Linderbaum, Jaelan Phillips signings
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Tyler Linderbaum and Jaelan Phillips signings.
Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts and rumors
NFL free agency opened with the legal negotiating window at noon ET Monday. We're following all the moves.
Source: Bengals won't tender backup QB Browning
The Cincinnati Bengals are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning, who started 10 games over three seasons in relief of Joe Burrow, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Source: Kelce tells Chiefs he's back for 14th year
Tight end Travis Kelce, a three-time champion with the Chiefs, has informed the team that he's returning for a 14th season with Kansas City, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Falcons eye Tua after Dolphins cut QB
The Falcons are expected to pursue Tua Tagovailoa in free agency, sources told ESPN, after the QB was informed that he will be released by the Dolphins.

'Mormon Wives' star says plastic surgery nightmare ruined her life and reality TV career
Reality TV star Jessi Ngatikaura says recent plastic surgery 'ruined' her life and career, leaving her struggling with intense scrutiny on and off camera.

Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dead at 60
Boston band lead vocalist Tommy DeCarlo has died after battling brain cancer, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Luke Evans' Broadway debut a 'bucket list' moment
The acclaimed Welsh actor explains why he has a special connection to the cult classic musical.
Woman arrested after Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfire
A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.

John Tesh defies the odds as TV star ‘still fighting’ cancer 10 years after grim prognosis
John Tesh reveals how wife Connie Sellecca saved his life during prostate cancer battle. The former TV host credits faith and marriage for survival.
Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.
Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners
Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.
Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran
North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.
How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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