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Army Veteran Killed Outside His Trump House in California
Army veteran Kerry Sheron, 69, died after an attack outside his Escondido home known as the Trump House. A Navy veteran faces murder charges.
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Memphis Pizza Owner Refuses Service to National Guard Troops
A Memphis pizza shop owner refused to serve National Guard troops, citing opposition to military policing. The owner vows to do it again.
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Ten Arrested in Major Police Security Operation in Mons
Ten people arrested in Mons as police conduct sweeping security operation, checking 263 people and seizing drugs and weapons under the Big Cities Plan.
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Local NewsBelgium
Antwerp Mayor Shuts Zuidcafé Terrace After Violent Brawl
Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg orders Zuidcafé terrace closed for a month after video of violent brawl surfaces, citing zero tolerance for disorder.
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Local NewsClimate
Brussels Launches Cool-Spot Map as Francophone Communes Lag
Brussels launches an interactive map of cool spots during a deadly heatwave, but other Francophone communes have yet to follow suit.
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Grandmother Takes Wrong Child from Belgian Daycare in Mix-Up
A grandmother accidentally took the wrong child from a Belgian daycare. The mix-up was quickly resolved, prompting a review of pickup procedures.
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PoliticsLocal News
Palm Beach Airport Renamed for President Trump
Palm Beach International Airport is renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, a first for a sitting U.S. president.
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Missing 10-Year-Old Boy Matheo Found Safe in Buggenhout
Matheo, a 10-year-old boy who went missing in Buggenhout, Belgium, was found in good health just before midnight after a large-scale search operation.
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Antwerp Celebration After Morocco Victory Passes Peacefully
Hundreds celebrated Morocco's World Cup win over Canada in Antwerp and Brussels. Police reported just one arrest and one vehicle seizure.
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Local NewsBelgium
103 Kazou Youth Stranded on Highway After Bus Breakdown
103 teenagers from Kazou West Flanders spent the night on a highway parking lot after their bus broke down en route to Austria. Extra food budget provided.
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EnvironmentLocal News
Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Ashore on Belgian Coast Beaches
Thousands of moon jellyfish have washed ashore on the beaches of Knokke-Heist and Wenduine in Belgium. Marine experts confirm they are harmless to humans.
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Local NewsControversy
Florida Tattoo Shop Refuses Service to Military Veterans
A Florida tattoo shop refused service to military members and veterans, calling them 'war criminals,' sparking widespread backlash.
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Local NewsTourism
Bruges Bans Microphones on Tourist Boats to Curb Noise
Bruges will ban microphones on canal boats by 2029 after years of resident complaints about repetitive guided commentary in the historic city.
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Local NewsCulture
Northport Mayor Removes Pride Flags in Veterans Banner Row
Northport Mayor Donna Koch removed Pride flags after veterans objected to them sharing lamp posts with Hometown Heroes banners. A compromise was reached.
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Local NewsEnvironment
Arlon Restores All-Night LED Streetlights to Boost Safety
Arlon restores all-night LED streetlights from July 2026, reversing energy-saving cuts from the 2022 crisis with 75% LED conversion and dimming.
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Local NewsPolitics
Antwerp Parks to Charge Non-Residents More to Curb Trouble
Antwerp province will raise entry prices for non-residents at recreational parks from 2027 to deter troublemakers, while residents keep lower rates.
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Local NewsSociety
Home Nurse Lena, 53, Killed in Emblem Collision
Lena Van Reeth, 53, a home nurse with Wit-Gele Kruis, died in a head-on collision with a concrete mixer truck in Emblem, Belgium.
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Lightning Strike Destroys Henis Home, Family Fears Urn Lost
A lightning strike destroyed a historic farmhouse in Henis, Belgium. The family fears the urn containing their angel baby's ashes may be lost in the fire.
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Local NewsUrban Development
Ghent's Iconic Vlasmarkt Loses Cobblestones to Asphalt
Ghent's Vlasmarkt will lose its historic cobblestones this summer, deemed too dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians, marking the end of an era.
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SportsLocal News
NYC Reverses Ban on Knicks Watch Party Outside MSG
New York City reversed its ban on Knicks watch parties outside MSG for Game 1 of the NBA Finals after public outcry over safety concerns.
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EnvironmentLocal News
€5,600 Woodchip Dam Washed Away in First Heavy Rain
A €5,600 woodchip dam in Tielt-Winge, Belgium, was washed away in its first heavy rain, raising questions about erosion control measures.
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Local NewsBelgium
Brussels Unrest: Concert Fury, Art Thefts, Snack Violence
Brussels communes face unrest as Forest calls for a Patrick Bruel concert cancellation, Schaerbeek suffers art thefts, and Molenbeek sees snack violence.
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