Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, is being dismantled — its tents, signs, and fencing gone, leaving behind an empty airstrip. Built hastily by Florida to support federal immigration enforcement, the site operated for months before Governor Ron DeSantis declared it fulfilled its purpose and shut it down, crediting it for thousands of deportations. But legal battles linger, as environmental groups sue over the lack of an environmental impact study — a dispute centered on whether the National Environmental Policy Act even applied to a state-run facility.

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Jay Clayton’s long-awaited Senate confirmation hearing for director of National Intelligence finally kicks off this Wednesday, after weeks of delay tied to Trump’s push for his voter ID bill. Clayton, a former SEC chair and U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, steps in after acting director Bill Pulte faced criticism. His tenure includes high-profile cases like Jeffrey Epstein and Nicolás Maduro, and his confirmation could shape the future of FISA’s renewal — a critical tool for foreign surveillance that expired in June. While bipartisan support exists, Democrats are poised to grill him on sensitive issues, and the White House now appears ready to move forward.

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The Canopy Portland Waterfront is celebrating five years of community spirit with a vibrant Summer Maker’s Market this Thursday, spotlighting 12 local artists and craftspeople. Hosted by hotel leaders Ginny Hussey and Hayden Campbell, the event honors their ongoing commitment to Portland’s creative scene — offering makers a stage to shine and shoppers a chance to discover one-of-a-kind local goods. It’s more than a party; it’s proof that investing in local talent builds a stronger, more colorful community.

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Behind every soccer match is a silent guardian: the head athletic trainer at FC Tulsa, who reads players like a book—watching every twitch, touch, and stance to catch injuries before they strike. Before kickoff, she crafts personalized nutrition, hydration, and recovery plans tailored to each athlete’s history and needs. GPS vests track movement, but seasoned eyes and intuition matter more than data. When a player goes down, she races through a mental checklist—breathing, bleeding, mobility—and enforces strict concussion protocols. Her job isn’t just to fix injuries—it’s to prevent them. The best days? The quiet ones. No injuries. No drama. Just athletes playing safely, thanks to her relentless vigilance.

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A car smashed through a fence and plunged into a hotel pool at Smugglers Notch Resort, injuring two children. Nine-year-old Joseph Sage described being pulled underwater by the SUV, suffering scratches and pain. A witness said if Joseph’s feet had been on the ground, the outcome could have been far worse. The driver, visibly shaken, was taken by police and expressed deep remorse. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity or the condition of the second child, hospitalized after the crash. The investigation into how the vehicle ended up in the pool is ongoing.

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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Brookville, Kansas, when a young child allegedly accessed a loaded, unsecured shotgun and fatally shot two siblings — a five-year-old girl who died at the scene and an eight-year-old boy who later succumbed to injuries. Authorities have arrested the parents, Aaron and Makayla French, on charges of aggravated endangering a child. The child’s age remains undisclosed as investigators probe how the firearm was accessed. This devastating incident underscores the urgent need for gun safety and secure storage in households, leaving a grieving community in shock.

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Anne Neely’s breathtaking new collection, “The Wonder of the Light,” opens at Moss Galleries in Portland, capturing the ethereal sunrise over her coastal home on Roque Island through her signature vertical paint-pouring technique. Blending raw emotion with natural beauty, the series reflects her transformative year-long Brooklyn residency—marked by her courageous battle with cancer, now in remission. Her art, deeply rooted in environmental consciousness, echoes her earlier “Water Stories” series, which spotlighted climate change’s impact on coastal communities. As part of the National Gallery of Art’s “West to East” documentary series, Neely’s powerful journey will be screened at the Portland Museum of Art this summer, revealing how her creative process becomes a sanctuary—and a beacon of hope—in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

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Two young workers died in a preventable hydrogen sulfide explosion at the Woodland Pulp mill, exposing ten others to toxic fumes. Investigators blame a dangerous buildup of gas in shutdown piping, worsened by missing safety systems — no alarms, no ventilation, no worker tracking — leaving victims trapped and unaided for hours. The CSB’s report calls the tragedy avoidable and demands urgent safety reforms, even as the mill reviews findings and families seek justice.

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