SUMMARY: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend convicted in 2021 of aiding Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors, has been transferred from a federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida, to a minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas. The Bureau of Prisons did not explain the transfer, and Maxwell’s attorney declined to comment. The low-security camp allows easier operations and inmate work without strict monitoring. Renewed public attention has surrounded Maxwell’s case following criticism of the Justice Department’s refusal to release more Epstein investigation documents. Recently, Maxwell was interviewed by the Deputy Attorney General, and the House Oversight Committee has expressed interest in questioning her with immunity offered.

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SUMMARY: Gulfport’s Dairy Queen hosted its fourth annual Blizzard Battle on Miracle Treat Day, where Gulfport Fire and Police Departments competed to raise funds for Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. The event honors the late Justin Herring, a beloved firefighter and three-time champion who passed away earlier this year. Five members from each department raced to finish 32-ounce Blizzards, with the Fire Department sweeping the victory again. Participants ate quickly, inspired by Herring’s memory. The Police Department was encouraged to practice for next year’s challenge. The fundraiser supports Children’s Miracle Network to aid the hospital’s greatest needs through donations.

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SUMMARY: Jobless claims in the U.S. rose slightly by 1,000 to 218,000 for the week ending July 26, marking the first increase in seven weeks but remaining below forecasts. Despite economic uncertainty from trade policies and tariffs under President Trump, the labor market remains resilient, with strong job growth of 147,000 in June and a decreased unemployment rate of 4.1%. However, some softness appears as job vacancies dropped to 7.4 million in June and quitting rates hit their lowest since December. Several major companies, including Intel and Disney, have announced layoffs, but overall unemployment benefit claims remain historically low.

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