SUMMARY: Theodore Davis, wanted on multiple felony drug warrants, was involved in a shooting in north Springfield where a Greene County deputy was injured but survived due to a rifle-plate vest donated by a local business owner. Davis fired at deputies serving a warrant and was arrested after surrendering peacefully. He was charged with eight felonies including first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful firearm possession, and held without bond. On June 13, 2025, Davis pleaded guilty to four assault counts, delivery of a controlled substance, and DWI, receiving four concurrent life sentences plus 15 years and six months to run concurrently.

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SUMMARY: The Senate’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes a major expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), pushed by Missouri Senator Josh Hawley to compensate St. Louis-area victims of radioactive waste. The expansion broadens eligibility to include residents in Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alaska with radiation-linked illnesses, fully covers downwind areas and military personnel, and adds more uranium workers and diseases. Benefits will be increased for inflation. This addresses radioactive contamination linked to the Manhattan Project, especially from waste dumped near Coldwater Creek. A Senate vote could occur by June, with House consideration in July.

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SUMMARY: Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record \$24 billion in 2025, up from \$22.9 billion in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation. Nearly half of Americans plan to buy gifts for fathers or stepfathers, spending about \$200 on average. Popular gifts include greeting cards, clothes, and special outings. Many dads, however, say what they truly want is quality time with their children—doing chores together, going outside, or simply spending time. The focus is less on expensive gifts and more on meaningful moments. Viewers are encouraged to share what dads really want on social media.

What do dads really want for Father’s Day?

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