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Monday, June 30, 2025

Weather Briefing for Monday, June 30, 2025










GENERAL OUTLOOK

A typical summer pattern continues with seasonable temperatures and chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A cold front approaches the area Tuesday with a chance for stronger thunderstorms. Behind the front, drier weather returns for the holiday weekend.


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TONIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..TUESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
..WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.


HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday. Isolated severe storms are possible each day, with the main hazards being damaging winds and localized flash flooding.







NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)



• Leaders, lawmakers react to Sen. Tillis' retirement [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's tax bill [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• Amid Trump clash, NC Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection in 2026 [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Thom Tillis, key Republican holdout on Trump's tax bill, won't seek reelection [Asheville Citizen-Times]



World News
• Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict [CNN]

• Russian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines [DW News]

• Trump says U.S. will 'get conflict solved' with N. Korea if there's one [DW News]

• Israel considers new Gaza offensive unlike previous invasions as hostage talks falter [Jerusalem Post]

• Ukraine strikes Crimea again, destroys Russia’s Pantsir air defense system and helicopters [Euromaidan Press]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2025 [Institute for the Study of War]

National News

• The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system [NPR]

• 2 firefighters dead after apparent ambush on first responders in Idaho [CNN]

• Authorities find man dead with firearm nearby hours after Idaho firefighters killed in ambush [Fox News]

• Trump urges Senate GOP to overrule parliamentarian [The Hill]

• Republican Senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says [AP News]

• Trump says he has group of ‘very wealthy people’ ready to buy TikTok [CNBC]

Canada Backs Down, UK Car Tariffs Slashed; Europe Basks in Heatwave | Daybreak Europe 06/30/2025 | Bloomberg Television



Gilded Age Bohemians | C-SPAN



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 29, 2025 | ABC News



Technology and Science News

FULL FLIGHT! Blue Origin NS-32 Crew Launch | The Launch Pad



• This Week In Space podcast: Episode 167 — An Outpost on the Moon [Space.com News]

• Elon Musk Returns to Politics by Trolling Iran and Torching Trump’s Big Bill [Gizmodo]

• An exceedingly rare asteroid flyby will happen soon, but NASA may be left on the sidelines [Ars Technica]

• Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Creator Compares Rich Villains to Elon Musk [Decrypt]


NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Investigation Pages

• Learjet 55 Medevac Crash [1/31/2025 - Philadelphia, PA]

• Midair Collision PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Airplane and Sikorsky H-60 Military Helicopter [1/29/2025 - Arlington, VA]


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Published at 5.00am on Monday, June 30, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins







Sunday, June 29, 2025

Weather Briefing for Sunday, June 29, 2025










GENERAL OUTLOOK

A typical summer pattern continues into early next week with seasonable temperatures and daily chances for afternoon and early evening thunderstorms. A cold front is expected to approach the area on Tuesday and drier weather may return for the holiday weekend.


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TODAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds in the evening increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..MONDAY...Widespread fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..TUESDAY...A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.


HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible, with the main hazards being damaging winds and localized flash flooding.

Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday. Isolated severe storms are possible each day, with the main hazards being damaging winds and localized flash flooding.







NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)



• 'I'm just astounded': Residents express shock over Swain County sheriff's arrest [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 26 [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• NC Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he won’t vote for Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Madison County health board chair: Board appointments a form of 'political maneuvering' [Asheville Citizen-Times]



World News
• Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict [CNN]

• Russian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines [DW News]

• Trump says U.S. will 'get conflict solved' with N. Korea if there's one [DW News]

• Israel considers new Gaza offensive unlike previous invasions as hostage talks falter [Jerusalem Post]

• Ukraine strikes Crimea again, destroys Russia’s Pantsir air defense system and helicopters [Euromaidan Press]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2025 [Institute for the Study of War]

National News

• Senate Republicans ram Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' through key test vote [Fox News]

• Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship case [SCOTUSblog]

• Thune, Vance cut deal with Senate conservatives to save GOP megabill [The Hill]

• Senate Republicans advance Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote [AP News]

• France is betting Eutelsat can become Europe’s answer to Starlink — but experts aren’t convinced [CNBC]

Swagel: CBO's Job Is to Just Take the Criticism | Bloomberg Television



Washington Today (6-27-25): Supreme Court rules single judge cannot impose a 'nationwide injunction' | C-SPAN



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 28, 2025 | ABC News



Technology and Science News

The Level1 Links With Friends Recap: Week of June 28, 2025



• This Week In Space podcast: Episode 167 — An Outpost on the Moon [Space.com News]

• Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Want to Control AI by Crushing ChatGPT’s Father [Gizmodo]

• An exceedingly rare asteroid flyby will happen soon, but NASA may be left on the sidelines [Ars Technica]

• Can China's MiniMax-M1 AI Topple US Rivals? We Put It to the Test [Decrypt]


NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Investigation Pages

• Learjet 55 Medevac Crash [1/31/2025 - Philadelphia, PA]

• Midair Collision PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Airplane and Sikorsky H-60 Military Helicopter [1/29/2025 - Arlington, VA]


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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, June 29, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins







Saturday, June 28, 2025

News and Weather Briefing for Saturday, June 28, 2025










GENERAL OUTLOOK

Temperatures are forecast to be near or slightly above normal through the the first half of next week. Expect afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day. A weak cold front may reach our region by Tuesday then drift south of our area through mid week.


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds in the evening, then increasing to come out of the northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..SUNDAY...Widespread fog in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.


HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than some thunderstorms in the afternoon, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.







NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)



A Day In An Appalachian Holler | The Pressley Girls



• Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran Arrested, Suspended [Macon Media]

• Swain County Sheriff arrested for sexual battery, suspended from office [Smoky Mountain News]

• Gov. Stein signs $575M Helene recovery bill in Chimney Rock [BPR News]

• I-40 reopens earlier than anticipated after rockslide, flooding forced closure [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Let NC elections workers be hired or fired for political reasons, GOP lawmakers say [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• NC legislators end session with no budget and no veto overrides [Raleigh News and Observer]

• NC Gov. Stein signs bill into law sending another $500 million to WNC for Helene relief [Asheville Citizen-Times]



World News
• US did not use bunker-buster bombs on one of Iran’s nuclear sites, top general tells lawmakers, citing depth of the target [CNN]

• Trump reveals he is willing to bomb Iran again and warns the Ayatollah he was close to an 'ugly' death [Daily Mail (UK)]

• DR Congo, Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal [DW News]

• Trump says Gaza ceasefire will be reached next week [Jerusalem Post]

• America First policies threaten Russian war crimes in Ukraine documentation efforts [Euromaidan Press]

• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 27, 2025 [Institute for the Study of War]

National News

• Senate shuts down Kaine's attempt to check Trump's war powers [Fox News]

• Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship case [SCOTUSblog]

• Supreme Court ruling expands Trump's power - and he intends to use it [BBC News]

• What's next for birthright citizenship after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions [ABC News]

• Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say [AP News]

• Trump ends all U.S. trade talks with Canada over digital services tax [CNBC]

Trump Says He'll Choose a Fed Chair Who Wants to Cut Rates | Bloomberg Television



• A blockbuster finale looms [SCOTUSblog]

Washington Today (6-25-25): Pres. Trump criticizes media reports Iran nuke sites not 'obliterated'| C-SPAN



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 27, 2025 | ABC News



Technology and Science News

Vera Rubin's ONLINE // Huge LISA Update // Record-Breaking JWST Exoplanet | Fraser Cain - Universe Today



• Rare daytime fireball bright enough to be seen from orbit may have punched a hole in a house in Georgia [Space.com News]

• Peter Thiel on Whether He’s Ushering in the Antichrist: Um, Uhh, Buh, Um Uhh, th th, Uhhhh [Gizmodo]

• Android phones could soon warn you of “Stingrays” snooping on your communications [Ars Technica]

• Trump Blames Biden for Banks Blocking Crypto: 'There Is a Lot of Debanking' [Decrypt]


NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Investigation Pages

• Learjet 55 Medevac Crash [1/31/2025 - Philadelphia, PA]

• Midair Collision PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Airplane and Sikorsky H-60 Military Helicopter [1/29/2025 - Arlington, VA]


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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, June 28, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins







Friday, June 27, 2025

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran Arrested, Suspended

 Here is an update from Chief Deputy Brian Kirkland:


As many citizens of Swain County have heard through various media outlets, on June 27, 2025,an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation resulted in criminal charges being levied against Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran Subsequently,  Superior Court Judge Tessa Sellers ordered the immediate suspension of Sheriff Curtis Cochran from the Office of Sheriff of Swain County. 

Under North Carolina law, the Chief Deputy is to perform all the duties of the sheriff during the suspension period until the statutory process of filling the vacancy is completed.  

Please feel secure that there will be no disruption in the services provided by the Swain County Sheriff's Office as a result of this situation.  The men and women of the Swain County Sheriff's Office remain committed to serving and protecting the citizens and residents of Swain County. 


Since this involves a criminal investigation the Sheriff’s Office is not in a position to make any further statements. 


Chief Deputy Brian Kirkland

Swain County Sheriff's Office 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02RH5wWhL7yjfVRosBttQcAk5z5BqBUgVsVBGkVvSokYgCoBMnA6qfahksJ2v8Fp1al&id=100064293115662 



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PRESS RELEASE (06-27-2025)
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch 43rd Prosecutorial District


Today, agents with the State Bureau of Investigation and police officers with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians arrested Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran, 72.


District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said that Cochran has been charged with four state crimes. These are: felonious restraint; assault on a female; sexual battery; and solicitation to commit prostitution.


These alleged acts, if proved, constitute corruption while in office in violation of N.C. General Statute 128-6(3). In addition, Cochran has been charged with violations of the Cherokee Code; specifically, two counts of oppression in office and one count of abusive sexual contact.


In a petition filed today in state Superior Court, District Attorney Welch requested that a Superior Court judge immediately suspend Cochran from his position as sheriff.


She also requested that the judge order a hearing to both permanently remove Cochran as sheriff and to permanently disqualify him from the office of Sheriff of Swain County.


Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Tessa Sellers suspended Cochran and set a hearing in Graham County for July 7 to review the suspension. She set a final determination in Swain County for July 21 on the petition to remove Cochran.


Note: Warrants and the petition for removal are public records. As such, they are available from the Swain County Clerk of Court and on the state’s ecourt portal.


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WLOS-TV has more on their website.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Weather Briefing for Thursday, June 26, 2025










GENERAL OUTLOOK

Another hot and humid day today, thanks to a large upper ridge over the area. The ridge gradually weakens, allowing temperatures to get closer to normal by the weekend. A disturbance meandering over the Deep South will yield scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms each day, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. A weak cold front reaches our region by Tuesday.


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.


HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Strong to severe storms will develop again this afternoon and evening. Any severe storm that develops will have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts. Isolated,brief large hail is also possible.

Strong to severe storms will develop again Friday afternoon and evening. Any severe storm that develops will have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts. Isolated,brief large hail is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

You can protect yourself from the heat by drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, wearing loose-fitting, light colored clothing, and staying indoors in air conditioning when possible. If you have to work outside, take regular breaks in the shade and monitor for signs of heat illness. Make sure to check on those who are most vulnerable to the heat. Never leave people or pets alone in a locked car.







NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)



• Paddlers converge on WNC for Week of Rivers [Smoky Mountain News]

• USDA looks to overturn 'Roadless Rule.' How WNC's favorite spots could be impacted [BPR News]

• North Carolina confirms first measles case of 2025; health director recommends vaccination [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• NC Republicans advance anti-diversity program bills targeting state agencies, education [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• Shrimp trawling ban in NC sounds dies in the state House, Republicans say [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Mountain trout jeopardized by unauthorized stocking and relocations to other water bodies [Asheville Citizen-Times]



World News

• Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win' [BBC News]

• Iran sacrificed everything over its hatred for Israel, expert says [Jerusalem Post]

• ‘Witch-hunt’: Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial [Al Jazeera]

• Iran Update June 25, 2025 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Iran, Israel and US agree that Islamic Republic nuclear sites were 'badly damaged' despite leaked intel report [Fox News]

National News

• Trump demands CNN fire reporter for Iran intel assessment that White House confirmed is real [The Independent (UK)]

‘Asking questions is literally our job’: Tapper responds to Trump’s criticism of CNN’s coverage | ABC News



• Zohran Mamdani Says He’s a Democratic Socialist. What Does That Mean? [New York Times]

• Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda at hearing: "People are going to die" [NCBS News]

• Trump’s latest rejection of intelligence assessments reflects a long distrust of spy agencies [AP News]

• Trump CIA chief says Iran nuclear program was ‘severely damaged,’ countering reports of U.S. intel assessment [CNBC]

Trump May Name Powell Successor Early; Nvidia Hits All-Time High | Daybreak Europe 06/25/2025 | Bloomberg Television



• A blockbuster finale looms [SCOTUSblog]

Washington Today (6-25-25): Pres. Trump criticizes media reports Iran nuke sites not 'obliterated'| C-SPAN



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 25, 2025 | ABC News



Technology and Science News

Millions of New Asteroids - How The Vera Rubin Telescope Changes Everything | Scott Manley



• The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its 1st exoplanet and snapped its picture (image) [Space.com News]

• Google to Gemini Users: We’re Going to Look at Your Texts Whether You Like It or Not [Gizmodo]

• All childhood vaccines in question after first meeting of RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel [Ars Technica]

• US Housing Chief Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Prepare for Crypto Assessment in Mortgages [Decrypt]


NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Investigation Pages

• Learjet 55 Medevac Crash [1/31/2025 - Philadelphia, PA]

• Midair Collision PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Airplane and Sikorsky H-60 Military Helicopter [1/29/2025 - Arlington, VA]


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Published at 6.00am on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins