Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies

CNN Newsource on July 7, 2026

By Christa Delcamp

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    HAMPTON, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A Hampton father battling a serious health crisis was able to see his greatest wish come true days before he passed away.

The emergency department at Portsmouth Regional Hospital wasn’t the wedding venue that Heather Lindberg and John Spagnola had envisioned, but her father, Dana, was worried he would miss her wedding.

“I gave him a big hug, and he said to me, ‘I may never get a chance to see you married,'” Heather Lindberg said.

“He even said, ‘I don’t think I’m going home,'” Spagnola said. “In all the times he’d been in the hospital, which was a lot of times in the last few years, he’d never said that.”

So, Heather got to work the next day finding a dress and an officiant, her brother, Nate Lindberg.

“Heather asked me on Sunday night how quickly do you think you’d be able to get a marriage officiant license?” Nate Lindberg said. “On Sunday night, I applied for it, paid the little fee, and I woke up to it in my email the next morning.”

In video of the ceremony, Dana Lindberg can be seen smiling, singing and making jokes.

“It just couldn’t have been more perfect,” Heather Lindberg said.

Two days after the wedding, Dana Lindberg died.

“We left the room that day, and nobody thought in two days he’d be gone,” Spagnola said.

His family said he left happy, knowing that his daughter was married.

Dana Lindberg was 77 years old. His family said services are being held Friday, and a celebration of his life will be held in October, when he would have turned 78.

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Investigation underway after one man found dead, another injured

CNN Newsource on July 7, 2026

By Jackson Stoever

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    PETERBOROUGH, New Hampshire (WMUR) — One man was killed in an apparent shooting Sunday night in Peterborough, investigators said.

The Attorney General’s Office said police who were called to a disturbance at a Grove Street home found a man dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Another man inside the home appeared to have multiple stab wounds and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

“We were watching TV, and it was quiet,” said neighbor Caroline Gildea. “Then I heard ‘Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop!'”

Gildea said she initially dismissed the loud bangs as fireworks, but she now believes they were gunshots.

“Then, all of a sudden, the roads are shut down, and there’s a police presence, and I’m like, wait a minute,” she said.

The crime scene remained active until the sun came up Monday morning, shaking up the small community of Peterborough.

“It definitely saddens me,” said neighbor Sat Jagat Khalsa.

Khalsa said he’s not used to seeing police lights and crime scene tape in town.

“It’s just a sad thing,” he said. “Any loss of life is a sad thing.”

Neighbors said they’re on edge as they wait for more information.

“You know, everybody’s like, ‘That won’t happen in my backyard,'” Gildea said. “Well, it literally happened in my backyard.”

Police have not released the names of the people involved. They said they believe the incident was an altercation between the two men, and there is no known threat to the public.

The condition of the man taken to the hospital has not been released.

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Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand

CNN Newsource on July 7, 2026

By Madilyn Destefano, Pattrik Perez

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    MARION COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — An 11-year-old boy is recovering at home in Pennsylvania after an alligator attack in Marion County that resulted in the amputation of his right hand, according to his family.

Brodie and his father were fishing two weekends ago at Nelson’s Fish Camp near Umatilla when the attack happened. The family was visiting from Pennsylvania.

Andrew Wright, one of Brodie’s relatives, said the two were aware of their surroundings.

“They did see alligators in the area. Nothing that was close to them at all, and nothing that was of concern to them,” Wright said.

But that quickly changed as Brodie was putting a fish back in the water that he had just reeled in.

“The gator came out of nowhere. They didn’t ever see it,” Wright said.

The alligator grabbed Brodie by the arm, and his dad jumped on it, hoping to pry its mouth open.

“When he did that, the gator did its roll, and it broke pretty much every bone in Brodie’s lower arm, severing part of his hand,” Wright said.

At the hospital, doctors had to amputate Brodie’s right hand, which Wright said is his dominant one when playing sports like baseball and football.

“Everything that he knew, doing everything with his right hand … [he] can’t do that anymore. Physically and emotionally, it’s going to be a very long road for him,” Wright said.

Despite what’s ahead, Brodie remains in good spirits, as shown by his smile in photos taken after the attack. Wright said the overwhelming support the family has received on social media has helped. A GoFundMe for Brodie and his family had already raised more than $17,000 in donations, as of Monday evening.

“It’s not going to be a short-term thing, so the more help, the better,” Wright said.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it captured and killed the nearly 9-foot alligator believed to be responsible for the attack.

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‘All of a sudden boom! It just blows up’: Lifeguard survives lightning strike

CNN Newsource on July 7, 2026

By Bob Hazen

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    VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A Volusia County lifeguard is thanking God after surviving a lightning strike this weekend in Ormond Beach.

Damien Curry told WESH 2 he had volunteered to work on July 4th and was responding to a call about a woman who needed help getting to her car near the Seminole Avenue access point when the bolt hit nearby.

“I’ve got my hand on the side of the truck, and then all of a sudden boom! It just blows up, and I jump through the truck. I get lifted off my feet,” Curry said. “I’m shaking, I mean I’m violently shaking. I was in panic. My whole left side of my body was tingling, pins and needles. It was like a bomb went off.”

Curry said he was able to pull himself together, help the woman, and then drove down the beach warning others about the lightning.

“I’m literally on the PA with the lights on going, ‘get off the beach! I just got struck by lightning, you’re gonna die!’”

Curry said paramedics later checked him out and he went to the hospital. He says the tingling sensation subsided several hours later and he’s feeling much better now.

“It was a rough sleep with the fireworks going off. The next day the worst thing happened, the storm came in and I had a full blown panic attack yesterday,” Curry said.

Curry runs a landscaping business and is also a candidate for Ormond Beach’s mayor. He has been a part-time lifeguard for eight years but says now he’s probably going to take a break from watching over the waves for a while.

“My wife wrote on the fridge ‘no more lifeguarding’,” Curry said.

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The Quincy News Morning Brief | Tuesday, July 7, 2026

CNN Newsource on July 7, 2026

By Tom LoBianco | Quincy News Correspondent

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    Washington (Quincy News) — Market Recap

AI and chips drove steady growth Monday. The S&P closed up 0.72% at 7,537.43, the NASDAQ rose 1.12% to 26,121.16 and the Dow Jones ended up 0.29% at 53,055.91. WTI crude settled at $68.78 per barrel. Samsung Electronics reported stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings Monday (89.4 trillion won, roughly $58.4 billion) but the strong performance conversely drove a sell-off in Samsung stock amid long-term concerns about the AI market.

Today’s Focus

SpaceX joins the NASDAQ-100 today, a move expected to drive high trading volume. Samsung’s earnings and pre-market sell-offs could drive another tech sell-off today. Meanwhile, uncertainty over the status of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact oil prices, with Brent crude trading around $73 per barrel. World leaders are also gathering for the NATO summit in Turkey, where discussions on defense spending, Ukraine, and security will be watched closely for any implications for energy markets.

ON THE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. ET – U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services (May) Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. ET – 3-year Treasury note auction Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. ET – FOMC minutes; 10-year Treasury note reopening Thursday, 8:30 a.m. ET – Initial jobless claims Thursday, 1:00 p.m. ET – 30-year Treasury bond reopening

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“You can breathe, baby”: off-duty Texas firefighter saves 3 children on 4th of July

CNN Newsource on July 6, 2026

By Bo Evans

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    ALVARADO, Texas (KTVT) — “I just kept saying, you can breathe, baby, you can do it, you can do it, I got you,” said Jason Horne.

Not words any father wants to say out loud. It’s definitely not where Jason Horne saw his Fourth of July going when he took his family to Alvarado Park Lake.

“We saw a pontoon boat and a jet ski just kind of floating off to the side and they were very frantically waving people down. That’s when I saw the boat that was overturned,” said Horne, “When I got closer, they said, ‘Our babies are under there.'”

Horne didn’t hesitate for a second.

“I took my hat, my glasses off, and I dove in, swam up to the side of the boat, and started looking for kids,” he said. “Held my breath, went under the boat, reached up, grabbed and felt around, felt a life jacket, pulled it down, and I knew I had a person, pulled the first little boy out.”

“Went directly back under the boat and I felt a limb, I felt a leg. So I grabbed the leg, pulled down. We came out and it was the little girl. So picked up the little girl, pulled the little girl up; she was unconscious. She was unresponsive; she wasn’t breathing; honestly, I couldn’t tell if she had a pulse or not. I push her up on top of the actual capsized boat, and I started doing compressions,” said Horne.

Finally – the little girl started breathing.

But Horne didn’t stop to rest after saving two children. The off-duty Midlothian Firefighter went back into rescue mode.

“I had asked when I got there how many children and they said two and I was relieved. They said two kids, I got two kids, we’re good. And then the gentleman who was on the jet ski said, ‘My son was still under there,'” said Horne.

He dove back underwater and, with the help of another boater, found the third child.

“When they climbed up on the side, it tilted up and he came out,” he said, “Had that little boy in my hand and we got the rope off him, both of us got up on the front of the boat and I started doing CPR on that little boy. He was pulseless and apneic. He wasn’t breathing.”

Finally, he started breathing. Three kids, now pulled from the water. Thanks to the actions of a dad who never hesitated to do the right thing.

“My kids are under there, you got to go get them. There’s no, there’s nothing to think about,” said Horne.

Matthew Davisson contributed to this report.

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Ski Jammers Update: Town Hall, Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

CNN Newsource on July 6, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    July 6, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — Summer in Houston may not scream “fresh powder,” but for the Ski Jammers, the season of planning, reconnecting, and dreaming big is already in full glide. As the second half of 2026 comes into focus, the beloved Houston-based snow sports and social club is inviting members, friends, and future adventurers to help shape its next exciting chapter.

The Ski Jammers Leadership Team has announced a fresh slate of activities designed to energize the club, deepen community bonds, and prepare members for a winter season filled with travel, friendship, and mountain-sized memories. At the heart of this renewed momentum is a simple but powerful message: Ski Jammers is moving forward — together.

First up is the Ski Jammers Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The virtual gathering will give members an opportunity to discuss the club’s future direction, offer ideas for local and regional activities, explore volunteer and leadership opportunities, and learn more about upcoming ski season plans. In true Ski Jammers fashion, everyone’s voice has a seat at the table — even if that table is online and someone is probably sipping coffee in their slippers.

The meeting also marks an important moment for NextGen engagement. Several younger members have already stepped forward with ideas, enthusiasm, and fresh energy, signaling a bright future for the organization. Whether participants are lifelong skiers, casual travelers, snowboarders, social butterflies, or simply snow-curious Houstonians, Ski Jammers is building space for all generations to connect, learn, travel, and have fun.

The club is also preparing for the Texas Ski Council Bid Fest 2026, taking place July 31 through August 2 in San Antonio. This annual gathering brings together club leaders, delegates, industry partners, resorts, and tour operators as destinations compete for future ski trips and expeditions. Delegates will vote on destinations for the 2027 Summer and Fall Expeditions, as well as the 2028 Traditional and Final Showdown ski trips. For Ski Jammers, Bid Fest is more than a calendar item — it is a chance to scout bucket-list adventures, strengthen partnerships, and discover new travel experiences that appeal to members across skill levels and interests.

Adding to the excitement, friends from the Texas Ski Rangers in Dallas and Alamo Joe in San Antonio are expected to join the weekend, making Bid Fest a lively opportunity to network, laugh, learn, and celebrate the wider Texas ski community. Yes, Texas has ski clubs — and yes, they are serious about fun.

Looking ahead, Ski Jammers is also building anticipation for the NBS Rocky Mountain Region Homecoming in Utah, set for January 6–10, 2027. With access to some of North America’s most celebrated skiing and snowboarding terrain, Utah offers a winning combination of legendary powder, scenic beauty, and convenience. Salt Lake City International Airport sits close to downtown Salt Lake City and within easy reach of premier mountain resorts, giving travelers the chance to land and hit the slopes the same day.

As the club grows its programming, volunteers are needed to support social activities, membership engagement, travel planning, communications, NextGen initiatives, and event coordination. Members who can offer a little time — or a lot — are encouraged to step forward. Incentives are on the way, but the real reward is helping build a vibrant, welcoming community rooted in adventure and friendship.

For more than four decades, Ski Jammers has helped make snow sports more accessible, social, and memorable for Houston-area enthusiasts. Now, with new ideas, new leaders, and new adventures on the horizon, the club is calling its community back to the mountain spirit.

Great people. Great friendships. Great memories. Ski Jammers Strong.

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Women In Alliance Women’s Leadership Summit & Luncheon: Port Region Power, Pink Style, and Purposeful Leadership

CNN Newsource on July 6, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    July, 6, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the Houston Port Region, leadership is not merely discussed—it is built, mentored, strengthened, sponsored, and sometimes, very stylishly, dressed in pink.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Women In Alliance, an initiative of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, will host the Women’s Leadership Summit & Luncheon from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at San Jacinto College’s LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology, located at 7901 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena. The highly anticipated gathering is designed for women across industry, business, public service, education, and community leadership who are ready to sharpen their skills, expand their networks, and step boldly into greater influence.

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As proud media sponsor, Houston Style Magazine celebrates this summit as more than another luncheon on the calendar. It is a power table. A professional development moment. A confidence booster. And yes, with a purse raffle, selfie station, vendors, complimentary valet, and a pink dress code, it also understands that serious leadership can still have personality.

Women In Alliance’s mission is rooted in empowerment: helping women of all ages become exceptional leaders in the Port Region and beyond. The organization is especially committed to passing wisdom, strength, and professional courage to young women growing up in and around the Port of Houston region, while reminding women already working in industry to stay strong, keep climbing, and never stop reaching for higher positions in the business world.

The morning begins with registration and networking from 9:00 to 9:30 AM, followed by breakout sessions from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. Attendees may select one of two focused sessions, and seating is limited. Translation: do not wait until your coffee gets cold to register.

The first breakout, “Communication & Negotiation,” will offer practical strategies for negotiating salary, navigating difficult conversations, and communicating with confidence from the frontline to the executive suite. Featured voices include Nellie Baktashi Macaluso, MBA, of Houston Methodist; Linda Fields of Meador Staffing Services, an Openwork company; and moderator Heather Betancourth of the Gulf Coast Protection District.

The second breakout, “Networking & Relationships: Your Voice Is Your Brand,” led by Samantha Varner, will help attendees strengthen their personal brand, speak with confidence, approach new contacts with ease, and build professional relationships that are both strategic and authentic. In a region powered by partnerships, that kind of skill is not optional—it is leadership currency.

The luncheon portion begins with networking and registration at 11:00 AM, followed by the program and lunch at 11:30 AM. The featured panel, “Women Driving Industry Forward,” will bring together an impressive lineup of leaders: Amy Caldwell of LyondellBasell; Lydia Boek of Shell Deer Park Chemicals; Cydney Schwarzlose of BGE, Inc.; and Elizabeth Fazio Hale, JD, LLM, of Gulf Coast Authority. Together, they represent the kind of cross-sector leadership shaping the future of energy, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, engineering, and economic development in Southeast Texas.

Current sponsors include Harris County Precinct 2, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., San Jacinto College, Gulf Coast Limestone, Houston Style Magazine, and Bayside Printing. Additional sponsorship opportunities remain available for companies and organizations seeking meaningful visibility among influential women and decision-makers across the Port Region.

Guests are encouraged to purchase purse raffle tickets in advance, enjoy onsite vendors, capture memories at the selfie station or event backdrop, and take advantage of complimentary valet parking. Gratuities, of course, are appreciated.

Registration and sponsorship information is available through the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region at allianceportregion.com or by calling 281-476-9176. Event contact Marisela Ramirez may also be reached at marisela@allianceportregion.com.

For Houston-area women ready to lead louder, connect smarter, and rise higher, this summit is a must-attend. Wear your pink. Bring your business cards. And come prepared to leave with more than inspiration—come ready to leave with momentum.

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Milwaukee man charged after McDonald’s Frappé argument leads to shooting, multiple injured

CNN Newsource on July 6, 2026

By Justin Steffen

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    MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Charges have been filed against 18-year-old Jahzir Collins over an argument that lead to multiple people being shot at a Milwaukee McDonald’s on Friday, June 19.

Prosecutors say Collins was at the restaurant near Holton and Capitol that night with four other people ordering two Caramel Frappés.

According to the criminal complaint, an employee stated that threats were being made to them after the order, including that the employees were going to get shot in the face, and that one of the people in the group said that their gun “had a switch” and that he was going to “swiss cheese” the restaurant.

The employee also stated that one of the subjects in the group also grabbed at a handgun located in his waistband.

An employee witness said that they then proceeded to throw away the drinks and went to try and issue the group a refund.

At that point, the complaint says Collins started yelling at the employee to “come outside”, to which the employee followed.

Once outside, the complaint goes on to say that Collins repeatedly yelled at one of the people in his group that had a gun to “Pop him” before the shooting happened.

The complaint says multiple muzzle flashes are captured on camera as the east glass door shatters from gunfire and customers inside, including young children, scatter.

The three male subjects and two women were then seen running away on camera along Holton Ave.

An employee witness said that she heard 5-7 shots fired from outside, and realized several customers were shot.

The complaint says the employee, along with three victims in the restaurant, suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital.

Officers determined there were at least 6 people inside the McDonald’s at the time of the shooting.

According to the complaint, the employee witness also described Collins as the one armed with a firearm and making the threats to shoot. However, the video does not seem to corroborate the defendant being armed with a firearm.

Collins is facing 5 felony counts, including first degree reckless injury, first degree recklessly endangering safety, endanger safety by use of a dangerous weapon. As well as 2 misdemeanor counts of bail jumping.

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Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

CNN Newsource on July 6, 2026

By Justin Steffen

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    WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (WDJT) — Waukesha County residents who experienced damage from storms and flooding between April 13 and April 23 are now eligible to apply for FEMA financial assistance.

This past April, the county was hit by multiple rounds of severe storms that produced an EF2 tornado in the Village of Lisbon on April 14, and an EF0 tornado in the City of Muskego on April 17.

In the months that followed, County officials said they worked with local, state, and federal partners to ensure all impacted residents had the recovery resources they need.

FEMA assistance may include aid for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses.

Applications are due August 31.

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