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Top WIVB News

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

49% Center coverage: 759 sources

The House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, delivering him a major political victory and teeing him up to enshrine much of his sweeping domestic agenda into law. The legislation, which Trump has dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” contains trillions of dollars in tax cuts and beefed-up immigration enforcement spending and is offset by significant cuts to Medicaid and other programs. See the Story

A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

53% Center coverage: 596 sources

The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story

Trump signs tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 ceremony

Donald Trump · United States

Trump signs tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 ceremony

54% Center coverage: 457 sources

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Families of Flight 3407 Say Meeting with Sean Duffy Was ‘Encouraging’

July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and a fireworks-related death

61% Center coverage: 117 sources

This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city.US Politics · United States See the Story

UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented levels’

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

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A sneak peek into this year's Taste of Buffalo festival

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Taste of Buffalo, one of the area's most anticipated summer festivals -- offering food from 40 different eateries -- kicks off next weekend. On July 12 and 13, Niagara Square to Chippewa Street will be filled with restaurants serving up their best dishes. WIVB News 4 spoke with some participating businesses, who gave a sneak peek into this year's eats. "Being part of this is straight up Buffalo," said Jack Adly, the o…Buffalo, New York · Buffalo Read Article

Chauncey St. fire causes $110K in damages

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire on Friday night caused an estimated total of $110,000 in damages to a house on Chauncey Street, officials said. Fire crews responded to a fire at 77 Chauncey St. around 9:30 p.m. on Friday night. The fire started on the first floor of the 1 1/2-story wood frame structure and spread to the second floor, officials said. Officials said the fire caused an estimated $75,000 in damage to the building and $35,000 in damag…Buffalo, New York · Buffalo Read Article

19-year-old dead after two-vehicle crash on Grand Island

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 19-year-old died in a two-vehicle crash late Friday night on Grand Island, according to New York State Police. Police responded to the crash just before midnight on I-190 southbound. Officials said a Toyota Camry, operated by 19-year-old Tamim Akbari, struck the rear end of a Lexus SUV that was slowing down in traffic in the right lane. Akbari was dead on the scene. Multiple passengers from both vehicles, including a ch…Grand Island, New York · Grand Island See the Story

Fire causes $650K in damage to Williamsville home

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An estimated total of $650,000 in damage was done to a Williamsville home after a fire broke out Saturday morning, fire officials announced. Fire crews from 11 departments responded just after 7 a.m. to 79 Covent Garden Lane, where a caller reported black smoke and flames coming from the home. Officials said the fire was under control at 7:46 a.m. A total of $500,000 in damage was done to the structure and $150,000 to its…Williamsville, New York · Williamsville Read Article

Fire Causes $300K in Damage to Amherst Home

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire broke out late Friday night and caused an estimated total of $300,000 in damage to an Amherst home, fire officials announced. Crews from six fire departments responded to the fire just after 10 p.m. at 41 Burgundy Terrace, where residents reported a possible grease fire in the kitchen. Officials said smoke was visible and flames were showing through the roof. The fire was under control at 10:38 p.m. A total of $250…Peoria, Illinois · Peoria See the Story

Along 4 The Hike: Houghton Forest Trails

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HOUGHTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – This week’s hike is on the Houghton Forest Trails, part of Houghton University in Allegany County. The university maintains more than four miles of trails through the Houghton Woods. One of the highlights is an overlook that offers a pretty view south toward the Allegheny Mountains. There’s a wooden swing where you can sit and enjoy that view while enjoying a snack or lunch. Address: 7481 Centerville Rd, Houghton, NY 147…New York State · New York Read Article

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