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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

NewsByJoshua

In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Guardian

Receiving a key to a city is the ultimate accolade for many rap stars, and Combs’s key ring was the lyrical equivalent of the infinity stone gauntlet

Locked out: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was asked to return his key to New York City – will Miami and Chicago rescind theirs?

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Eminem has certainly stirred the pot with his latest album release, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), which dropped on Friday, July 12. The 51-year-old rapper, known for his sharp tongue and controversial lyrics, didn’t hold back, taking playful jabs at Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kanye West, among others.

Eminem blasts Diddy and Kanye West on his new album

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Oregon State

With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

B.o.B., real name is Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., was one of the defining artists of the 2010s. At one point, everyone in the world knew the words to the choruses of songs like “Airplanes (featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore” and “Nothin’ on You (featuring Bruno Mars).” Then, slowly but surely, the Atlanta rapper who made a career out of seamlessly blending hip-hop, pop, and rock, in the process amassing six Grammy nominations and four Billboard 100 top ten hits (he topped the chart for two weeks with the Bruno Mars mega-hit), faded from the spotlight.

What happened to B.o.B the rapper?

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Los Angeles, CA

Entertainment Weekly

Kendrick Lamar is taking a victory lap — and he wants everyone to watch. On June 19, thousands of fans showed up to see the rapper perform at his Juneteenth Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert, which was also streamed live on Prime Video. Along with being a celebratory night for Los Angeles rap, the performance at the Kia Forum in Inglewood marked the live debut of the many Drake diss tracks born from his beef with his rap rival.

Kendrick Lamar performs diss track 'Not Like Us' for the first time, asks Drake to give Tupac's ring back

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Eminem packed in the Diddy disses on “The Death of Slim Shady,” mentioning his sexual assault lawsuits on multiple tracks. Eminem unleashed on Diddy on his new album, referencing everything from the recent surveillance footage of Cassie Ventura to the lawsuit against him and Aaron Hall. On Thursday...

Eminem Torches Diddy On New Album, References Cassie Assault Video, Kid Cudi & Aaron Hall

Singer-songwriter Usher has been a superstar for years and has been the male face of R&B since the 1990s. However, it would be remiss not to accept that he has also been associated with hip-hop for the entirety of his career. From being guided by the now-disgraced Diddy to providing...

Usher names his ‘GOAT’ hip-hop MCs

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	Eminem returned with his first album in four years as The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) hit streaming services on Friday (July 12). Tapping into his Slim Shady alter ego at times throughout the LP, Em doesn’t hold back when targeting fixtures around pop culture and within hip-hop, especially when it comes to Sean “Diddy” Combs. Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album: Songs Ranked Worst to Best






	The embattled mogul caught the Detroit legend’s wrath on multiple tracks, as Eminem sniped the Bad Boy CEO regarding the litany of sexual misconduct allegations made against him in recent months. 




	The only...

Eminem Disses Diddy Across ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Nas performing in Albany: Where to buy tickets as low as $33

Legendary rapper Nas will perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany on Friday, July 19 (7/19/2024). The concert starts at 8:00 p.m., with no opening acts...

Nas performing in Albany: Where to buy tickets as low as $33

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