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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

San Francisco, CA

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. There’s certainly no shortage of excellent food to be found in San Francisco and the Bay Area — but there’s plenty worth skipping, too. Luckily for you, Eater editors dine out several times a week (or more) and we’re happy to share the standout dishes we encounter as we go.

The Best Dishes Eater San Francisco Ate in July

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San Antonio, TX

Are you ready for a brand-new theme park experience? While we’re big fans of the Disney and Universal theme parks all around the world, one major player in the theme park industry has successfully expanded with even more on the horizon. Disney made waves this summer with its latest...

A NEW Theme Park Expansion Is Coming to Texas in 2025

Atlanta, GA

Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. This summer, Atlanta has welcomed a slew...

Atlanta Restaurant Openings, August 2024

Sevierville, TN

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A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...

BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores

New York City, NY

Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes, that have opened recently. Here’s a roundup of the restaurants and bars that opened in August 2024. This list will be updated weekly. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at ny@eater.com.

Two More Mexican Pizzas Land in New York — And More New Restaurant Openings

Sacramento, CA

Two highly acclaimed Sacramento chefs have opened Cantina Pedregal, one of the area’s most highly anticipated restaurants of 2024. Chefs Patricio Wise of Nixtaco and Brad Cecchi of Canon and Franquette, alongside business partner Clay Nutting, teamed up to bring Northeastern Mexican cuisine to Folsom, just east of Sacramento. The restaurant showcases food from Monterrey, Mexico, Wise and partner Cinthia Martinez’s hometown through Cecchi’s fine dining lens, according to the Folsom Times.

Charcoal-Grilled Monterrey-Style Mexican Cuisine Is the Star at This New Folsom Restaurant

Los Angeles, CA

Landmark Watts restaurant Locol is reopening on August 8 after being closed since 2018. Chefs and partners at the restaurant, Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson, confirmed the reopening to Eater. Los Angeles Times first reported the restaurant’s plans to return in July 2023. In response to feedback from the...

Landmark Watts Restaurant Locol Is Reopening With a Whole New Soul Food Menu

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Polk County, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Chicago, IL

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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

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

New Orleans, LA

August has arrived, which in New Orleans means two things for restaurants: they’re closing for summer break or participating in the city’s annual dining promotion, known as Coolinary (the deals are more cool than the name). For some restaurants, it’s both — Coolinary, now in its 20th year, runs from August 1 to September 15, so businesses have the opportunity to take a break and then join in on the fun. This year, 130 local restaurants are offering discounted fixed-price meals for brunch, lunch, and dinner during Coolinary — it’s $28 or less for two-course lunches, or $58 or less for three-course dinners and brunches.

It’s August Again, So Some of Your Favorite Restaurants Are Closed For Summer Break

In this weekly column, Eater documents the city’s permanent restaurant and bar closures. If a restaurant or bar has closed in your neighborhood, let us know at ny@eater.com. Astoria: Open since 1956, Neptune Diner has closed after losing its lease. Since the 1980s, Peter and George Katsihtis have owned the building but not the land, which was sold in 2018 for over $10 million. They own locations of the diner in Brooklyn and Bayside. 3105 Astoria Boulevard, at 31st Street.

Two 60 Year-Old Businesses Have Shuttered

Seattle, WA

Kirkland, WA

Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. Want to feel old? Ezell’s, officially known as Ezell’s Famous Chicken, is 40 years old this year. And somehow, it’s grown from a single small Central District restaurant to 17 locations — soon to be 18, when it opens its new Kirkland restaurant on Tuesday, August 6. (At 12559 116th Avenue NE, to be precise.) There will be a grand opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. — which we don’t think is too early for fried chicken — and according to a press release, “the first 50 guests will receive free Ezell’s swag following the celebratory ribbon-cutting, with celebrity guests appearing throughout the day.”

Ezell’s Is Opening a Brand New Location in Kirkland

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Nearly 12-Year-Old East Austin Bar Hi Hat Public House Is Now Closed

Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest....

Nearly 12-Year-Old East Austin Bar Hi Hat Public House Is Now Closed

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