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Chicago, IL

Axios Chicago

Next restaurant in Fulton Market, dedicated to transporting diners to different eras, has featured takeovers like Paris: 1906 or a menu inspired by Julia Child.They've even done one-off "covers" like paying homage to California's French Laundry or recreating Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill. The intrigue: Chicagoans are well aware of Next's concepts, since it's been open for almost 15 years. But Next's next project is something close to home: The restaurant will pay homage to Chicago chef Charlie Trotter.Trotter, who trained Achatz, died in 2013. His restaurant had closed a year earlier.Bringing Trotter's back will give diners a taste and feel...

Chicago's Next restaurant tributes chef Charlie Trotter

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This week, the National Weather Service announced that the Chicago area had 32 tornadoes during last month's epic storm. We also reported that Chicago and the Midwest have the most unpredictable forecasts in the country. So, let's do a quiz!. Play past quizzes:. How well do you know 1992?

Quiz: Test your knowledge of Chicago weather

Washington, DC

A record number of DMV dining spots are participating in Summer Restaurant Week, which runs Aug. 12-18. The big picture: The high participation rate (over 350 spots!) plus some elaborate, exciting menus suggest local restaurateurs and chefs are all in on restaurant week this year — and you'll need a strategic plan to find the best meals and deals.

A longtime D.C. food writer's guide to restaurant week

Maryland State

Washington is better known for political whirlwinds than tornadoes, but as the destructive activity last week indicates, the DMV is at risk. Why it matters: With a highly active Atlantic hurricane season just nearing its peak, the D.C. area could see more tornadoes to come. How it works: Tornadoes are...

What to know about tornadoes in the DMV

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Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to intensify as it moves near or over Puerto Rico on Tuesday. Why it matters: The island's electrical grid is still highly vulnerable to high winds and heavy rains, despite extensive rebuilding projects since 2017's devastating Hurricane Maria.

Tropical Storm Ernesto forms, threatens Puerto Rico

Minneapolis, MN

Axios Charlotte

Harriet's Hamburgers will open at The Bowl at Ballantyne on Aug. 20. Why it matters: Harriet's Hamburgers first opened at Optimist Hall four years ago serving only burgers and fries. The menu at its first standalone restaurant will have far more options, including Minneapolis favorites.The vibe: Similar to its Optimist Hall food stall, the Ballantyne restaurant is reminiscent of a diner from the 1950s and 1960s, with a modern touch.The 1,600-square-foot diner has indoor seating, plus an outdoor patio with green space. After you order at the counter,  you'll be given a number. A server will bring your food...

First look: Harriet's Hamburgers will open its first sit-down restaurant at The Bowl at Ballantyne

Rogers, AR

Axios NW Arkansas

I must alert you that we have a restaurant dedicated to serving Nicaraguan cuisine — and it does not disappoint.The scene: Restaurant & Antojitos Nica is in an unassuming strip mall about a mile east of Interstate 49, where you'll start off with some crispy, fried plantain strips while you peruse the menu.What to try: The jalapeno chicken ($16.50) topped with onions and served with rice, beans, salad and maduros (sweet, fried plantains) is a safe bet. The chicken was tender with a little spice, and the maduros are so naturally sweet, they're almost a dessert.Or go for a full-on fried snapper ($27.50) served with rice, beans, salad and tostones. Tostones are yet another version of fried plantains, so you'll inevitably sample quite the range here. A whole snapper like this one can be yours. Photo: Alex Golden/AxiosBy the numbers: I was impressed with the amount of food for the price. My fellow diner and I easily could have split the jalapeno chicken and an appetizer and gotten out for around $30.Stop by: 11am-9pm, Thursday-Tuesday, 3704 W. Walnut St. in Rogers.

Monday Munchies: Nicaraguan food in Rogers

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Florida State

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

New preliminary data from major U.S. cities shows a sharp drop in violent crime in the first half of the year — more than 25% in some communities — as the COVID-era crime wave recedes. Why it matters: The drop in violent crime puts a serious dent in...

New data shows violent crime dropping sharply in major U.S. cities

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New Orleans, LA

As students return to school in New Orleans this month, they'll face a number of changes thanks to recently enacted state laws. Why it matters: Among them are previously vetoed restrictions on teachers discussing gender identity, regulations around using a student's preferred pronouns and a ban on cellphones in schools.

Cellphone bans, bathroom restrictions and vaccine regulations get school year updates in Louisiana

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Tustin, CA

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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9:33 PM, three suspects, all with multiple arrests and convictions in Los Angeles County, drove to the City of Tustin to commit a robbery, according to the Tustin Police Department .

Three L.A. County men were arrested for robbing a U.S. Secret Service agent in Tustin

Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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?

New U.S. homes are selling for $3.50 less per square foot than old ones, the widest gap in at least six years, according to a recent Zillow report. Why it matters: People typically pay a premium for brand-new houses, but in this brutal home market, some are finding deals among new construction.

New houses now cost less per square foot than old houses

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Metro Atlanta heat waves are becoming longer and more frequent

Heat waves in metro Atlanta now last two days longer than they did in the 1960s, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Why it matters: Prolonged...

Metro Atlanta heat waves are becoming longer and more frequent

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