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Michigan State

Axios

A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sold in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois has resulted in 24 hospitalizations and 65 illnesses in nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The big picture: Food recalls have reached a peak the U.S. hasn't approached since before the COVID-19 pandemic, an...

Egg recall: Salmonella outbreak linked to illnesses in 9 states

Axios Phoenix

The Arizona Cardinals' odds of making the playoffs aren't great, but things are looking up with a healthy quarterback and a rookie wide receiver who could be a superstar in the making.The big picture: In the stacked NFC West, the Cardinals are projected to finish last.Betting odds favor the San Francisco 49ers, last year's Super Bowl runners-up and division winner for the past two years, to take the NFC West crown again.Catch up quick: Arizona is coming off its second consecutive 4-13 season, finishing in a three-way as second-worst team in the league last year and third-worst in 2022.State of...

The Cardinals could see improvements with Marvin Harrison Jr. and a health Kyler Murray

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Chicago, IL

Advocates for Chicago's unhoused population say this week's shooting on a CTA train that killed four people, including two who were believed to be unhoused, emphasizes the need for more resources. Driving the news: Cook County prosecutors this week charged Rhanni Davis with four counts of first-degree murder for the...

Fatal shooting on Chicago train demands more attention on unhoused, advocates say

The Biden administration is raising production caps on the sought after ADHD drug Vyvanase and its generic equivalents, in response to a Food and Drug Administration request to address shortages of the prescription stimulant. Why it matters: Patients nationwide have been scrambling to find a variety of ADHD medications due...

DEA allows ramped up production of ADHD meds

Bentonville, AR

There's more to life than football, so some people say. Here are a few alternatives for the weekend. 🏍️ First Friday — Bentonville's monthly get-together on its downtown square is themed "adrenaline" for September. It kicks off at 11am Friday with food trucks, will feature a Globe of Death, live music and a 5pm flyover by a Gamebird Composites stunt plane.

Your weekend: Motorcycles, cars and squirrels, oh my

Florida State

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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In a continuing wave of closures affecting Red Lobster, three more locations in Florida will be shutting their doors. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to close unprofitable stores amid its bankruptcy proceedings.

Florida to Lose Three More Red Lobster Locations by End of August

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Illinois State

Downstate leaders believe their constituents want to split Illinois into two new states. The big picture: Voters in seven counties — Iroquois, Madison, Jersey, Clinton, Calhoun, Greene and Perry — will have a yes or no question on their ballots this fall on whether the state of Illinois should be split in two.

Downstate Illinois pushes for new statehood

Minneapolis, MN

The robots are here to roast us. Driving our groans: Inspired by our intrepid colleagues at Axios Richmond, Axios asked ChatGPT to crack some jokes at the Twin Cities' expense. The results: Some of the bot's attempts at humor made us laugh out loud. Others were cringe...or downright nonsensical. Zoom...

The Twin Cities gets roasted by ChatGPT

South Carolina State

Town Talks

In 2022, fewer Americans moved overall, but when they did, 1 in 5 chose to relocate to a different state, according to recent Census data. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents, while the Northeast, particularly New York and Pennsylvania, saw the largest declines.

Where people in North Carolina are moving to most

Winder, GA

Axios Atlanta

The 14-year-old charged in Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Georgia high school told sheriff's deputies last year that he would never threaten to commit such an act, according to a report shared with Axios Thursday.Why it matters: Colt Gray is accused of using an "AR-platform-style weapon" to kill Apalachee High School students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and math teachers Christina Irimie, 53, and Richard Aspinwall, 39, who was also an assistant football coach, GBI director Chris Hosey previously said. Nine others were injured.Gray, who Hosey said will be tried as an adult, is charged with four...

Student charged in school shooting denied making previous threats, report says

Polk County, IA

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

Federal "mistakes," USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack admitted, have led to food assistance shortages across the country, including for nearly 3,000 Des Moines metro seniors.Why it matters: The federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides free food to hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors monthly.Its struggles are forcing recipients to turn to area food pantries, which have already experienced record-high demand in recent months.Driving the news: As of Wednesday, a warehouse storing food for metro seniors was virtually empty due to weeks of delivery delays, Mike Maiers, who manages Polk County's supplemental food program, told supervisors that day.Some staples like cheese were...

Iowa seniors see food assistance interrupted after USDA "mistakes"

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Plant City, FL

Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

The creative brains behind Atlanta DIY arts powerhouse The Bakery have added a much-needed new arts venue to the city's eastside. Why it matters: White walls can be hard to find in Atlanta for local artists and interesting gathering spaces are few and far between. The Supermarket — located in...

The Supermarket brings DIY energy to Atlanta's eastside

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Tennessee population to approach 8 million by 2040

Population will continue to climb in the coming decades, reaching nearly 8 million residents by 2040, according to a new projection. Why it matters: The projection...

Tennessee population to approach 8 million by 2040

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