Buffalo, NY

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Newark, NJ

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The New Jersey Devils have re-signed depth goalie Nico Daws to a two-year deal.

Devils Re-Sign Goalie to Two-Year Deal

Colorado State

Denver, CO

DENVER – There isn’t much going on, but with only so many hours in a day, Sunday’s are a good day to recap the week that was. Here are the most relevant stories to the Avalanche from the last week, and a look ahead at what is coming up at CHN.

Avalanche Wrap: The Free Agent That Wasn’t, The Free Agent That Could Be

Lapeer, MI

Grand Blanc, MI

Grand Blanc Bobcats hockey standout and Lapeer native Aidan RaCosta is headed to the next level as he signed with the Metro Jets of the United States Premier Hockey League. The Metro Jets announced RaCosta’s signing on July 18 on its Facebook page. The USHPL is considered a Tier 2 junior level hockey league, which can be a gateway to the NHL Entry Draft. Playing for the Metro Jets allows RaCosta the opportunity to play close to home as the Jets’ home ice is the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. RaCosta graduated from Lapeer this past spring and was a team...

RaCosta signs with the Metro Jets

CALGARY -- Caleb Desnoyers, a potential first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, was among the 22 players selected to represent Canada at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The tournament, which features some of the top under-18 players, will be held in Edmonton from Aug. 5-10. Canada has won the tournament the past two years and 24 times since 1991.

Desnoyers among top 2025 draft prospects to play for Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Florida State

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Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

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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

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills backup offensive lineman Alec Anderson was transported by ambulance to a hospital after experiencing heat-related issues following practice on Tuesday. The Bills provided no other updates on Anderson, who appeared to have difficulty getting up after the team’s post-practice stretching period. Several...

Bills' Anderson taken to hospital for heat-related issues

NewsNinja

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Tennessee State

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Browns made the most of a unique opportunity. Not many people thought that Mike Vrabel would be available for hire, let alone not to be a head coach. However, as much as most people were shocked to see that the Tennessee Titans let him go, he recently claimed that he wasn’t surprised (via Daryl Ruiter).

Mike Vrabel Gets Honest About His Time With Titans

Houston, TX

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

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Welcome To the Family | Buffalo Sabres Embedded | Behind-The-Scenes Of 2024 NHL Draft & Free Agency

Go inside the 2024 NHL Draft and opening of free agency with insights from Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams and Assistant GM Jerry Forton, as...

Welcome To the Family | Buffalo Sabres Embedded | Behind-The-Scenes Of 2024 NHL Draft & Free Agency

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