California State

Columbus, OH

San Francisco, CA

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Golden Gate Media

The San Francisco Marathon has acknowledged an error in the course length of one of its half-marathon events held on Sunday. The marathon’s time-keeping website has updated the results for the “City Half” event, indicating that the course was only 12.6 miles, rather than the full 13.1 miles as intended.

California marathon officials miscalculate race course 1/2 mile too short

Florida State

The hard work, dedication, and care from Thoroughbred professionals like Sherry Rose Mansfield is what drives the breeding and racing industries. The Florida horse community lost one of its brightest sparks in early July when Mansfield died at the age of 74. Mansfield, a native of White Salmon, Wash., owned...

Longtime Florida Horsewoman Mansfield Dies at 74

The first time Neat tackled a grade 2 turf stakes, it did not go as planned. The 3-year-old son of Constitution suffered a wide trip in a field of 14 and wound up seventh in the May 4 American Turf Stakes (G2T). His second try should be more productive. Owned...

Neat Seeks Grade 2 Win in Hall of Fame Stakes

Del Mar, CA

The feature attraction Friday at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is the 37th running of the Real Good Deal Stakes, a seven-panel spin for 3-year-old California-breds. The featured horse among the dozen who’ll go postward in the sprint is Rusty Brown’s homebred Shady Tiger, listed as the 9/5 favorite in the morning line.

Del Mar Picks | Real Good Deal Stakes 2024

Blanco, TX

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

Santa Barbara County, CA

102.5 The Bone

Agricultural officials in Southern California are battling an active infestation of red imported fire ants that are "highly aggressive in nature," and pose a risk to California's agricultural economy. The infestation occurred at a private property in Montecito, in Santa Barbara County, according to a recent press release from the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Located over 90 miles north of Los Angeles, Montecito is best known as a celebrity enclave with Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle among the town's residents. Officials did not name the owners of the private property.

Officials battle 'highly aggressive' red imported fire ant infestation in Southern California

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Oregon State

Authorities report that a car fell 400 feet off a cliff off the Pacific Coast Highway, resulting in the tragic deaths of three people. According to the California Highway Patrol, the devastating incident occurred on Highway 1 after 11 a.m. local time on Friday, July 26. A two-door gray sedan veered off the road and plunged over a cliff.

3 Dead After Car Plunges 400 Feet off Massive Cliff in Tragic Accident

Chicago, IL

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?

USA TODAY

Killed in the crash were 36-year-old Brylyn Aroma of Fort Riley, Kansas, 29-year-old Mohammad Noory, and 28-year-old Angelica Gacho, both of San Francisco.

Car plunges hundreds of feet off Devil's Slide along California's Highway 1, killing 3

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Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

Texas State

New York Post

A mysterious, slow-moving fireball lit up the night sky from California to Texas last week and still has not been identified.

Camera footage obtained by NBC 7 shows the brilliant ball of light slowly shoot across the sky, trailed by a bright tail over Rebecca Woods’ home in San Marco, outside of San Diego.

“Our camera is facing south and the object flew from west to east,” Woods told the outlet. “I first thought it might be a Starlink launch because this is the exact trajectory I’ve seen in previous launches but there was nothing scheduled.”

The American Meteor Society received 34 reports...

Mysterious unidentified fireball lights up sky from California to Texas

Malibu, CA

The US Sun

POWERBALL billionaire Edwin Castro was spotted packing on some PDA with a mystery woman as he enjoyed a night out on Saturday. The $2 billion lottery winner shared a kiss with the blonde in a $500,000 Porshe after the pair beamed to the cameras when leaving a restaurant. Castro was spotted with the unknown blonde […]

Powerball billionaire Edwin Castro packs on the PDA as he kisses mystery blonde in Porsche during night out in Malibu

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Virginia State

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

Scripps News

California's largest active fire has exploded in size, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scramble to meet the danger.

California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was threatened with foreclosure, but his Estate was able to step in and save it. The Estate now has a more formidable job against Mother Nature.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Imperiled by SoCal Wild Fire

Denver, CO

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

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Leading California Sire Smiling Tiger Dies at 17

Smiling Tiger , a multiple grade 1-winning millionaire who leads all California sires by 2024 progeny earnings through July 31, had to be euthanized Aug. 1...

Leading California Sire Smiling Tiger Dies at 17

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