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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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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

By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses embracing AI and automation for jobs that had previously been considered safe. It also serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake in regards to increased innovation.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs

Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today released the 2024 Best Medical Schools in Research and 2024 Best Medical Schools in Primary Care. In each of these categories, the methodology was updated to recognize the top medical schools by placing them within four different tiers of performance.

U.S. News Releases 2024 Best Medical Schools

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?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

NBC News

"The Shade Room" is a Black-owned independent media outlet with over 40 million followers. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with the platform's CEO & founder, Angie Nwandu, about its potential influence in the upcoming presidential election.

How 'The Shade Room' is moving from entertainment to politics for a Black audience

Tulsa, OK

Black Enterprise

Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW), a nonprofit organization, dropped support of Hilton Hotels after an alleged racist incident occurred at The Tulsa Club Hotel in Oklahoma. 



The organization released a statement announcing they will no longer be utilizing Hilton Hotels and Resorts after working with them since 2020. All future reservations will be canceled, effective immediately. “We have been using Hilton Hotels for the Inspire Tour since its inception in 2021, and to experience such blatant racism is both shocking and disheartening,” BFABW founder Nikki Porcher said. 



“Our community deserves better, and we cannot in good conscience continue to support a...

Buy From A Black Woman Org Withdraws Support Of Hilton Hotels Over Racist Experience

Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a reporter to cover transfer pricing, a big issue for multinational companies. You’ll cover how countries crack down on tax avoidance and look at how companies try to lower their tax bills. Performs general assignment and beat reporting and write in-depth analytical pieces. Researches, and...

Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a reporter

Entrepreneur

The news was reportedly given to employees via an internal memo.

Salesforce Is Cracking Down on In-Office Work, Requiring Some Employees in the Office 5 Days a Week: 'A Step Back'

Kentucky State

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Born Usha Chilukuri, the third wife of Trump's newly announced VP pick, grew up in San Diego, California, and is the daughter of Indian immigrants.

Who is Usha Vance? JD Vance's wife leaves law firm after Trump VP announcement

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea of California have become the first black women to own a whiskey brand, making history. According to reports, the two ladies are the first black female business owners in the state of California to own a whiskey brand. The creators’ idea was inspired by a...

Meet Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea The Two First Black Women To Own A Whiskey Brand In California

After once promising $500 million in advertising to Black-owned media, some folks are scratching their heads at what went wrong at Group Black, a lengthy piece published in Business Insider reveals.



Formed in 2021 by Travis Montaque, Bonin Bough, and Richelieu Dennis, Group Black was created with a vision of equipping Black-owned media with $500 million in advertising dollars within its first 18 months. Three years later, those promises have fallen short, executives have departed the company, and the future looks less promising.



“I think most folks were optimistic, passionate, about the business,” said one executive who has since left the company....

Group Black Reportedly Fails to Deliver $500M Black-owned Media Advertising Promise

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

A roundup of the latest industry headlines that should be on your radar. Paris Hilton and her brand company 11:11 Media have launched an OOH campaign called “That’s Hotline,” taking design inspiration from the loud and campy billboards typical of personal injury lawyers. The billboards promote a phone line that lets fans call in to receive advice, empowerment, and motivation from the iconic influencer.

OOH News You Oughta Know Today

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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The Business Journal set to return

The Colorado Springs Business Journal is coming back this August. Pikes Peak Media Co. will publish the first issue Aug. 9. The CSBJ will be published...

The Business Journal set to return

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