Cordova, AK

Chicago, IL

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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?

The US Sun

A WALMART customer has revealed why she is willing to show her receipt to workers after an experience at another retailer had her rattled. Many customers continue to rage about receipt checks at major retailers. They say the policy adds long lines and wait times to their everyday shopping trips. Some also argue that because […]

‘I had to prove my kids were my kids,’ fumes Walmart shopper after receipt check went too far – but law is on her side

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Although you may be tempted to take a break from your job search during the summer months, there are numerous advantages to continuing your search. For one, many jobseekers put their job search on hold because they mistakenly believe that companies are...

75 Top Companies With Remote Jobs This Summer

Arkansas State

Arkansas Advocate

By July 10, most children in Arkansas will be well into their second month of summer break with five weeks of sunny, schoolless days under their belts, but some children will have spent those weeks without a reliable source of food. Arkansas has one of the highest food insecurity rates in the nation and is […]
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Food program won’t benefit eligible Arkansas children until midsummer

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 4, 2023. It has since been updated. Teaching is an extremely rewarding profession that basically shapes the future of the world. However, teachers are always expected to do more than what their job description requires them to do and they are often not treated fairly. A teacher was put in a sticky situation when a parent was almost an hour late picking up their child. This had happened many times with several teachers, so this school decided to charge unpunctual parents a $2 fee for every minute they are late, reported Bored Panda.

School charged parents $116 for picking up their child late and paid it to the teacher, sparking debate

New York City, NY

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

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

North Carolina State

Does your child want to earn a few bucks this summer? They can watch a new TV series at home…and get paid for it. Read on to learn how Preview Free Movies is recruiting households with kids ages 8 to 14 for a private screening of a potential new TV series. The screenings will take place in your own home, on your laptop or desktop computer.

Kids 8-14 Can Watch A New TV Show at Home and Get Paid For It

Nashville, TN

Jelly Roll made a life-changing offer to one lucky fan during a recent show in Nashville, TN. On Monday, June 17, the megastar held a free concert on the Skydeck on Broadway, which 18-year-old Joy Gadalla decided to attend as a “much-needed” night with her cousin after spending the last month caring for her grandmother in the hospital. She told local Nashville news station, WKRN, that she waited in line for about five hours to watch Jelly Roll perform and when he finally hit the stage, she was standing just feet from him in the packed-out crowd.

Jelly Roll Promises To Pay Young Fan’s College Tuition: ‘I’m Going To Give You The Opportunity To Change Your Life’

Illinois State

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

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

It’s kitten season, and FAAS is filled with fabulous baby felines! Some of these soft, sweet, adorable creatures are ready for forever homes, and many others are in need of foster homes.

Kitten Season at the Alameda Animal Shelter

APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

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	Whether you’re pushing your college-bound kid reluctantly out of the nest or doing so with gusto, you’ll both feel much better about the transition if you’ve prepped them to handle small yet significant parts of the real world. There are so many things every grown-up child must eventually learn how to do — like cooking a decent meal, for starters.Life With an Empty Nest: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Crying)




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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

GreenMatters

While most of us have horrific school memories involving lunch shaming, playground fights, cliques, and outlandish rumors, a portion of the population had wildly different experiences. This population saw the same individual as their teacher, principal, nurse, secretary, cafeteria assistant, and even classmate: Mom.According to the National Home Education Research Institute, approximately 2.5 million U.S. students were homeschooled in spring 2019. As per an April 2024 Forbes article, it's estimated that close to 4 million students are being homeschooled in the U.S. Of course, this leap has much to do with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years,...

Unschooling vs. Homeschooling: Unpacking America's Contentious Alternative Educational Methods

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Local summer camps fill childcare gaps

It’s a question parents face every year: How do you find childcare when school is out for the summer?. For Cathy Renfeldt, the executive director of...

Local summer camps fill childcare gaps

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