Hawaii State

Ewa Beach, HI

Eugene, OR

Pullman, WA

There’s a lot of smoke on social media about the potential for Washington State and Oregon State to join the Big 12 Conference. I’m told by well-placed sources at those two schools that the rumors are just the usual smoke. WSU and OSU would love to be in a Power 4 conference — and maybe that will happen at some point — but the parties I spoke with aren’t seeing or hearing anything new.

Canzano: Big 12 smoke... stolen valor... and Oregon Ducks under the radar?!?

Kansas State

247Sports

Isaiah Denis was one of the breakout recruits in the 2025 class having gone from unranked to ranking as the No. 41 overall recruit in the country. His recruitment skyrocketed along with his ascension having reeled in offers from many of the top programs in the ACC, SEC and Big Ten.

Four-star guard Isaiah Denis cuts list to ten schools

Ames, IA

29 snaps and just over a dozen passes provided the best look of eventual starting quarterback Rocco Becht in his first season as a Cyclone. It was a relatively uninspiring showcase, throwing seven completions for 65 yards and an interception in a 62-14 loss against Playoff-bound TCU. But even in his third game in an Iowa State uniform, Becht showed some positives. He made some intuitive reads at the line of scrimmage, and though Becht didn't garner much praise for his performance, there were a few takeaways to extrapolate for the future.

The state of Rocco Becht and the Cyclones ahead of 2024 season

Blanco, TX

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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

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

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

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Gainesville, FL

Florida on Wednesday night enjoyed a flurry of commitments when a pair of prospects in the 2025 class, Loganville (GA) Grayson defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou and Palm Bay (Fla.) Heritage safety Demetres Samuel Jr., and one in the 2026 cycle, Orlando (Fla.) First Academy three-star safety Devin Jackson, announced their pledges to the program.

Social media react to Gators triple commitment night

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

Pocha L.A. Modern Mexicana Kitchen , a proudly Mexicana, "Angelina"-owned restaurant, has announced its imminent closure in Highland Park. The restaurant's last day for deconstructed blini-like "burritas," healthy salads, and chilaquiles will be this Sunday, August 4th, though owners say they are looking for a new location.

Chicana-Led Pocha L.A. Announces Its Closure In Highland Park

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?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

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

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

ROSEMONT, IL. August 2, 2024, 12:01 am ET – The Big Ten Conference today officially admitted the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC and the University of Washington, bringing the total number of member institutions to 18. Competition will begin this season for all conference sports. “We are excited today...

University of Oregon, UCLA, USC and University of Washington Officially Join Big Ten Conference

Knoxville, TN

Five-star forward Caleb Wilson included basketball on his list of favorites that he released Tuesday night. The Vols were joined by Arkansas, Duke, North Carolina, Alabama, UCF, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Oregon, Kentucky, Ohio State and USC in his top-12. Wilson is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 6 overall player...

Five-star forward includes Tennessee basketball on list of favorites

Waipahu, HI

Kapolei, HI

Honolulu, HI

Pearl City, HI

Aiea, HI

Mililani, HI

Kunia Camp, HI

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Hawaii had what LB Aisiah Paogofie was looking for

Ewa Beach (Hawaii) Campbell linebacker Aisiah Paogofie committed to the home-state Hawaii Warriors while on his official visit in June. \"The \"braddahood,\" that was big, they're...

Ewa Beach (Hawaii) Campbell linebacker Aisiah Paogofie committed to the home-state Hawaii Warriors while on his official visit in June. "The "braddahood," that was big, they're...

Hawaii had what LB Aisiah Paogofie was looking for

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