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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

Michigan State

CBS Pittsburgh

Back-to-back days of severe weather brought widespread flooding across the Midwest — and even a tsunami on Lake Michigan. It wasn't the typical kind of tsunami caused by seismic activity, but footage of the weather event showed how dangerous rising tides can be.The event that transpired on the shores of Lake Michigan is known as a "meteotsunami," which according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are large waves driven by air-pressure disturbances that often come with severe thunderstorms and squalls. When the storm hits, it creates a large wave that moves toward the shore. The Great Lakes are no stranger...

Meteotsunami strikes Lake Michigan shore

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

Powder

La Niña, El Niño, La Nada... the use of Spanish words to describe shifting surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean can be confusing, but fear not, POWDER is here to help you make sense of it heading into Winter '24/'25. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has ...

How La Niña Could Affect Winter '24/'25

Sometimes it's unavoidable, but if you live in the United States, you should do your best not to book summer flights that leave later in the day if at all possible. There are plenty of dates that could lay claim to being the worst days of the year to fly, but meteorologist Chris Bianchi (@weatherchris) took to TikTok to explain why summer nights might be the worst. Bianchi explained that the weather was to blame for him shooting the video at nearly 2 a.m. during his own at least three-hour delay. He also gave some advice to help prevent the same thing from happening to you.

The Time Of Day You Should Avoid Flying During The Summer At All Costs

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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?

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Charlotte, NC

The Mirror US

The mom left her work at an Amazon facility and went back to the car about an hour and a half after she last heard from her daughter to find the girl foaming at the mouth and taking shallow breaths, according to prosecutors

Girl, 8, dies after mom 'left her in car to go to work' at Amazon during scorching temperatures

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

“TAMPONS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME (TSS). TSS IS A RARE BUT SERIOUS DISEASE THAT MAY CAUSE DEATH.”. This is the warning on the back of a Tampax tampon boxes. According to Barbara Phelps, Ball State assistant clinical lecturer of nursing, TSS is caused by a buildup in bacteria...

Toxic Misconceptions: Researching the different causes of toxic shock syndrome can help save lives

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The US Sun

THE tragic spot where Jay Slater was found after falling to his death in a treacherous ravine in Tenerife has now been revealed. Jay, 19, was attempting the 11-hour walk back to his holiday accommodation along unforgiving rocky terrain when he plummeted. Police last Monday found Jay's body after 29...

Exact spot where Jay Slater plunged to his death is pinpointed for first time by sniffer dog search team in Tenerife

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Oregon State

Summer's last full month looks to be a scorcher in the Rockies and Plains. That heat could lag into early fall, especially from the Midwest to the Rockies. October could be markedly warmer than usual in parts of the Northeast, as well. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter...

Late Summer, Early Fall Outlook: US Warmth Could Lag Into October

Utah State

NBC News

Belyruth Ordóñez was an avid hiker. Over the past few summers, the 30-year-old and her parents had traveled to parks around Utah, where they lived, to hit the trails together. But on Saturday, the heat proved too severe and tragedy struck. Temperatures in Utah's Snow Canyon State Park...

Four dead in a week: Heat leads to tragedies in state and national parks

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

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Winter is the Warmest Season: I am left to come to terms with the silence my mother left behind

All my life, I have walked around telling everyone my favorite season is summer. It would not be a lie if I still did. When I...

Winter is the Warmest Season: I am left to come to terms with the silence my mother left behind

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