Houston, TX

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8 Invasive Plant Species Found in Big Box Stores That No One Should Be Buying

A man who illegally removed 20 acres of trees in Wales was fined this month for the offense, which caused destruction unmatched in decades. Jeff Lane was assessed a £1,500 ($1,898) sanction and £11,280 ($14,275) confiscation order for the 2019 criminal act on his property in Gower, Swansea, the BBC reported.

Man fined after illegally removing thousands of trees in protected forest: 'The woodland has been effectively eradicated'

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

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Follow these simple steps to maintain your lawn during this hotter month to ensure your grass stays looking its best

7 Things to Do for Your Lawn in July to Keep Your Grass Healthy in Hot Weather

Kentucky State

Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Mens Journal

X (formerly Twitter) user @bfreshwa shared footage of his spectacular car accident just four hours after bringing home his brand-new Cybertruck.

Tesla Cybertruck Goes Flying Into Neighbor's House in Wild Video

Our homes have limited space, so the items we keep should contribute to the quality of our lives. Unfortunately, homes frequently become storage facilities for a variety of previously treasured or essential items that are only there to take up space and serve no purpose in our daily lives. These useless items not only take up valuable space, but also contribute to a disorganized and cluttered environment in the home.

12 Useless Items That Are Taking Up Valuable Space in Your Home

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Mowing when your grass is too dry can damage it. Use these smart tips to properly care for your lawn through drought. Grass demands mowing at least once a week during spring and summer in most regions. But should you mow when an extended dry period hits and your lawn goes from lush and green to dry and crispy? If you're relying on rainfall, it may be best to take a break from mowing during drought, but don’t neglect lawn care altogether. These tips will help tell if your lawn is too dry to mow, and how to best care for it through drought.

Should You Mow Your Lawn If It Turns Dry and Crispy in Summer?

Yuba City, CA

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Seatac, WA

Kristy Tallman

SEATAC, WA — A single-vehicle collision early Sunday morning resulted in serious injuries and a lengthy road closure on I-5 near the S 178th Street overpass. At approximately 8:34 a.m., a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, driven by Gurpreet Singh, 26, of Yuba City, California, left the roadway, striking the overpass column and coming to rest in a ditch. The vehicle was totaled in the crash. Singh was transported to Harborview Medical Center with injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.

Semi-Truck Crashes Into Overpass, Shutting Down I-5 for 12 Hours!

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

On April 8, 2024, northern New England won the metrological lottery. With clear skies and warm temperatures in the forecast, many considered it the best place in the U.S. to view the total eclipse of the sun. The path of totality just happened to encompass my home town of Middlbury, Vermont where some of my beeyards are located.

Honey Bees on the Dark Side

Have you ever done something you thought was harmless that turned out to have drastic consequences?. This Redditor has, and they shared the outcome with r/gardening. "This is my apple mint patch, which started by accidently dropping some minty debris and thinking, what's the worst that could happen?" they captioned their post. "This. This is what can happen."

Gardener issues warning after accidentally planting invasive herb: 'A gardening lesson we learned the hard way'

Hummingbirds are nature's jewels — aerodynamic flyers that zip and zoom around the garden seeking out flower nectar. These feisty little birds are happy to dine at hummingbird feeders filled with sugar water. Unfortunately, they're not the only garden visitors who want to snag a sip of sugar water....

How to Keep Bees Away from Hummingbird Feeders

If you're planning on showing off your grilling skills at a cookout, you'll want to make sure that your backyard set-up is in tip-top shape. While cleaning up the grates and making sure that every part of the grill is working correctly, if you have a propane grill (different from a gas grill,) you'll want to take a look at the propane tank, too. If you can't remember the last time you had it refilled, a quick check can save you a lot of trouble when grill day comes around.

The Easy Way To Tell If Your Grill Needs A Propane Refill Before The Cookout

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

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

Nevada State

They say the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence—and for homeowners with dry spots, brown patches, or sections of their yard that are more dirt than lawn, that saying is especially true. Fortunately, there is an easy solution to fixing your lawn’s bald spots, and it includes throwing down a bit of fast-growing grass seed in those areas that need a little extra TLC.

6 Fast-Growing Grass Seeds That Will Quickly Fill the Bald Spots in Your Yard

They like to feed away at other pests, but in doing so, these critters can damage your flourishing greens. Here is some expert tips on how to prevent these buggers from entering your space

How to Get Rid of Earwigs — Expert Advice to Keep These Bugs Out of Your Home and Yard

Learn about the benefits of leaving them on the lawn, creative ways to use them, and eco-friendly disposal options. There’s nothing like the clean lines of freshly cut grass. But, what if we told you skipping your final step of bagging those grass clippings can actually help you grow lusher, thicker grass—and at no additional cost to you? Allowing your mower to leave behind grass clippings can have a variety of benefits for your lawn.

What Should You Do With Grass Clippings After Mowing Your Lawn? An Expert Weighs In

Colorado State

Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

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Houston garbage, recycling, yard and tree waste pickup suspended Monday due to Beryl

HOUSTON — The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department announced service interruptions for Monday, July 8, due to Beryl’s expected high winds and heavy rain....

Houston garbage, recycling, yard and tree waste pickup suspended Monday due to Beryl

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