Indianapolis, IN

Columbus, OH

South Carolina State

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Wilmington, NC

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According to a report by News Observer, Wilmington ranks No. 1 on a list of cities that attracted new residents last year, according to results published Monday, Jan. 2. To create the list, the moving company United Van Lines said it studied more than 100,000 shipments that took place throughout 2022. About 30 to 40% of those customers also filled out surveys, in which they shared demographic information and their reasons for relocating, according to information shared with McClatchy News.

People flocked to this North Carolina city in 2022. So much so, it topped national list

Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes gardeners make, often leading to root rot and other issues that can harm or even kill plants. Fortunately, many beautiful and hardy plants actually thrive in dry soil, requiring minimal watering once established. These drought-tolerant plants are perfect for gardeners looking to save water and reduce maintenance.

Stop Overwatering! 12 Plants That Prefer Dry Soil

Using herbicides like Roundup, which contains glyphosate, might seem like a quick and effective solution for controlling weeds in your yard. However, there are significant downsides to using glyphosate that can impact not only the health of your garden but also the environment and your personal well-being. Understanding these consequences can help you make more informed decisions about weed control in your garden.

This Is What Happens When You Use Roundup In Your Yard (Avoid At ALL Costs)

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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

Rooting plants in water is a fun, resourceful, and simple process for adding to our gardens. It’s rewarding to watch the new plants develop before our eyes. Certain tropicals, annuals, herbs, and perennials propagate through rooting herbaceous and softwood stem cuttings in water. Here, we’ll review some favorites to experiment with rooting in water.

31 Popular Plants You Can Root In Water

One of the best things about the weather getting warmer is the selection of fresh fruit that's back in season. So long “meh” grapes and hello sweet strawberries!. Of course, enjoying all of this bounty comes with making sure that our fruit and vegetables are clean. Videos of people washing their strawberries in salt and seeing tiny bugs come out of them went viral last year, which had us wondering—how exactly do we avoid that? No one wants to imagine that insects are living inside their fruit salad, so how exactly do you remove bugs from your berries?

Yes, There Are Bugs in Strawberries—Here’s How to Get Rid of Them

California State

The California Department of Cannabis Control has recalled some West Coast Cure cannabis products, citing the presence of chlorfenapyr, a Category I pesticide. The impacted products are WCC CUREpen Vape Cartridge and WCC LIVE RESIN Vape Cartridge, sold after September 28, as well as three WCC CUREpen PREMIUM THC OIL Vape Cartridge products - Lemon Cooler, Birthday Cake, and Watermelon Sorbet, sold after September 8.

Cannabis Products Recalled In California Over Presence Of Pesticide

As gardeners, we strive to provide the best care for our beloved plants. However, not all water is created equal! Tap water, while convenient, often contains chemicals and minerals that can harm certain sensitive plants. Understanding which plants are particularly vulnerable to tap water and what alternatives to use can make a significant difference in their health and growth.

12 Sensitive Plants You Should Never Water With Tap Water

When it comes to lawns, sometimes, the grass is not always greener. When your grass's coloring starts to fade, you likely ask yourself: why is my grass turning yellow?. If you have a lawn of regular run-of-mill turf grass like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, perennial rye, or rough bluegrass that is going yellow, your issue is likely caused by something common, such as drought, incorrect mowing, or over-fertilization.

Why Is My Grass Turning Yellow? We Share the Culprit (and How to Fix It)

Homes & Gardens

How to keep lawn looking healthy and fresh during a heat wave

Does watering grass in the sun burn it? Lawn care experts debunk the myth

House Digest

Invasive weeds can have annual, perennial, or biennial life cycles. Learn more about how to manage stealthy biennial weeds before they sneak up on you.

How Stealthy Biennial Weeds Survive And What You Can Do To Get Rid Of Them

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Mediaite

Lawful-Sanders asked President Joe Biden for his message to people who say "what has the Biden-Harris administration done for me as a Black person?"
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Biden Asked ‘What Has The Biden-Harris Administration Done For Me As A Black Person?’ In New Interview

Webb City, MO

Kristy Tallman

TULSA, Okla. – On June 28, 2024, the last of nine defendants was sentenced for the kidnapping and murder of Jolene Walker Campbell, an Osage Nation citizen, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced.

9th Defendant Sentenced to 50 Years for Role in Kidnapping and Murder of Osage Nation Woman

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Wisconsin State

We are in dangerous waters on this Independence Day. While we obsess over the horse race and the latest polls, rubbernecking at the tragic disintegration of an accomplished, public-spirited president, the plot to overthrow American democracy and replace it with a violent, repressive, despotic regime is well underway.

Confronting a ‘Second American Revolution’ on the 4th of July

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Climate change can worsen your drinking water quality: The Checkup

Climate change is altering the world as we know it. For example, it’s impacting our water. Many people think of that as heavier rainfall in some...

Climate change can worsen your drinking water quality: The Checkup

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