Florida State

Lee County, FL

USA TODAY

Back to school already? This time of year always sneaks up. Check out these school supply sales and keep this list handy as you're shopping for kids.

Back-to-school supplies for students of any age: Parents, consult this list

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

The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad, By Shannon Carpenter. A practical guide for modern-day parenting geared toward stay-at-home dads, offering advice on everything from learning to cook and clean with children to dealing with mental health and relationships, with the easygoing perspective that dads can use their natural talents to parent any way that they choose.

Books For Parents

Nebraska State

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Duluth, MN

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

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?

The Independent

A heartbroken Michigan mom will take one step closer to closure on Monday, with a scheduled evidentiary hearing on her petition to have her three sons, who have been missing for nearly 15 years, declared legally dead.Tanya Lynn Zuvers’ boys, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton, disappeared in November 2010. They spent Thanksgiving with their father, John, and were last seen in his backyard in Morency, Michigan, a town of 2,200 near the Ohio state line. The children, who were 9, 7 and 5 when they vanished, have not been seen since.In the years immediately following the boys’ disappearance, Zuvers reportedly...

Mom of three boys, missing since 2010 after visiting their now-jailed father, wants them declared legally dead

Upworthy

Pregnant.There it was, clear as day, two blue lines staring back at me from the small pregnancy test I had just purchased.I double-checked...One line = not pregnant.Two lines = pregnant.
        
        
        
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10 things most kids don't know about their mothers

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

WEKU

Five common scenarios you may encounter while dining out with a large party — and how to handle the bill fairly while being considerate of your server.

Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check

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

Clarke County, MS

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

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

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

Motherly

"I don't even go upstairs any more. The bed is full."

Dad asks internet for help after his tween daughters kicked him out of bed with his wife

Being a parent is no easy feat, especially when you're dealing with toddlers. For whatever reason, they'll have a complete and utter breakdown over even the smallest things. And while it may seem cruel to some onlookers, ignoring them is often the best route to peace and quiet. This is...

Mom blasts stranger who told her to get off her phone while shopping with kids

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

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

In elementary school, the 100th day of school is often a day of great celebration, marked with special activities and lessons. Acknowledging the 100th day is a great way for elementary school teachers to celebrate math concepts that can be taught using the number 100. Asking students to collect and...

100 Ideas for 100th Day of School Collections

Georgia State

Athens, GA

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A two-vehicle collision in Northeast Georgia claimed the life of a motorcyclist, a report from the Georgia State Patrol says. State troopers worked the fatal crash early Saturday, July 6, north of Athens. The wreck occurred around 1:10 a.m. on GA 8 at Ed Coile Road.

Motorcyclist killed when pickup backs out in front of it, GSP says

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Parents’ guide to required school immunizations

The State of Florida requires certain vaccinations to be completed before a student may attend school. The Florida Health Department in Lee County offered school immunizations...

Parents’ guide to required school immunizations

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