Maine State

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

House Digest

You might think giving baby birds a bowl of milk is an avian act of kindness, but there are better ways to help them. Here's why milk isn't a great choice.

Should You Leave A Bowl Of Milk Out For Baby Birds?

According to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), cross river gorillas, a subspecies of the western gorilla, are the world’s rarest gorilla species. WCS says there are only about 300 of them left in the wild, and humans very rarely see them. That’s why recent trail-cam footage of a whole troop of cross river gorillas, including several babies, is so exciting.

World’s Rarest Gorillas Spotted on Trail Cam (With Babies!)

Rhode Island State

A new video shows an enormous wave of dragonflies swarming the Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island and sparking panic and confusion among beachgoers over the weekend. According to WCVB-TV, the massive swarm of dragonflies was recorded on Saturday at the Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island. The video, which was shared on X, formerly Twitter, by WCBV-TV Boston, shows people screaming, laughing, and expressing their confusion over the strange swarm of dragonflies.

Videos: Massive insect swarm takes over popular US beach

Some barn owls became an internet sensation thanks to a live cam showing their every move to the public. The YouTube views translated into in-person visitors to the owls’ nest box at Ohio’s Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It’s a rare occasion, after all. It’s the first time...

These Barn Owls Became Too Famous for Their Own Good

Chicago, IL

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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?

New York City, NY

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

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

A camera attached to a basking shark has captured the first-ever recorded instance of the species being hit by a boat. The 23-foot (seven-meter) female basking shark was struck off the coast of Ireland on April 24. Researchers from Oregon State University attached the tag that only stays on for 12 hours so they were either lucky to capture the footage or incidents are more common than previously thought.

Shark Being Struck by Boat Caught on Camera for First Time

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Lakeland, FL

Polk County, FL

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According to a recent post on the Polk County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, a couple's romantic weekend took a criminal turn when 34-year-old Olivia Ramsey, of Winterhaven, and 33-year-old Brad Imbody, of Lake Wales, decided to steal a 2018 silver Nissan in Lakeland and drive around selling methamphetamine together. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Grady Judd, ended the couple's unlawful activities.

Romantic Weekend: Couple Steal Car, Sell Meth Together

Boston, MA

Mens Journal

"I just watched and recorded a massive turkey attack your car for over 15 minutes."

Video Shows Wild Turkey Viciously Attack Parked Audi Convertible

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

New Hampshire State

InsideEdition

"I'm still very surprised that I landed on that boat," Brady Procon tells Inside Edition.

Hero 17-Year-Old Leaps From Jet Ski to Stop Runaway Boat After Pilot Falls Overboard

Dana Point, CA

I was exiting my kayak early Friday morning, and Baby Beach was already filling up with families. As I hauled my boat across the sand to the parking lot, I heard: “BIRDIES ARE THE BEST! BIRDIES ARE THE BEST!” – repeated with enthusiasm and hand-clapping. I watched a young girl with her mom and brother singing this phrase loudly and looking at the birds on the beach. They were rock pigeons and Western gulls, the former being a non-native species and the latter being a common SoCal gull. As a birder, these are two species I’m not terribly excited about due to their abundance, but this young girl gave me renewed enthusiasm to celebrate even the common birds.

FOR THE BIRDS: Now Enthusiastically Appreciating Common Birds After Being Inspired by Youth

Colorado State

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

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Captain Johnathan Hillstrand had a rare encounter with white-sided dolphins on Deadliest Catch. Discovery Channel aired the episode a while back, but the UK recently dropped a teaser and fans saw scenes from nature that Jonathan credited as a “miracle” that saved the catch. Captain Jonathan’s Time Bandit...

‘Deadliest Catch’ Jonathan Hillstrand’s Dolphin Miracle

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Massachusetts State

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

House sparrows are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? These small birds have adapted to urban life, making them a common sight in cities and towns. House sparrows are known for their distinctive chirping and social behavior. They often nest in buildings, using whatever materials they can find. Did you know that these birds were introduced to North America in the 1850s? Since then, they’ve spread across the continent. House sparrows are also incredibly resilient, thriving in various environments. From their unique mating rituals to their diet, there’s a lot to learn about these feathered friends. Ready to dive into some intriguing facts?

14 Facts About House Sparrow

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Whooooo is this Bird of the Week?

Sally Stockwell with Maine Audubon stopped by the CBS13 studios to tell us all about the barred owl. There are multiple species of owl in Maine...

Whooooo is this Bird of the Week?

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