Maui County, HI

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Columbus, OH

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

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?

WEKU

The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

Orlando, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been enjoying the vibrant food scene in Thornton Park, you might have heard some bittersweet news—Graffiti Junktion, the spot known for its top-notch burgers and laid-back vibe, has officially closed. After 16 years of serving up some of the best burgers in Orlando, the eatery has said its goodbyes. Here’s a closer look at why this cherished spot is shutting down and what it means for the community.

Favorite Florida Burger Place Closed Because Wages and Costs Went Up

Prentiss County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

In this week's StoryCorps, a mother talks with her son about how she overcame her addiction to drugs.

A woman addicted to methamphetamine says becoming a mother turned her life around

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

California State

Kern County, CA

There are more than 80 major wildfires burning across the western United States. In California, one family escaped the Borel fire, which continues to engulf large swaths of land.

The Borel wildfire is devastating parts of California. One man shares his story

The crash last November off the coast of Japan killed eight. The Air Force said the pilot decided to keep flying rather than heed multiple warnings that he should land.

Osprey crash was caused by pilot's decision to keep flying with cracks in a gear

Colorado State

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is trying something new to encourage people to volunteer at the polls this year: an online recruitment portal.

Kentucky Secretary of State's office opens election worker portal

North Carolina State

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Eating while driving can be a form of distracted driving, which increases the risk of accidents. However, in North Carolina, NCDOT says don’t eat while driving. Impact: Distracted driving led to 157 deaths and 18,552 injuries in North Carolina in 2020.

Can you eat fast food while driving in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year's Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday.

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A tropical storm warning was issued for the Jacksonville area Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Debby moved toward the Florida Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to strengthen quickly and strike the Big Bend region of Florida on Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane before deluging Northeast Florida with up to 12 inches of rain.

Tropical storm warning issued for Northeast Florida

Black farmers got $2 billion in USDA payments to address discrimination in farm loans. For decades, Black farmers and others have argued that they’ve been left behind by the USDA’s lending programs.

USDA issues payments to address discrimination against Black farmers

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Harvard economics professor Raj Chetty about new research showing increased economic mobility among Black adults who grew up poor.

The racial income gap has narrowed for Black Americans, new research shows

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Rowan County, KY

New "Build Ready" industrial site announced to benefit Rowan, Morgan, and Menifee Counties

After the Maui wildfires worsened a massive housing shortage on the island, many community members advocated for government officials to take action against short term vacation rentals. Now, they are.

A new bill could bring relief to those displaced after the wildfires in Maui

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