Miami, FL

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Blanco, TX

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

Arizona State

Axios

COVID-19 cases are growing or likely growing in 45 states and territories, and more than half of the states have virus levels that are "very high" or "high" as a summertime wave expands, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Why it matters: The prevalence of COVID is especially high...

Mapped: Another hot COVID summer

Chicago, IL

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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

Vision Pet Care

Understanding feline affection can be a rewarding yet complex journey for any cat enthusiast. Unlike dogs, cats express love in subtle, nuanced ways. Recognizing these signs can strengthen your bond and deepen your appreciation for your feline friend’s unique ways of showing affection.

Signs Your Cat Loves You

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

Des Moines drivers should be alert to parking scam pages, city traffic engineer John Davis tells Axios.Why it matters: The sites can steal credit card or personal information and siphon parking fees, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warned earlier this year.Catch up fast: DSM modernized its downtown parking system with kiosks in 2022.Contactless payment can be made via an app, scanning a QR code or via text.Yes, but: The change has created the opportunity for scammers to affix imposter QR codes on parking meters, directing users to imitation payment sites, per BBB.Multiple cities in Texas recently warned residents that fraudulent websites...

Des Moines warns of malicious apps, bogus QR codes

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Axios Phoenix

Arizonans could be forgiven for thinking they know everything about Mexican food, but a new taco shop puts a traditional twist on some of your favorites.The big picture: Taco Viva opened in late June on Indian School Road just east of 28th Street.Co-owner James Greaves told Axios last year the restaurant would serve "traditional Mexican tacos."Greaves lived in Mexico as a teenager, and his partner Rigo Neri is from Sonora.State of play: Business has been great since Taco Viva opened, Greaves told us last week.He said they hope to open additional locations.Here are a couple more unconventional items on the...

Try traditional taco shop fare with a little something different at Taco Viva

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Charlotte, NC

Axios Charlotte

After five years in business, Lost & Found will close on Monday, July 22, the nightclub announced on Instagram. It'll reopen as a "neighborhood bar" in September, owner Orlando Botero tells Axios.State of play: The new bar will be more "casual" and "sports-focused," says Botero. He plans to reopen in time for football season.The vibe: The bar will have a feel that's comparable to popular South End bars like Vinyl and Canopy, says Botero.The rebranded bar will have a new name that's yet to be determined. The design of the space will be different, too. The new space will have...

South End nightclub Lost & Found closing

Detroit, MI

Axios Detroit

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosMetro Detroit's retirement-age population is surging while other age groups are leaving the area, new U.S. Census data shows.Why it matters: The growth in the number of residents 65-plus places pressures on services targeting older adults, including health care, affordable housing and transportation.An aging population can also drain the economy if people drop out of the workforce to care for older relatives. Nearly 70% of older adults will need long-term care services, according to Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies.The big picture: The fluctuations in Metro Detroit's population reflect a broader national phenomenon.Nationally, the 65-plus population grew 9.4% between 2020 and 2023, per Census data.Zoom in: Metro Detroit's 65-and-older population grew 8.6% during the same period.Overall, the area's population dropped 1.1%, the data shows.What they're saying: "What's particularly remarkable is the near-universal increase in the older population for metro areas across the country," Lauren Bowers, chief of the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Branch, said in the agency's analysis.🗣️ Tell us: Do you know someone choosing to relocate to Detroit for retirement? Why did they choose to come here?Email detroit@axios.com and let us know.

Metro Detroit's retirement-age population is surging

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

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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

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Phoenix, AZ

A vacant lot on 10th Street and Indian School Road where businesses once churned out Mexican food and fry bread will soon be developed into a spot to get Hawaiian barbecue and coffee. The big picture: Work is underway on the lot, and according to documentation from the city of...

Hawaiian barbecue and coffee shop coming to Indian School in central Phoenix

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

New Jersey State

Vanishing Georgia

This is another of countless rural churches for which I can find no historical information, even though I believe it to be an old congregation. Its address is listed as Dixie, but it’s actually much closer to the ghost town of Pidcock. James N. Pidcock, for whom the settlement was named, was a wealthy New […]

New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church, Pidcock

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Hollywood, FL

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Amara at Paraiso chef wins Food Network's \"Ciao House\"

Chef Ivan Barros, the executive chef of Amara at Paraiso, won the second season of Food Network's \"Ciao House\" over the weekend. Why it matters: The...

Chef Ivan Barros, the executive chef of Amara at Paraiso, won the second season of Food Network's "Ciao House" over the weekend. Why it matters: The...

Amara at Paraiso chef wins Food Network's "Ciao House"

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