Midland, TX

Columbus, OH

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Los Angeles, CA

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

The US Sun

THE MLB has revealed new rules for the Home Run Derby which hasn’t sat well with fans. The new changes will go into effect for the 2024 derby this month. On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced the new rules and format for the upcoming event. The league shared that contestants in the first round and semifinals will […]

MLB announces drastic ‘divisive’ changes for 2024 Home Run derby as fans complain ‘this dinosaur has run its course’

Georgia State

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When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Oakland, CA

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Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof made Oakland history on Sunday while the Athletics were on the road.

Zack Gelof Makes Oakland History Away From Home

The 2024 Home Run Derby is less than three weeks away and there will be a new format this season. Sunday night Major League Baseball and ESPN announced a new format for the annual long ball affiar, one that replaces head-to-head matchups in the first round. Now all eight players will compete against each other in the first round, with four players advancing.

2024 MLB All-Star Game: Home Run Derby gets major shakeup, including new format and time rules

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Phoenix, AZ

With Jordan Montgomery placed on the 15-day injured list, the Diamondbacks have a massive hole in their rotation. However, they’ve already indicated who they plan to call on to replace Montgomery in the rotation, with right-hander Cristian Mena already reported to be in the clubhouse by Arizona Sports’ Alex Weiner. Mena will be on the team’s taxi squad for Tuesday, but could be in line to start on Wednesday.

Cristian Mena set to make his major league debut vs. Dodgers on Wednesday

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

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In 1932, Henry J. Talge founded the Rival Manufacturing Co. An immigrant from Russia born in 1892 (Enrich Jacob “Henry” Talge), Talge came to the Kansas City area in 1925. Talge was also close friends with President Harry S. Truman as depicted above.

Henry J. Talge: founder of Rival, maker of Crock-Pot in Kansas City, Missouri

Arlington, TX

CBS DFW

ARLINGTON – The Texas Rangers are prepping to host the MLB All-Star Game for only the second time in franchise history, with the last time dating back to 1995.City officials anticipate a significant influx of visitors, expecting over 50,000 people daily at Globe Life Field alone. While setup began last week, planning for this marquee event has been in the works since last year."Planning doesn't happen just within these four walls," Rob Matwick of the Texas Rangers organization said. "It takes everyone including the City of Arlington, public works, police, and more."The grounds surrounding the stadium are beginning to be transformed...

MLB All-Star Week preparations underway at Globe Life Field in Arlington

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

Cats of Kansas City

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

Osage Beach, MO

On September 4, 2017, the Golden Door Motel closed. A development group and St. Louis real estate firm, Staenberg Group acquired it. If you were into retro, you might say the now-defunct motel had a retro vibe to it.

The Golden Door Motel: now part of Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks History

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won’t participate in the Home Run Derby on July 15 despite the Japanese superstar ranking second in the majors with 27 homers for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani has taken part in the Derby just once, exiting in the first round in...

Shohei Ohtani says he won’t participate in Home Run Derby during All-Star festivities

Gardendale, TX

Stanton, TX

Odessa, TX

Lenorah, TX

Tarzan, TX

CBS 7

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Midland RockHounds begin second half of Double-A season still looking for a playoff spot

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Midland RockHounds begin second half of Double-A season still looking for a playoff spot

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