Missouri State

Columbus, OH

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

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

Black history is rich, diverse, and full of remarkable achievements. From inventors to activists, Black people have made significant contributions to society. Did you know that the first open-heart surgery was performed by a Black surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, in 1893? Or that Madam C.J. Walker became the first female self-made millionaire in America through her hair care empire? Black culture has also profoundly influenced music, art, and literature globally. Understanding these facts not only honors their legacy but also enriches our collective knowledge. Let's dive into 15 fascinating facts about Black people that highlight their incredible impact on the world.

15 Facts About Black People

J. Souza

There's nothing quite like having a balcony cabin on a cruise ship. But while that semi-private space might seem like yours to do with as you please, Carnival is making sure cruisers know it comes with limitations.

Carnival Issues Ban on Balcony Activity Popular with Another Cruise Line

Ohio State

Business Insider

Sen. JD Vance, who went from Trump critic to VP pick, said a dinner with CEOs in 2018 had him rethinking his politics.

JD Vance said a dinner with elite CEOs made him realize he might end up hating what he'd become

CBS Philly

TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center
    

TED Democracy Fireside Chat at Constitution Center

This week, former President Donald Trump announced that Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be his running mate in the 2024 election. Vance rose to prominence with his bestselling 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which captured his upbringing in Appalachia and his family's intergenerational struggle with poverty, substance abuse and trauma. In today's episode, we revisit a conversation between Vance and NPR's Steve Inskeep about the book, in which he says there are ways politicians misunderstand white, working-class Americans.

Revisiting J.D. Vance's memoir, 'Hillbilly Elegy'

Kentucky State

The Atlantic

He has no business speaking for Kentucky.

‘Hillbilly’ Women Will Get No Help From J. D. Vance

Chrissie Massey

In the current chaotic state of the world, it appears that conflicts are emerging in every direction. Whether it be sudden attacks in the Middle East or strained political relations in Asia, the possibility of war and devastation is a looming threat.

Nostradamus: Armageddon Will Be Unleashed By Two Neighboring Nations

California State

Former KCAL-TV news anchor Jeff Vaughn has gone after the California television station with a discrimination lawsuit. According to Variety, Vaughn, who also worked at KCBS, is seeking $5 million in damages, alleging that his termination was due to him being a white man. Vaughn worked for both news programs KCAL and KCBS for eight years, but after his termination last September, the 58-year-old now claims that he was never given a reason for the dismissal.

Former California News Anchor Files $5 Million Lawsuit, Alleges 'Anti-White' Discrimination

The Forward

In Arguing the World, the 1998 documentary about Jewish men who helped define postwar intellectualism and politics, Diana Trilling muses, “Unless a man in that community was bent on sexual conquest he was never interested in women.” A new documentary, How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer, by director Jeff Zimbalist, and two new remarkable...

How New York’s male Jewish intellectuals are still shaping our politics and culture (for better and worse)

Monday on the News Hour, Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to unify Democrats behind her presidential bid with just months before voters head to the polls. We look at Harris' record from her time as San Francisco's district attorney through her years as vice president. Plus, lawmakers grill the Secret Service director about what led to the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

July 22, 2024PBS News Hour full episode

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

The Independent

Politicians are like superheroes: it’s all about the origin story.For JD Vance, Donald Trump’s newly minted pick for vice president, the interrelation between the man and his story is everything. Not since a young lawyer called Barack Obama – with ambitions for reaching the Illinois state senate – published Dreams from My Father in 1995, has a memoir served to propel a political career quite like Vance’s 2016 book, Hillbilly Elegy.With its tale of multi-generational, cyclical poverty – stretching from Middletown, Ohio back into the hills of Appalachia – it was an overnight success. Vance was praised on the right for his unflinching...

What ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ can tell us about JD Vance and his right-wing beliefs

24/7 Wall St.

The American education system is unique, and not in a particularly good way. It is especially curious for a country that idolizes education, industry, and entrepreneurship to saddle its youngest generations (who have yet to have fully formed brains) with hundreds of thousands of dollars in educational debt that they will struggle to pay off […]
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Wyoming State

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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

New Jersey State

Collingswood, NJ

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

NewsBreak

FRONTLINE Names 2024-2025 Missouri School of Journalism Reporting Fellow

MON., JULY 22, 2024 — This month, the PBS investigative series FRONTLINE, produced at GBH in Boston, welcomes the 2024-25 reporting fellow from the Missouri School...

FRONTLINE Names 2024-2025 Missouri School of Journalism Reporting Fellow

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