New York City, NY

Columbus, OH

Hawaii State

The Standard

 A Pirates of the Caribbean star was mauled to death in a shark attack while surfing in Hawaii. The lifeless body of Tamayo Perry was found with several bites, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said on Sunday.The 49-year-old was a professional lifeguard who also worked in some Hollywood productions. He had been surfing off Goat Island - about 32 miles north of Honolulu - when he was found at 1pm, officials told the Star-Advertiser.Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department said lifeguards brought Perry to shore by jet ski and paramedics assisted with the death pronouncement,Appearing in major blockbusters including...

Pirates of the Caribbean star mauled to death in shark attack in Hawaii

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

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?

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Wyoming State

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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

Florida State

Volusia County, FL

CBS Miami

A shark bit a Florida teenager on the leg during a lifeguard training camp Monday morning, officials said.The attack occurred near the Ponce Inlet lifeguard tower shortly before noon, Volusia County Beach Safety officials said. The 14-year-old boy had been practicing water entries when he landed on a shark. The boy dove onto a blacktip shark, which witnesses said was 4 to 5 feet long, CBS affiliate WKMG reported.The teen's injuries weren't considered life-threatening, officials said. He was taken by his parents to get stitches.Monday's attack comes just days after two separate bite incidents in nearby New Smyrna Beach. A...

14-year-old bitten by shark during lifeguard training camp in Florida

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Like Honolulu or Rio de Janeiro, the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, combines big-city sophistication with sun-soaked beaches. And in Puerto Rico’s capital, there are actually three main beaches to consider, each with its own distinct vibe. Vacationing in an urban beach destination such as San Juan offers...

The 3 Best Beaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico

You are incredibly unlikely to be attacked by a shark. But if you are that very rare person who is, here’s what to do when a shark goes after you.

How to survive a shark attack – or better yet, avoid one entirely

Denver, CO

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

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Welcome to Two Days Away, our series featuring weekend-long itineraries within a five-hour drive of your city—because sometimes we all just need a little adventure fix. Just about every week feels like Shark Week this summer, thanks to an onslaught of shark attack headlines in the news. All this talk of the aquatic apex predator comes to the inevitable mention of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, the so-called “Shark Bite Capital of the World.” Even though the city has never had a recorded life-threatening or fatal shark attack, the sheer volume of “love nips,” as local surfers call them, has earned it the reputation.

The Shark Bite Capital of the World Invites You to Dive In

Key West, FL

(CNN) — A man was recovering Monday after being bitten by a shark off Key West in Florida, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said. The victim was spearfishing along a reef when he was bitten on the leg Monday afternoon, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.

Man bitten by shark while spearfishing in the Florida Keys

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

Pensacola Beach, FL

A tattered ‘ghost ship’ washed ashore on Pensacola Beach, Florida, on June 18, leaving local residents baffled. The 45-foot wreckage, identified as the Lady Catherine III, was first spotted by 46-year-old Francine Farrar. The vessel, owned by 39-year-old Michael Barlow, had an extraordinary and tragic journey before its appearance on the beach.

Florida: Mysterious ‘ghost ship’ washes up on Pensacola Beach, leaving residents puzzled

New York Post

Biologists in Florida recently caught a fish with an unusual crooked spine, photos show.

In a Facebook post published on Tuesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute published a photo of a biologist smiling while holding the unusual fish. 

Officials say the aquatic creature measured 2.7 feet long and weighed 10.6 pounds.

Monster 220-pound fish caught in Hudson River

The fish was caught at Silver Glen Springs, an idyllic spring in Ocala National Forest. 

Silver Glen Springs is located roughly 70 miles north of Orlando.

“We got another interesting one for ya,” the Facebook post read. “Our biologists captured this longnose gar (Lepisosteus osseus) while conducting an...

Biologists surprised by ‘interesting’ crooked fish caught in Florida waters

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Douglas, GA

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

Fox News

A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25.

Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

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THE KEYS AND NEW YORK CREATE A TURTLE MASTERPIECE USING MARINE DEBRIS

In the months before World Oceans Week in early June, Keys resident Tiffany Duong worked in collaboration with Islamorada sponsors, as well as New York students...

THE KEYS AND NEW YORK CREATE A TURTLE MASTERPIECE USING MARINE DEBRIS

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