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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

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not. The survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), also found that 82% of the people who reported ever misusing prescription or illicit opioids expressed comfort in going to their primary care physicians for medications for opioid use disorder. Among those who had not misused opioids, a majority, 74%, reported they would be comfortable referring their loved ones to primary care for these medications.

Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment

California State

Hollywood Unlocked

California has just made history as it becomes the first state in the nation to ban school policies requiring that teachers and other staff notify parents about student gender identities. RELATED: School Board Member In Florida Receives Backlash After Taking Elementary School Students To Gay Bar For Field Trip On Monday (July 15), California Governor ... Read more
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California Becomes First State To Ban School Policies Requiring Parents Be Notified About Student Gender Identities

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

South Carolina State

Town Talks

Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 11, 2024, Deputy Jimmy Jarman conducted a routine traffic stop on US 45 around 2:30 a.m. The stop, initially for traffic violations, led to a startling discovery after further investigation.

Prentiss County Deputy Makes Significant Drug Arrest

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

Chicago, IL

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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?

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

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

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

An anonymous L.A. influencer is turning everyone's lightly-awkward exchange—when a food service worker flips over their iPad so you can fill in the tip percentage— into some of the most controversial content on social media right now. And today, we talked to them about it.

Meet the L.A. Influencer Who Is Trying to Get Famous By Never Tipping at Restaurants and Bars

North Carolina State

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Raleigh, NC

A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

North Carolina chocolate company named one of the best chocolate shops across the US

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SNAP Offers Vital Support Through Food Vouchers Application Deadline Approaches for 2024 Benefits (According to The U.S. Sun), thousands of American households now have the chance to apply for food vouchers worth at least $291 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) managed by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. This program helps low-income families by […]

$291 Food Vouchers Available: How to Apply for SNAP Benefits and Start Fresh in 2024-Check it out!

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A state law could change the look of college IDs in New York for the sake of mental health

Could a simple set of three numbers on New York college student IDs save lives? That's the goal of a bill awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature....

A state law could change the look of college IDs in New York for the sake of mental health

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