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

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

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

Travelers continue to grapple with delays and chaos following a massive tech outage that delayed thousands of flights, disrupted 911 call centers and impacted businesses worldwide following a software update by cybersecurity company Crowdstrike. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

Airport delays continue for 4th day following Crowdstrike glitch

News in the retail world—Rite Aid is closing a massive 400 stores following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last October. Initially, when the pharmacy chain announced its bankruptcy, it planned to close 143 locations. But that number has ballooned, and now more than 520 stores are set to shut their doors. That’s a huge chunk, making up about a quarter of Rite Aid’s total stores!

Retailer closing hundreds of stores after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October and data breach

Los Angeles, CA

Slash, the longtime guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, announced on Monday, July 22 that his stepdaughter, Lucy Bleu-Knight, died. She was just 25 years old. On Instagram, Slash posted an image of what appears to be an obituary. It reads: "Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 1998), beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight, stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlet Knight, stepsister of London and Cash Hudson, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 2024."

Guitarist Slash says his stepdaughter, ‘a passionate dreamer,’ has died at 25

🚨 Warning: This article contains spoilers for “House of the Dragon.”. If one of your chief complaints about “House of the Dragon” is that it just doesn’t have enough romance — and, hey, valid — then the show’s latest episode may be a welcome one.

Rhaenyra and Mysaria’s kiss in ‘House of the Dragon,’ explained

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

TODAY’s Carson Daly gets a lesson in the rich history of hamburgers from burger scholar George Motz, a cameraman-turned-hamburger expert whose documentary led him to open Hamburger America with the mission of serving burgers as they were made more than a century ago.

How Hamburger America in New York City serves flavor and history

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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

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

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

Greycliff, MT

Rory Feek is a happily married man again. Eight years after losing his wife and musical partner, Joey Feek, to cervical cancer at age 40, the country music star has tied the knot with his partner, Rebecca, a schoolteacher who has taught his 10-year-old daughter, Indiana, for the past five years.

Singer Rory Feek remarries 8 years after losing wife and musical partner Joey

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Chicago, IL

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?

Actor Esta TerBlanche, who appeared on “All My Children” for over 100 episodes, has died. She was 51. TerBlanche’s manager, Annie Spoliansky, sent a statement to NBC News that confirmed the South African actor’s death and praised her for her kindness. “As for a personal statement,...

‘All My Children’ actor Esta TerBlanche dies at 51

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to meat sliced at deli counters. The CDC published an investigation notice on July 19 revealing that two people have died and at least 28 individuals have been hospitalized in connection with the outbreak. The notice reports that many of those connected to the current outbreak reported consuming meats sliced at deli counters. No recalls have been issued, but the agency is now directing the public, especially those at risk, to avoid meats sliced at a deli counter or to reheat the meat thoroughly before consumption.

2 dead in listeria outbreak connected to meat sliced at deli counters. What to know

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Illinois State

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

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First-of-its-kind multiorgan transplant saves man with rare cancer given 6 months to live

A man suffering from a rare type of cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) which can surround the organs in the abdomen has survived thanks to a...

First-of-its-kind multiorgan transplant saves man with rare cancer given 6 months to live

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