Wisconsin State

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Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Here in Wisconsin, there’s no such thing as too much outdoor storage space. Between patio furniture, grills, yard tools, lawnmowers, snow blowers, gardening supplies and all the related odds and ends, it can be tough to find a home for all your gear. Especially when said home needs to offer protection from snow, wind, ice and other damaging weather conditions.

Keter Storage Shed Review: This Handy Storage Solution Is Perfect for Small Yards

The best and most stylish ways to integrate glasswork into your home. Glasswork can transform any space. Swap that shower curtain for glass and increase the value of your home. Create a sleek or textured glass partition for separation in an open-concept home in a way that doesn’t obstruct light. Use antique glass backsplashes as a unique focal point in your kitchen. Or up both the utility and artistry of your counters with glass countertops.

3 Glasswork Projects To Illuminate Your Home

Nebraska State

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Duluth, MN

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

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?

Memphis, TN

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Horn Lake, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. UPDATE JULY 29: Memphis police have confirmed that the body found in a burned-out car is Jaderius Webb, 20. The Horn Lake Police Department identified the vehicle in the Memphis city impound lot as Webb's. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. For further details, click here to read the report from WMC-TV.

Burned Body Identified as Missing Man

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

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer. Nothing jazzes up a rail quicker than custom-planed spindles. And planing rough-cut 2x2s into crisp, clean spindles is a great way to get familiar with your planer. I usually make 2x2s from wider 2×4 or 2×6 lumber. It allows me to get better-looking spindles with crisp, square edges. Rip the boards to about 1-5/8 in. This will allow you to remove the saw marks and still have about a 1-1/2 in. thickness.

6 Tips for Using a Wood Planer Like a Pro

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. String trimmers are popular tools for lawn maintenance. They’re great for trimming grass around trees, fences and posts. Mowers can’t reach those missed corners, and a string trimmer can even edge along the pavement. Many string trimmers work with attachable tools and accept alternatives to string as the trimmer head.

I Tried the Ryobi Cordless String Trimmer and Will String Out the Details for You

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

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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

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

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

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24 DIY Garage Storage Projects That Save Space and Money

You don’t need a lot of extra space (or a lot of extra cash) to build these simple DIY garage storage projects. Our editors and experts...

24 DIY Garage Storage Projects That Save Space and Money

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