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

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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

Rochester, NY

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The Rochester Beacon

Saint’s Place helped 198 refugees in May—its busiest month ever. The fiscal year is shaping up to be the most successful year yet, with over 1,500 new refugees assisted. The Pittsford-based nonprofit also helped set up 285 homes and bedding for 1,100 new beds with pillows, blankets, two sets of sheets and a comforter. It has also distributed more than 450 backpacks to children of refugees this year, another milestone.

Another year of growth for Saint’s Place

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?

On June 23, 2024, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle published two important articles. The articles highlighted the significant differences between the treatment of District Attorney Sandra Doorley, a white woman, with that of Marvin Taylor, a young Black man. Both were stopped for traffic violations. The articles form the impetus for writing this piece.

Why were Sandra Doorley and Marvin Taylor treated differently?

Minnesota State

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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

Lesli Myers-Small said she was dedicated to tenets of “social justice, fairness and equity” at her July 11 City Council confirmation hearing for her appointment as executive director of the Police Accountability Board. “This position represents a commitment to justice, transparency, and community empowerment, values that have been...

PAB executive director pick charts her course

Virginia State

The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

Northern Kentucky Tribune

My name is Kristina Synia I’m 23 years old and I’m Ukrainian, from Kherson. I am woman from Kherson who, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, remained in her native city, in her native country. From the first days of the war, Kherson was occupied for 9 months. During that time I was with my family: mother, father, and 76-year-old grandmother. I had the opportunity to leave the occupation to the free territory of Ukraine, but I could not leave my family (they categorically did not want to leave the city), my home. I could not imagine my life in another city or country. At the age of 22, I became acquainted with the war on February 24, 2022, survived a terrible 9 months of occupation in my hometown, and now I live for 19 months, as I call it, in the “second nightmare” – a period of daily shelling from the Russian occupiers, who are on the left bank Dnipro.

Opinion – Kristina Synia:  I am a Ukrainian who has survived Russian occupation and learned the kindness of Americans

Emily Standley Allard

In the hit show Dexter, I found it interesting that the character would refer to his dark side as his 'dark passenger.' Astrology provides a rich tapestry of personalities, traits, and potential paths for growth for each zodiac sign. However, just as each sign has its positive strengths, there also exists a "shadow side" — aspects of our personality that may be considered less favorable or those that we choose to suppress to the outside world. Understanding these shadow aspects can offer profound insights into personal challenges and areas for development. Here’s an exploration into the darker traits of each zodiac sign and how recognizing and integrating these aspects can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth.

The Dark Side of the Zodiac: Understanding Each Sign's Shadow

M Henderson

Homemade chocolate fudge may be one of life's most nostalgic foods. For me, it brings to mind the "individually-wrapped in cellophane" fudge squares that a classmate's mom some times brought to my elementary school classroom to share with all of us for a Halloween or Christmas party. The flavor was about as appetizing as the sentence describing it. And, it was rock hard.

Old-Fashioned Creamy Fudge

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

In a press release to the public, the City of Palm Springs collectively agreed in April to offer $4.3 million to residents with verified property losses related to Section 14 and request Staff to look at commencing several programmatic actions to address past inequities.

City of Palm Springs Proposes $4.3 Million Settlement to Section 14 Survivors; Survivors Counteroffer At $42 Million

Kansas City, MO

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It's so hot in Kansas City that there is little else to do than stay in and enjoy the company of a sweet cat. Don't have a cat? Want more cats? Here are five great options, all ready and waiting just for you at local area shelters.

Keep cool with these five amazing cats

Although this refreshing drink went viral on TikTok last summer, it's been around a lot longer. Yes, you may have noticed, the drink is called lemonade, but it's made with limes. Brazilian lemonade is thought to have originated in Brazil by a street vendor. According to All Recipes, in Brazil, the drink is called limonada Suíça, which translates to Swiss lemonade. The beverage isn't Swiss, but the Swiss company, Nestlé, began selling condensed milk in Brazil in the 1900s, which could be where the drink got its name.

Brazilian Lemonade: A Sweet Summer Drink

Artist Darrell Lovett fondly remembers watching “The Wiz,” the 1970s adaptation of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” It was the first time he had seen a musical through the lens of an African-American cast, and that inspiration has become the foundation for his work today. Lovett’s...

Darrell Lovett’s embroidered wizardry

Louisiana State

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Levittown, PA

Most white Americans are not familiar with the concept of ‘racial passing’. The idea is simple enough; an individual from a particular racial group is perceived as belonging to another and lives their life according to that assumption, but the reality of ‘passing’ is complex, troubling and often incredibly dangerous. In Kim Johnson’s latest young adult novel, The Color of a Lie , we meet a family in postwar America who feels compelled to ‘pass’ to capture their piece of the American dream.

New Young Adult Historical Fiction Set in ‘Whites Only’ Levittown Explores Racial Passing and Racism in America’s Past

Green Bay, WI

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at week’s news — immunity, chaos, debate, homelessness

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

How often do you change your wardrobe? Do you follow the latest fashion trends? Some people aren’t fashion-conscious while other zodiac signs like wearing trending clothes and shoes. They don’t mind spending most of their income upgrading their closets. Besides, they like catching people’s attention at different social events.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Have a Sense of Elegance

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A transforming journey: Alexander Kobrin’s exploration of Beethoven’s piano sonatas

The program notes for pianist Alexander Kobrin’s year-long Beethoven sonata series are headed by a quotation from a predecessor, revered pianist Edwin Fischer. “A careful study...

A transforming journey: Alexander Kobrin’s exploration of Beethoven’s piano sonatas

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