Boston, MA

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Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. isn't currently playing in the majors, but he is still playing, and he's closing in on some history with the Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League.

Former Boston Red Sox World Champion Closing in on History in Independent League

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

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?

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

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

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Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Massachusetts residents are in for a treat, thanks to the Boston Celtics' recent victory in the NBA Finals. For one week, Six Flags Over Texas is offering free admission to anyone with a valid Massachusetts ID. This exciting news was announced by both Six Flags New England and Six Flags Over Texas, following a friendly wager made over the outcome of the NBA Finals.

Why Massachusetts Residents Can Get Free Admission To This Texas Theme Park

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

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

Arlington, TX

After performing the national anthem at the Home Run Derby while under the influence on Monday, four-time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress announced she had entered treatment on Tuesday.

Ingrid Andress Admits to Being Drunk While Singing National Anthem at Home Run Derby

The Shy Green

Here's a plot twist you might not have seen coming: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), the company behind the heartwarming book series, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes just two years after they swooped in to acquire Redbox, the nostalgic DVD rental brand.

Streaming Service Faces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 2 Years After Major Acquisition

In a testament to the quality of Minnesota's dairy industry, four cheeses produced in the state have claimed top prizes at the recent American Cheese Society Judging and Competition.

Minnesota Cheeses Shine at Prestigious American Cheese Society Competition

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – California voters will get to decide, November 5, on Proposition 32, a measure that raises the minimum wage to $18 an hour for all workers. The current minimum wage is $16 an hour in California and adjusts for inflation. Fast food workers make $20 per hour and health care worker's wage will eventually increase to $25 per hour.

Proposition 32 will allow voters to decide on $18 minimum wage for all California workers

Georgia State

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Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that a complaint had been filed in Superior Court against Ironworkers Local 11, a New Jersey labor union, for allegedly violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The union is accused of creating a hostile work environment and systematically bypassing Black union members for jobs, while giving them less desirable assignments.

Discrimination Lawsuit Targets Ironworkers Union in NJ

Brooklyn, NY

CLIFTON, N.J. - Juan De La Cruz Infante Torres, a 52-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy. The sentence, delivered by U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court, comes after Torres admitted to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, as well as possession with intent to distribute the drug.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking in New Jersey

An activist and YouTuber for people experiencing homelessness may share a $100,000 settlement from the City of Denver after she accused police of violating her civil rights, according to the agenda for Monday's meeting. She also will receive a second settlement for $30,000, according to the agenda.

Homeless activist may share $130K in Denver Police settlements

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BREAKING: Esteemed MLB Umpire Disciplined For Violating Gambling Policy

In the latest stain for baseball with regards to its gambling policy, esteemed umpire Pat Hoiberg has been disciplined by the...

BREAKING: Esteemed MLB Umpire Disciplined For Violating Gambling Policy

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