Michigan State

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

Tempe, AZ

Axios Phoenix

The "Topgolf of Pickleball" is slated to open in south Tempe later this year, just a few miles from the recently shuttered Picklemall.The big picture: The Electric Pickle — a bar, restaurant and pickleball combo — broke ground more than a year ago, and construction is well underway near IKEA and Main Event at Warner and I-10.Zoom in: The Electric Pickle will have indoor and outdoor dining areas, two bars, a pro shop and nine pickleball courts, the Phoenix Business Journal reported.The concept is partially backed by Eureka! Restaurant Group, which opened its first Arizona restaurant in Tempe's Novus Place earlier this year.What they're saying: "We want to create a fun, high-energy food and beverage experience with this giant entertainment concept," Eureka! founder Paul Frederick told the Business Journal.What we're watching: Electric Pickle's Instagram says it will open this winter, but the opening date has been delayed in the past.When it was first announced in 2021, the developers told the Arizona Republic they were aiming to open in 2022 or 2023, and the signage at the construction site still says "Spring 2024."

"Topgolf of Pickleball' slated to open Tempe location this winter

Dallas, TX

Axios Dallas

Do you have an influential friend in Dallas-Fort Worth you think is worthy of celebrating?We're taking nominations for people to be considered a 2024 Power Player.The big picture: Axios Dallas Power Players 2024 celebrates local rising leaders — the next generation of founders, executives, influencers and innovators.How it works: Nominate yourself or someone else to be considered a 2024 Power Player. It's easy. Just complete this free survey by Aug. 2.We're looking for Gen Z and Millennial professionals (born 1981-2012) who are rising fast in their field, across all local industries. Sorry to our 65+ friends.They should live and work in North Texas.The bottom line: These are the locals everyone should be watching, and we want your help finding them!

Who's rising fast in Dallas-Forth Worth business? Nominate them here

Shenandoah, PA

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

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

Axios

Delta Air Lines is still struggling to recover from this weekend's travel meltdown, even as other U.S. airlines are back to normal operations. Driving the news: Delays and cancellations plagued almost every airline starting Friday due to a technical problem with widely-used cybersecurity software that also affected hospitals, law enforcement and more.

Delta struggles to recover after industry-wide airline meltdown

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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

Florida State

Axios Tampa Bay

Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Florida workers — mostly women, Black and Hispanic — would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: This fall, state minimum wage increases to $13 per hour for non-tipped employees and $9.98 per hour for tipped employees.Flashback: Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 to make the minimum wage $15 by 2026. It will increase by a dollar on Sept. 30 every year until then.After that, the minimum wage will be adjusted each year for inflation.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour; two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.

Which Floridians would benefit from $17/hour

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

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

San Francisco, CA

Axios San Francisco

Two of San Francisco's non-police alternative response programs have led to fewer police calls and resulted in a large number of residents accepting harm-reduction supplies like naloxone and fentanyl test strips, according to a recent report.Why it matters: Proponents of such programs have argued that they could reduce harmful and sometimes violent interactions with law enforcement, as well as free up 911 dispatchers and police — two departments that are facing staffing shortages.Driving the news: The report, released this month by the New York University School of Law's Policing Project, analyzed the effectiveness of San Francisco's Street Crisis Response Team...

SF's police-free response program scorecard

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

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

Oregon State

California State

Spokane, WA

A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.

Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave

North Carolina State

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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

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?

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Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

The Trump campaign on Saturday shared new details on the former president's health, one week after a shooter opened fire at a rally in Pennsylvania and struck Trump's right ear. Why it matters: The memo from Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), Trump's former White House physician, is the most detailed update...

Trump shooting left 2cm wound in his ear, former physician says

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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

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State Dems push record transit funding tied to corporate incentives

Two progressive Democrats could block more than $2 billion for public transit projects, which is tied to billions for corporate incentives over 10 years in a...

State Dems push record transit funding tied to corporate incentives

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