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Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

The ten-episode season starring Ernie Hudson premieres Thursday, July 4. The exciting drama series The Family Business is back for season 5, premiering July 4 on BET+. Written by Carl Weber, the ten-episode season premieres with two episodes at launch, followed by a new episode every Thursday, with the finale on August 29, 2024.

WATCH: The Powerful Drama Series ‘The Family Business’ Returns To BET+

Suffolk, VA

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MIFFLINVILLE – A trucker from the Hampton Roads region of Virginia is facing charges after...
The post Virginia trucker threatens to kill Zion Grove woman in apparent fit of road rage. first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Virginia trucker threatens to kill Zion Grove woman in apparent fit of road rage.

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans is full of gems including a rich sense of community and Black-owned retail shops we’re supporting this festival season. At ESSENCE, Black-owned brands are forever a priority to uplift, champion, and help expand through highlighting them. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is celebrating 30 years of being a pinnacle of Blackness to look to for a sense of belonging, joy, and community expansion. That being said, our fashion has been compiling the names of a myriad of Black retailers to explore while you’re out and about exploring New Orleans.

Black Retailers To Shop On The Ground At Essence Festival

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Leading people isn’t a piece of cake. Some are obedient while certain zodiac signs are stubborn and dislike following instructions. A good leader should have a vision and be influential. They need to compromise some things to match everyone’s preferences. You need to make logical decisions rather than emotion-based judgments. Be willing to take the blame for other people’s mistakes and advise them. Are some of us natural leaders?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Leaders

Atlanta, GA

The iconic rapper recently announced his partnership with Smoothie King as a franchisee. 2 Chainz is a known hitmaker. Now he’s making a name for himself in another space: the smoothie business. The rapper and businessman recently announced his partnership with health drink brand Smoothie King as he’s bringing...

Did You Know 2Chainz Is In The Smoothie Business?

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

From stunning oak trees to hidden gem rooftop bars and storied tombs, there's so much to see aside from the common tourist-y stops when you're in NOLA. There are specific images and sounds held in the minds of people who think of New Orleans. From the red streetcars and oak trees that fill the city, the sounds of a brass band, and the majestic above-ground tombs, there are places in the Big Easy that are a must-see and must-hear no matter if you’re visiting for the first time or the hundredth.

Going To New Orleans For ESSENCE Festival Of Culture? Check Out These Hot Spots In The Crescent City

Another month, another clowder of cute cats. All of these guys and gals are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just use the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters.

Five adoptable cats for June that will make you swoon

Two Los Angeles police officers punched and choked a man last month while he was handcuffed, after the man spat at an officer, according to newly released body-worn camera footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

VIDEO: LAPD Officers Punch and Choke Handcuffed Man in South L.A. For Spitting

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Their unique design has always caught my eye. But a day in their second-generation R1 cars had me seriously considering buying an EV in the future. That’s the question I asked myself as I prepared for a mini press trip to upstate New York to test out a Rivian car for the first time. I’ve driven a few impressive electric vehicles since delving into automotive writing a decade ago, but the car I own operates on fuel. All of the Black women in my life still buy gas. And while we all want to have a positive impact on the environment more than ever, no one I know personally has taken the leap.

Could A Trip In The Newest SUV From Rivian Finally Make Me An EV Girl?

Louisiana State

As we quickly approach the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, we wanted to tap our favorite chefs to show them the NOLA foods they can’t miss. We are exactly one week away from the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture!. Are you ready to eat, toast, and sip in New...

3 Popular Chefs Share The Dishes They Have To Get In New Orleans

In 1932, Henry J. Talge founded the Rival Manufacturing Co. An immigrant from Russia born in 1892 (Enrich Jacob “Henry” Talge), Talge came to the Kansas City area in 1925. Talge was also close friends with President Harry S. Truman as depicted above.

Henry J. Talge: founder of Rival, maker of Crock-Pot in Kansas City, Missouri

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WATCH: Kenny Burns Is Excited For ESSENCE Fest 2024: “Usher’s Going To Tear A Hole In The Roof Of The Superdome”

“The Lifestyle Specialist” Kenny Burns is elated to host an all-star Saturday night line-up and reminisces...

WATCH: Kenny Burns Is Excited For ESSENCE Fest 2024: “Usher’s Going To Tear A Hole In The Roof Of The Superdome”

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