Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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

Business Times

A suspected drug-smuggling tunnel discovered last week in Tijuana is so extensive that authorities need oxygen tanks to reach its end. This latest find adds to the series of sophisticated tunnels unearthed over the years, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered Connecting Tijuana to the U.S.

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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?

Pennsylvania State

Former President Donald Trump was hurried off the stage by Secret Service agents after apparent gunshots were heard during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump 'Just Won The Election' Against President Joe Biden Amid 'Attempted Murder' Claims: 'This Election Is Now Over'

The legal community is in an uproar following U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's controversial decision to dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The ruling, handed down on Monday, has sparked renewed calls for Cannon's removal from the bench, with critics arguing that her decision undermines long-standing judicial precedents and protocols.

Outrage Erupts as Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Case, Calls for Her Removal Intensify

Bethel Park, PA

Authorities have identified the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The FBI confirmed the shooter was 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

Who Was Thomas Matthew Crooks: Trump Rally Shooter Identified as 20-Year-Old Pennsylvania Man

A sniper from a local tactical team, stationed to support the U.S. Secret Service at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday, captured a photograph of the gunman and observed him using a rangefinder just minutes before the assassination attempt, according to a local law enforcement officer with direct knowledge of the events. The officer detailed the sequence of events to CBS News, shedding light on a series of potentially missed opportunities to prevent the attack.

Sniper Took Picture of Trump Rally Shooter Before Attempted Assassination, Source Says

Kentucky State

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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

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs announced plans to gradually wind down its U.S. operations starting July 20. This decision comes nearly a month after the Biden administration unveiled plans to ban the sale of Kaspersky products in the United States, citing national security concerns. The move marks the end of nearly two decades of Kaspersky's presence in the U.S. market.

Kaspersky Labs to Wind Down U.S. Operations Amid Security Concerns

Meghan Markle is gearing up for a series of new ventures, including her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and a Netflix cookery show. Despite her efforts, the Duchess of Sussex reportedly feels that every move she makes is met with criticism and that she is "unfairly picked on," according to royal author Tom Quinn.

Meghan Markle Feels 'Picked On' Amid New Projects and Scrutiny

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and undertake significant safety improvements across its nearly 20,000 U.S. stores. This settlement with the Department of Labor aims to address longstanding safety concerns that have plagued the discount retailer for years.

Dollar General to Pay $12 Million in Fines Over Workplace Safety Violations

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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SpaceX’s New Tender Offer Boosts Valuation to $210 Billion

SpaceX is preparing an insider share sale that values the firm at...

SpaceX’s New Tender Offer Boosts Valuation to $210 Billion

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