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

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

Butler, PA

Bethel Park School District via 'The Los Angeles Times' / Via latimes.com. The individual identified as the shooter at Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania reportedly failed to make his high school rifle team because he was such a bad shot. 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who fired eight shots at...

Trump Shooter Was Reportedly Rejected From High School Rifle Team Because He Was a Bad Shot

Chicago, IL

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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?

Tiffany Haddish seems to be supportive of her ex-boyfriend Common’s relationship with Jennifer Hudson. In an interview with The Breakfast Club published on Monday, Common, 52, gushed about dating the Chicago-bred singer, 42, saying that she was responsible for helping him feel grounded and connected to his Chicago roots, which has been beneficial for his music.

Tiffany Haddish Responds After Common Says He’d Marry Jennifer Hudson: 'I Hope They Actually Get Married'

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

Denver, CO

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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

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

A severe Toronto storm evidently flooded Drake's home with dirty water. Drake can't catch a break. Surging through Toronto this week was a severe storm, with major floods impacting residents. One of whom was The Boy, who shared an Instagram Story on Tuesday, with brown water splashing through a section of his mansion.

Drake Posts Video of Toronto Mansion Flooded With Brown Water: 'This Better Be Espresso Martini'

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Huntington, NY

With "Baby Haynes" due to arrive soon, Ashanti kept the fun going with a baby shower in Huntington, New York. One baby shower wasn't enough for Ashanti to celebrate the upcoming delivery of her first child with Nelly. The R&B singer recently held a second shower in Huntington, New York, surrounded by family and friends, some of whom probably couldn't attend Ashanti's surprise party at a Dolce & Gabbana store.

Ashanti Holds Second Baby Shower and It’s So Wholesome

Rising rapper Speedy1Up has just dropped his new video, “Jungle”, directed by Reece Selvadorai. Backed by production from Mark Motta, Speedy takes us through the reality of his surroundings growing up and how the mistakes he made in his youth led to his parents sending him to live in Nigeria. Pouring both sides of his upbringing into the track, Speedy1Up filters his UK and Yoruba influences into a rap-leaning Afroswing joint.

Speedy1Up Shares Candid Afroswing Single “Jungle”

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

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Mase says he felt "really disrespected" by J. Prince's decision to publicly call him and Cam’ron out over their assessment of boxer Shakur Stevenson. As you may or may not have seen over the weekend, Prince told the It Is What It Is co-hosts that he "will fade all [Stevenson’s] shots and take all bets" as the fighter’s manager. These remarks were tucked in at the end of a longer caption pointing to stats Prince argues stand in contrast to Mase and Cam's questions about Stevenson's watchability.

Mase Responds to J. Prince Calling Him and Cam’ron Out Over Shakur Stevenson: 'I Wanna Respect You But I Can’t'

Haliey Welch has revealed that she's been getting some thirsty comments since she went viral last month. "They're kinda creepy," Welch said of her DMs, per TMZ. "Toes. They want pictures of my toes. I don't want to sell pictures of my toes." When asked if she would consider starting an OnlyFans page, Welch made it clear that wasn't happening.

Haliey ‘Hawk Tuah’ Welch Says She’s Received ‘Creepy’ DMs Asking for Pictures of Her Feet

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Director’s Seat: Rapman On Creating ‘Supacell’, His New Black Superheroes Show For Netflix

On April 8, 2018, Rapman released the first of his three-part series, Shiro’s Story, on Link Up TV. Each drop combined his filmmaking with his rap-storytelling...

Director’s Seat: Rapman On Creating ‘Supacell’, His New Black Superheroes Show For Netflix

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