Georgia State

Sports Illustrated

Bidzina Ivanishvili may not be done handing out prizes to his national side, either.

Georgian Billionaire Promises Soccer Team $10 Million Payout After Portugal Upset

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

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

U.S. Soccer said it was “deeply disturbed” by the racist abuse directed at two of the men’s national team’s players following it’s surprise 2-1 defeat by Panama at the 2024 Copa América in Atlanta on Thursday.

U.S. Soccer ‘deeply disturbed’ by racist abuse directed at men’s national team’s players after loss to Panama at Copa América

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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?

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Awful Announcing

Fox Sports’ coverage of the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage smashed the competition’s previous viewership record. Per a Friday release from the network, Fox averaged 1.045 million viewers for the group stage, breaking the previous record of 1.002 million set for the 2012 tournament. The average is also up 30% from 2021’s average (806,000). Notably, Read more...
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UEFA Euro 2024 group stage sets record

CBS Sports

Martin Green has locked in his best bets for Saturday's Switzerland vs. Italy showdown in the knockout rounds of Euro 2024

Italy vs. Switzerland prediction, odds, start time: 2024 UEFA Euro Round of 16 picks from proven soccer expert

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Coyotes needed a savior after more than two decades of distress. Instead, they got Alex Meruelo. The owner of the now defunct franchise came to Phoenix to cement a future for professional hockey in the desert, but the era has ended in calamity as the billionaire businessman walked away in June. As more details surface from former employees, Meruelo (above) has sealed a legacy of an almost unfathomable level of dysfunction and mismanagement. The saga has thrust him into the ranks of worst owners in professional sports history. And his son also quietly played his own part, making the organization’s downfall a family affair.

The Dysfunctional Family Affair That Poisoned Arizona Coyotes

After qualifying out of the group stages at Euro 2024, Switzerland and Italy meet in Berlin for the first game of the round of 16 on Saturday. Luciano Spalletti's side won their opening game against Albania but then struggled and lost 1-0 to Spain and drew 1-1 against Croatia thanks to a last minute goal of Mattia Zaccagni which secured their qualification for the knockout round. Switzerland, on the other handed ended up second in the group with Germany. Here's what you need to know:

Switzerland vs. Italy odds, prediction, live stream: Where to watch Euro 2024 online, TV channel, start time

Italy face Switzerland in the last 16 at Euro 2024 - watch the game live here. You can rate the players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Rate the players as Switzerland face Italy in last 16

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

New Jersey State

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

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Glendale, AZ

For details on how to watch all of the 2024 Copa America action on Sunday, take a look at the article below, where we highlight the start times and TV channels for every match. Looking for how to watch Copa America action? All the games to watch today are here.

How to Watch 2024 Copa America Today TV Channel and Live Stream | Sunday, June 30

Despite a lack of star power at the top of the 2024 NBA draft, this year’s ratings surpassed last year’s two-round broadcast. According to Sports Media Watch, the first round of the draft, which aired Wednesday, averaged 4.4 million viewers across ABC and ESPN, peaking at 5.5 million. It’s an 18% increase from the 2023 draft, which averaged 3.7 million viewers.

NBA Draft Ratings Stay Strong Despite Lack of Star Power

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

Anika Jindal

A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

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FIFA Seeking Up to $2 Billion Investment to Expand Streaming

FIFA is seeking to upgrade its streaming situation. The governing body of international soccer is trying to raise as much as $2 billion to grow FIFA+,...

FIFA Seeking Up to $2 Billion Investment to Expand Streaming

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