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

Ohio State

NBC News

Doug Emhoff’s daughter and ex-wife criticized Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance after comments he once made referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as childless re-emerged. During a 2021 interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, Vance — now former President Donald Trump’s running mate — said Harris was one of the “childless cat ladies” who “want to make the rest of the country miserable too.” Vance added, “If you look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez], the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children.”

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter responds to 'childless' attack from JD Vance: 'I love my three parents'

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, said Thursday in her first interview that he was an absent father who was cruel to her as a child for being queer and feminine. Wilson, 20, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, responded to comments Musk made Monday about...

Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child

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

North Korean hackers have conducted a global cyber espionage campaign in efforts to steal classified military secrets to support Pyongyang’s banned nuclear weapons programme, the United States, Britain and South Korea said in a joint advisory on Thursday. The hackers, dubbed Anadriel or APT45 by cybersecurity researchers, are believed...

North Korean hackers stealing military secrets, say U.S. and allies

California State

Chico, CA

A 42-year-old man was arrested Thursday and accused of pushing a burning car into a ravine that sparked the massive Park Fire, an ongoing blaze that has burned more than 120,000 acres in California, authorities said. Ronnie Dean Stout, II, of Chico, California, was seen pushing a car that was...

Man pushing flaming car into ravine started Park Fire, burning over 120,000 acres in California, officials say

Coming up, the race for the White House! President Joe Biden decides not to seek re-election. We’ll explain why it's a significant moment in history. Then, buzz off! We have tips on how to keep the bugs away this summer! Plus, Paris preview: The opening ceremony is set to take place on the River Seine. Our Kids Edition correspondent takes us to Paris for an early look at the Summer Olympics. Also, ahead on ‘Inspiring Kids' is a 14-year-old soccer phenomenon. Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in a Major League Soccer game. And, Hello Kitty! The iconic character is celebrating a major milestone! We’ll bring you the story behind Hello Kitty and some surprising facts you may not know.

Nightly News: Kids Edition – July 25

Covid rates are still rising across most of the country, fueled by the highly contagious new variants of the virus — KP.2 and KP.3 and LB.1. As of July 18, the highest levels of Covid are in the Western states, although there are no areas of the U.S. where rates are noticeably dropping, according to CDC wastewater data.

Covid cases are rising: When to rest and when to test, according to CDC and experts

Nebraska State

Lancaster County, NE

Bennet, NE

A Nebraska teenager has been charged with two felony counts of criminal mischief after he was accused of causing a train to derail, recording the crash and posting the video on YouTube, according to court records. The 17-year-old was charged in Lancaster County Juvenile Court on Wednesday, but prosecutors have...

Teen accused of derailing train, recording the crash and posting it online

Hancock, MI

After an 80-year-old man was struck by an ATV while he was putting up a Trump sign in his yard in Michigan on Sunday, a 22-year-old man called authorities saying he was involved, then killed himself, officials said. An ATV driver ran over the elderly man in Hancock at 5:45...

ATV driver found dead after elderly man is struck while putting up Trump sign

Over 10,000 athletes will sail down the Seine on Friday in what is poised to be most ambitious Olympic opening ceremony ever attempted. The 2024 Olympics, which kick off this week in Paris, are intended to "revolutionize" the Games yet remain accessible to a broad audience. To commemorate the official...

Olympics Opening Ceremony 2024: How to watch, start time, and everything you need to know

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

The rapid ascension of Kamala Harris as the leading Democratic candidate for president is being viewed by many Gen Z voters on that side of the aisle as a much-needed jolt for the party and its prospects, while their Republican counterparts say her entry into the race is unlikely to sway their vote.

Gen Z voters largely optimistic about Harris but say she needs to prove herself on the campaign trail

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?

New Hampshire State

Rye, NH

Two boaters escaped with their lives off New Hampshire after a whale breached and capsized their vessel in a dramatic spectacle that was captured on video, the Coast Guard said Tuesday. The boaters, who were essentially catapulted into the Atlantic Ocean when the giant mammal breached and struck the back...

Dramatic video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Paris, TX

The significance of the Paris Olympics mascot

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

In a legacy-defining moment, President Biden said, “The future of democracy is in the hands of the voter,” as he outlined the decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. NBC News’ presidential historian Michael Beschloss breaks down the significance of President Biden stepping away from power.

Breaking down the historical significance of Biden’s Oval Office address

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Hurricane Beryl kills 2 in Jamaica and cuts path of destruction as Mexico prepares for impact

Hurricane Beryl churned toward the Cayman Islands and Mexico on Thursday after leaving a trail of destruction in southern Jamaica, killing at least two people on...

Hurricane Beryl kills 2 in Jamaica and cuts path of destruction as Mexico prepares for impact

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