Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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

American Songwriter

America is an ever-evolving place. What has been a constant since 1776, however, is the country’s fervor for independence–fighting for freedom in its many forms. Found in the many watershed moments America has faced since its inception, is music made to rouse the spirits of freedom fighters. Let us guide you through a musical history lesson–from the Revolutionary War to more contemporary efforts–below.

Independence Day: 4 Freedom Anthems That Shaped America

The Independent

This Thursday, Americans will be donning red, white and blue in honor of Fourth of July celebrations across the country.The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the 248th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The original celebration occurred when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which established the United States as its own sovereign nation apart from its original status as colonies of Great Britain.Aside from the day being a federal holiday – with banks, post offices, government offices, and the stock market all being closed – many...

The strangest Fourth of July traditions across the country

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

The Declaration of Independence, written, approved, and signed in 1776, is symbolic of America’s core values that still resound today, such as the ideal of all men being born equal and with unalienable rights. The Fourth of July, Independence Day, serves as a reminder of how far the independent nation has come from its roots as economically disadvantaged colonies under British rule, the shared values that ought to unite instead of divide, and the collective cry for freedom that came from the hearts of a people.

Where did they sign the Declaration of Independence?

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People handle situations in different ways. Some zodiac signs are dramatic while others love peace. Someone can decide to never visit a salon again after they have a painful experience. Drama is part of life, but some people love exaggerating things. Their dramatic nature repels other signs who prefer addressing differences diplomatically.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Dramatic

Louisiana State

Fox News

John and Jayden Beard, two Louisiana residents, shared details about their family's decision to drape their home in a massive American flag for the Fourth of July.

Louisiana family drapes home with 50-foot American flag to celebrate Independence Day

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

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

CBS Minnesota

On July 4, the United States celebrates its independence from Britain with displays of fireworks, barbeques, shopping — and for an estimated 70 million citizens this year, travel. The United States' celebration is held on the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress' adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain. Much of the global population —   around one-fifth of the world, according to Guinness World Records — were subjects of Great Britain prior to 1914. Some countries don't celebrate their independence from the United Kingdom, but instead dedicate a day to celebrating their...

How other countries mark independence from Britain

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Fernley, NV

On my first Fourth of July in the United States, I woke up in the morning, stretched and realized that my wife was still in bed. I asked if she was going to work. She said, "Oh, don't you know today is July Fourth?" I looked through our window. Just...

His first Independence Day in the U.S. blew his mind. It wasn't just the fireworks

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

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

Tremont, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

LORBERRY – The former Tremont Township treasurer is accused of stealing over $22,000 from the...
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Former township treasurer accused of theft

#GraveTok Is Bringing People to Cemeteries For Much More than Memorializing. Cemeterians … bless your hearts. You already have to deal with so many issues that are totally unrelated to your duties to the dead, from wild animals roaming the grounds to criminals doing deals among the tombstones. While you welcome folks from your community to enjoy the beauty and peace of your sacred space, you might find that what they’re doing while they’re there isn’t quite, um, traditional. And you can thank TikTok for that — or more specifically, #GraveTok.

#GraveTok Is Bringing People to Cemeteries For Much More than Memorializing

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Fort Kearny's Independence Day event offers a glimpse into settler life in the 1860s

KEARNEY COUNTY, Neb. — Bringing history to life—that's the goal behind an Independence Day event at Fort Kearny. NTV had the chance to speak with those...

Fort Kearny's Independence Day event offers a glimpse into settler life in the 1860s

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