Denver, CO

MLB Trade Rumors

The Rockies are headed to another last place finish. Overall, the only sources of intrigue are how active they’ll be as deadline sellers and whether they’ll place below the Marlins as the worst team in the National League. That doesn’t negate the possibility of individual development. For a second straight year, Colorado looks like they’ve developed a regular in the outfield amidst a generally rough season.

The Rockies may have found a long-term answer in center field

Left-hander Thomas Pannone has signed a minor league deal with the Yankees and has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had previously been with the Cubs on a minor league deal but was released earlier this week. Pannone, 30, was working out of the...

Yankees Sign Thomas Pannone To Minor League Deal

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Dieterech Gray portrays gossip columnist Adrian DeWitt on General Hospital. He is that annoying character you love to hate, yet will wonder what he will be up to next. Virginia GH fans Sandera P. and Liz J. say they are disgusted that he ran with the tape supplied by Ava Jerome (Maura West) without thinking of the lives it would ruin.

General Hospital fans are loving to hate Dieterich Gray as Adrian DeWitt

Jacksonville, FL

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Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Boston, MA

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Massachusetts residents are in for a treat, thanks to the Boston Celtics' recent victory in the NBA Finals. For one week, Six Flags Over Texas is offering free admission to anyone with a valid Massachusetts ID. This exciting news was announced by both Six Flags New England and Six Flags Over Texas, following a friendly wager made over the outcome of the NBA Finals.

Why Massachusetts Residents Can Get Free Admission To This Texas Theme Park

Los Angeles, CA

While most of the National League is still on the border of the playoff picture, the Dodgers have no such ambiguity. They’re in their typical position of preparing to buy. On paper, the team’s biggest question appears to be the roster depth. The Dodgers haven’t gotten much production out of the bottom third of the lineup. They have seven starting pitchers on the injured list at the moment, leading them to go into the All-Star Break with a four-man rotation that includes three rookies. They felt the effects in the weeks leading up to the break. They’ve taken just four of 12 games this month and have a 20-18 record since the beginning of June.

Dodgers 'going to be aggressive' in adding 'really good players'

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

The White Sox have designated catcher Martín Maldonado for assignment, per Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X. The Sox don’t play again until Friday, so the corresponding move or moves may not be immediately known. Maldonado, 37, signed a one-year deal with the Sox...

White Sox designate struggling veteran catcher for assignment

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So, Ford's CEO Jim Farley dropped some pretty big news recently, and it might just shake up how we think about electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley laid out what he sees as a necessary shift in the automotive industry—especially for those of us accustomed to big, powerful vehicles.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of ‘Radical Change’ and Says EV Batteries Will ‘Never Be Affordable’

Minnesota State

DayTripper

In a testament to the quality of Minnesota's dairy industry, four cheeses produced in the state have claimed top prizes at the recent American Cheese Society Judging and Competition.

Minnesota Cheeses Shine at Prestigious American Cheese Society Competition

Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

Cincinnati, OH

The Reds announced this evening that they’ve officially signed second overall pick Chase Burns. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis reports (on X) that the right-hander received a $9.25M signing bonus. While that’s a bit shy of the $9.79M slot value, it’s the largest signing bonus in draft history. Burns edges past the $9.2M which Paul Skenes secured as last year’s first overall pick.

Reds sign No. 2 overall pick in record-setting deal

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at week’s news — immunity, chaos, debate, homelessness

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's so hot in Kansas City that there is little else to do than stay in and enjoy the company of a sweet cat. Don't have a cat? Want more cats? Here are five great options, all ready and waiting just for you at local area shelters.

Keep cool with these five amazing cats

The Guardians re-signed righty Zak Kent to a minor league contract yesterday, the team announced. Cleveland had released him a couple weeks after designating him for assignment on June 29 as the corresponding move for the Matthew Boyd signing. Kent has not pitched in Triple-A since April 14. The team...

Guardians Re-Sign Zak Kent To Minor League Deal

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Blue Jays reportedly open to trading 'rentals'

After another tough loss in San Francisco Tuesday night, the Blue Jays enter play this evening at 41-50. They’ve dropped nine games behind the Red Sox...

Blue Jays reportedly open to trading 'rentals'

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