Columbus, OH

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

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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	A couple of days before the Cleveland Browns’ season-ending playoff loss to the Houston Texans in January, Amari Cooper walked into the team locker room to greet his teammates. And he didn’t come empty-handed—Cooper brought dozens of pairs of his shoes from his apparel business Route Runners, a fitting name for one of the NFL’s top receivers, and gifted each of his teammates with a pair of his signature sneakers, the 001s, modeled after the Air Jordan 18s.NFL Taps Sony for Custom Coach Headsets, Line-to-Gain Tracking




	“They enjoyed them because they never had anything like it before,” he said in an...

NFL Star Amari Cooper’s Apparel Firm Takes Aim at Sneaker Giants

Florida State

Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

Tampa, FL

Pinellas County, FL


				













	The two-decade saga of finding a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays has concluded thanks to a stadium-approval vote from officials in Pinellas County.Diamond Sports RSNs, Comcast Settle Carriage Dispute




	Late Tuesday afternoon, the county’s commission voted 5 to 2 in favor of committing $312.5 million towards the construction for a 30,000-seat fixed-roof stadium as part of a wider effort to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District. A final vote on approving district redevelopment dollars also passed.




	The Rays, who will reportedly commit $700 million, plan to open the doors of the $1.4 billion venue by Opening Day of the...

Tampa Bay Rays Get County Approval for Long-Awaited Stadium


				













	Omar Raja will continue his dual role as a behind-the-scenes decision-maker as well as an on-screen voice for ESPN’s growing social media team under a recently signed, multiyear contract.Sporticast 366: Athletes Are Revolutionizing  Olympics Coverage




	Financial details of the deal were not made public.




	Raja previously founded House of Highlights as a college student in 2014, which was acquired by Bleacher Report in 2016. Raja joined ESPN in 2020 and has since helped the TV sports superpower extend its reach on new social media platforms.




	ESPN’s official accounts now boast more than 125 million combined followers across X, Instagram and TikTok, where...

ESPN Signs Social Media Star Omar Raja to Multiyear Extension

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Arizona State

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Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

Las Vegas, NV


				













	Cosm, a movie theater-type venue for watching sports and other entertainment, has raised $250 million in a fundraising round that includes billionaire sports investors Marc Lasry, David Blitzer and Dan Gilbert.Baseball-Themed Restaurant Batbox Raises $7.3M in VC Funds to Enter U.S.




	The business, which recently opened its first location in Los Angeles, said in a release Tuesday that its Series B round took investment from Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund, Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Gilbert’s Rock, as well as from mutual and investment fund manager Baille Gifford. Adding a follow-on investment to his undisclosed earlier funding is real estate tech billionaire Steve...

Marc Lasry, David Blitzer Among New Investors in Sphere-Like Cosm

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024


				













	The NFL announced Wednesday that new official technology partner Sony is developing a custom headset for coach communications as part of a growing relationship with the league.Love, Tagovailoa Surpass NFL Legends' Pay as QB Market Inflates




	The new equipment will appear ahead of the 2025 season as Sony expands its sports marketing footprint.




	Financial terms of the Sony deal have not been made public. Previous headset sponsor Bose’s relationship with the NFL ended in 2022, and the league hasn’t had a headset sponsor since. However past estimates of the value of the TV exposure for logos on coaches’ headsets have proposed a...

NFL Taps Sony for Custom Coach Headsets, Line-to-Gain Tracking

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Los Angeles, CA

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

One of the most beloved former superstars of the Los Angeles Dodgers is returning to the organization for one day and one day only. Matt Kemp will return to Dodger Stadium next month where he will sign a one-day contract with Los Angeles. The purpose of this contract is so that Kemp can finish his incredibly successful career where it first began, in Dodger Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers Agree To Exciting Deal With Matt Kemp


				













	Attorneys for former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Nevada late Monday evening in the Pacific time zone for what amounts to “instant replay” of his recent defeat in court to the NFL. Copa América Final Ticketing Chaos Triggers Several Lawsuits 




	Gruden, 60, seeks an en banc reconsideration, which, if granted, would mean all seven justices on the Court will review his case.




	Gruden sued the NFL in 2021 claiming that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell or someone on the commissioner’s behalf tortiously interfered with his Raiders employment contract. Gruden accuses Goodell of leaking to The Wall Street...

Gruden Throws Hail Mary to Save Case Against NFL, Goodell

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


				













	NFL football and women’s foil fencing share few similarities—but here’s one you can add to the list. With Scott Hanson and Andrew Siciliano’s help, both sports have now delivered exhilaration on Sunday afternoons. Sauna Protocol: How Olympic Athletes Adapt to a Warmer World




	Best known for his role anchoring NFL RedZone, Hanson was recruited to co-host Peacock’s new 10-hours-a-day Olympics whiparound show largely because of his experience during the football season. And Peacock’s program—Gold Zone—doesn’t hide its clear inspiration. 




	Gold Zone regularly features four events at once (go ahead and call it a quad box) while highlighting a dozen-plus gold medal winning moments...

Gold Zone Is How the Olympics Were Meant to Be Shown

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Denver, CO

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

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Pitch Invaders in Soccer Cast Spotlight on Security Protocols


				













	In this “summer of soccer,” a handful of individuals have broken the plane between spectators and players by invading playing fields during live action.CONMEBOL Blames Hard...

Pitch Invaders in Soccer Cast Spotlight on Security Protocols

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