SPOTLIGHT: The spectacle between two top-ranked sides shows the game is in a good space, according to Ireland coach Andy Farrell. Ireland recorded a hard-fought 25-24 win over South Africa at Kings Park in Durban. The one-point victory is an incredible feat for the Irish, who levelled the two-Test series...

VIDEO: 'I honestly do not care who the best team in the world is'

NEWS: France captain Baptiste Serin applauded his side’s efforts in their defeat in the second of two tests against Argentina after a ‘complicated’ week for the national team. France won the first Test in Mendoza last week, but the victory was soon overshadowed by two seperate scandals...

France captain laments 'complicated' week after Argentina defeat

SPOTLIGHT: Author and poet George Macdonald once wrote: ‘A beast does not know that he is a beast, and the nearer a man gets to being a beast, the less he knows it’. Maybe that can be true for Ntuthuko Mchunu, who has been likened to Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira due to his heroics in the scrums, but the big Sharks prop says he just needs to be Ntuthuko.

VIDEO: Back to Bloem for Beast replica Mchunu

REACTION: All Black coach Scott Robertson admitted he has a selection conundrum. Addressing the media in Sunday, he said he is still deciding how to best use the “class” of Beauden Barrett, who shone in the series win over England. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year...

All Black conundrum: Class or continuity

REACTION: Western Province captain Willie Engelbrecht believes “silly individual errors” were the main cause behind his team’s 17-37 defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Western Province are second-last on the table after only picking up two points in their opening-round defeat to the Bulls. The...

WP in need of introspection says Willie

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

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?

Nebraska State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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

Boston, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Georgia State

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Delhi Capitals have officially announced that Ricky Ponting will no longer be their head coach after seven years in the role. On Saturday, the franchise took to social media to mention the news and thank Ponting for his tireless efforts and leadership. Back in 2018, he joined with the former Australian captain, who was vital in reaching the franchise’s first-ever final in 2020.

Ricky Ponting Sensational Era Ends At DC After 7 Years

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Houston, TX

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

J. Souza

Cruise ships that sail out of the United States are periodically inspected by the CDC. This ensures cruise passengers are safe and can avoid common illnesses. These surprise inspections can happen twice a year and involve reviews of the ship's kitchen, water systems, hygiene protocols, and many other aspects of the vessel.

8 Cruise Ships That Received Perfect 100 Health Scores with CDC in 2024

NewsBreak

Bafana laments lost opportunites as 'hurting\" Junior Boks play for pride

REACTION: It’s all or nothing for ‘hurting’ Junior Boks after losing to Argentina as they look to bouce back in the seventh place Final on Friday....

Bafana laments lost opportunites as 'hurting" Junior Boks play for pride

Comments / 0