Chicago, IL

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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.

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in Scotland have not received the latest Covid booster as part of the spring vaccination campaign, BBC Scotland analysis of official health figures shows.It comes as the latest figures show deaths from Covid continue to rise.The figures from Public Health Scotland show 49 deaths in the week beginning 1 July, with almost three-quarters of them in the over-75 age group.The vaccine data shows almost 260,000 at-risk people - including the elderly, those in care homes and those with weakened immune systems - had not received the latest booster by the programme’s end date on...

Covid deaths rise as booster vaccine take-up falls

Nevada State

COVID-19 cases are rising in several regions of the United States as summer gets underway. For the week ending June 29, the latest date for which data is available, COVID test positivity was 9% across the U.S., an increase of 0.8% from the previous week, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is higher than levels seen during early May 2024 but lower than several points during the pandemic.

Where COVID cases are increasing in the US amid summer 'bump'

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

New York City, NY

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

Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United States for weeks as new variants drive what’s become an annual summer surge.

A summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived in the US

The outbreak at Addenbrooke's Hospital has subsided but there are still several cases on one ward.

More than 100 hospital beds closed over norovirus

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

TIME

We answer your questions about the summer spread and how to protect yourself.

Why Are COVID-19 Cases Spiking Again?

Coffee County, GA

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Fox News

A summer COVID surge is underway in the U.S., warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — so should you be concerned? Two doctors share their input on risks and prevention.

Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

Gas stoves have long been a staple of American kitchens. But new research is turning up the heat on the invisible dangers lurking behind that iconic blue flame. Researchers at Stanford University have revealed that gas stoves contribute to about 19,000 adult deaths each year in the U.S., according to Inside Climate News.

New study finds household appliance tied to nearly 20,000 premature deaths: 'We should focus on solutions'

Florida State

Spiking COVID Cases across the U.S. There’s a buzz in the air this summer. COVID is making a comeback across Florida and the rest of the U.S. The most common strains in circulation — KP.3, KP.2, and LB.1 — have similar symptoms to earlier versions. These include fever, cough, and fatigue. Luckily, many people can recuperate at home. Yet, these strains carry a mutation making them extra contagious.

New CDC Guidance on Handling Summer COVID Surge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) both weigh in on the evolving summer COVID-19 season, and strategies for prevention. The CDC is reporting there has been an increase of 18% in emergency department (ED) visits in the agency’s most recent...

Interpreting the COVID-19 Summer Surge

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

A recent study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities reveals a significant link between increasing school segregation and persistent racial health disparities in the United States. Researchers found that, while residential segregation has remained largely unchanged from 1991 to 2020, school segregation has increased. This rise in school segregation correlates with higher levels of racial health disparities.

Increasing school segregation linked to worsening health outcomes for Black Americans

Nebraska State

Colfax County, NE

One horse in Colfax County, Nebraska, recently tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). This is the first confirmed case of EIA in Nebraska since 2013. The horses on the infected premises have been quarantined and will be released after state regulations are met. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine...

Nebraska Horse Positive for EIA

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Montco issues another Code Red for next two days

As temperatures continue to soar, a Code Red emergency has been issued for all of Montgomery County, Pa. from Tuesday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 17....

Montco issues another Code Red for next two days

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