Columbus, OH

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The U.S. women’s national team made a surprise, last-second lineup change for Tuesday’s Olympic send-off friendly against Costa Rica.
Rose Lavelle had been named to Emma Hayes’ initial starting 11 for the match in Washington, D.C., but barely 10 minutes before kickoff, U.S. Soccer announced that the NJ/NY Gotham FC star was a late scratch.
Per the official team announcement, Lavelle was experiencing “leg tightness.” Per U.S. Soccer communications staff, the move was made out of an abundance of caution on a night that saw temperatures at kickoff hovering in the upper 90s.
Lavelle was replaced in the lineup by Korbin Albert, and...

Lavelle scratched from USWNT lineup vs. Costa Rica

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The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) search for a replacement for Gregg Berhalter has stalled. After parting ways with the head coach following a disappointment in the Copa América 2024, the national team had to part ways with the American head coach and has been on the lookout to get a replacement.

USMNT Coaching Search Stalls as Jürgen Klopp Passes

InsideHook

On Sunday night, Miami was supposed to be the epicenter of a celebration of soccer that spread across the Americas as Argentina and Colombia battled it out in the Copa América final, the capstone of the highly anticipated three-week tournament. While Argentinians will probably remember Lautaro Martinez’s game-winning goal and Lionel Messi’s massively swollen ankle, those in attendance at Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium will remember crushing crowds, sweltering humidity and a demoralized walk away from stadium gates that only opened in fits and starts.

After Copa América Chaos, It’s Clear the US Isn’t Ready for the World Cup

With their first Olympic group stage game against No. 64 Zambia slated for July 25th, the new-look USWNT — which features the youngest roster in 16 years — is working to define its style of play. While the USWNT’s signature ability to score in transition remains a strong...

USWNT Looks to Extend Winning Streak in Final Olympic Send-Off

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

Denver, CO

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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

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

New Jersey State

Vanishing Georgia

This is another of countless rural churches for which I can find no historical information, even though I believe it to be an old congregation. Its address is listed as Dixie, but it’s actually much closer to the ghost town of Pidcock. James N. Pidcock, for whom the settlement was named, was a wealthy New […]

New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church, Pidcock

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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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Argentina won the 2024 Copa América championship 1-0 over Colombia, snatching victory with an extra-time goal in the 112th minute of a scoreless match. Lautaro Martínez, who was the competition’s leading scorer with five goals, blasted a shot past Colombia goalie Camilo Vargas on a breakaway following a turnover.

Argentina wins the 2024 Copa América title over Colombia with a late goal

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

Georgia State

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Portland, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno has been named to Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26, the league announced today. Moreno notched a goal and an assist in Portland’s 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Timbers midfielder Evander was listed to the bench after also adding a goal and an assist in the match at Providence Park.

SANTIAGO MORENO NAMED TO MLS TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY FOR MATCHDAY 26

Virginia State

Now that Jonathan Jackson is returning to his role as Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, some Virginia fans wonder if Anthony Geary will return as Lucky's dad, Luke Spencer. Even though the actor left the soap in 2015 and has been declared dead, and his ashes have spread, some of his followers still hold out hope. Soap Opera Spy ran an article saying Geary would return in 2023, but this was incorrect.

General Hospital alum Anthony Geary reunites with Kelly Monaco but is not returning to Port Charles

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.

Miami Gardens, FL

ESPN

Hard Rock Stadium pointed the blame back at CONMEBOL on Tuesday, saying that stadium authorities "implemented, and in many cases exceeded, CONMEBOL's security recommendations" after ticketless fans tried to force their way into the Copa América final.

Copa América: Stadium, CONMEBOL point blame over chaos

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USWNT Tops Mexico in 1st Olympic Send-Off Game

Sophia Smith registered the contest's lone goal, firing off a strike in the 64th minute that made good on the team's six shots on target. While...

USWNT Tops Mexico in 1st Olympic Send-Off Game

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