Alameda, CA

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Alameda Post

Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

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

In case you missed the news this morning, Amazon has officially announced the dates for its annual summer Prime Day event. This year, the two-day sales extravaganza will be taking place on July 16-17, and it's set to save shoppers a bundle on everything from tech to automotive accessories and more! Amazon isn't the only retailer getting in on the summer sale craze, though. In fact, not to be outdone, Walmart just announced its biggest deal event ever, simply called "Walmart Deals" happening a week before Prime Day on July 8-11.

Walmart just announced its biggest deal event ever to rival Prime Day this July

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Interestingly, there are quite a few tool and outdoor-related deals, including another Dewalt bundle on a cordless drill and impact driver. While that deal is slightly more expensive, we’ve found an excellent alternative. Greenworks, as you may know, is an affordable outdoor gear and tool brand that’s best known for its lawn and mowing options. But it also makes tools like this 24-volt cordless drill and impact combo kit. It comes with the drill, an impact drive, two batteries, a charger, and a bag. All of that is yours for just $105 but split in two, that’s basically $52 per drill. Regularly $150, that saves you about $50 on an already well-priced set. Like most of the Prime Day deals you’ll want to shop this one soon before it sells out.

These two Greenworks cordless drills are basically $52 a piece for Prime Day

CBS Minnesota

Like all good things, Amazon Prime Day 2024, must come to an end. But -- yYes, there's some good news -- you can still take advantage of some deals that Amazon has chosen to extend just a bit longer. This includes several of what were top deals on everything from laptops, smartphones, headphones and vacuums, to smart TVs, home goods, kitchen appliances, cookware, food storage containers, luggage -- and even trash bags.Our entire in-house team of deal-seeking experts is here to keep you updated on the best Amazon Prime Day deals that are still available, at least for a short while longer. Don't wait, however, these deals...

The best extended Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals that are still available

Chicago, IL

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?

The Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop with a handheld vacuum attachment is still available for $900 -- down from $1,200 -- after Prime Day. Ecovacs just launched a new Deebot T30S Combo 3-in-1 robot vacuum, mop, and handheld vacuum for $1,200, currently discounted to $900, its lowest price ever.

This robot and handheld vacuum combo is still $300 off following Prime Day

Denver, CO

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

Sometimes you want a fast, easy to make drink that is delicious but requires next to no effort. That’s when I reach for one of my all time favorite drinks from Poland. It uses a Polish vodka called Żubrówka, which is flavored with bison grass. Named for the type of grass grazed on by European bison, which is sweet and aromatic (and which you might better known as sweet grass or vanilla grass), bison grass imparts a warm, cinnamon taste to the vodka. Żubrówka still comes with a blade of bison grass in each bottle and an image of a bison on the front, so you’ll know what to look out for.

Try a Polish Apple Cake and discover the delights of Żubrówka

Cordless handheld vacuums are a prized commodity in my home – we have a dedicated one in our garage just to vacuum our cars as needed, which is quite often with three little kids in car seats. However, a powerful and affordable portable cordless vacuum is hard to find. Enter the 80% off Monozel handheld vacuum cleaner -- available now for only $47 during Amazon's Prime Day sale.

This great cordless vacuum is just $47 during Prime Day sale

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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

Scripps News

If you want to take back more control over what you spend while roaming through a store picking up items, a new type of smart shopping cart will allow you to keep track of spending as you shop.

Grocery shopping of the future? New carts help save time and money while you shop

It’s summertime, so your lawn is growing fast, putting more work on you unless you hire someone to mow it. But there is an alternative: robotic lawnmowers. They’re designed similarly to a robotic vacuum, operating out of a dock to mow your grass and returning to charge when the job is done. They can be expensive, but thanks to some Husqvarna Prime Day deals, you can save a little money and recover some of your time. Several Husqvarna Automower series are on sale, including the Husqvarna Automower 430X, 430XH, and 450XH. Take 40% off select models and get that grass cut while you sip a nice cold beverage and maybe enjoy a stogie. Interested? Take a look at those deals below.

Stop mowing and let the Husqvarna Automower do it for you — 40% off for Prime Day

Real Homes

Looking for early Prime Day Shark deals? We've found four fantastic vacuums that are highly-rated by shoppers and have offer hefty discounts

Early Prime Day Shark deals with up to 50% off — 4 vacuums I’d snap up right now

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Don't Miss $10.40 Dresses and More Early Amazon Prime Day 2024 Fashion Deals Up to 69% Off

Washington State

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Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

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

Western bluebirds are among the most beautiful birds in Alameda. The male is intensely blue with bronze highlights and the female is equally beautiful, with more subtle coloration. Western bluebirds are now quite common in open-space areas of the city, but that was not always the case. Before 2010 they were rarely seen here, and for a few years after that they were seen only in winter around Crown Beach , traveling elsewhere to nest during spring.

With a Little Help, Western Bluebirds Are Nesting in Alameda

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Wowzers! This GE smart smoker can be used indoors and it’s $300 off

Prime Day is here, and retailers are flooding with deals. This year is a great event for people who love cooking or grilling because there are...

Wowzers! This GE smart smoker can be used indoors and it’s $300 off

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