Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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

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Have you ever walked out of a grocery store because the total at the register gave you sticker shock? Well, you're not alone. Recently, a shopper named Christy McTyre made headlines when she abandoned her entire cart at Winn Dixie after seeing her $108 bill—a cost she found outrageously high compared to other stores.

She left her cart at Winn Dixie when her bill was $108 – Walmart was $50 cheaper

Erica and Kelly highlight some of the best new YA releases hitting shelves in July. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!. Make this your most bookish summer yet...

Sus Watering Adventures

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

Wyoming State

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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

It’s time for another Riot Recommendation! This week, I’m sharing an epic Arthurian adventure. Over a decade ago, I picked up The Magicians, a tongue-in-cheek novel about a school of magic that was poking fun at the fantasy genre as much as it was a part of it. From the inside jokes to the strange sense of humor — it was clear there was something about Grossman’s storytelling that drew me in from the first few pages. Now, Lev Grossman is back, but this time, he’s writing about the world of King Arthur.

An Epic Arthurian Adventure That’s Fresh and Delightfully Ridiculous

Lamesa, TX

If you haven’t yet seen The New York Time’s completed list of the 100 best books of the current century (because we are, somehow, already through a quarter of it), our own Rebecca Schinsky gives a nice overview below. @bookriot. The New York Times has released their full...

The Best New Book Releases Out July 16, 2024

Chicago, IL

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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?

Pennsylvania State

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“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

New York State

In this special episode, Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, to talk about the construction, philosophy, and end result of The New York Times list of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS,...

Building The 100 Best Books of the Century with Gilbert Cruz, Editor of THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Today and tomorrow is Amazon’s biannual Prime Day sale, which hopes to draw in new Prime members by offering discounts on a range of products, including books. Some competitors are now holding their own “Anti-Prime Day” sales at the same time, including Bookshop.org. July 16th and 27th, they’re offering free shipping and a free tote bag for orders over $100, in addition to most titles already being 10% off.

Bookshop.org Offers Free Shipping and a Free Tote Bag for “Anti-Prime Day”

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

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

This giveaway is sponsored by IVP Kids, making faith-filled and fun books for young readers. Encourage the kids in your life to use their voices with a copy of Penny Preaches by Amy and Rob Dixon!. This charming book empowers girls to envision themselves doing anything God calls them to....

Win a Copy of PENNY PREACHES: GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS TO EVERYONE! by Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon!

I’m visiting my parents and friends back in the Ohio River Valley, and the Corgis are having the BEST time frapping around my parents’ backyard. There’s just something about sitting out on the porch with a good book that’s so peaceful. And, of course, there will be days of great audiobook listening as I explore the neighborhood, so today, I’m including two of my favorite audiobooks of all time. But first, let’s jump into bookish goods!

Funny Nonfiction Audiobooks? You Got It!

Denver, CO

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

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. As part of “Spicy Takes Week” at Polygon, Maddy Myers takes a new angle on the unprecedented situation George R.R. Martin finds himself in. Rather than urge Martin on or call for infinite patience, she says it could be that Martin just doesn’t want to finish the book (or can’t or doesn’t know how)—in short Martin is in a literary cage of his own making, but rather than have to make his own key to escape in the form of publishing the next book, he can simply recognize that he can walk out any time. And the most radical bit of Myers’ argument isn’t that Martin should consider it, but rather that we should accept, and possibly even encourage it—not just to free Martin but also to prevent a half-hearted or half-baked or some other half-intended book to come out, which would serve neither Martin nor readers. I suspect that the stakes are too high—economically, personally, and professionally—for this to happen, but it is thought I had not seen expressed before now.

Free George R.R. Martin from THE WINDS OF WINTER

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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The Hardest and Easiest Tasks of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge

Since we’re more than halfway through the year, now is a great time to take a look around to see if we’re on track for our...

The Hardest and Easiest Tasks of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge

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