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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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The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Get to know Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu; he is reportedly the first Nigerian billionaire and the founding president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He established his wealth during the colonial era. When he died in 1966, his wealth was $4 billion in today’s economic value, Forbes Africa reported in 2018.

Meet Nigeria’s first billionaire who was reportedly worth $4 billion at the time of his death in 1966

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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

LawnStarter ranked the dirtiest cities in America for 2024, including several cities in North Carolina. The study evaluated over 300 of the largest U.S. cities based on air pollution, water quality, waste management, and resident dissatisfaction across 21 metrics.

These North Carolina Cities Have Been Named in America's Most Filthiest Cities List

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Bingwa Thomas, 72, from Kansas City, bought a cheap old house in Southern Italy’s Latronico, hoping that that Italy’s laid-back lifestyle will help him live longer.

He bought a cheap house in Italy to improve his life expectancy

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?

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Las Vegas, NV

The A’s were due Thursday to offer more clues about their financing for the planned $1.5 billion stadium in Nevada during a meeting of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. They did that—but only to a point. During the stadium authority session, club board member Sandy Dean laid out...

A’s Stadium Site Demolition Begins, but Many Questions Still Remain

The Jaguars sued their former employee who stole $22 million from the organization in Florida state court Thursday. The team is seeking $66.6 million in damages from Amit Patel, who used his position in charge of the team’s virtual credit card program to steal money. He spent the vast majority of the funds on gambling, mainly on FanDuel, but also bought private jet flights, a condo, a Tesla, and other luxuries. The team claims Patel committed civil theft, fraudulent misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Jaguars Sue Ex-Employee for $66.6 Million After Thefts

China says it’s opposed to proposed American investment restrictions on its tech industry — and that it reserves the right to take action against the measures. The country’s commerce ministry said Monday that the U.S. should “stop politicising and weaponising economic and trade issues, and lift investment restrictions on China,” according to Reuters.

China warns the U.S. it's ready to fight back against restrictions on tech investments

Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart join the show to discuss how the NBA’s new media-rights deals and CBA could change their playing futures and big plans for a live event. Plus, Angel City FC is set to break the record for a women’s team sale, the WNBA...

Knicks’ Hart, Brunson Like New NBA Media Deals, Owner Disagrees

Business Insider

Local media reported that while Japanese authorities believe the ship made a mistake, its captain is still being questioned for the 20-minute incident.

Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Latin Times

U.S. authorities are seeking to resume direct deportation flights to Venezuela and increase the pace of those to Cuba, the acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director told The Miami Herald. Concretely, Patrick J. Lechleitner told the outlet that there are ongoing negotiations toward that end, but that parties are...

U.S. seeking to resume deportation flights to Venezuela, increase pace of Cuba's

The Conversation UK

Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by China’s role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs to build more weapons. And they are right to focus on China’s position of...

Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine

Reuters

BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) -Chinese and Japanese coast guard vessels engaged in a stand off in around a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea on Monday, according to statements from both countries.

Chinese and Japanese coast guard ships in stand-off around disputed islands

Jennifer Nabers has loved going to Chicago Sky games for years. Every summer, the Sky’s home matchups are her “20 dates” with her husband. The season-ticket holder is a big fan of the rookie frontcourt duo of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso and head coach Teresa Weatherspoon.

Loyal WNBA Fans Hit With Enormous Season-Ticket Price Hikes

The Independent

Jailed British-Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a Siberian prison hospital, his wife has said.The 42-year-old – a leading Kremlin critic who has survived two poisoning attempts – is serving a 25-year jail sentence after repeatedly condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine and calling for Western sanctions against Moscow. The charges have been roundly condemned by Western nations, including the UKMr Kara-Murza was transferred on Thursday evening to the hospital in Omsk prison, where he is jailed, according to his wife Evgenia, who said his lawyers had waited five hours to see him but were denied visitation rights.In...

Jailed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza transferred to Siberian prison hospital, wife says

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Déjà Vu: Everton Loses Takeover Bid From U.S. Investor

Everton is back in the hunt for a new owner after yet another U.S. investment group backed out of taking over the embattled Premier League club....

Déjà Vu: Everton Loses Takeover Bid From U.S. Investor

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