Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

New York City, NY

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

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?

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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	Omar Raja will continue his dual role as a behind-the-scenes decision-maker as well as an on-screen voice for ESPN’s growing social media team under a recently signed, multiyear contract.Sporticast 366: Athletes Are Revolutionizing  Olympics Coverage




	Financial details of the deal were not made public.




	Raja previously founded House of Highlights as a college student in 2014, which was acquired by Bleacher Report in 2016. Raja joined ESPN in 2020 and has since helped the TV sports superpower extend its reach on new social media platforms.




	ESPN’s official accounts now boast more than 125 million combined followers across X, Instagram and TikTok, where...

ESPN Signs Social Media Star Omar Raja to Multiyear Extension

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually


				













	Attorneys for former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Nevada late Monday evening in the Pacific time zone for what amounts to “instant replay” of his recent defeat in court to the NFL. Copa América Final Ticketing Chaos Triggers Several Lawsuits 




	Gruden, 60, seeks an en banc reconsideration, which, if granted, would mean all seven justices on the Court will review his case.




	Gruden sued the NFL in 2021 claiming that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell or someone on the commissioner’s behalf tortiously interfered with his Raiders employment contract. Gruden accuses Goodell of leaking to The Wall Street...

Gruden Throws Hail Mary to Save Case Against NFL, Goodell

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A Virginia man is demanding a political action committee stop using his photograph to promote a Wyoming legislative candidate of the same name — or face legal action. Make Liberty Win, a Virginia-based PAC , has been sending text messages and mailers to Wyoming voters, and knocking on doors in support of various legislative candidates, but has failed to provide accurate information. Many of the candidates the PAC is supporting are either members of, or ideologically aligned with, the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Cease and desist: Virginia man threatens legal action after group uses his photo to portray Wyoming candidate


				













	NFL owners are possibly on the hook to pay as much as $14.1 billion in damages—about $1 billion more than the NFL’s national revenue in 2023—in the ongoing In Re: NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” Antitrust Litigation. That possibility will take center stage Wednesday in the Los Angeles courtroom of U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez.House v. NCAA Settlement Draws State AGs' Scrutiny




	Squaring off are attorneys for the NFL and attorneys for a class action representing more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and more than 48,000 restaurants, bars and other commercial establishments that purchased Sunday Ticket anytime between 2011 to 2023. They’ll debate the merits of...

NFL Sunday Ticket $4.7B Verdict Faces Key Court Hearing

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

Lecanto, FL

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Meet Myra, a brave Belgian Shepherd/Malinois whose journey to finding a loving home has been nothing short of a story of resilience and hope. Myra's Story: Rescued from a Miami shelter, Myra's arrival at MAD Rescue was marked by urgent pleas for help. At just four months old, she endured a broken jaw, an injured leg, and painful wounds from dog bites. It was evident she needed immediate medical attention to ease her suffering. With the unwavering support of MAD's compassionate supporters, funds were swiftly raised to cover her critical surgery.

Myra a 4 month old puppy with a broken jaw and injured leg was rescued in Florida


				













	C Spire, the Mississippi-based telecommunications company that announced it was canceling its ad buys in NBCUniversal’s Olympics coverage, doesn’t appear to have bought any commercial inventory in the first place.While C Spire on Saturday morning indicated it “will be pulling our advertising” from the NBCU’s Summer Games roster, the telco hadn’t bought time in the broadcast that triggered its stated intention. According to the July 26 timing report data, which breaks down the commercial inventory in each daypart, C Spire did not air any spots in NBC’s national coverage of the opening ceremony, nor had it bought time on any...

Olympic Ad Boycotter Had No TV Spending as NBC Sales Hit Record

Green Bay, WI


				













	“Show me the money.”Team USA Spends $230 Million in Pursuit of Untapped Gold




	That’s what Tua Tagovailoa shouted to the crowd of fans Sunday morning at the Miami Dolphins training camp, channeling his inner Rod Tidwell, the fictional wide receiver who said the iconic line in the 1996 sports classic Jerry Maguire.




	Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love could have said the same thing after both young quarterbacks signed record-breaking contract extensions over the weekend. Love signed the richest contract in NFL history, a four-year, $220 million deal that eclipsed Tagovailao’s four-year, $212 million deal.




	“When your contract is [expiring] and you’re at...

Love, Tagovailoa Surpass NFL Legends’ Pay as QB Market Inflates

Colorado State

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Illinois State

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

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Vegas Knights Owner Foley Doubles Down on International Soccer


				













	Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley is betting on soccer.NHL Skates Into Playoffs With 8-Year Ratings High, Record Attendance




	Since acquiring the Premier League’s AFC Bournemouth in...

Vegas Knights Owner Foley Doubles Down on International Soccer

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