Chicago, IL

Minnesota Golden Gophers On SI

The former Gophers star has found a new home.

Days after breaking WNBA record, Gophers great Rachel Banham traded to Chicago

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

The broadcast call from Caitlin Clark dishing out her 19th assist to break a WNBA single-game record is simply fantastic. Wednesday’s game between the Fever and the Wings was BONKERS. So many players hit big 3-point shots, absurd buckets, behind-the-back passes, all the things. (Caitlin Clark even threw a water bottle at one point, OK? Wild times.)

Fever-Wings broadcasters lost it over Caitlin Clark's 19th assist that broke a WNBA record

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	Rebecca Dyer is the director of business development and sales for Genius Sports. Mat Ishbia Relishes WNBA All-Star Game as Phoenix Empire Expands




	Two months into a historic WNBA season and amidst a flurry of broken records, unprecedented media coverage and incredible growth, it’s been difficult to find even a moment to reflect on a landmark period for the league and women’s sports in general.




	We’ve all seen the stats. The start of the season has been the most-watched ever, including the 2.3 million who tuned into ESPN to watch the Indiana Fever play the Chicago Sky, marking the most-viewed WNBA game...

Powering the WNBA’s Meteoric Rise On and Off the Court

Phoenix, NY

The Spun

It's a special night in Phoenix, as the WNBA All-Star Game will be played in primetime at the Footprint Center, the home of the Mercury. As you'd expect, all of the league's best players will be on the floor in such a monumental game. ESPN Bet has attempted to chart out some of the potential top ...

Here Are The Projected Points Leaders For WNBA All-Star Game

The consensus after the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game was that it was the best one ever. That was in no small part because of what Notre Dame legend arike ogunbowale did. She followed a scoreless first half with 34 points in the second half to set the single-game scoring record. That gave Team WNBA a 117-109 victory over the U.S. Olympic team and Ogunbowale her second All-Star MVP.

Photos of Arike Ogunbowale's historic WNBA All-Star MVP performance

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

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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The Shy Green

There's troubling news brewing in the home improvement world as LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, grapples with serious financial woes. From its humble beginnings with a pickup truck in Massachusetts to growing into a behemoth with 442 stores across 47 states, the company now finds itself at a critical juncture.

A major home improvement store might shut down all its stores and declare bankruptcy

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Jesse Morrison covers the Phoenix Mercury for The Next. A native of Roanoke, Va., Jesse moved to Arizona in 2017 to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, graduating in 2021 with a degree in sports journalism. Outside of The Next, Jesse works for Arizona Sports, co-hosting an Arizona State podcast, producing a radio show and writing for their website.

Clark, Taurasi and Copper explain why they opted out of WNBA 3-Point Contest

Team USA forward Napheesa Collier (11) and guard Kahleah Copper (7) defend Team WNBA forward Angel Reese (5) during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024. Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA All-Star Game record 34 points to lead Team WNBA to a 117-109 victory...

Arike Ogunbowale carries Team WNBA over Team USA in All-Star Game

Athlon Sports

On Saturday, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark participated in her first WNBA All-Star game. Not only did she do this in her first season as a pro, but she also received a spot in the starting lineup for Team WNBA. Now, in her first appearance, Clark has already broken a WNBA All-Star game record, ...

Caitlin Clark Breaks WNBA Record During All-Star Game

Kansas State

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Illinois State

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Janet Jackson is making it clear that she doesn’t love doing interviews. The 58-year-old musician appeared on the “Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin” podcast on Wednesday, July 17, and didn’t hold back in telling the podcast host that she didn’t want to handle any questions.

Janet Jackson Asks Interviewer to ‘Stop Asking’ Her Questions – Hollywood Life

Virginia State

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

The City of Palm Springs recently commenced a Historical Context Study with well known Southern California consultant Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to document the facts surrounding the complex history of Section 14.

City of Palm Springs Commences Section 14 Historical Context Study

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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Where the new WNBA media rights deal sits among soaring metrics

The WNBA has reportedly reached a new media rights agreement. It will add an average of $200 million annually...

Where the new WNBA media rights deal sits among soaring metrics

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