Maryland State

Massachusetts State

Gloucester, MA

102.5 The Bone

One of nature's most awe-inspiring creatures, the rare and giant blue whale, was seen off the coast of Massachusetts in a rare back-to-back sighting. Cape Ann Whale Watch, a touring group based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, took to Facebook on Monday to share footage of one of two blue whale sightings that day. "We got to see this 'largest animal on our planet' on both of our trips today," the group wrote alongside footage of the blue whale spouting water and breaching to the surface. Blue whales are indeed the largest animals on Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which reports in the North Atlantic and North Pacific, blue whales can grow up to about 90 feet and are over 100,000 pounds.

Largest animal on Earth seen off the coast of Massachusetts in rare double sighting

Virginia State

A-Z-Animals

Virginia, a state in the eastern United States, has many lakes and reservoirs — and those lakes and reservoirs have snakes. A few lakes, in particular, offer a fascinating opportunity for nature enthusiasts to observe and appreciate the incredible diversity of snakes that inhabit the region.  From venomous species like the copperhead to harmless water […]

The Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Virginia

Athens, GA

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Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

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

Maine State

247 Tempo

Where are the most affordable beach towns in the United States? According to the Office for Coastal Management, 4 out […]

You Can Buy a Home in This Beach Town for $114,000

Alaska State

The Guardian

Four Chinese vessels were ‘transiting in international waters but still inside the US exclusive economic zone’

Chinese warships spotted off Alaska coast, US Coast Guard says

Florida State

ABC News

A type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys has become the first species in the country to become extinct due to rising sea levels, researchers said.

This cactus just became the 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to sea levels

Hanover, NH

Fox News

Dartmouth students Kexin Cai and Won Jang were found dead in the Connecticut River between May and July, though New Hampshire police do not suspect any foul play.

Second Dartmouth student found dead in Connecticut River in two months

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Hamilton Township, NJ

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Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

A couple who had been attempting to sail across the Atlantic have been found dead in a washed up lifeboat. Brett Clibbery and Sarah Justine Packwood had set sail from Nova Scotia on June 11th aboard their sailing boat Theros in an attempt to complete an eco-friendly voyage across the Atlantic.

Mystery as couple found washed up on 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'

The species’ population collapsed at an alarming rate over the last 10 years, starved by a salty sea swallowing its homeland in the Florida Keys.

Rising seas wiped out an entire US species for the first time. Scientists say it’s a sign of things to come

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

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

New Jersey State

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

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 protagonist of a beloved children's song was nearly killed by plastic pollution recently in the Bahamas. Luckily, one fisherman happened upon the baby shark (doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo) that had gotten trapped in a disposable plastic bag and was able to rescue it. Instagrammer FlyFishingNassau (@flyfishingnassau) noticed the baby nurse...

Fisherman shares sad video after discovering baby shark caught swimming in floating trash: 'How did it get in there?'

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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Pacific Loon: Identification, Habitat, Behavior, and Conservation Guide (2024)

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Maryland removes thousands of invasive fish from state waters

CONOWINGO, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the removal of thousands of invasive fish from Maryland waters. The fish posed a threat to native...

Maryland removes thousands of invasive fish from state waters

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