Columbus, OH

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Savannah, GA

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Make no mistake folks we are dealing with a potentially dangerous situation with Debby. This tropical storm is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall along the coast of the Florida Big Bend. This is one of the key messages from the National Hurricane Center advisory. "Heavy rainfall will likely result in considerable flash and urban flooding across portions of northern Florida through Friday morning. Potentially historic heavy rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning will likely result in areas of.

Debby's catastrophic "drownpours" North Florida, Georgia, South & North Carolina 15 to 20 inches+

Can cats and dogs really get along? Many people think it’s impossible, but I have a different theory. There are certain breeds that are a delight to have along with cats in your home. There are other dogs you’d never want to see around your feline friends. Some dog...

22 Worst Possible Dog Breeds For Every Cat Parent

CatTime

Cats of all breeds are champions at finding cozy (and sometimes questionable) hideaways in our homes. But wouldn’t gifting them one of the best cat houses be wonderful? It can offer them a dedicated sanctuary and a place to relax while also unleashing their inner hunter with a dangling toy and helping them feel safe […]
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7 Best Cat Houses for Your Feline Friend in 2024

Chicago, IL

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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?

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Kentucky State

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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

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Scary Mommy

It's a scenario that has played out more times than I can count: One minute, my cat, Olive, is playfully rubbing against me while I'm watching Dawson's Creek; the next, she's biting my hand! Seriously, what gives? Why does my cat bite me? And more specifically, why does my cat bite me gently out of nowhere? Does she love me or not?

Why Does My Cat Bite Me, AKA The Literal Hand That Feeds Them? What Gives?

Upworthy

Cats and dogs are, well, two different beasts. One comes from a lineage of solitary hunters, the other is a pack animal. That alone is bound to result in vastly different personalities. 
And while we kind of know this about the world’s two favorite pets, you’ve probably never seen it in action quite like this before. 
In a video posted to TikTok by pet tracker company Tractive, a pet owner showed how his cat stealthily followed along while they were taking the dog on a walk. 

Pet owner puts GPS tracker on cat and dog and was shocked to see the different walk routes

USA TODAY

Lore surrounding the 'system' turns would-be pet-free households into loving forever homes for cats.

That's not my cat... but, maybe I want it to be? Inside the cat distribution system

InspireMore

We usually don’t expect to see a […]
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A Barking Cat? Feline “Greets” New Kitten With Unexpected Reaction

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A video of a Russian Blue mix cat named Asher, imitating a...

Cat Starts Barking at New Kitten

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Sanford, FL

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Many cat breeds temperaments may differ, but felines funny personalities and independent nature are what draw people in and make them some of the most popular pets among families everywhere. It’s hard to resist them, especially when they’re babies. Walking into a pet store that has them is even worse because you’ll be tempted to bring one home.

Which Cat Breeds Are the Meanest?

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Catty Corner: Now let’s talk about litter boxes (Part 2 of 2)

Litter boxes are as important to cats as what goes in them. When our plus-sized panther began standing up while peeing, we soon realized we couldn’t...

Catty Corner: Now let’s talk about litter boxes (Part 2 of 2)

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