The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — What do you do when you travel in a chauffeur-driven Bentley but want to be known as the green king? King Charles III plans to resolve this quandary by converting two state Bentleys to run on biofuel. That will give him time to go electric, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday as it released the royal accounts for the financial year ended March 31. The king also installed solar panels at Windsor Castle and increased the use of sustainable aviation fuel for royal flights. “Small steps, but part of a much wider plan to make a significant impact on our carbon emissions in the years ahead,’’ Michael Stevens, keeper of the privy purse, told reporters in London.

Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain's green king

The Independent

 Structural damage and the discovery of asbestos at Buckingham Palace “could have been foreseen”, according to a new report which said that two-thirds of its £369m renovation budget has already been spent.Large-scale repair work on the 18th century palace was launched in 2017 to update the plumbing, pipes, wires and heating, some of which dated back to the 1940s and 1950s.A further £100m is set to be spent on the repair programme in the next two years.With 775 rooms in the palace, including 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 78 bathrooms and 92 offices, the renovation project...

Buckingham Palace renovation spend tops £239m amid asbestos discovery

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

A dealer who lived a "luxurious lifestyle" and hired high value vehicles to use in a drug supply operation has been jailed. Dylan Martin, 31, was running the "Doctor" line which supplied heroin and cocaine in Braintree and the surrounding area. Essex Police said he was arrested in the town...

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailed

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

The unresolved debate over ‘defund the police’

Illinois State

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to VP speculation

Sangamon County, IL

Before he killed a mother in her home, former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson had a history of problems in the Army and another sheriff’s agency, records show.

Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was removed from the Army, had DUIs and needed ‘high stress decision’ classes, records show

California State

Butte County, CA

Timelapse video captured by a group studying natural disasters shows a “fire tornado” forming as the Park Fire spreads in Butte County, California.

Timelapse footage shows ‘fire tornado’ in California

Arizona State

Scottsdale, AZ

A group of 13 hikers were rescued from an Arizona trail Friday morning amid scorching heat, with a helicopter used to airlift one 10-year-old to the hospital, according to authorities.

Thirteen hikers, including children, rescued from high heat on Arizona trail

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

Some Parisians and tourists said they couldn’t see clearly at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics and decided to leave.

Spectators complain after leaving Olympics opening ceremony early

Chicago, IL

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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?

Springfield, IL

Local activists say they hope the death of Sonya Massey will bring about change, just like it did more than a century ago.

After Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield becomes the center of calls for racial justice. It’s not the first time

J. Souza

After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Ohio State

Hamilton, OH

An Ohio restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, affirming the appellate court’s earlier decision.

Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules

The judge who found Donald Trump liable for fraud and ordered the former president to pay $454 million said he will not recuse himself from the case.

Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case

Tying down products and stopping selling high-end items are among the measures one shop owner has taken amid a rise in shoplifting. Julie Ruscitto had two hampers worth £50, containing prosecco, stolen from the counter of her Swansea shop in April. It was captured on CCTV and shared across...

Shop stops selling luxury items as thefts rise

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The British monarchy steps up efforts to go green with solar panels on palaces and biofuel-powered Bentleys

King Charles III was a champion of environmental causes long before he ascended to the British throne. And, fittingly, in the first full year of his...

The British monarchy steps up efforts to go green with solar panels on palaces and biofuel-powered Bentleys

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