Chicago, IL

The Edmonton Oilers and Jeff Jackson have made a GM hire today, which is Stan Bowman. Bowman oversaw the team Dale Tallon constructed and rode and molded it to his design as time persisted. The team would secure three Stanley Cups during their dynastic run and would be legends in...

Oilers' Stan Bowman Makes Major Announcement about sordid past in Chicago

There's been much talk about NHL favoritism, especially regarding teams in no-income-tax states and their advantage in winning the Stanley Cup, thanks to Gary Bettman. Another concern is the uneven travel schedule. This year's Stanley Cup final highlighted the issue, featuring the longest travel distance in NHL history between two cities.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman forced team to travel 56,700 miles in 2024 season

Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta was on a hockey podcast where he revealed the reality of playing in a Canadian market, especially when it comes to taxes. NHL players across the league have to sacrifice a significant chunk of their salaries every year in taxes. However, all taxes are not created equal as taxes in Vancouver for example are much higher than Florida, which has no state income tax. Thus, Victor Hedman is only paying taxes to the U.S. federal government, while Elias Pettersson is paying taxes to both the Canadian federal government as well as the B.C. provincial government.

Montreal Canadiens forward exposes the NHL's bias against Canadian teams

Philadelphia, PA

ClutchPoints

Matvei Michkov has only been in North America for a matter of days, but the young Russian phenom is already saying all the right things as he prepares for his first National Hockey League campaign in 2024-25. After touching down at JFK airport in New York earlier this week, the 19-year-old was introduced in a […]
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Matvei Michkov’s opening press conference will fire up Flyers fans

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. The Oilers were seeking a new general manager. A few days after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers parted ways with Ken Holland. Bowman was considered to be a candidate for the job.

Edmonton Oilers Hire their New GM

Virginia State

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In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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

Denver, CO

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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

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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?

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Having a functioning air conditioning unit is essential during the hot North Carolina summers. For those living in apartments or rental properties, the lack of a reliable AC unit can make it difficult to feel comfortable.

Are landlords required to provide air conditioning for North Carolina tenants? Here’s the law

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

Whenever I author an article about the goings-on at Fusion Studios, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless property where I live, the reports do very well. Readers are thirsty for information about the way former people experiencing homelessness live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: The good, the bad and the ugly

The NHL will never change. On Wednesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced the hiring of their new general manager, and it’s none other than former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman. The same Stan Bowman that was banned from the NHL in 2021 for his role in the sexual...

By Hiring Stan Bowman, The Edmonton Oilers Prove the NHL Will Never Change

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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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

The Edmonton Oilers made the controversial decision to hire Stan Bowman as their new general manager (GM) and executive vice president of hockey operations on Wednesday, July 24, and fan response has not been positive at all. After the shocking move, Oilers fans all over social media began pushing back, citing both Bowman’s past moves as a GM being questionable, on top of how he mishandled a serious situation with the Chicago Blackhawks over a decade ago. While Jeff Jackson spoke to the media and was adamant that he believed Bowman has become a better person and assured fans that they had the organization’s best interest in mind, there were better options available to the Oilers that they chose not to hire, making this hiring even more mind-boggling.

Oilers: 8 GMs Who Would’ve Been Better Hires Than Stan Bowman

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were once ubiquitous in medicine cabinets across North Carolina and many other places. These antiseptics, with their distinctive red liquid in bottles with droppers, were staples for treating minor cuts and scrapes. For many, just looking at an old bottle brings back a flood of memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many North Carolina homes

Ohio State

Akron, OH

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Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

Nashville, TN

The Nashville Predators spent big in NHL Free Agency this summer. Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault signed with the Predators in free agency, and that alone would have been a big deal. However, they also signed the best defenseman on the market in Brady Skjei. For current Nashville forward Ryan O’Reilly, free agency could not […]
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Ryan O’Reilly’s ‘Christmas’ take on Predators’ NHL Free Agency moves

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Edmonton Oilers Put Up Great Season Given Tax Challenges

Despite facing significant tax disadvantages, the Edmonton Oilers had a fantastic 2023-24 season. While their season didn’t start on the best note, the team went on...

Edmonton Oilers Put Up Great Season Given Tax Challenges

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