Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Fernandina Beach, FL

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The Surf Restaurant Bar Grill & Motel, a longtime fixture in Fernandina Beach since 1957, recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection on July 8, 2024. Known for its casual beachside vibe and comfort food menu featuring favorites like burgers, wings, and pizza, The Surf has been a go-to spot for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

Axios

The federal government is pouring money into getting more farmworkers vaccinated to prevent them from being infected by the seasonal flu and bird flu viruses at the same time. Why it matters: Officials said the mitigation efforts part of a wider effort to reduce a "theoretical" risk that the viruses could mix and become more transmissible in humans.

Feds push farmworker vaccines to prevent bird, seasonal flus from mingling

New York City, NY

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

Louisiana State

The summer's COVID-19 wave is continuing, with the latest wastewater surveillance data detecting "high" virus activity levels across the majority of the U.S. and "very high" levels in 19 states, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Why it matters: The virus is especially prevalent across the western U.S....

Mapped: COVID summer continues to heat up

The US Sun

ACTOR Anthony Anderson and his mom have sparred with Steve Harvey over the rules in a heated moment on tonight's Celebrity Family Feud. Steve Harvey hosts the weekly special on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. On July 23's episode, pop star Robin Thicke and his team faced...

Steve Harvey accused of ‘cheating’ on Celebrity Feud by Anthony Anderson’s fuming family as host refuses actor’s answer

New Orleans, LA

The latest buzz around chef Michael Stoltzfus is all about his new Lower Garden District tasting menu restaurant Wild South, but my recent stop at Coquette proves his oldest child is still getting plenty of love. Why it matters: Stoltzfus' Magazine Street restaurant is a perfect spot for a date...

What to order at Coquette in New Orleans

Boston, MA

Steph here. Many downtown have lamented the death of the $10 lunch in a post-COVID economy. Why it matters: Downtown eateries are still grappling with inflation and a major drop in foot traffic, driving up food prices. That left me more determined to find some cheap, and maybe even nutritious,...

Boston cheapskate's guide: The elusive $10 lunch

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

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A telemedicine company is launching a pilot program at seven Atlanta-area Walmart stores to provide free at-home HIV tests.Why it matters: It's estimated that 40% of new diagnoses of the human immunodeficiency virus are transmitted by people who don't know they're infected, according to the National Institute for Health.The big picture: Southern states had 52% of HIV infections in 2021. The Atlanta metro area had the third-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. during 2021 — more than 25 of every 100,000 people.Georgia's overall diagnoses rate was 27.4 during 2022, highest in the U.S.Zoom in: Arkansas' rate that...

Atlanta Walmarts to offer free HIV test kits

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Mania for Din Tai Fung — a Taiwanese restaurant chain famous for soup dumplings — has hit New York City. To celebrate the opening, Axios has put together our Soup Dumpling Index, the economic indicator most likely to dribble down your chin and onto your shirt. Why it...

Soup Dumpling Index: How prices compare around the world

San Antonio, TX

La Panadería Bakery Café will make its Southtown debut next year. Why it matters: The locally owned bakery has locations throughout San Antonio, but this will be its first shop south of downtown. The latest: The new cafe will take over the former South Alamo home of Brown...

La Panadería bakes up a Southtown expansion

A major talent shakeup announced Tuesday at CBS represents broader challenges hitting the TV news industry during one of the most consequential elections in history. Why it matters: Longtime CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell — who announced yesterday she's stepping down as host of CBS Evening News and taking on a new senior correspondent role — tried to make a case for optimism about her new role.

News stars pivot as TV networks cut back

Few restaurants are quite as polarizing as Olive Garden. Some folks love the chain, known for its version of Italian classics and Tuscany-themed decor, while others consider it an abomination. The truth is, while the dishes aren't true, traditional Italian meals, there are also plenty of menu items that are pretty darn good. If there wasn't, the restaurant wouldn't have nearly 900 locations and do nearly $5 billion in sales every year.

The Best Olive Garden Dishes To Order Again And Again

Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

Nashville, TN

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Data: Nashville International Airport; Chart: Axios VisualsSouthwest Airlines, which announced last week it was adding new red-eye flights from Los Angeles to Nashville, is Music City's biggest airline by a wide margin.By the numbers: More than 50,000 Southwest flights departed from Nashville International Airport in the last fiscal year, accounting for nearly half of all departures.American Airlines came in a distant second with 17,769 departures.

Top airlines at Nashville International Airport

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?

Rogers, AR

Seeing a concert in Northwest Arkansas is starting to require preparation and a bit of luck.State of play: The region's largest concert venue, the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers, is bringing in popular artists like Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters and Post Malone. Why it matters: While that means more notoriety for the region's live-music scene, it's also becoming noticeably harder to get tickets before they sell out.Driving the news: The Chappell Roan show set for Oct. 2 sold out this month before going on sale to the public, meaning only those with presale codes were able to get...

Walmart AMP drawing bigger names and sold-out shows: How to improve your ticket chances

Spirit Airlines is introducing premium service for the first time, the famously low-cost carrier announced Tuesday. Why it matters: Spirit's new offerings are yet another acknowledgement by budget airlines that there's money to be made in higher fares with more creature comforts. Driving the news: Spirit will now offer four...

Even Spirit has premium fares now

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Meatless Monday: Incredible India gets inventive

I had a hankering for Indian food while on the north side recently, which led me to Incredible India — a relatively new Fishers-adjacent restaurant with...

Meatless Monday: Incredible India gets inventive

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