Columbus, OH

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?

Colorado State

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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

Everton has finalized another summer signing with the acquisition of Danish winger Jesper Lindstrom. The 24-year-old forward joins from Napoli for €2.5 million on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €22.5 million. The Toffees will cover his wages for the entire 2024-25 season. Everton is...

EPL Transfer Spotlight: Everton’s Jesper Lindstrom

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

Tom's Guide

The two top foldables battle it out in this face-off to see if the OnePlus Open remains the best foldable around, or if Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 has managed to steal the win.

I put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

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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

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

Android Police

Google's upcoming Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) could pack a big display and rotating controls. It will also have enhanced energy-saving features like Adaptive Eco and Smart Schedule to reduce electricity consumption. Google's fourth-gen Nest Thermostat might cost $279 and will include the second-gen Nest Temperature Sensor. A recent leak...

Huge leak details Google's upcoming Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) in all its glory

Upgrading to the latest and greatest flagships can be really convenient, especially when you're snagging a top-of-the-line model like the Galaxy S24 Ultra with all the bells and whistles. Premium phones come with price tags to match. Finding a deal to cut some of the cost of a new phone is pretty essential, and right now Amazon is offering a 26% discount on the S24 Ultra, netting you $335 in savings and dropping the cost from $1,300 to just $965. That's the lowest price we've ever seen.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Drops to a New Low Price

Last year the oneAPI Construction Kit was introduced by Intel-owned Codeplay Software for bringing SYCL to new hardware even for hardware outside of Intel's offerings. One of the early targets of this oneAPI Construction Kit support was for RISC-V processors and now with today's release of oneAPI Construction Kit 4.0 there is finally RISC-V host CPU support.

oneAPI Construction Kit 4.0 Brings RISC-V Host CPU Support

Illinois State

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

The Samsung Internet Browser also received an update, albeit an incremental one. An updated version of Samsung’s Clock app has appeared online ahead of the One UI 7 beta program, bringing a few visual tweaks. The company has also updated its Samsung Internet browser, although a new icon seems...

Samsung is refreshing apps ahead of One UI 7 beta (Update)

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

A fresh and magical Teamfight Tactics Set 12 is dropping onto the live servers through Patch 14.15, featuring a new Charm mechanic, significant system changes, champions, traits, Augments, and more. The Magic n’ Mayhem TFT Set 12 set is very different from Inkborn Fables, and that’s to its benefit. It’s...

TFT 14.15 Patch notes: Set 12 guide

Ulefone has just announced a new smartphone, the Ulefone Armor 27T Pro. This is a new rugged phone from Ulefone, and it does come with thermal imaging capabilities and IR night vision. The Ulefone Armor 27T Pro is now official, a new rugged phone. Along with the phone, the company...

Ulefone Armor 27T Pro is official with thermal imaging abilities

Arizona State

Arizona Luminaria

Kari Lake appears to have won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with about two thirds of votes counted. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in the general election. In the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives District 6 — a swing district with a history of close elections that includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties — incumbent Juan Ciscomani defeated challenger Kathleen Winn.

Live Arizona election results: Kari Lake and Juan Ciscomani win primaries

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NMA’s 2024-2025 FPL Mini-League Is Open!

The Official FPL game is open for business, and Never Manage Alone’s mini-league is already waiting for you to join!. If you’re a returning veteran, you’ll...

NMA’s 2024-2025 FPL Mini-League Is Open!

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