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Americans love 7-Eleven stores, but did you know they're not American-owned?. Though it was founded in Texas in the 1927, 7-Eleven is now a Japanese-owned business. And 7-Elevens look so different in Japan and thrive so much. When you go into a 7-Eleven in America, you see Slurpees and that...

Why American 7-Eleven Stores Are Being Revamped to Japanese Style

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

VERSAILLES, France -- The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, riders and horses got a memorable gallop around the sumptuous-looking gardens where the team and individual eventing competition was taking place. Under a bright sun, about 40,000 fans...

Olympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens

Rochester, NY

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Two people were killed and five others were hurt in a shooting at an upstate New York park on Sunday, authorities said.

2 women killed, 5 people hurt in shooting during barbecue at park; 'cowards' at large

USDA - Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has recalled approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced in...

Chicken Recalled

The "Drop It Like It's Hot" rapper shared a heartwarming photo of himself and his granddaughter, Cordoba, on Instagram Saturday. Snoop Dogg can be seen squatting down on one knee to help tie her shoelace while the family is getting ready at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "Grandpas duties while at...

See Snoop Dogg's adorable moment with his granddaughter at 2024 Paris Olympics

San Bernardino County, CA

Two men are dead after they fatally shot one another in an apparent road rage incident in Southern California, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.

2 men fatally shoot each other in road rage incident

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti -- The next heats of the Paris Olympics surfing competition were postponed through Tuesday afternoon in Tahiti, as strong winds and sheets of rain whipped through the surfing venue, contributing to unfavorable surfing conditions. Surf forecasting website Surfline estimated that the surf will be large on Tuesday...

Paris Olympics surfing heats postponed through Tuesday in Tahiti due to unfavorable conditions

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

NANTERRE, France -- It's a girl. That's the surprise message that American swimmer Ryan Murphy got from the pool deck as he looked up at his wife, Bridget Konttinen, in the stands on Monday night at the Paris Olympics. Murphy won a bronze on Monday in the 100-meter backstroke. As...

'It's a girl' -- American swimmer Ryan Murphy finds out his child's gender after winning a bronze

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

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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

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Three children were killed and 10 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.

Girls ages 6, 7 and 9 killed in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed event

Chico, CA

A California man accused of deliberately starting what has become the largest active wildfire in the country was formally charged with felony arson, court records show.

Man accused of starting largest wildfire burning in the US charged with felony arson

A 12-year-old boy was killed on a beach in Cancun after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on a rival drug dealer, Mexican officials said Sunday.

12-year-old killed by gunmen on jet skis targeting rival drug dealer, officials say

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?

Nearly 20 types of vegetables — including cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans and parsley — have been recalled from grocery stores across the country due to listeria concerns. Ohio-based Weirs Farm Inc. is recalling produce sold at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi and more stores in over a dozen states,...

Vegetables sold at Walmart and Aldi recalled over listeria concerns

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

Clackamas County, OR

An Oregon hospital system is facing a lawsuit after more than 2,000 patients were possibly exposed to HIV and hepatitis.

Patients sue hospital system after thousands possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis

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1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

TOKYO -- One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store...

1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

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