Louisiana State

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JD Vance formally accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination on Wednesday. The first-term senator from Ohio introduced himself to the country as Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention. In his speech, he shared the story of growing up in a struggling working-class family.“I want to give my kids the things that I didn’t […]
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Best and Worst States to Raise a Family: All States Ranked

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

South Carolina State

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When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

NBC News

Simone Biles delivered big time on the floor to bring home the Olympic gold medal for Team USA. Now with eight Olympic medals, Biles is the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Simone Biles stellar on floor to secure team gold in Paris

Florida State

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter sent Thursday to lawmakers. The letter singled out a...

Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws such as those in Florida are national security risk

Iowa State

The US Sun

A NEW law is allowing teenagers as young as 14 years old to operate vehicles on public roads but only if they have a job. Iowa lawmakers passed a new legislation that means children can get a driver’s license at the age of 14 and a half. The license would allow the teenagers to drive […]

Fourteen-year-olds handed driver’s licenses under new law – vehicle owners insist roads will be ‘riskier for everybody’

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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

Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners.

The Rudest States in America Ranked From 1 to 50

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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?

Denver, CO

Super Bowl champ Terrell Davis says he was sent a letter by United Airlines placing him on a "No Fly List," adding what he calls "insult to injury" after he was handcuffed and taken off a plane earlier this month in an incident United has since apologized for. The Hall...

United Airlines apologizes for sending NFL star Terrell Davis a 'No Fly' letter after he was removed from plane

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

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

NBC News' Alex Seitz-Wald reports on the "White Dudes for Harris" online rally that drew more than 180,000 participants and raised almost $4 million. The campaign event included remarks from notable celebrities and figures including "The Dude" himself, Jeff Bridges.

'White Dudes for Harris' campaign event draws thousands of viewers online

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

Vermont State

Lyndonville, VT

LYNDON, Vt. — Thunderstorms and torrential rain brought another wave of violent floods Tuesday that caved in roads, crushed vehicles, pushed homes off their foundations and led to dramatic boat rescues in northeastern Vermont, nearly three weeks after flooding from Hurricane Beryl. Flash flood warnings remained in effect through...

More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

California State

Nation's biggest wildfire consumes more ground in Northern California. Officials said the Park fire is now the biggest wildfire in the country and the sixth-largest in California's history. The fire is just one of dozens burning through parts of California and the Northwest. One man who lost his home in the deadly Camp fire in 2018 has just seen his new home burn down. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports.

Nation's biggest wildfire consumes more ground in Northern California.

In today's newsletter: Team USA's women secured a large medal haul over the weekend. President Biden is to back Supreme Court term limits. And why Marvel fans aren't thrilled about Robert Downey Jr.'s comeback. Here’s what to know today. Women bring home the most medals for Team USA. Team...

Women bring home the most medals for Team USA and Biden to call for Supreme Court reforms: Morning Rundown

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The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest....

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

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