Birmingham, AL

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Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Florida State

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

TheDailyBeast

Two Italian men were arrested on Friday after they were accused of splitting up—and then raping—two American women, according to local media reports.Police told Corriere Del Mezzogiorno that the two men rode up to the women while on a scooter as the women tried to use a cigarette vending machine in Syracuse, a city in Sicily. As the men pretended to offer their help to the women, both of whom were in the country to study, they conspired to separate the two.Eventually, the two men succeeded, according to police. One woman was allegedly assaulted near a marina, while another was allegedly abducted to a home and raped there. Both women reported their attacks to police on Thursday, and the men were taken into custody on Friday.According to ANSA, the suspects were arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault.The identities of those involved have not been released, though Rai claims the men are originally from Syracuse.The attack came months after a Canadian woman was raped in Palermo, Sicily’s largest city. U.S. State Department currently has a level two travel advisory for Italy, warning against potential terrorist attacks.  Read more at The Daily Beast.

Two U.S. Women Raped in Shocking Ordeal in Sicily: Reports

New York Post

It’s a new testament to modern technology. 

Archeologists in Israel discovered a biblically significant moat that divided Jerusalem into two parts hidden beneath a parking lot in the City of David. 

The manmade trench — researchers have sought answers on its existence for 150 years — was “one of the monumental fortifications that protected the kings of Jerusalem,” according to the Israel Antiquities Authority, the agency in charge of the dig at the Givati Parking lot.

It is a 3,500-square-foot site that, until about 15 years ago, was used for cars and visitors seeing the Western or “Wailing Wall” of Jerusalem....

‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot

After more than two months since the last show of shooting stars, it’s almost time to pack a picnic blanket, fill a flask with a hot bev of your choice and set up camp on your nearest hill. In the very early hours of tomorrow (July 29) morning two – yes two – meteor showers will be putting on a dazzling display in UK skies.

Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers will light up UK skies tonight: how to watch

San Diego, CA

The death of a beloved celebrity at the San Diego Zoo on Saturday marks the end of a legacy decorated by impressive resilience, against-all-odds survival, and longevity. The San Diego Zoo Welcomes Millions of Visitors Each Year. The San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, is one...

Celebrity Death at San Diego Zoo Ends Lifelong Legacy of Resilience and Survival

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Claudia Lamascolo

Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Digital Camera World

The Mangrove Photography Award has chosen its 52 winning photos highlighting global environmental beauty, and threats

Devastating portrait of young girl who has lost everything wins environmental photography award

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

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Archaeologists have just discovered evidence of a “previously unknown” ancient culture that had been lost to the sands of time.A team of experts discovered 30 rock art sites dating back thousands of years in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park. But the most exciting part of the find was realising that its creators belonged to a never-before-seen civilisation.The newfound art "represents a new culture previously unknown," the team’s lead José Miguel Pérez-Gómez, of Simón Bolívar University in Caracas, told Live Science.The pictograms and petroglyphs include simple depictions of leaves and stick figure drawings of people, as well as star-shaped patterns and other...

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old art from never-before-seen culture

Chrissie Massey

Everyone knows the biblical story: God sent down 40 days of rain, wiping out all living creatures on Earth as vengeful retribution for humanity's immorality. Only one vessel would survive.

Physical Evidence Of Noah's Ark, Proof Of The Great Flood

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

War History Online

Every conflict has its unsolved mysteries, including World War II. The following is a list of those that captivate historians to this day.

The Most Puzzling Unsolved Mysteries from World War II

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Embark on an adventure to uncover abandoned pioneer homesteads in the American West. Experience the legacy of early settlers who sought new beginnings amidst harsh conditions. Explore the evolution of homestead architecture, from traditional designs to innovative adaptations using local resources. Uncover stories of ghostly encounters and rumored hidden treasures. Preservation efforts guarantee the rich cultural heritage of Western pioneers endures. Each homestead holds mysteries waiting to be unraveled, preserving the extraordinary tales of resilience and self-sufficiency. Discover the enthralling remnants of history waiting to be explored further.

Exploring Abandoned Pioneer Homesteads in the West

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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York, ME

With 21 luxe rooms, each with its own private terrace featuring ocean views, the Nevada in York, Maine, isn’t your typical beachfront motel. But locals and travelers familiar with its sister property, the Viewpoint Hotel on nearby Cape Neddick, won’t be surprised by the mix of high design and homey touches of the newly renovated motel. At the Nevada, which reopened under new ownership July 15, you’ll find peacock blue tiles and white terrazzo floors in the bathroom, impeccable painkiller cocktails at the bar, and umbrellas and beach chairs to take across the street to Long Sands Beach.

The Nevada

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

There's something about that August air that just feels different. It could be due to the looming feeling of summer ending, after having the most carefree June and July. But with those final beach trips and pool parties approaching and autumn's arrival drawing near, it can all feel pretty bittersweet. Because of this, August is a very special month. (And that's not just because it's when Paige Drummond celebrates her birthday. 😉) It's a time of year that can be somewhat hard to describe, but nevertheless, there's a list of quotes that get it right.

21 Best August Quotes to Celebrate the End of Summer

Summer in London has finally arrived, with a 30C heatwave hitting the capital this week. But blue skies and sunshine also means one thing: boiling to death on the Underground. Now, London’s hottest tube line has been revealed, and it’s not the Central line. New figures from the...

London’s hottest tube line is now NOT the Central line

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Secret Garden adds new shows in august

Secret Garden Origins was one of the top choices for families to enjoy during the winter holidays. Because of the success and high turnout for this...

Secret Garden adds new shows in august

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