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

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

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?

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The SR-71 The SR-71, the most advanced member of the Blackbird family that included the A-12 and YF-12, was designed by a team of Lockheed personnel led by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, then vice president of Lockheed’s Advanced Development Company Projects, commonly known as the “Skunk Works” and now a part of Lockheed Martin.

Once F-4 crews told the SR-71 couldn’t go vertical after takeoff. They gave up after a Blackbird did a high-performance takeoff (with sensitive equipment replaced with ballast).

Brandon, FL

Akeena

Hey taco lovers! Here's a heads-up about a recent hiccup at Romi's Tacos in Brandon, Florida. Known for its fresh, homemade Mexican eats and lively atmosphere, Romi's has been a go-to spot for those craving authentic flavors and good vibes.

Popular Florida Taco Joint Closed Again for dead millipedes, rodent droppings, and a live roach

An artist and ocean enthusiast has combined his skills to create a working, speeding, shark boat. Fin Bowron is known for his larger-than-life replicas of glass bottled drinks and sculptures donning restaurant entrances country-wide. He has now combined his artistry with his ocean-faring occupations, which see him out on the...

Great white shark boat spotted in Northumberland

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

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

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Indy100

It’s common knowledge these days that the odds of someone winning the lottery are pretty miniscule. An often-cited statistic is that you’re more likely to be struck by lightning and die than choose the lucky ticket.When there are millions of possible combinations for a lottery ticket then, well, you’d need to buy a lot of lottery tickets if you want to be in with a good chance of taking home the jackpot.And that’s exactly what one Romanian economist named Stefan Mandel did, with the help of investors and a syndicate – named the International Lotto Fund or ILF - which...

Lottery winner explains the basic maths which saw him win 14 jackpots

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Expect plenty of chaos and capers as Matt Tebbutt introduces some of the funniest moments, chefs, guests and cooks from the Saturday Kitchen archives, including two very special montages of all the best slips, spills and innuendos!. Kicking off the show with big laughs and an even bigger personality is...

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Winning the lottery is the ultimate pipe dream, offering the tantalising prospect of never having to work or stress about money again.But, alas, very, very few of us will ever bag so much as a box of chocolates in a village tombola, let alone a national jackpot.And yet, one couple managed to scoop themselves a cool $26 million (around £20.4 million), not thanks to prayers or luck but to some very clever mathematics.Jerry and Marge Selbee lived a quiet life in the small Michigan town of Evart where, together, they raised six kids and ran a local convenience store.When the...

Couple win $26 million in the lottery thanks to ‘basic arithmetic’

PARIS (AP) -- Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend. Khelif has faced days of hateful comments and false accusations about

For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend

NANTERRE, France (AP) -- In another disappointment for the American swim team, Simone Manuel was eliminated in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

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