Columbus, OH

West Virginia State

Make that four in the row. Dragoon Guard (Arrogate), who just last time out won the GIII Indiana Derby, added another state's Derby to his resume Sunday night in taking the GIII West Virginia Derby in gate to wire fashion to stretch his win streak to four. Raced just once...

Dragoon Guard Marches To The Wire In GIII West Virginia Derby

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–The easy thing would be to blame the racetrack. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert wasn't going to do that the day after his National Treasure (Quality Road) finished a non-threatening sixth in Saturday's $1 million GI Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. National Treasure, who had...

Saratoga Notebook, Presented By NYRA Bets: Baffert Says National Treasure Just Didn't Feel Like Running in Whitney

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?

South Carolina State

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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

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

A “Southern Charm” star shared details about her unexpected exit from the Bravo reality show. In an interview on July 12, 2024, Olivia Flowers confirmed she will not be back for the 10th season of “Southern Charm.” Flowers was a main cast member for two seasons.

‘Southern Charm’ Star ‘Blindsided’ By Firing Ahead of Season 10

Orlando, FL

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If you’ve been enjoying the vibrant food scene in Thornton Park, you might have heard some bittersweet news—Graffiti Junktion, the spot known for its top-notch burgers and laid-back vibe, has officially closed. After 16 years of serving up some of the best burgers in Orlando, the eatery has said its goodbyes. Here’s a closer look at why this cherished spot is shutting down and what it means for the community.

Favorite Florida Burger Place Closed Because Wages and Costs Went Up

Virginia State

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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

Louisiana Jess (Vekoma) ran to the odds and picked up not only his first stakes win but also became Vekoma's first black-type winner Saturday night at Evangeline Downs. One of five runners to come into this state-bred restricted D. S. Shine Young Futurity off a victory–his being June 14 at Churchill Downs in an auction price-restricted maiden special–the Bret Calhoun-trainee was the heavy 1-5 favorite by the time the gates opened and he did not disappoint his backers.

Vekoma's Louisiana Jess Becomes Sire's First Stakes Winner

Vision Pet Care

For many cat enthusiasts, the melodious sound of a feline voice is music to the ears. While some cats are known for their quiet demeanor, others are famous for their chatty nature, often engaging in animated conversations with their human companions. Discover the most talkative cat breeds and see if your feline friend is among them.

Meet the Most Talkative Cat Breeds - Is Your Cat on the List?

Sanford, FL

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Red Bank, NJ

Tyro, VA

Monmouth Park has cancelled its eight-race card scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2 due to excessive heat, the track said in a release Friday morning. Racing is scheduled to resume on Saturday, with the Tyro Stakes for 2-year-olds at five furlongs on the grass headlining the card. Earlier in the day,...

Monmouth Cancels Friday Card Due To Heat, Colonial Pushes Back Start Time

General Hospital spoilers for the next two weeks are in! Fans can expect Natalia Ramirez (Eva LaRue) to propose a solution to her mess. Ava Jerome (Maura West) continues manipulating. Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and John “Jagger” Cates (Adam Harrington) have a showdown. Meanwhile, Drew Cain Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) faces...

General Hospital Spoilers Next 2 Weeks: Natalia’s Fix It, Ava’s Manipulation, Jason vs John, Drew’s Scandal

General Hospital spoilers tease that Ava Jerome (Maura West) is making new enemies every single day. But the person who has been the most obvious with their hatred toward Ava remains Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Bernard). Ava and Sonny had been getting along and were even living under the same roof...

General Hospital Spoilers: Sonny Becomes The Prime Suspect When Ava Is Poisoned

Shadwell star Alflaila (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) will target the G1 Juddmonte International Stakes later this month, racing manager Angus Gold confirmed on Sunday. The 5-year-old Owen Burrows trainee won his third race in four starts on the Knavesmire, his second G2 York Stakes last month. Gold said, “He's a...

Alflaila To Chart Juddmonte International Path

General Hospital spoilers tease that Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) has always been drawn to dangerous men. From Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Bernard) to Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and everyone in between, Carly has always been attracted to the bay boys. When she met Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) months ago, she had...

General Hospital Spoilers: Carly Freaks Out When Brennan Disappears!

Saturday's big winners at Saratoga Race Course all came out of their races in good order Sunday. 4-year-old Arthur's Ride (Tapit), provided a timely update to his family tree for his breeders Joe and Helen Barbazon with a win in the GI Whitney Stakes. “Oh, we're just tickled to death,”...

Saturday Runners All Exit In Good Order

Distractify

The old money in the South comes with its own petty drama which only makes the socialite dating scene more difficult. On Southern Charm, viewers are taken on a journey to see what the younger generation of his social class is up to. Fans loved following Olivia Flowers, but will be crushed to know that she won't be returning to the show.The exact reasoning for her departure was kept a bit quiet, but we've done a little bit of sleuthing to figure out what actually went down. Olivia tried to give fans a taste of the truth.Why did Olivia Flowers...

Olivia Flowers from 'Southern Charm' Was Fired After She Chose A New Direction

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The custody battle over Harrison Abbott is heating up on The Young and the Restless. Kyle Abbott and Summer Newman have tried to keep things friendly for the sake of their son. But recently tensions have risen between the exes.

The Young and the Restless: Phyllis' Scheme Threatens Summer and Kyle's Custody Battle

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Waves Of Mischief Nets First Graded Win In Pucker Up At Ellis

It took her every single stride of the stretch to get there but Waves of Mischief just edged out race favorite Pin Up Betty (Constitution) to...

Waves Of Mischief Nets First Graded Win In Pucker Up At Ellis

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