Columbus, OH

A fast food chain's “biggest fan” has completed a 61-restaurant tour of the UK to raise money for a cancer charity. Anthony Zupnik, 36, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer aged 22, began his 2,400-mile (3,862km) tour of every Wimpy in the UK in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire on 1 July.

Wimpy fan visits every UK site for cancer charity

A father and son duo have completed a 3,400-mile cycle across Europe to raise money for earthquake victims. Geoff Sherwood, 68, from Poole, Dorset, and his 29-year-old son, Will, began cycling the "reverse pilgrimage" in May, travelling from Cyprus to Canterbury. The pair took on the ride for international charity...

Father and son complete 3,400-mile charity bike ride

A dealer who lived a "luxurious lifestyle" and hired high value vehicles to use in a drug supply operation has been jailed. Dylan Martin, 31, was running the "Doctor" line which supplied heroin and cocaine in Braintree and the surrounding area. Essex Police said he was arrested in the town...

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailed

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

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death.

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

New York City, NY

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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

A drug dealer who stabbed and killed a teenager for "selling on his patch" has been jailed for 13 years. Andy Wood, 16, suffered "uncontrollable bleeding" after he was knifed in the neck on 12 February last year. Elijah Clark had met with the rival drug dealer to buy cannabis...

Drug dealer jailed for killing 'rival' teenager

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

A court is told the gang supplied drugs with a street value estimated at more than £110,000.

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

A 520-million-year-old worm fossil has solved the mystery of how modern insects, spiders and crabs evolved. The “incredibly rare and detailed” fossil, named Youti yuanshi, offered a peek inside one of the earliest ancestors of many species today, as it dates back to the Cambrian period when major animal groups were first evolving.

Worm Fossil From 520 Million Years ago Solves Mystery of How Modern Insects and Crabs Evolved: ‘My jaw just dropped’

Surgeons successfully rebuilt half his face, after a father-of-two was saved by the family dog sniffing out a cancerous tumor. Mark Allen was given just weeks to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive tumor that had spread across most of the right side of his face. The 65-year-old noticed...

Half of Dad’s Face Rebuilt After Dog Sniffs Out Cancer to Save His Life: ‘Do Not Ignore the Symptoms’

South Carolina State

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

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?

Bar 1 in Consett is closed again having first lost its licence after a stabbing in December.

Bar shuts after losing licence for second time

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The resurfacing and repair work is expected to take six weeks with temporary lane and overnight closures.

Roadworks set to start on town's 'well-used' route

A 34-year-old man is raising funds for charity after suffering severe facial injuries when his dog attacked him during an epileptic seizure. In 2019, Ben Horne, from Yeovil, had a seizure in his sleep which caused his pet to panic and bite off his nose, as well as parts of his mouth and chin.

Man attacked by his dog during epileptic seizure

A 13-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been sentenced for the murder of a man who was hit by a brick at a skate park. Jack Edwards, 24, suffered "catastrophic" brain injuries when he was struck on the head in Nottingham on 5 December, after being released from prison that morning.

Teenagers, 13 and 19, sentenced for skate park murder

Georgia State

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The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county to get updated info.

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The Independent

The daughter of BBC racing commentator John Hunt sent a text urging the recipient to call 999 after she was shot with a crossbow, an inquest heard. Hannah Hunt, 28, and her sister Louise, 26, both died from crossbow bolt injuries in an attack in Bushey earlier this month, Hertfordshire Coroner’s Court was told on Tuesday, while their mother Carol  died from stab wounds. When officers arrived they found Hannah alive in the main doorway of the home, with a crossbow bolt still in her chest, senior coroner for Hertfordshire Geoffrey Sullivan was told.Hannah had texted someone telling them...

Racing commentator John Hunt’s daughter ‘sent 999 text after she was shot with crossbow’

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Paralyzed Man Sets Off to Cycle Entire Length of Britain on a Motorized Bike Controlled by His Chin

A 47-year-old paralyzed man hopes to become the first person to cycle the entire 1,000-mile length of Britain using a motorized bike controlled by his chin....

Paralyzed Man Sets Off to Cycle Entire Length of Britain on a Motorized Bike Controlled by His Chin

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