Columbus, OH

The US Sun

NEW studies show that Hyundai and Kia’s tech upgrades have staved off thieves after hundreds of cars were caught in a TikTok trend firestorm. The promising numbers come after particular Hyundai and Kia owners continued to apply for their chunk of a one-time settlement payment. Research from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggested that vehicle thefts […]

Hyundai & Kia customers can still claim one-time $3k payment – as brands insist new tech has led to big drop in theft

Business Insider

Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

Park City, UT

On Thursday, KPCW reported that the Park City Restaurant Association canceled its annual Park City Area Restaurant Association Summer Cocktail & Mocktail Contest after organizers of the Park City, Utah contest became aware that multiple entrants may have cheated. The contest administrators believed multiple individuals used a software generator to create fake emails because the contest typically receives 5,000 votes a year. This year it received 200,000, raising eyebrows.

Popular Cocktail Competition Canceled Thanks to Suspected Cheating Scandal

Colorado State

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David Heitz

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

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Kentucky State

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon announced on Tuesday a new release within its Oak Series — a bourbon simply titled French Oak. The latest expression from the renowned blender and Kentucky Owl alum, Dixon Dedman, is intended to be an “everyday” blend and is affordably priced at $49.99 via ReserveBar.

2XO Whiskey Unveils ‘Everyday’ Bourbon Aged in French Oak

A black market of Nvidia chips used to power advanced AI systems is booming in China despite US export controls, the Times reported.

Nvidia chips used to power advanced AI are finding their way to the Chinese military despite US blockade

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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

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

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sharpie pen maker Newell Brands is moving some production of kitchen appliances out of China and has relocated manufacturing for its writing business to Tennessee as it faces "uncertainty" on tariffs ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Newell CEO Chris Peterson said in an interview with Reuters.

Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom

Distiller: Four Roses Bottler: Four Roses ABV: 54.1% Age: 12 Years Price: $200+. A blend of 12 year OBSV, 15 year OESK, 16 year OESF and 20 year OBSV, this is the 2024 Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition, blended by Four Roses' own Brent Elliot. Released in very limited quantities each year, this release typically signals the start of the hyped Fall limited-release season. This year's release is a blend of bourbons ranging from 12 to 20 years of age. About 16,000 bottles are expected to be distributed and sold with a suggested retail price of $220.

Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

uInterview.com

Sydney Sweeney fell victim to a cyber attack earlier this, with hackers compromising both her social media presence and personal phone number. Technology news outlet 404 Media obtained evidence suggesting that Sweeney’s Verizon Wireless account was tampered with on the same day her X (formerly Twitter) account was hijacked. The outlet published an image of a Verizon receipt dated July 2, which detailed changes made to an account under Sweeney’s name.

Sydney Sweeney’s Phone Number Compromised As Hackers Take Control Of Her Social Media To Promote Crypto Currency

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Entrepreneur

X CEO Linda Yaccarino posted about the suit in an open letter Monday.

Elon Musk Sues Advertisers, Claims Advertising 'Boycott' on X

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India Reportedly Poised to Crack Down on Alcohol Sales With Near-Total Ban on Advertising

India is preparing a potential significant blow against the alcohol industry with a suite of regulations banning sponsorships and so-called “surrogate” ads, Reuters reported Sunday. If...

India Reportedly Poised to Crack Down on Alcohol Sales With Near-Total Ban on Advertising

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