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?

Dallas, TX

San Antonio, TX

McDonald’s space-themed spinoff universe is expanding. On Aug. 8, CosMc’s, the small-format, beverage- and breakfast-focused restaurant concept from McDonald’s, officially opened its newest outlet in San Antonio, Texas. CosMc’s says in a press release that although folks there can now grab any of its extensive menu items,...

McDonald’s CosMc’s is expanding: See the full list of locations

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

The U.S. women’s national team won gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics, after a brilliant performance from goal keeper Alyssa Naeher who saved numerous opportunities from Brazil. The U.S. scored in the first half courtesy of forward Mallory Swanson and never relinquished. Today’s gold medal is team USA’s first...

Team USA wins women’s soccer gold, beating Brazil 1-0

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Georgia State

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Sanford, FL

Akeena

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

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11. Team USA hurdlers Grant Holloway, Daniel Roberts and Anna Cokrell, long jumpers Tara Davis-Woodhall and Jasmine Moore and speed climber Sam Watson join TODAY to celebrate their medal wins at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Team USA medalists in hurdles, long jump, climbing join TODAY

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering settling down in North Carolina, Niche has released its annual rankings of the best places to buy a house in the state. The rankings are based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends.

Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top-ranked cities

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady 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

The U.S. artistic swimming team is basking in the glory of winning a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team medaled for the first time since 2004 after going viral for a dynamic performance earlier this week. They did a technical routine set to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal" featuring an underwater moonwalk, in which they are upside down in the water, with their feet above it.

US artistic swimmers react to winning silver following viral moonwalk routine

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Herbie J Pilato

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Cooking With Maryann

Coconut shrimp is such a treat! It's sweet, savory, golden, crispy goodness is completely addicting. It checks off all the boxes for a great appetizer or the main star of the night. Start to finish, this only takes about 20-30 minutes. Here's what you need to make two servings:

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

As Tropical Storm Debby continues to soak the East Coast, a possible twister touched down in North Carolina. Twenty million people are under flood alerts from Georgia to New York and flight delays are complicating air travel. NBC’s Marissa Parra reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.

Storm slams North Carolina, more wild weather on the way

You will likely spend about one-third of your life asleep; don’t you want to make sure your time spent in bed is an oasis-like experience? But then comes the hardest part of figuring out the type of pillowcase you want to invest in. Lots of praise is extended to satin and silk pillowcases.

Wondering if you should buy a satin pillowcase or silk? We asked experts what the differences are

Buzz, Woody, Jessie and all their friends are coming back for another adventure. After Disney first teased another “Toy Story” sequel in February 2023, the company is finally sharing more details about the fifth installment in the iconic film series. Ready to reunite with the funniest toys around?...

‘Toy Story 5’ is in the works! What we know about the new movie

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Egg flights are the ‘girl dinner’ of the moment

Alice Choi of the blog Hip Foodie Mom is an experienced food content creator — she’s even been on the TODAY show! — but she is...

Egg flights are the ‘girl dinner’ of the moment

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