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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?

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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

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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

A masterpiece of progressive rock, "Stairway to Heaven" is an epic journey with intricate guitar work, haunting lyrics, and dynamic shifts. Led Zeppelin's magnum opus remains a symbol of '70s rock at its zenith. 2 / 10. Queen band. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975):A genre-defying anthem, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen...

Go Back In Time With The Top 10 Songs Of The '70s

In today’s world where digital streaming is the norm, the unique warmth of vinyl records stands out, especially when spinning classic rock albums. There’s something about the tangible feel of a record and the engaging process of dropping the needle that enhances the listening experience. Here we dive into five groundbreaking albums from the 1970s that truly shine when played on a vinyl record player.

5 Classic Rock Albums From the 70s That Sound Better on Vinyl

Sanford, FL

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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

Who the hell is Neon Nightmare? I have no idea. 20 Buck Spin won't tell me. I have a suspicion, but I'm also not gonna blow up the dude's spot. Whoever they are, they're doing a killer job at making very Type O Negative-flavored, downtrodden doom. The debut single from...

If You Like TYPE O NEGATIVE, You're Gonna Like NEON NIGHTMARE

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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

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

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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

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Monuments has sadly gone on indefinite hiatus due to guitarist and songwriter John Browne dealing with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Monuments has dropped off their upcoming tour with Leprous and Fight The Fight, and will not continue writing new music until Browne is doing better. We wish Browne all the best and hope to see Monuments back out there when they're able to do so.

MONUMENTS Goes On Indefinite Hiatus As JOHN BROWNE Deals With Health Issues

The Robert Cray Band is an American blues band led by guitarist and vocalist Robert Cray. Formed in the late 1970s, the band gained prominence in the blues and blues-rock scene for their soulful vocals, tight instrumentation, and Cray’s distinctive guitar playing. Robert Cray’s style blends traditional blues with elements of soul, R&B, and rock, creating a sound that appeals to a wide audience.

10 Best Robert Cray Band Songs of All Time

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

I’m not much of a J.R.R. Tolkien fan, but this bit of news seems pretty damn cool for you metalheads that fuck with swords and hobbits and elves and all that sort of shit. With the second season of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power upon us, Roadrunner Records released the first original song from the season’s soundtrack and it’s featuring some heavy hitters.

Attention Nerds: Meshuggah’s Jens Kidman and Gene Hoglan are on “The Last Ballad of Damrod”

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This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan returned to touring after an eight-year hiatus. Dylan broke his neck in a motorcycle accident in 1966 and his return reunited him with The Band for 30 concerts. The historic 1974 arena tour has been captured in a sprawling 431-song box set collection, The 1974 Live Recordings. It arrives September 20 with a colored vinyl version available via Jack White’s Third Man Records.

4 Essential Tracks from Bob Dylan and The Band

Sandy Paws Rescue's motto is "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them," and it's true. Perhaps even for you too? This foster-based animal rescue organization based in Massachusetts is searching for dog lovers with space in their homes and hearts to temporarily care for a furry friend. Sandy Paws Rescue explained to their community, "We have been BEGGING for foster homes and still have FOUR large dogs with no where to go for MONDAY, 8/12!".

Local Dog Rescue Reveals They're "Begging For More Foster Homes"

Former Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell is back with his second solo single, this time in the form of the industrial earworm "Technical Exorcism". No word yet on a debut album from Bell's solo project, but we're two songs into things thus far and they're both pretty damn good!

BURTON C. BELL Continues To Drop Industrial Bangers With "Technical Exorcism"

Bringing together former members of Santana, the Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch, the musicians created the rock band Journey. The group continues to perform, consisting of Jonathan Cain, Jason Derlatka, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, and Todd Jensen. For Schon, he is the last remaining original member of Journey. While watching the band gain stardom over the years, it seems that Schon has found himself in some legal trouble when Cain decided to sue his fellow band member for apparently overspending which involved maxing out a $1 million American Express card.

Journey’s Jonathan Cain Sues Neal Schon—Again—This Time for Allegedly Maxing out $1 Million American Express Card

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ZEAL & ARDOR's MANUEL GAGNEUX Discusses The Band's New Record, The Message Behind It & More

Frank sits down with Manuel Gagenux of Zeal & Ardor to discuss their new album Greif, the different approach to creating the record, the message behind...

ZEAL & ARDOR's MANUEL GAGNEUX Discusses The Band's New Record, The Message Behind It & More

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