Cycling rolls ahead in China as social activity 【Voice_over】 China's cycling scene is shifting into high gear, as the sport takes off not just a means of transportation, but also as a means of entertainment with cycling clubs. There are many cycling clubs in Beijing. One ballooned into a more than 600-person group in just 18 months. Members say the group rides are so much more than simply exercise and sport. 【Sound_bite】 Xu Yuzhou, manager, cycling group: "We have coffee-themed routes, with various eateries included, showcasing all the delicious and fun spots Beijing has to offer." 【Voice_over】 The cycling craze has also given rise to diverse business opportunities. In suburban Beijing, this space was transformed into a cycling enthusiast pit stop, where riders can shop for gear, grab a bite and connect with fellow cyclists. 【Sound_bite】 Li, cycling enthusiast: "We may stay here until around four or five in the afternoon before heading down the mountain. We have a rest at the shop, grab a bite, and sometimes just sit at the shop's entrance, watching friends passing by." 【Voice_over】 Data from Chinese research institutes show that the global bicycle market is projected to be valued at about 69 million U.S. dollars by 2029.

BIZTODAY China-Cycling Craze

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?

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

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

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

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

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

Milwaukee, WI

Contact 6 helped a Milwaukee man save $300 after his wheelchair broke. It's among the $27,648.05 that consumers say Contact 6 helped them save in July.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $27,000+ in July

A run club in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is helping recovering addicts stay sober and reclaim their fitness. Lyndsay Duncombe breaks down how its turning members’ lives around in ways they never thought possible.

Vancouver run club helps recovering addicts stay sober, rebuild lives

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

Vermont State

Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East Coast.

The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals

Colorado State

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

Cases of a potentially deadly bacterial infection have risen in southern Taiwan after heavy rainfall brought by last month's typhoon. Melioidosis is spread through contact with contaminated soil, water or air. Three people are currently in intensive care with the disease.

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Rise in Melioidosis Bacterial Infections - TaiwanPlus News

Los Angeles, CA

Diamond Bar, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 02:53 am (GMT-0700) | DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – CHP received multiple 911 calls regarding a traffic collision involving a jackknifed trailer on the westbound 60 Freeway just west of the 57 Freeway interchange. CHP officers and firefighters arrived on scene and located a black SUV sitting on the center divider guardrail with a jackknifed trailer on its side. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction. CHP is reporting that the SUV is stolen and possibly the trailer also. CHP had all traffic stopped. A Sig Alert was issued for an unknown amount of time for the westbound 60 Freeway.

USA: Diamond Bar Stolen SUV and Trailer Jackknife on Westbound 60 Freeway

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

Ventura, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 03:00 am (GMT-0700) | ENCINO, LOS ANGELES – LAPD responded to a burglary call at a business located at 108007 Ventura Blvd. When patrol units arrived, they found three vehicles with suspects that had broken into a shoe store. A pursuit ensued, but LAPD lost all three vehicles. Money was observed scattered in the street in front of the store. It is currently unknown what other items were taken.

USA: Business Break In With Money Left Scattered in Street

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

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

One year after the Maui fires, thousands of residents struggle with grieving the losses of loved ones and generational homes. Some are enjoying moments of relief, thanks to an equine-assisted therapy program.

How horses are helping Maui wildfire survivors process their grief

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

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BIZTODAY China-Indoor Winter Sports

Indoor winter recreation centers offer cool escape from summer heat in China 【Voice_over】 In south China's tropical Guangdong Province, indoor snow and ice parks are drawing...

BIZTODAY China-Indoor Winter Sports

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