Nebraska State

South Carolina State

Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners.

The Rudest States in America Ranked From 1 to 50

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada State

Hey there, future mover! Before you start fantasizing about the bright lights of Vegas, stunning desert landscapes, and endless entertainment options, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Nevada your new home. Las...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Nevada

Oregon State

Vermont State

CBS News

In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she'd beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die."I really wanted to take control over how I left this world," said the 61-year-old who lives in Lancaster. "I decided that this was an option for me."Dying with medical assistance wasn't an option when Milano learned in early 2023 that her disease was incurable. At that point, she would have had to travel to...

Why Americans are traveling to Vermont and Oregon to die

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Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to … 
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Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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

Chicago, IL

Problem gambling can often push people into different crimes. From theft, fraud or forgery, some gamblers may even resort to violent crimes in order to obtain funds to fuel their unhealthy habit. In one recent criminal case, a 68-year-old woman was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison over stealing food products with a value of $1.5 million.

Woman Steals $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings, Goes to Prison

New Jersey State

June 4 marked the last time a fortunate player won the jackpot from Mega Millions. At the time, a lucky lottery player in Illinois won the $552 million grand prize. Since then, the jackpot has been growing and most recently surpassed the mind-blowing $500 million. After nobody won the Mega...

Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Reaches New Heights

Wisconsin State

Illinois State

Only Florida, California, Nevada, New York and Colorado rank ahead of the Land of Lincoln … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,035 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Illinois No. 6 on the “fun” list? Who knew!?. WalletHub.com just released its 2024 ranking...

DAILY DIRT: Illinois — one wild and crazy state, at least according to the rankings

Colorado State

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As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as … 
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Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Ohio State

The Lantern

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

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

Pennsylvania State

Sportscasting

Recently, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $52.7 million in monthly revenue for July 2024. That was up almost 34% compared to figures from July 2023 and an increase of 22.5% in June. With a solid 12.7% hold, sports betting operators had a $414.7 million handle, the second-highest in Pennsylvania history. Additionally, their July betting handle was up 22.5% year-over-year. However, that was down from the $464.5 million operators were able to generate in June. The state had $38.6 million in taxable revenue, up more than 20% year-over-year. Their year-to-date tax revenue is over $100 million. Online sports betting in Pennsylvania accounted for $392.1 million in total handle in July. Retail sportsbooks generated $22.6 million worth of wagers.

In July, Pennsylvania sportsbooks routed the public for an impressive 12.7% hold

Portland, OR

It is not uncommon for casino winners to be targeted by criminals. Despite the investments of casinos toward security, lawbreakers still commit crimes against unsuspected patrons. This is precisely the case of a Portland, Oregon man who was recently attacked, robbed and suffered significant injuries after winning a couple of thousand dollars.

Oregon Player Wins $2K, Suffers 15 Stabs in Violent Robbery

Denver, CO

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The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Georgia State

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Angry Ben

Carolina, Georgia, and Florida Coast Bears Watching for Possible Late-Month Tropical Activity. Good afternoon everyone. The Northeast is basking under very comfortable conditions and even some unseasonably cool weather in spots, especially in upstate New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Some areas may only see highs in the 50's and 60's today, and lows dipping into the 40's in spots. There is a late September bite to the air for sure, but the coastal plain is comfortable in the 70's before 80's return in a couple of days.

Severe Weather With Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible Across Parts of Montana, Nebraska, Kansas

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Nebraska Misses Mark for Legalizing Online Sports Gambling

With the new National Football League season now looming, Nebraska had a close call with the chance of introducing interactive wagering, which would have allowed residents...

Nebraska Misses Mark for Legalizing Online Sports Gambling

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