Columbus, OH

NEW YORK—It’s not often a player wins two consecutive Grand Slam titles and enters his next one as the No. 3 seed. But that’s the situation facing Carlos Alcaraz as he starts his bid for a second US Open title. He sits in the same half of the draw as No. 1 seed, Jannik Sinner, with No. 2 Novak Djokovic lurking on the other side.

Carlos Alcaraz doesn’t feel pressure. Why? “Probably the joy that I’m playing with”

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stefanos Tsitsipas's U.S. Open woes continued as he suffered a 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3 7-5 loss to Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round on Tuesday. After losing a close first set in a tiebreak, Tsitsipas rallied to win the second and level the match, but appeared to have an abdominal issue late on before slumping to defeat in three hours and 54 minutes.

Tennis-Greek Tsitsipas suffers early exit at U.S. Open

Athlon Sports

Prayers are pouring out for Yoshihito Nishioka.

U.S. Open Player Yoshihito Nishioka Forfeits Match After Terrifying Incident

Tampa, FL

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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

Irvine, CA

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The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

There were several outstanding matchups on Day 1 of the men’s singles at the US Open. Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton were two players who played their first matches in New York. It was an entertaining day of tennis, but which players looked good, who played poorly, and which match was the best of the day?

US Open Day 1 Men’s Recap: Huge Upset on the First Day

NEW YORK—Daria Kasatkina hoped no one was watching when she celebrated her first-round victory at the 2024 US Open. “You did the dance?” exclaimed John Morris, her surprised agent, when I asked the No. 12 seed about it in her post-match press conference. “Dance,” Kasatkina replied, emphasizing the...

WATCH: Daria Kasatkina explains “inside joke” on-court dance after winning at 2024 US Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Britain's Dan Evans beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-7(6) 7-6(2) 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 in the longest ever U.S. Open match of the professional era on Tuesday, moving to the second round after an extraordinary fight back from four games down in the final set.

Tennis-Evans upsets Khachanov in longest-ever U.S. Open match

New York City, NY

NEW YORK—It all happened so fast, Paula Badosa’s first rise up the WTA rankings. “You remember,” she says in her Castilian-accented contralto, smiling as she leans on the wall of the Cincinnati Open’s Center Court. We’re standing just off the entrance to the Paul Flory Player...

Get Back: Paula Badosa turns pain into power with summer surge ahead of US Open

Herbie J Pilato

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Douglas, GA

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Quincy, MA

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Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Georgia State

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Missouri State

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Cooking With Maryann

Whenever I go out to eat where hush puppies are served, I can't help but order some. They are so addicting! Unfortunately, they're also usually pretty expensive for what they are. Last time I ordered them at a restaurant, they were $1 each. That was definitely a wakeup call for me since a whole batch can be made up for not much more than that! Here's what you'll need to make about 24 hush puppies:

Sweet Potato and Bacon Hush Puppies

Gainesville, FL

Three former Florida Gators are set to compete at the 2024 US Open, highlighting their achievements under Head Coach Roland Thornqvist. McCartney Kessler is making her singles debut, having recently climbed to No. 63 in the world after a stellar performance at the Cleveland Open. Anna Danilina, ranked No. 48, returns to defend her Mixed Doubles title, while Ingrid Neel holds the No. 47 doubles rank. Together, they represent the Gator legacy on one of tennis's biggest stages.

Thornqvist’s Gators Shine at 2024 US Open: Kessler’s Debut & Danilina’s Title Defense

Sofia Kenin of the United States prevailed in a closely-contested showdown between Grand Slam champions at the US Open on Tuesday, outlasting Great Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 on the Grandstand. US Open: Scores | Draw | Order of play. In their first meeting, 2020 Australian Open champion Kenin...

Kenin outlasts Raducanu in Slam champ clash; Rybakina advances at US Open

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Jannik Sinner on his interactions with fans and fellow players: “It’s still a little bit, not easy”

NEW YORK—When lower-ranked players face the stars of the sport, you often hear them say that they have “nothing to lose.” MacKenzie McDonald’s 2-6, 6-2, 6-1,...

Jannik Sinner on his interactions with fans and fellow players: “It’s still a little bit, not easy”

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