North Carolina State

State College, PA

There are quite a few HCBU baseball alums playing this summer in the Major League Baseball Draft League. The MLB Draft League is a six-team baseball league featuring a split-season amateur-professional format. The first half of the MLB Draft League season featured draft-eligible players aiming to improve their stock ahead of the annual MLB Draft in July. The league switched to a professional format in the second half, with paid players comprising the six rosters.

HBCU Alums Performing Well in MLB Draft League

South Carolina State

Now that the 2024 draft signing deadline has passed, we know which high school players will be making it to college campuses this fall. Below are the top 50 players who either didn’t get picked in this year’s class or opted not to sign and instead take their talents to the college game.

Top 50 High Schoolers To Reach Campus From 2024 MLB Draft Class

Los Angeles, CA

The strategic acquisitions by the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline have increased their roster depth by addressing key areas of need and adding veteran experience to complement their already decent lineup when healthy. Although the club did not land several high-impact players like many fans presumed,...

Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts About the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline Acquisitions

Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to give their first thoughts on the 2024 draft and how things played out. Who were the surprising picks? Which teams had draft classes that excited us? Which draft classes are more confusing to us at this stage? Which picks were great values and which were perhaps a bit earlier than we expected? Here’s our pre-draft signing deadline breakdown of the class, with more to come in future weeks.

2024 MLB Draft Big Picture Takeaways & Analysis

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

NewsNinja

One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Colorado State

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. 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 Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Philadelphia, PA

Baltimore, MD

FanSided

Well, that didn't take long. Less than 48 hours after the MLB trade deadline passed at 6:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, one recently traded former Philadelphia Phillies player has already found himself in limbo. Former Phillies trade chip Cristian Pache already DFA'd by Orioles. The Baltimore Orioles announced on Thursday...

Former Phillies trade chip already DFA'd by Orioles

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Kansas State

Major League Baseball (MLB) players often have long journeys to link up with their new squads when they are traded. For Paul DeJong, it was simple matter of crossing the field.

After being traded in the middle of a series, MLB player takes short walk across stadium to new team

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Top 100 Signing Bonuses Of The 2024 MLB Draft

With the 2024 draft signing deadline behind us, below are the top 100 signing bonuses of the 2024 class. MLB’s draft bonus pool system means that...

Top 100 Signing Bonuses Of The 2024 MLB Draft

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