Oregon State

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?

Maltby, WA

A Tesla Model S involved in a car accident that left a motorcyclist dead was in "full self-driving" mode at the time of the crash. In April, the 56-year-old driver of the Tesla was traveling behind a motorcycle on State Route 522 in Maltby, Washington. As the motorcyclist slowed down...

Tesla Car That Killed Motorcyclist Was In 'Full Self-Driving' Mode

Florida State

Akeena

If you’re following the business world, you might have noticed some tough news coming from Florida’s trucking industry. Recently, three trucking firms from the Sunshine State have opted for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as they navigate ongoing struggles. So, what’s going on? Let’s take a closer look.

Florida Trucking Companies File for Chapter 11 Amid Industry Challenges

North Carolina State

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When approaching an intersection as the traffic light turns yellow, drivers face the decision to either stop or proceed through the intersection. While stopping is the safer option to avoid potential crashes, many drivers may choose to proceed to reach their destinations faster. Here’s what you need to know about the legality of running a yellow light in North Carolina.

Can you drive through a yellow light in North Carolina or should you stop? Here’s the law

Fox Business

The energy needs met by fossil fuels will be prevalent "to 2060 and beyond," according to one billionaire businessman who believes Democrats are waking up to that "truth."

Billionaire oil CEO says Democrats are 'starting to recognize' the green energy push is 'all a fallacy'

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

South Carolina State

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

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Oregon is a land of lush forests, quirky towns, and a unique blend of urban and rural cultures. From the hipster streets of Portland to the scenic beauty of Crater Lake, Oregonians have developed their own set of sayings that capture the spirit of this diverse state. Here are twelve sayings that only true Oregonians will truly get.

12 Quirky Sayings That Only People From Oregon Understand

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

The Hill

America’s energy future is shining a little brighter after the recent passage of the bipartisan ADVANCE Act to bolster U.S. nuclear power production. The new law seeks to broaden how America generates power, creating a more resilient infrastructure to meet the surging energy demands driven by data centers, electric vehicles and reshored factories.

Watch Live: The Nuclear Frontier, Securing America’s Energy Future

The Guardian

UK suppliers’ new fixed-rate tariffs could keep household bills down – and beat forecast energy cap rise

Energy customers urged to switch to beat winter fuel payments changes

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

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Communities looking to improve energy efficiency in low-income residential buildings can now access a total of $36 million in grants through the U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE on Tuesday announced the funding opportunity, which is available to state, local and tribal governments as well as nonprofits. The Enhancement and Innovation competitive grant program is part of the larger Weatherization Assistance Program, which offers states formula funding for projects that increase energy efficiency for homes inhabited by low-income individuals.

$36M for low-income housing energy efficiency available from US DOE grants

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

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

– By — Tyler Hansen , Research Associate in Environmental Studies,. Strong offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates offshore wind farms could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040. The U.S. East Coast. is...

Global: Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

Human activity has raised global temperatures since 1901, with further increases expected, especially in northern and eastern regions compared to the worldwide average. As global climate change progresses, agriculture faces unprecedented challenges. Rising temperatures and unpredictable and frequent extreme weather events threaten food security and farmers’ livelihoods worldwide. Sustainable...

The Future of Sustainable Agriculture : 7 Ways Sustainable Agriculture Is Adapting to Climate Change

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Pacific Power Plans Rate Increase Amid Rising Costs and Climate Challenges

As the impact of climate change intensifies, with hotter, drier summers and more severe winter storms becoming the norm, Pacific Power is taking steps to fortify...

Pacific Power Plans Rate Increase Amid Rising Costs and Climate Challenges

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