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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?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

North Carolina State

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When you're pulled over by police in North Carolina, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities, both as a driver and a passenger. Here’s a breakdown of what the law says about interactions with law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Can police question passengers when pulling over a driver in North Carolina? What you need to know

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Owning a pet is a lifelong commitment, or at least, it should be. It’s disheartening to think that some families might abandon their faithful companions in their old age, or worse, leave them to fend for themselves on the streets. I mean, who has the heart to do such...

Heartbroken Cat Left At Shelter By Her Family After 22 Years Of Loyalty And Love

San Jose, CA

A beautiful furry family was found in need of rescue. The people who found the furry family contacted Laura Malone, a director of Mini Cat Town in San Jose, California. Thanks to her and a professional team, the cat mom and her unusual four kittens were brought to the city shelter.

Mama Cat Gives Birth To Kittens With Extraordinary Fur Color That Leaves Everyone In Awe

Mississippi State

Orlando, FL

An employee for SeaWorld Orlando was killed late last month. Theme parks are nothing without their employees, whether customer-facing or dealing with all aspects of business behind the scenes. It’s a devastating blow whenever any theme park loses one of these employees, but especially when it’s in circumstances as tragic as these.

SeaWorld Employee Killed: Update Given After Violent Attack

In a North Carolina neighborhood, a resilient stray cat named Mama Ally faced a critical challenge. Life on the streets had been harsh, and she wasn’t only struggling for herself but also for her two precious white furballs who depended entirely on her. She knew she needed to find...

Stray Cat Shows Up At Woman’s Doorstep With Two Kittens And A Heartwarming Surprise

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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One of my rescue cats was a pregnant stray. When she first arrived at her foster mother’s house, she hardly made it a night before she went into labor. It’s as if the second she knew she was someone safe and dry, she gave birth. She delivered four kittens, though only three survived, and several of ...Continue reading

Rescue Cat Who Lost Kittens Always Wanted To Look for Them Until a Stray Turned Up

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

It is often thought that the only cat who will be kind to kittens is the babies’ own mother, but that is simply not the case. Cats are social animals, and naturally gravitate toward large family groups. And though it pays to keep an eye on kittens in your home because animals can act violently out ...Continue reading

Maine Coon Cat Babysitting Precious Kitten Is Too Cute

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

More than 200 cars are currently on the waiting list to get into a Derbyshire adoption centre.

Appeal as huge number of cats in need of new home

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Bay County Animal Control is waiving adoption fees to combat overflowing

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County Animal Control has decided to waive their adoption fee for the next few weeks to lessen overcrowding in their...

Bay County Animal Control is waiving adoption fees to combat overflowing

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