Philadelphia, PA

Columbus, OH

Athlon Sports

Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made MLB history after being named a member of the 2024 NL All-Star team. He's the first player to be drafted No. 1 overall and make the mid-season exhibition game the following year. In his first 10 starts, Skenes is 5-0 with a 2.12 earned run average (ERA). He ...

MLB Makes Big Paul Skenes Announcement

Arlington, TX

The 2024 Home Run Derby is fast approaching and baseball's midsummer power spectacle will have a new format this season on top of a great collection of talent. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby in Seattle's T-Mobile Park last year. Here is everything you need to know about this year's Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, including who's in, who's out and who's on the fence waiting for the call.

2024 MLB Home Run Derby field: Two-time champ Pete Alonso joins Phillies' Alec Bohm, Orioles' Gunnar Henderson

Pittsburgh, PA

Fastball On SI

Paul Skenes was selected to the National League's pitching staff for the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie carve out a spot in the history books.

Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes Named MLB All-Star, Makes League History

Queens, NY

Awful Announcing

This weekend, the city of Pittsburgh has been host to the Anthrocon convention, a convention where furries meet annually in the city. The convention, which seemingly featured a cruise that could be seen from PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was a topic of discussion for the New York Mets broadcast team. On Read more...
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Mets broadcast goes off rails with furries discussion

ComingSoon

Rumors of Al Roker’s passing are relatively regular. He’s a familiar face whose past health issues are common knowledge, so his absence from NBC Today typically has fans thinking the worst. We’ll cover whether Al Roker is still alive or not and why fans are so quick to jump to the conclusion that he’s died.

Did Al Roker Pass Away Today or Is He Still Alive?

Colorado State

Huddleston, VA

A Colorado high school football player is dead after jumping into a Virginia lake believed to have been electrified. 18-year-old Jesse Hamric was celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family and friends at a private home with a dock bordering on Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston and reportedly began struggling right after jumping into the water.

18-Year-Old High School Football Player Tragically Dies After Jumping Into “Electrified Lake” During 4th of July Celebrations

The US Sun

THE driver of a car involved in the crash that killed an NFL rookie and his two friends on Saturday morning has two other shocking speeding offenses, records show. Cori Clingman, 23, was trying to change lanes at speed when she hit the car carrying Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Kyree Jackson, cops confirmed to The […]

Driver in crash that killed Minnesota Vikings’ Khyree Jackson & 2 others previously stopped for going twice speed limit

South Carolina State

Summerville, SC

Wide Open Eats

While millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, we have to remember that they're small explosives. One South Carolina father accidentally killed himself after placing a firework on his head. The South Carolina father definitely embraced the holiday. He was decked out in a stars and stripes outfit similar...

Video Shows South Carolina Father Dancing Moments Before He Placed Fatal Firework On His Head

After almost blowing a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals to the red hot Edmonton Oilers, the Florida Panthers earned a historic victory of the Stanley Cup. This marked the organization first ever Stanley Cup victory, and as you can imagine the celebrations became crazy. Their celebrations with the...

NHL takes back Stanley Cup from Florida Panthers following crazy celebration

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Boston, MA

Phil Norman

The Covid pandemic has reshaped many aspects of our daily lives, not least of which is where and how we work. This shift has had a profound impact on businesses that once thrived on the hustle and bustle of office life, particularly cafes and restaurants nestled in bustling downtown areas. A stark example of this is Boston’s Milk Street Cafe, an institution since 1981, which recently found itself filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Another Well Known Cafe Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Unexpectedly

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Brooklyn, NY

ABC News

Two teen sisters drowned Friday night off Coney Island beach in Brooklyn, police said.

2 sisters drown off New York beach: Police

PITTSBURGH -- All-Star closer Edwin Diaz returned to the New York Mets on Saturday and got the save after completing his 10-game suspension from Major League Baseball for having a foreign substance on his pitching hand. Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning to close out the 5-2 victory over the...

Edwin Diaz returns from a 10-game suspension by MLB by closing out Mets' 5-2 victory over Pirates

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Baltimore, MD

Sportsnaut

For the second season in a row, the Baltimore Orioles are on pace to win 100 games. In first place

Baltimore Orioles making trade calls for MLB’s top pitcher available

Camden, NJ

Gloucester City, NJ

Oaklyn, NJ

Collingswood, NJ

Lansdowne, PA

National Park, NJ

Upper Darby, PA

Merchantville, NJ

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Audubon, NJ

Merion Station, PA

Darby, PA

Westville, NJ

Bellmawr, NJ

Sharon Hill, PA

NewsBreak

Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had...

Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game

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