Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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What Are The White Trails Planes Leave Behind? The Damning Science Of Contrails

New York Post

A Montreal-bound Air Canada flight from Morocco was canceled after a flight attendant was caught on camera ranting and raving at a passenger who had reportedly requested a blanket.

Video of the incident aboard Friday’s Flight AC73 from Casablanca shows the enraged female flight attendant gesturing angrily while yelling at an unseen passenger in both English and French.

“You will behave or we will get off!” the flight crew member bellows in now-viral footage captured by another passenger. “I don’t want no bullying against my crew!”



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Air Canada flight canceled after flight attendant goes berserk when passenger asks for blanket: video

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The Independent

 A woman has refused to give up her assigned seat on an airplane for a mother and child to sit together.In a recent Reddit post shared to the popular “Entitled People” subreddit, she and her husband travel often for work and have assumed that they would end up with someone stealing their plane seat at some point.“People stealing plane seats and getting told off for it are some of my favorite stories on Reddit. With the increase of plane seat bandits, most likely due to airlines almost making it a requirement to pay for seats if you want to...

Passenger refuses to let mother and child sit in her plane seat by providing controversial reason

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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The 39-year-old raised suspicions in Sweden when he immediately wanted to fly back to Munich, Bild reported.

A man snuck onto 2 flights in 2 days by reportedly tailgating passengers with tickets, and managed to fly over 800 miles

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Delta Air Lines still has not accepted personal responsibility for its meltodwn last month, but it has promised to make things right by reimbursing its passengers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the week-long disaster. But a new class action lawsuit alleges that in practice, Delta has denied compensation claims in a manner that makes a mockery of the entire consumer protection process.

New Class Action Lawsuit Filed By Delta Air Lines Passengers Exposes The Delta Between Promises Made And Promises Kept

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

At least 18 airliners were grounded by damage caused by a hailstorm that hit Calgary International Airport last week, and the impact will be felt for weeks. Golf ball-sized hail pelted the airport on the evening of Aug. 5 and also extensively damaged the terminal. WestJet, which is based at Calgary, said 16 planes were knocked off the schedule by the intense cell. That's about 10% of its fleet. Edmonton-based Flair Airlines lost use of two of its Boeing 737s to the storm. It has about 20 aircraft.

Hail Damage Grounds Airliners At Calgary Airport

Montana State

Bozeman, MT

The Hill

Former President Trump’s plane, dubbed “Trump Force One,” was diverted Friday on its way to his rally in Montana due to a mechanical problem. The plane, heading to Bozeman, Mt., touched down safely instead at Billings Logan International Airport, the staff confirmed to The Associated Press. Jenny...

Trump plane heading to Montana rally diverted, lands safely

Kawasaki Europe just announced its 2025 Z650RS and Z900RS. No hardware updates, but paint and graphics look stellar. Throwback graphics recall the heyday of Kawasaki Zs of the 1970s. Kawasaki Europe just showed off its 2025 Z650RS and Z900RS, and we'll give you the bad news first: If you were...

Take a Look at These Sweet New Kawasaki Z900RS and Z650RS Colors

Frequent fliers, you know the drill. As your plane starts its final approach, flight attendants will walk through the aisles, making sure all seats are in the upright position, no matter what you’re doing. This is not only a safety measure but also a legal requirement. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other global governing bodies require airline passengers to have their seats in the “upright and locked” position during critical flight stages — all for safety.

Here Is Why You Have to Put Your Airplane Seat Upright During Takeoff and Landing

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

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Polaris Recalls 285,000 Snowmobiles Worldwide Due To Potential Fire Risk

Polaris is recalling approximately 285,000 snowmobiles from model years 2013-2024 due to a potential fire risk. The recall relates to degraded fuel and a potential for...

Polaris Recalls 285,000 Snowmobiles Worldwide Due To Potential Fire Risk

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