Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

Kansas City, MO

Before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce, pop sensation Taylor Swift was in a long-term relationship with Joe Alwyn that never led to an engagement despite their seven years together. But it doesn’t sound like she’s willing to do that again with Kelce.

Taylor Swift ‘doesn’t want to waste more time’ with Travis Kelce

Indiana State

Valparaiso, IN

Time Out

Pizza enthusiasts may travel around the country to chase down the best pizza in the U.S.—from NYC to Chicago to LA—but sometimes a pie from a national pizza chain just hits the spot. So Pizza Hut fans in two Midwest states were stunned when eight Pizza Hut locations abruptly closed with no warning and no explanation. Not even the staff were notified. The chain confirmed the closures, but did not say why, leaving customers to speculate on the reasons and on the future of their beloved pies.

Here’s the full list of Pizza Hut restaurants closing permanently across the U.S. and why

Mashed

On the hunt for a good steak? This chain may just be the answer. We ranked the steaks on chain restaurants' menus, and this one came out on top.

The Chain Restaurant With The Best Steak On Its Menu

South Carolina State

Chicago, IL

New York Post

A Chicago dad was killed by a gruesome head injury from a Fourth of July firework after he went to check out an unexploded 12-inch mortar tube and it went off while he was holding it.

Neighbors reportedly found human remains on their property from the blast, and the Chicago Fire Department had to hose down the garages and roadway in the alleyway where the blast happened, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and to CBS Chicago.

Earl Lory, a 34-year-old father of two with a third child on the way, was setting off fireworks when one — described by neighbors as a...

Chicago dad dies from gruesome head injury after huge 4th of July firework explodes in his hand

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Kianna Writes

7-Eleven Shakes Up Its Store Strategy: Closures and New Openings on the Horizon. Hey everyone, have you heard the latest about 7-Eleven? It looks like the convenience store giant is going through some big changes this year. According to a report from CBS News, 7-Eleven is planning to close down 272 locations across the US in 2024. That's quite the number, right? Especially when you consider that last year, they closed 184 stores. This means we're looking at an increase of 88 closures compared to 2023. However, the exact locations and dates of these upcoming closures haven't been disclosed yet.

Giant Convenience Store Chain  Closes 270 Locations Nationwide

Georgia State

FinanceBuzz

Learn about the unfortunate downfall of 3 Popeyes stores in 2024 as we uncover the bankruptcy driving their closure.

Popeyes Is Closing These 3 Stores in 2024 (Due to Bankruptcy)

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are currently overseas with the children this Fourth of July weekend. The couple was spotted Friday at the All England Club for the fifth day of Wimbledon matches, and Brittany showed up and showed out. Patrick and Brittany Mahomes...

PHOTO: Brittany Mahomes Spotted Wearing Insanely Expensive Outfit During Wimbledon Event

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Kentucky State

Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

While we love the classic Subway menu offerings, we also enjoy when the sandwich brand brings something new for us to try (hello, New Baja Chipotle Kettle Chips!). We’re already big fans of Subway's Sidekicks menu, featuring footlong salted pretzels and churros for just $2, and now there's another addition to these affordable offerings that only costs a dollar more.

Subway Has a New Footlong Menu Item

The US Sun

SANDWICH lovers have been left shocked after the cost of a fan-favorite sub has skyrocketed in the last decade. Subway, known for its past meal deals on six inch and foot-long sandwiches, has left customers in an uproar of recent prices. One shopper, called Steve Kratzer, recently took to social...

‘Who’s buying at these prices?’ asks stunned Subway shopper who ‘nearly left the store’ after seeing new menu cost

Delishably

Snag Some National Fried Chicken Day Deals From KFC, Popeye's, and More

New Jersey State

Connecticut State

FanSided

Have you ever had the random urge to order a quesadilla at KFC? If you have, then you're in luck. The fast food chain is testing a chicken quesadilla available in select markets before a potential nationwide release. Specifically, the quesadilla contains "KFC's signature fried chicken, gravy, a melted three-cheese...

KFC has a new gravy-filled chicken quesadilla -- but only in select locations

Missouri State

Five men have been charged with kidnapping after a missing Indiana teenager was discovered in Missouri. The incident originated in Cass County, Indiana, and the teenager was found during a traffic stop in Missouri. The suspects, Carlos Funez, Marlon Aguilar, Arturo Eustaquio, Noe Guzman Hernandez, and Daniel Ruiz Lopez, face...

Five Men Charged with Kidnapping Missing Indiana Teen Found in Missouri

New Orleans, LA

Reese Jackson has secured a major brand deal with Chipotle. The restaurant chain noticed the 6-year-old TikTok sensation when he posted a video of himself on the app enjoying his meal during his first visit to a Chipotle in Metairie with his mother. The New Orleans native is shown happily...

6-year-old lands major brand deal with restaurant chain Chipotle after TikTok video

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Daily Mail

A popular restaurant chain is the latest to abruptly shutter locations. Like others, it is blaming rising costs for rent and food.

Hooters has abruptly shuttered 40 locations - as restaurant crisis deepens

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

5 On Your Side

NewsBreak

Pi Pizzeria closes its last location

ST. LOUIS — A pizza chain that caught the attention of former President Barack Obama has shuttered its last remaining location, with the business now up...

Pi Pizzeria closes its last location

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