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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

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.

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Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

TheDailyBeast

Hurricane Beryl has been upgraded to a “potentially catastrophic” Category 5 storm as it rolls through the southeastern Caribbean on a path that some models project may see it eventually make landfall in Texas.It’s a bad omen for what’s already expected to be a more active than usual hurricane season, which some forecasts estimate may go down as the busiest ever thanks to abnormally high ocean temperatures in the Atlantic.If Beryl were to strike the Lonestar State, models say it’d likely do so Sunday or early next week. There is some good news for Texans, however—Beryl is expected to be...

Earliest Ever Cat 5 Hurricane Now Threatening to Hit the U.S.

USA TODAY

America is totally ready for a woman in the White House. Kamala simply isn't the executive branch's optimal girlboss.

5 reasons Kamala can't be president that definitely aren't because she's a girl!

A Dime Saved

There are endless sources of inspiration for travelers nowadays, and with pandemic travel restrictions having been largely lifted, you can explore nearly every corner of the world.

10 Most Dangerous Cities in The World, Ranked

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

MotorBiscuit


Automatic car washes may not be the best options. 
The post 3 Reasons to Stop Using Automatic Car Washes appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

3 Reasons to Stop Using Automatic Car Washes

Queen City News

Unfortunately, if you're about to have a three-payday month, you won't have another one until 2025.

Will you get an extra paycheck in August? How to know

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo are boosting their financial defenses, preparing for customers to increasingly lose the ability to pay their bills. In their new Q2 2024 reports, the banks say they’re significantly increasing the amount of capital they’re holding to cover potential losses from credit card and loan insolvencies – collectively setting aside billions of dollars in emergency provisions.

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Quietly Brace for Customers’ Financial Fallout Amid Increasing Economic Uncertainty

Heavy rains from Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have driven approximately 200 crocodiles into urban areas in Tamaulipas, northern Mexico, near Texas. Authorities have captured and relocated the reptiles, with sightings primarily in Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira. Increased water levels cause crocodile migration. Karina Lizeth Saldivar, head of...

200 crocodiles crawl into cities in Northern Mexico near Texas after heavy rain

Arizona State

Gilbert, AZ

In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

The Mirror US

Mississippi-based company C Spire has announced it will pull its adverts from the Paris Olympics after being left angry by a scene in the opening ceremony

U.S. sponsor pulls out of Olympics amid anger over Paris opening ceremony scene

Interesting Engineering

The researchers believe this discovery holds great promise for shedding light on the early days of dinosaurs and their evolutionary origins.

One of world’s oldest dinosaur fossils revealed by heavy rains in Brazil

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Charlotte, NC

The New Republic

Donald Trump appeared to confuse Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday night. At his first rally since President Joe Biden endorsed Harris for the candidacy, Trump attempted to give his “radical” new opponent his full attention—but he couldn’t seem to muster the specifics necessary to actually attack her policies. At one point, he appeared to mix her up with another Indian female politician.“And you know, they’re talking about, he was talking about, she was talking about re—lifting the retirement age,” Trump said. Only, that policy is not...

Watch: Trump Fumbles Big-Time Trying to Attack Kamala Harris

Kentucky State

Snopes

The photo supposedly was taken during her time at Howard University.

Fact Check: Authentic Pic of Kamala Harris in the '80s?

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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West Texas hit by over 100 earthquakes in a week, state of disaster declared

More than 100 earthquakes struck West Texas between July 22 to 29, 2024, prompting the declaration of a state of disaster. The strongest in the series...

West Texas hit by over 100 earthquakes in a week, state of disaster declared

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