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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

Nebraska State

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Duluth, MN

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

According to an article by Spencer Jacob for the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which was published earlier today, investment expert Mark Spitznagel is concerned about the potential upcoming bursting of the “greatest bubble in human history.”. Spitznagel is an American investor and hedge fund manager best known for founding...

U.S. Stock Market Warning: The ‘Greatest Bubble in Human History’ Could Be About to Burst, Claims Investment Guru

Chicago, IL

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York Post

Ken Griffin, the billionaire hedge fund mogul with a taste for the world’s priciest homes, has just dropped more than $90 million on a lavish waterfront estate in St. Tropez, France. 

The property, sprawling across roughly 2 acres with at least four structures, adds to Griffin’s already impressive real estate empire, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported this French Riviera purchase. 

The transaction, which flew under the radar until now, was finalized in late June. 

The estate is nestled in a secluded enclave of just a few homes, though it remains a mystery whether Griffin plans to...

Hedge fund titan Ken Griffin adds $90M St. Tropez estate to his global property portfolio

Colorado State

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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

Activist investor Bill Ackman’s fundraising for the initial public offering for a closed-end fund has gone from bad to worse this week. The famed hedge fund manager is hoping to use his newfound social media stardom to drum up investor interest in a new fund called Pershing Square USA, a closed-end fund he is taking public that, unlike his previous business ventures, regular retail investors would be able to invest in.

Bill Ackman's crisis of overconfidence

Reuters

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil and gas patch deals continued to run hot in the second quarter, topping $30 billion with big dollar tie-ups pushing values higher, according to data released on Tuesday by energy researcher Enverus.

US oil and gas mergers continue at furious pace in Q2, says Enverus

Hunterdon County, NJ

NJ Spotlight

The officer was fired in 2020 for not reporting a kiss between himself and a prisoner and for passing a message from her to another inmate. The Department of Corrections has broad authority to ensure order within its facilities, the state Supreme Court said in ordering a former officer charged in a sexual assault scandal be fired.

NJ Supreme Court backs firing of corrections officer in women’s prison scandal

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Over the past three years, giant trading houses and trading desks of Big Oil companies have taken advantage of the extreme volatility in oil and energy prices to make a killing in the markets. Beginning 2021, dozens of oil and commodity traders including Vitol, Trafigura Group, Glencore Plc (OTCPK:GLCNF), Gunvor Group and Mercuria saw their profits explode thanks to their ability to leverage their storage facilities, global network of terminals and shipping fleets to cash in on supply disruptions and soaring energy prices.

The Oil Trading Boom Has Finally Fizzled Out

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

TheStreet

Fund manager Nael Fakhry explains Osterweis Growth & Income Fund's investment philosophy and why he's a fan of three stocks.

$177 million fund manager picks three blue chip stocks

Markets Insider

Shares of SunPower tumbled this week after the residential solar installer paused operations as demand for home solar power declines. The company's shares were down 54% Friday afternoon, trading at $0.68. The stock is down almost 73% over the week. "We think this effectively marks the end for SPWR as...

SunPower stock plummets 73% in a week to trade below a dollar as the residential solar company pauses operations

Lexington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Most Americans work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles, making it all the more important they protect their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. But with vehicle theft still on the rise in many areas across the country, the continued problem is costly―not just to theft victims but to all vehicle owners.

Car owners reminded to protect their ride during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July

Kentucky State

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

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Princeton, NJ

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NJ faces increasing pressure to end investments in fossil fuels

'We are done with your complacency,' activist tells pension fund managers. What good is having a pension if the world will be too warm during your...

NJ faces increasing pressure to end investments in fossil fuels

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