Maine State

Waldo County, ME

Chicago, IL

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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?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The nature of accidents is that they happen when we least expect them, often at the least convenient times. This is particularly true of sudden illnesses and injuries involving children. While these events can be unpredictable or unavoidable, you can still plan for them—and one way is by preparing a medical release form for minor children.

Why You Should Prepare a Medical Release Form for Your Child

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

Gulf Breeze, FL

The Independent

The wife of a Florida plastic surgeon who died on his operating table had prepared her own anesthesia before surgery and taken a handful of multicolored pills, according to a state report. Benjamin Brown, 41, was charged with second-degree felony homicide and manslaughter by culpable negligence. He turned himself in to police on Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday. Brown is being held in the county jail pending his bond hearing.The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to Brown’s practice, Restore Plastic Surgery, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, for a medical emergency on November...

Wife of accused plastic surgeon prepped her own anesthesia before fatal operation

Us Weekly

Jimmy Kimmel shared a positive update on his son Billy’s health two months after the 7-year-old underwent his third open-heart surgery. "Billy's doing great,” the comedian, 56, told Entertainment Tonight in an interview published Monday, July 8. “He had open-heart surgery; you know he's got the scars and everything, but he's just mentally right back […]

Jimmy Kimmel Shares Health Update on 7-Year-Old Son Billy 2 Months After 3rd Open-Heart Surgery

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

Bacon County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

USA TODAY

I was a registered Republican for decades, and I know there is nothing conservative about the state coming between a child and their parents.

I'm the parent of a trans daughter. There's nothing conservative about blocking her care.

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Preschool is a great help for parents who worry about their children’s social and academic life. After the birth of a child, parents have to go through a lot of stress about how to teach them amidst a busy life. That’s where this pre-educational program comes in. It offers them a sigh of relief. Although it’s not compulsory for kids to attend, many parents enroll their children for a better learning experience.

Why Preschool Is Important for Children

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

The Standard

A 71-year-old diabetic woman was left “howling in pain” before she died after she stopped taking insulin at a workshop run by an alternative healer who she described as a “messenger sent by God”.Danielle Carr-Gomm, died at Cleeve House in Seend, Wiltshire, where she was taking part in the event in October 2016 which promoted Paida Lajin therapy, which sees patients being slapped or slapping themselves repeatedly.Hongchi Xiao, of Cloudbreak, California, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of Mrs Carr-Gomm, from Lewes, East Sussex.Xiao knew that Danielle Carr-Gomm by stopping her insulin...

Diabetic woman stopped taking insulin and died at therapy workshop, court told

Patients are allowed to make their own medical decisions even if their physicians don’t agree with their choices, but try to intervene before a patient leaves against medical advice (AMA). The most essential underpinning of modern medical practice is that, unlike the paternalism of the past in which doctors...

Dealing With Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Ethna Wilson was a resident at Parkdean Nursing Home in north Belfast, which is now facing closure.

Dying woman's wound festered in care home, says son

The event was organised by the parents of 10-month-old Arthur, who was born without a hand.

Support joy for parents of baby with missing limb

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

It’s kitten season, and FAAS is filled with fabulous baby felines! Some of these soft, sweet, adorable creatures are ready for forever homes, and many others are in need of foster homes.

Kitten Season at the Alameda Animal Shelter

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Waldo County Dental Care accepting new adult, pediatric patients

BELFAST — Waldo County Dental Care, located at 125 Northport Ave., in Belfast, is currently accepting new adult and pediatric patients, including patients who have MaineCare....

Waldo County Dental Care accepting new adult, pediatric patients

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