Washington, DC

Columbus, OH

Distractify

Snipers at a high-profile political rally? Yes, of course we expect this safety measure to be taken when the leaders of our country are out in public.But what about at a sporting event?It turns out that snipers are set up at NFL football games attended by a large number of people, as inherently these events carry with them a potential security risk. Read on for details.So, why are there snipers at high-profile football games? The Super Bowl can draw as many as 70,000 emotionally charged-up fans, per Statista.Let's take Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia...

Why Are There Snipers at Football Games? Safety Is Top of Mind

Los Angeles, CA

The Olympics are coming to Los Angeles in four years. When that happens, flag football will be an official event, for the first time ever. That development has caused plenty of NFL players to propose horning in on the action. A recent promo had Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing a flaming ball over the cauldron at the top of the L.A. Coliseum.

Current U.S. flag football QB says it’s “disrespectful” to assume NFL players will show up and take spots

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Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

Las Vegas, NV

Kahuku, HI

High School On SI

Watch live as nationally-ranked Bishop Gorman (NV) hosts Kahuku (HI) to kick off the 2024 high school football season

Bishop Gorman vs. Kahuku football live stream: How to watch & get live score updates (8/16/2024)

Kicks On SI

The Nike Air Max Solo "NCAA" pack is available now in 11 college football-themed colorways.

Nike Drops Ultimate Sneaker Pack for College Football Fans

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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If Venu sounded too good to be true, well, now we won’t know until next year (at least).Walton Goggins Couldn't Believe His Hotel Bill After Filming 'The White Lotus' Season 3



A court has granted Fubo’s injunction against the sports-streaming service, a joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, set to launch on August 23. Now it is grounded until at least 2025, pending the joint venture’s appeal.



The Venu companies and executives wanted their service out in time for the 2024 NFL football season. At this rate, it’s missing all of that, most of basketball season, probably (at least)...

Maybe Don’t Cut the Cord Just Yet, Sports Fans

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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

Yardbarker

In a shocking move, ESPN is shaking up its football coverage weeks before the season starts.On Thursday, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported ESPN has fired analyst Robert Griffin III and "NFL Countdown" host Samantha Ponder. Sources told Marchand the move was made for budgetary reasons, as both personalities made more than seven figures annually.Griffin was an analyst for "Monday Night Countdown" before being replaced by former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce this offseason. He also called college football games with play-by-play man Bob Wischusen and appeared on other ESPN shows.Marchand noted Griffin's stock with the network had dipped. The 2011 Heisman...

ESPN cans two prominent football personalities before start of season

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

New Jersey State

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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Urban Meyer Makes Surprising Pick For College Football’s Best Conference Last Season

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Awful Announcing

The football season is almost upon us, which means the favorite time of year for many sports fans is a shining light at the end of the dark dog days of the summer tunnel. Soon, our Saturdays and Sundays (and Thursdays, Fridays, Mondays, and sometimes Tuesdays — bless you #MACtion) will be filled with America’s Read more...
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