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Reports: Mobile couple among the latest Alabama casualties following Texas flooding
Alabama Public Radio
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July 7, 2025
Rescue and recovery efforts continue following deadly flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas. A Mountain Brook girl is confirmed among the fatalities. Now, two reports indicate that a Mobile couple may missing. The Facebook page of the...
Agnes restaurant on Wayne Avenue to partially open Tuesday
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Orders can be placed in-person, online or via phone for pickup at 263 Wayne Ave., next to Luna Gifts & Botanicals. This part of the restaurant is planned to feature Caribbean dry goods. Estremera said these items have been ordered and should be...
Sipping Island Spirit: Our Mutiny Vodka Adventure at the Hard Rock
Out South Florida
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There are afternoons that shimmer just a little brighter, and this one, with my close friends Sharma and Brooke, was one of them. It was time to try out some exclusive cocktails made with Mutiny Vodka, and I was excited to make this a part of our...
Campbell's coming to the boil
Sporting Life
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Adam Scott can go one better than when an unlucky second last year in this week's Scottish Open, according to golf expert Ben Coley. Golf betting tips: Scottish Open 1.5pts e.w. Adam Scott at 50/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) 1pt e.w. Maverick...
Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame
Associated Press
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July 7, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s once illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that inspired books, hosted parties until dawn and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, was burned down by gangs...
Norwegian cancels over 4 months of cruises
USA Today - Virginia
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Norwegian Cruise Line canceled over four months of cruises on the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Breakaway for a "fleet redeployment" in 2026. The two ships will swap itineraries, with Prima sailing Breakaway's Southern Caribbean cruises and...
Wonder Woman in charge: HCC’s Robles becomes state’s first Latina police chief
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
HOLYOKE — Never settle when you’re rejected for a job — try again, that same job could get you called a “heroine” by the state. That’s exactly what happened to Holyoke Community College’s new police chief, Jacqueline Robles, Holyoke’s own Wonder...
From Maine to Maui, these are America's top 10 waterfront resorts for families
AOL
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There’s no vacation quite like a waterfront vacation. Whether it's a lakeside retreat or a family beach getaway, the scenic views and water adventures are never far away, and there's always something to do for everyone in the family. Drawing on my...
Kerrville authorities say sightseers getting in the way of flood search efforts
San Antonio Current - Texas
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July 7, 2025
click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring surveys the flood damage from a helicopter. Sightseers and self-appointed content creators are getting in the way of ongoing search efforts in Kerr County,...
The Italian island named the world’s most colourful destination
Time Out
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Don’t get us wrong, monochrome can be beautiful (check out this gorgeous art deco building in London, for example). But a splash of colour can really breathe some life into a place, right? Well, it certainly has at these spots. Creative studio...
Nosy seat neighbor makes security incident on American Airlines flight
USA Today - Virginia
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An American Airlines flight returned to San Juan after a passenger reported a perceived threat based on another passenger's text message. The text message containing "RIP" was misinterpreted as a security risk. Authorities investigated and cleared...
Former Clemson golfers Glover, Bridgeman and Young have quite the Sunday at the John Deere Classic
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 7, 2025
Lucas Glover, Jacob Bridgeman and Carson Young all shot 7-under par in the final round of the John Deere Classic and all finished tied for fifth. SILVIS, Illinois — On a day when low scores were the norm, former Clemson golfers Lucas Glover, Jacob...
Olivia Dunne's sister Julz and mother Katherine react as she celebrates Independence Day in special fashion
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Olivia Dunne received love from her mother, Katherine Dunne, and sister, Julz Dunne, as she embraced the US colors on the beach to celebrate Independence Day. Dunne has recently retired from gymnastics and is now investing her time in supporting...
Why Is PGA Tour Hosting Genesis Scottish Open & ISCO Championship at the Same Time?
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
We’re only a week away from the last major of the season, The Open Championship. And all the biggest names on the PGA Tour are already in Europe. The likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Co. are preparing to play at The Renaissance in the...
Tropical Storm Chantal weakens, moves inland over Carolinas
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina near Litchfield Beach early July 6. The storm weakened to a tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the Carolinas. All tropical storm warnings have been...
In Loving Memory of Metropolitan Athenagoras (Aneste): Legacy of Orthodox Mission and Leadership
Hellenic News of America
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July 7, 2025
CHICAGO — His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras (born George Aneste), former Metropolitan of Mexico and Vize, fell asleep in the Lord on July 1, 2025, at the age of 84. A lifelong servant of the Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Athenagoras was known...
New campaign asks young people to help their parents recognize misinformation
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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July 7, 2025
Transcript: Decades ago, public service announcements asked parents, “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?” But a recent campaign to fight online misinformation about climate change turned that script on its head by asking young...
Remembering the 'Elmhurst Express,' one of NASCAR's early stars
Daily Herald - Illinois
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July 5, 2025
FILE — In this Feb. 14, 1965, file photo, Fred Lorenzen, of Elmhurst, Ill., gives a victory wave after winning the Daytona 500 mile stock car auto race which was halted by rain at the end of 133 laps, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/File) AP...
Bad Bunny uses Trump deepfake voice to criticize anti-immigrant policy
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Bad Bunny is celebrating the Puerto Rican diaspora and immigrant community this Fourth of July with a political statement. The Puerto Rican reggaeton star released the music video for "NUEVAYoL" off his latest album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" on...
How to protect your health if a disaster strikes your community
Grist Magazine
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July 7, 2025
This is part of the Disaster 101 toolkit, a comprehensive guide to extreme weather preparation, response, and recovery. Jesse Merrick was living in Alabama in 2017 when the Thomas Fire swallowed up his mother’s house in Southern California....