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This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

Parris Island, SC

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Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

The Lantern

Ohio State officials confirmed one person is dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday around 12:20 p.m. Credit: Tommy Hudec | Lantern Reporter. One person is dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday around 12:20 p.m., Ohio State officials confirmed.

One person dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday

Denton, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

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New Orleans, LA

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Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

Aurora, CO

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The Aurora City Council forged ahead Monday on a new “tough love” approach to homelessness that sentences urban campers to addiction and mental health treatment. The council decided at its study session to advance to a regular meeting an ordinance creating a new court for homeless campers. Ordinance sponsor Steve Sundberg said the court is not meant to be punitive. Offenders who successfully complete a year’s probation and their treatment plan would have the violation removed from their record, he said.

Aurora’s ‘tough love’ approach to homelessness advances

Copiague, NY

Priority News Network

COPIAGUE, NEW YORK - A driver escaped injury after crashing into four parked cars and flipping over in their sedan early Wednesday morning. Around 2:00 AM, residents living near St. Ann's Avenue and Parkside Court were woken up by a loud crash. When neighbors stepped outside to investigate, they discovered an overturned car lying on its side, only a few feet away from striking a fence and landing on a home's front lawn.

Car Goes Airborne, Overturns After 
Hitting Parked Vehicles In Copiague Overnight

Denver, CO

The Denver City Council awarded The Salvation Army another $8 million contract Monday to run the Tamarac Family Shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Council members Shontel Lewis and Flor Alvidrez voted against the contract. Lewis said while the Salvation Army has made some “long overdue” promises, nothing in the contract holds them accountable to data-driven metrics. “We can’t just throw money around to solve a problem.” She added the city needs to “bake into every contract” data expectations that will be used to hold the agency accountable. She said outcomes ought to be evaluated by using “accurate, easy to understand information.”

Despite violence at homeless hotels in Denver, Salvation Army wins another $8 million city contract

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Marmalade, who they describe as "a beautiful lady with a sad past." Once a cherished pet, Marmalade was left to fend for herself outdoors when her owner sadly passed away. "She was watched in the neighborhood for months, as she grew more matted," the shelter wrote. "Thankfully, she was trapped and brought to us."

Meet Marmalade: A Beautiful Lady With A Sad Past Now Looking For Love

Kingston, MA

BinStar, which describes itself as "New England’s new destination for a fun & sustainable shopping experience", has revealed they're opening a fourth location in Massachusetts. The store, which specializes in selling merchandise from both large and small brands and retailers at deeply discounted prices, has quickly become a favorite among bargain hunters in the region. At BinStar, the price of items decreases throughout the work week, starting at ten dollars on Monday and dropping to just one dollar for deals after 4 pm on Friday. Then items spike to nineteen dollars on Saturday and fifteen dollars on Sunday, offering a truly dynamic shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

Popular New Bargain Store Announces Opening Of 4th Location In Massachusetts

Colorado State

Lost Creek, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

LOST CREEK – Three people were airlifted to area trauma centers after a vehicle struck...
The post Car barrels into parked train cars in Lost Creek; three flown first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Car barrels into parked train cars in Lost Creek; three flown

Thermopolis, WY

WyoFile

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Centralia, PA

CENTRALIA – The driver of a tractor trailer was not hurt when his rig rolled...
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Driver escapes injury in Centralia tractor trailer rollover

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Addie, a 2-year-old mixed breed lady, who is described as an "absolute delight" by the shelter. Addie is a gentle soul who, according to the shelter, had a pretty chaotic start to life.

Meet The Gentle Little Lady From A Chaotic Home Now Looking For Love

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

With all the crazy news we hear these days, it is understandable that people might feel helpless to make a difference. It's true that you might not be able to cure the ills of the world, but you can, quite easily in fact, make a huge, positive difference in the life of a cat. Best of all--you reap the rewards too.

These cats are looking for a place to call home (and two senior kitties' success stories)

Migrants and their advocates hosted a press conference Friday at an undisclosed homeless encampment and railed against conditions in Denver. Migrants Willy Bastidas and a woman named Mandy shared stories of shelter conditions. They said migrants are being kicked out after three days with nowhere to go.

Migrants defend homeless encampment in Denver ahead of sweep

Migrant homeless encampment dwellers who have been swept from location to location by city crews finally won a reprieve Wednesday. On Wednesday, the city offered the encampment dwellers seven days of shelter instead of three, which was the original offer turned down by the campers. “It would hardly be a worthwhile respite before they would find themselves back on the streets with no support, scattered,” Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND, posted on Instagram.

Migrants at homeless encampment chant 'all united' in Spanish as Denver lengthens shelter stays

Sow Many Plants

Growing cucumbers is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. They are easy to grow and everyone in my family loves to eat them. When it comes to gardening and preserving, few delights are as universally cherished as the cucumber. This versatile vegetable offers the freshest crunch in salads and the tangiest bite in pickles. It's no wonder cucumbers have earned their place as a staple in home gardens, thanks to their versatility and ease of growth.

Growing Cucumbers

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Last week, in recognition of Older Americans Month, we devoted the Pet of the Week column to the senior cats of Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter . This week, the column goes to the dogs… some of FAAS ’s older canine residents. There are some beautiful, sweet, VERY good dogs who are longing to spend their last years in a loving home.

Superb Senior Pups Need a Home for Their Golden Years

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The Westfield News Scoreboard: Bombers baseball stomps Comp to complete 15-2 regular season

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The Westfield News Scoreboard: Bombers baseball stomps Comp to complete 15-2 regular season

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