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The most successful member of the Miranda family has tied the major league record with 12 consecutive hits. There was a hit by pitch mixed in among the streak, but that doesn't affect the record. Cousin Jose is now hitting .329. The whole world waits with bated breath, as he is coming to bat this inning... womp womp The streak ends at 12.

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Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day. Although water was seen flowing around and over the top of the dam, video from CNN affiliate WGBA showed, a later assessment found the dam to be “intact,” according to officials. A Facebook post late Friday from Manawa Police Chief Jason Severson said, “residents can return home,” and the “situation is stabilized” after officials raised concerns of the integrity of the dam. Due to wider flash flooding in the area, the city cautioned people against being on the roads. “Because of the amount of rain we are receiving that there will be flooding in the streets and yards,” the city said. “It is everywhere in the city.” “Vehicles are being flooded on the roads around the city,” the post read. “Union Street is Flooded. N. Bridge Street is Flooded. Beech Street is washed away. Howard Street is flooded. Industrial Drive is flooded.” Authorities warned residents not to drive through flooded areas and to refrain from wading through running water to avoid any possible contaminants. Manawa Police said they received reports of motorists being stranded, adding “First responders noticed land near the dam eroding.” “This is still an active situation,” Severson said. “I think the worst of it is over, so now we are going to start assessing things and seeing where we go from here.” The chief added though a “quite a bit of erosion” was visible on the dam’s north side, “it does feel like the bridge (downstream) is safe for travel.” Earlier Friday, the City of Manawa said in a post on Facebook public health officials declared a boil water advisory for Manawa and the surrounding areas as a precautionary measure. Manawa, with a population over 1,400, is located 50 miles west of Green Bay. Manawa Dam in Wisconsin appears to be ‘intact’ after flash flooding raised concerns about the structure, authorities say WWW.AOL.COM Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting...

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Dude, have you noticed that Lin-Manuel Miranda's more-successful cousin has been en fuego and is now hitting .324 after following up a 5-5 night (three doubles) with a 4-4 (double, homer)? He has 10 straight hits, going back to his last AB Wednesday.

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FROM THE NY POST: Life’s confusing. Sunday, as Ch. 7 was airing the Pride Parade, replete with dancing drag queens, two stations over Ch. 5 was televising NHRA drag racing.

Dear Abby: My husband and I are retired and have recently joined a Harley-Davidson motorcycle club. We both love to ride and are looking forward to many events in the coming months. At the first meeting we attended, an ex-lover of mine was seated at the same table near my husband. They seemed to enjoy conversing back and forth. I kept a low profile and tried to ignore the situation. I know that at the meetings and upcoming events, we are sure to see each other. Should I tell my husband who this person is? I am concerned it will spoil those events for us and cause issues if I reveal it. My husband has, for years, taken meds for anxiety and depression. We are very happy together, and I love him very much. — Let’s Ride in the South Dear Let’s Ride SLUT: Very few people today don’t have some kind of history. Tell your husband the truth. Believe me, he is sure to be even more anxious and depressed if the situation is revealed before you can tell him. YOU MADE YOUR BED, NOW LAY IN IT (AGAIN)… CONTACT YOUR FORMER FORNICATING PARTNER AND TELL HIM YOU’LL DO ANYTHING ANYTIME IF HE KEEPS YOUR SORDID PAST A SECRET FROM HUBBY. Dear Abby: An old hat style that created problems years ago has returned. The brim is so large that a person sitting behind them in church can see nothing but the back of that hat. It’s aggravating to think I had a good place to sit and then have to spend an hour seeing only that big hat. To block the view of those seated behind you is inconsiderate. I hope you will mention this in your column so women will be reminded how those large brims present a problem in any gathering where people are expected to sit quietly and listen to a speech or sermon. I move when I can, but that isn’t always possible, especially when the hat suddenly “appears” right before the service starts and finding another place to sit isn’t feasible. — Blocked in Alabama Dear Blocked: Your point is well taken. I’m pleased to pass your reminder along to those who need to see it, but since we cannot control the behavior of others, you would be well advised to run for the first row when you have a chance. GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS… I BELIEVE THIS IS HIS WAY OF TELLING YOU TO KILL THE BITCH!

For some reason, this brought @pubic_assistance to mind...

A VISUAL PUN:

Starting beef Jeremy Allen White’s favorite NYC restaurant vandalized with boycott graffiti Rolo’s, a trendy cocktail and eats spot in Ridgewood, Queens, was targeted by haters, who spray-painted “Boycott Rolos” across the eatery’s outdoor dining shed and a nearby green traffic control box.

Starting beef Jeremy Allen White’s favorite NYC restaurant vandalized with boycott graffiti Rolo’s, a trendy cocktail and eats spot in Ridgewood, Queens, was targeted by haters, who spray-painted “Boycott Rolos” across the eatery’s outdoor dining shed and a nearby green traffic control box.

You know how great chefs are always able to elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary… A few days ago, before dropping a pork chop into a bag filled with shake and bake for pork chops, I had the brilliant idea to add some turmeric, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, and grated Parmesan and Romano to the rather bland shake and bake mix … I expect to be winning many culinary awards. The mixture was so flavorful that over the last few days I have used up a mostly full bag of frozen turkey meatballs by dropping a few of them at a time into another bag of the mixture and shaking, then baking them... You know how great chefs are always able to elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary… Right Before popping my sugar-free golden cake into the toaster oven, I had the brilliant idea of mixing a couple of glops of peanut butter into the batter… I expect to be winning all sorts of baking awards.

Utopia Bagels will open a third location—with a storefront in Long Island City. The company will be opening at 26-11 Jackson Ave., although the operators of Utopia Bagels were unable to provide a specific date. The firm said it is likely to open in 2025. Initially established in 1981 at 1909 Utopia Pkwy. in Whitestone, Utopia Bagels has become a community staple. The company opened a second store, located at 120 E. 34th St. in Midtown, earlier this month. Utopia Bagels prides itself on its method of making bagels: hand-rolling, kettle boiling, and baking each one in a 1947 carousel oven. Throughout its over 40 years of existence, Utopia has maintained the same recipes.

HAPPY BOBBY BONILLA DAY! Today, 61-year-old Bobby Bonilla will collect a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets, as he has and will every July 1 from 2011 through 2035. In 2000, the Mets agreed to buy out the remaining $5.9 million on Bonilla’s contract. However, instead of paying Bonilla the $5.9 million at the time, the Mets agreed to make annual payments of nearly $1.2 million for 25 years starting July 1, 2011, including a negotiated 8% interest. At the time, Mets ownership was invested in a Bernie Madoff account that promised double-digit returns, and the Mets were poised to make a significant profit if the Madoff account delivered — but that did not work out.

Mull’s daughter Maggie announced the news on Instagram: “I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness. He was known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and also for doing Red Roof Inn commercials. He would find that joke funny.