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Simone Biles has thoughts on the Olympic Village’s controversial food
Simone Biles shared what she thinks of the food in the Olympic Village: She likes the pastries and pizza, but thinks the French cuisine is lacking.
3 min read - BusinessCNN Business
Why the stock market is suddenly freaking out
The narrative on Wall Street is shifting.
2 min read - SportsJets Wire
Jets Aaron Rodgers hopes to be on Team USA in the Olympics
Aaron Rodgers is hoping to add a gold medal to a career that will undoubtedly end with enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The New York Jets quarterback made the admission that he hopes to participate in the Olympics in 2028. The sport?
1 min read - ScienceFuturism
It's Sounding Like Boeing's Starliner May Have Completely Failed
Cosmic Mistake It looks like NASA officials see the writing on the wall for the troubled Boeing Starliner, which has marooned two astronauts up in space for almost two months due to technical issues. An unnamed "informed" source told Ars Technica that there's a greater than 50 percent probability of the two stuck astronauts leaving […]
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Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match
Members of Egypt’s women’s beach volleyball team have spoken out against France’s hijab ban for its athletes after competing in an Olympic beach volleyball match.
3 min read - PoliticsNextShark
Where Kamala Harris, Donald Trump stand in new polls
Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead of former President Donald Trump in multiple recent polls. In a head-to-head matchup, she maintains a three-point lead over Trump (49% to 46%). Poll results: Harris’ lead over Trump is supported by other new polls, including an Economist/YouGov poll showing her ahead by two points (46% to 44%), a Morning Consult poll where she leads by one point for two consecutive weeks and a Reuters/Ipsos poll where she also leads by a point, albeit down two points from
1 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
This Guy's Friends Never Split The Bill Fairly When Out To Eat, So He Did Something Shocking, And Hopefully That Taught Them A Lesson
"He probably only ate around $50 worth of food and was stuck with a $146.98 check at the end."
5 min read - USAssociated Press
For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning
Since her arrest at a protest at the University of Massachusetts, Annie McGrew has been pivoting between two sets of hearings: one for the misdemeanor charges she faces in court, and another for violations of the college's conduct code. “I never imagined this is how UMass (administration) would respond.” While some colleges ended demonstrations by striking deals with the students, or simply waited them out, others called in police when protesters refused to leave.
8 min read - SportsUSA TODAY Sports
Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 800 freestyle
Katie Ledecky is going for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle, her final event at the 2024 Paris Games.
2 min read - USFox News
Secret Service, FBI respond to Trump rally video showing figure on roof minutes before gunfire
The Secret Service and FBI have responded to a video from Trump assassination attempt victim James Copenhaver that shows a figure moving across the roof of the AGR building.
3 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
How Bill Barr Killed Secret Probe on Whether Egypt Paid Trump Millions
A bombshell report reveals how Bill Barr protected Donald Trump from a damning investigation.
2 min read - SportsThe Independent
Who is Lin Yu‑ting? Taiwan’s Olympic boxer who failed a gender eligibility test
Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif were disqualified at the 2023 World Championships after failing gender eligibility tests, but both are competing at the Paris Olympics
5 min read - SportsUSA TODAY Sports
USA beach volleyball's perfect top tandem braves storm, delay, shows out for LeBron James
The United States' No. 1 beach volleyball team of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth completed a three-set comeback over China despite a 75-minute delay.
4 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Jasmine Crockett Shuts Down 'Weak' Democrat Talk With Brutal Trump Assessment
The Texas representative praised Kamala Harris for "pushing back" at the former president.
2 min read - WorldReuters
Children of freed sleeper agents learned they were Russians on the flight, Kremlin says
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A family of Russian sleeper agents flown to Moscow in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War were so deep under cover that their children found out they were Russians only after the flight took off, the Kremlin said on Friday. "Before that, they didn't know that they were Russian and that they had anything to do with our country," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Giving new details about the swap and those freed, Peskov confirmed that Vadim Kras
3 min read - PoliticsChicago Tribune
Gov. J.B. Pritzker interviewed twice for Kamala Harris VP slot, source says
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was interviewed twice this week by Vice President Kamala Harris’ vetting team as she nears an announcement on a running mate for her nascent presidential campaign, according to a source familiar with the conversations. The most recent interview took place Wednesday, according to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity to share details of the confidential ...
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New court filing says 4 jurors contacted Commonwealth regarding Karen Read murder trial decision
A new court filing on Friday claims four jurors in the Karen Read murder trial contacted the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, with one saying that Read was unanimously acquitted on two charges she was accused of, including murder.
3 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Trump complains that Kamala Harris calls him a felon in latest bid to get hush-money judge to recuse himself
In a new legal filing, Trump, a convicted felon, complains about the former California attorney general's "prosecutor vs. felon" campaign taunts.
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Mexican army acknowledges some of its soldiers have been killed by cartel bomb-dropping drones
The Mexican army acknowledged for the first time Friday that some of its soldiers have been killed by bomb-dropping drones operated by drug cartels. Defense Secretary Gen. Luis Cresencio Sandoval did not provide exact figures on the number of casualties suffered in the attacks, almost all of which occurred in the western state of Michoacan. “Our personnel have suffered wounds, and some of our troops have even died” in the attacks, Sandoval said.
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Dog owner flags down Huntington police for help
A dog named Guru is recovering after his owner stopped for help from the Huntington police.
1 min read - USWJW
Three sobriety checkpoints in NE Ohio this weekend
Law enforcement officers in multiple cities and counties announced planned sobriety checkpoints Friday.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Kevin McCarthy’s First Reaction to Trump Saying Harris Isn’t Black: ‘Oh No’
Donald Trump’s supporters are just like everyone else—wondering what the GOP presidential nominee is going to say next.Even former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy admitted he was worried what Trump was going to say when he questioned Kamala Harris’ racial identity at a convention for Black journalists.Asked about his initial reaction to Trump’s remarks, McCarthy said he thought: “Oh no, where are you going?”Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered rig
2 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Kremlin Finally Admits Swapped Russian Prisoners Were Its Top Spies
The Kremlin has admitted that several of the people returned to Russia in Thursday’s prisoner swap were spies.Among those released in the multinational exchange was Vadim Krasikov, an assassin who had been serving a life sentence in Germany for murdering one of Moscow’s enemies in a park in Berlin. On Friday, the Kremlin confirmed that Krasikov was an employee of Russia’s FSB security service who had served in the agency’s elite Alpha Group special forces unit.Krasikov was the first of the retur
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Simone Biles Defends Letting Jonathan Owens Wear Her Olympic Gold Medal amid Online Criticism: 'Leave Us Alone'
"Don't ever make assumptions," the gymnastics champion warned critics
4 min read - PoliticsAFP
Trump revives 'birtherism' as Harris gains in polls
Donald Trump is facing a fierce backlash for questioning the race of US election rival Kamala Harris, but to those acquainted with the Republican's long history of inflammatory language and behavior around the issue, the smear was nothing new. The 78-year-old is desperate to woo Black voters from Harris -- who has erased his polling leads since jumping into the race -- but the invitation was already controversial, given his well-documented history of denigrating Black female reporters.
4 min read - LifestyleUSA TODAY Sports
A boxing controversy has taken over the Olympics. We should really talk about why
Being a 'freak' of nature was always a good thing in sports. We don't think twice when athletes' biologies give them advantages – unless they're women
6 min read - SportsSteelers Wire
All 32 NFL teams ranked by cost to attend
If you are a Pittsburgh Steelers fan planning to attend a game this season, we have some bad news.. The Action N
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Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana
A slew of Louisiana legislation, including a first-of-its-kind law that allows judges to impose the punishment of surgical castration for offenders guilty of certain sex crimes against children, went into effect Thursday. Between new Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and a GOP supermajority in the Louisiana Legislature, measures mirroring national conservative priorities had a clear path forward into law this year. From anti-LGBTQ+ bills, tough-on-crime policies and additional regulations on absente
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Vince Vaughn Explains Why 'The People In Charge' No Longer Finance R-Rated Comedies
The "Old School" and "Wedding Crashers" star made his bones with expletive-laden comedies — and has a theory on why they no longer dominate theaters.
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I’m a Frugal Shopper: Always Buy the Cheapest Version of These 7 Foods
Groceries are expensive, so looking for ways to save makes sense. As a frugal shopper, paying more than necessary isn't your thing, but you also don't want to purchase low-quality food. Thankfully,...
4 min read - WorldThe Telegraph
Watch: Putin says ‘Buenas noches’ to spies’ children who thought they were Argentinian
Two Kremlin spies freed in a historic prisoner swap were so deep undercover their children didn’t know they were Russian until they arrived in Moscow.
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Growing States, Shrinking Housing Markets — What’s Going on in Texas and Florida?
People are flocking to Texas and Florida, but that doesn't necessarily mean these states are filled with real estate hotspots. In fact, three U.S. cities with the largest decline in home market values...
3 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Josh Shapiro Torches JD Vance After Insult: He's A 'Total Phoney-Baloney'
Shapiro, who is among those being considered as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, had no issue being compared to former President Barack Obama.
2 min read - CelebrityPeople
Tori Spelling Says She's 'Gonna Have to Go on OnlyFans' to Pay for Her Kids' College Tuition
Spelling joked about how she would pay the college tuition for her five kids — Liam Aaron, 17, Stella Doreen, 16, Hattie Margaret, 12, Finn Davey, 11 and Beau Dean, 7 — with ex Dean McDermott
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Nobody Owes Trump Their Vote. Not Even Kyle Rittenhouse.
After announcing he would vote for Ron Paul, an onslaught of criticism ensued. Those critiques missed the mark, even though the gun rights advocate ultimately caved.
4 min read - LifestyleFood Republic
Kamala Harris' Go-To Breakfast Is An Underrated Cereal
Kamala Harris may be a foodie who aims to publish her own cookbook, but her go-to breakfast is a sensible, and often overlooked, type of cereal.
4 min read - USABC News
Man arrested after allegedly striking Lowe's employee on head with sledgehammer
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly struck a Lowe's store employee with a sledgehammer and stole a drill set, police said. Aaron Deshown Willams, 25, has been arrested on warrants for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury and robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to the Durham Police Department. The Lowe's employee was helping Williams when he allegedly took a sledgehammer from his shopping cart and struck the employee in the hea
1 min read - PoliticsDeseret News
After losing election, Phil Lyman asks Utah Supreme Court to remove Gov. Cox and put Lyman on Nov. ballot
Lyman lost the primary election to Gov. Cox.
4 min read - PoliticsReuters
Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
The U.S. criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed after a nearly eight-month pause on Friday, with the judge left to decide how to proceed after the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington is expected to decide in the coming weeks which aspects of the indictment obtained by Special Counsel Jack Smith must be tossed out after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are entitled to broad im
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Anna Faris Shares Rare Photo with 20-Year-Old Stepdaughter Margot: 'Teaching Me How to Use Instagram'
The actress is stepmom to husband Michael Barrett's two kids and is mom to son Jack, 11, whom she shares with ex Chris Pratt
3 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
GOP Rep. Perry knocks prisoner swap: ‘Like trading a rifle for a spoon’
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) criticized the recent prisoner swap with Russia in an interview Friday. “We’re elated to have these prisoners returned back home, they should never been taken prisoner in the first place,” Perry said on Fox Business’s “Mornings With Maria.” “But let’s remember that there’s another side to this equation,” he told host…
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J.K. Rowling Knows Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Isn’t Trans. She Doesn’t Care
The facts don’t matter to the right-wing voices clamoring about fairness in women’s sports.
6 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Trump’s Response to Kamala Calling Him Weird Is Actually So Weird
Donald Trump appears to be having a breakdown over Democrats calling him weird.
1 min read - USABC News
Vice President Kamala Harris nears the end of search for running mate -- with the choice in her hands
Excitement is building as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate selection announcement nears -- with the process now resting in her own hands as of Friday, a person familiar tells ABC News. The vetting, led by former Attorney General Eric Holder and his team at the Covington and Burling law firm, has concluded and the process has been turned over to Harris, the source said. Harris is expected to announce her pick by Tuesday evening, when she and her running mate will appear together for a
4 min read - LifestyleSimply Recipes
I Asked 2 Chefs To Name the Best Canned Tomatoes—Both Said the Same Brand
It's a ubiquitous brand you can find at any grocery store.
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Fast Food Menu Items That Might Not Be Around Much Longer
If you're a fan of any of these fast food restaurant items, you might want to consider getting them one last time before they likely leave the menu forever.
14 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
This company wants to pay you to recycle your old stuff — and all you have to do is toss your items in a return bag
You can't complain about getting paid to do the right thing.
3 min read - EntertainmentTVLine.com
The View Announces a Big Change for Next Season — Get Details
The View may look a bit different when the new season rolls around in September. During Friday’s episode of the ABC chatfest, co-host Sunny Hostin announced that in addition to it being the season finale, “After 10 years and 2,143 episodes, this is the last show we’ll do from this studio. “We’re sad to say …
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Mastiff-Labrador Mix Unapologetically Steals Mom's Grilled Cheese Like a Boss
That's what she gets for leaving the kitchen.
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13 Celebs Who Are Wildly Accomplished In Fields That Are The Complete Opposite Of Hollywood
Former Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments — MIT grad, Harvard Law grad, and startup CEO!
7 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
Adults Over 40 Are Sharing Tiny Decisions That Changed The Course Of Their Lives, And It's Fascinating
"Sometimes, what feels like the end of an era is really the start of a masterpiece."
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27 Celebrities Who Are Either Nothing Like They Seem Or Exactly As You'd Expect
I can see that from Jamie Foxx...
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Former WLTX anchor Darci Strickland starts new job. Here’s where she is going.
Darci Rush, who was known as Darci Strickland at WLTX, started the job Thursday.
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
North Korea's former No.2 diplomat in Cuba recalls dramatic, swift defection in likely blow to Kim
When Ri Il Gyu, North Korea’s No.2 diplomat in Cuba, finally decided to flee to South Korea in frustration over his highly repressive, corrupt homeland last November, he finished all necessary prep work alone. About a week later, he told his family to be ready to leave Cuba together in just six hours. “I told my kid that there is no future or hope for North Korea.”
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How big is Alexander Mountain Fire? How it compares to Fort Collins, Cameron Peak Fire
Here's some perspective on the size of the Alexander Mountain Fire.
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8 Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers To Buy Property, According to Real Estate Experts
Many of us have bought in wholeheartedly to the American Dream. We want a home, no matter what. But not all homes are created equal. More specifically, not all home locations are created equal --...
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Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris had secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday. The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but Harris' campaign marked the moment when she crossed the threshold to have the majority of delegates’ votes. The announcement came after the campaign said earlier that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seem
10 min read - USMSNBC
Judge suspends Justin Timberlake's driver's license after singer declined sobriety test
A judge has suspended pop singer Justin Timberlake's New York driver's license because he declined to take a breathalyzer test after he was pulled over and arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated in June.
2 min read - SportsChicago Tribune
Sights and sounds from the Hall of Fame as Devin Hester and Steve McMichael prepare for enshrinement
Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities continued Friday in Canton, Ohio, leading up to Saturday’s enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The Chicago Bears are well-represented with Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers part of the seven-man Class of 2024. In the lead-up to Saturday’s big event, here’s a collection of sights, sounds, nuggets and vignettes involving ...
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Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them
Scientists studying the zone between Earth’s atmosphere and space have spotted unusual X- and C-shaped features that could thwart signals that keep our planet running smoothly.
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Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez's Alleged Divorce Papers Suggest They Have No Plans for a Messy Split
While the great Hollywood love story that was Bennifer 2.0 might be coming to a close, it’s looking like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are doing everything in their power to end things on a good note. The couple’s alleged approach to their separation means they could avoid the drawn-out divorces we see all too …
3 min read - BusinessBuzzFeed
The 48 Funniest Tweets From The First Week Of The Olympics
Thank God for Steve.
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Wesley Snipes’ Blade Breaks Two Guinness World Records
[This story includes spoilers from Deadpool & Wolverine.] Wesley Snipes’ Blade has broken two Guinness World Records. The actor returned to the half-vampire “daywalker” in Deadpool & Wolverine, officially making him the person to hold the longest career as a live-action Marvel character, according to Guinness World Records. He beat out his co-star Hugh Jackman, …
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Suni Lee’s impression of Hoda and Savannah cheering on gymnasts is spot-on
Suni Lee did a funny impression of TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie rooting for the U.S. women's gymnastics team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Wrap
Pete Buttigieg Tells ‘The View’ Trump Comment on Harris’ Race Was Strategic: ‘He Did It for a Very Specific Reason’
Buttigieg joined the ABC talk show Friday as veepstakes rumors swirl The post Pete Buttigieg Tells ‘The View’ Trump Comment on Harris’ Race Was Strategic: ‘He Did It for a Very Specific Reason’ appeared first on TheWrap.
3 min read - USThe Daily Beast
J.D. Vance Toasts With Diet Mountain Dew After ‘Racist’ Joke Falls Flat
J.D. Vance doubled down on his poorly received joke about Diet Mountain Dew by toasting with a bottle of the fizzy drink Thursday during a trip to the southern border.“This is the good stuff here. High caffeine, low calorie,” said Donald Trump’s running mate before guzzling the soda on camera.Last month, Vance’s remark that Democrats found everything racist, including him enjoying the popular soft drink, was met with blank stares and a few awkward laughs at his first campaign rally after being c
2 min read - SportsBears Wire
Tyson Bagent had hilarious reaction to Caleb Williams' signing bonus on Bears Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks released a clip of Caleb Williams sharing his signing bonus and it resulted in a hilarious reaction from Tyson Bagent.
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"I've Been Married Three Times, But I Don't Feel That I've Ever Been Married Once": 10 Celebs Who Held On To Their Ex's Last Name Even After Splitting Up
"So we married, for all the wrong reasons. I walked down the aisle brandishing my daisies thinking, 'I can get out of this.'"
5 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
House Democrats hone in on Tim Walz for Harris ticket
As Vice President Harris weighs her choice for running mate, House Democrats are increasingly advocating for a former colleague: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. First elected to Congress in 2006, Walz served in the House for 12 years and rose to become the top Democrat on the powerful Veterans Affairs Committee before heading home in 2019…
6 min read - CelebrityThe Telegraph
‘Fat girls need love too’: The heartbreaking life, and cruel death, of Mama Cass
In a life in which people happily dissembled on her behalf, it seems fitting that the story of the passing of “Mama” Cass Elliot was built on a lie. Likely you’ve heard it: that following the final performance of a run of 28 sold-out concerts at the London Palladium, 50 years ago this week, the 32-year-old retired to her digs at 9 Curzon Square, in Mayfair, where she choked to death while attempting to eat a ham sandwich.
11 min read - EntertainmentParade
Watch Taylor Swift React to Fan Dressed the Same as Her: ‘I Told You Not to Wear That’
The singer's comedic timing was flawless.
2 min read - LifestyleNBC Sports
How NASCAR drivers spent their Olympic break vacation
Tyler Reddick got married during the break in the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
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A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim
AZ: Body of 20-year-old recovered after taking 400 ft fall from rim of Grand Canyon
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How Much Does Simone Biles Make as an Olympic Gymnast? Her Net Worth Will Surprise You
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. How the seven-time Olympic medalist accumulated her significant net worth might surprise you.
4 min read - USBackfire News
Semi-Truck Does Hit-And-Run On Car In Atlanta
Shocking dashcam footage shows the moment when a semi-truck plows into the back end of a car stopped at a traffic light in metro Atlanta, then keeps going. This is the sort of nightmare scenario we hate thinking about because commercial trucks can do significant damage, but it’s even worse when drivers don’t stop and take accountability. Watch suspects in a stolen GMC Sierra use it as a weapon against police. If you watch the dashcam footage of the hit-and-run, which Fox 5 Atlanta shared and we’
2 min read - USMiami Herald
What can Florida expect as tropical system nears? Here’s risk for storm surge, flooding
What to know about what could be coming soon.
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I Tried Andrew Zimmern's 5-Ingredient Casserole—It's Perfect and So Easy
It's a Midwestern classic for good reason.
3 min read - WorldThe Telegraph
Botched church refurbishment is so bad ‘it’s an attack on our heritage’
Professional restorers in Spain are demanding to know how the refurbishment of a historic church was apparently botched to leave it looking crude and cartoonish.
2 min read - LifestyleGOBankingRates
I’m on a $6,500 Monthly Retirement Budget: 5 Grocery Items I Can No Longer Afford
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent data found that the average expenses for people who are 65 and older were $52,141 a year ($4,345 a month). An estimated $6,490 -- $541 a month -- was...
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