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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Melbourne, FL

Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Or you can have a ‘Narrowbody’ alternative, which is about as narrow as The Mall. Skip 7 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. The Range Rover Sport is already a sizeable thing, but what if you want yours to be even more sizeable? Urban Automotive has you covered because this is its brand-new conversion kit for the current L461 generation, and it’s, um, sizeable.

Urban Automotive’s new kit will make your Range Rover Sport wider than most planets

What happens when a cruise passenger forgets a personal item on the cruise ship?. Once someone has disembarked the ship at the final port there is no going back. Even if they know exactly where they left something and want to retrieve it, they won't be able to get it.

I Left My Husband's Glasses on the Ship: Cruise Line Explains to Passenger How to Get Items Back

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Lukeville, AZ

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Karina Ruiz sentía que sus pies se hundían con cada paso en la arena pegajosa del desierto de Agua Prieta, Sonora. Con apenas 15 años de edad, junto a sus padres Virginia y Mauro, habían intentado cruzar seis veces el desierto sin éxito.

Karina Ruiz hizo historia, se prepara para rendir protesta como la primera migrante y dreamer en llegar al senado de México

When Audi finally killed off the R8, we lost something more than the company’s highest-performing car — we lost its prettiest design. Since then, we’ve only had the E-Tron GT as the Pretty Audi, but even that lost its luster with the most recent redesign. Now, though, there’s finally a truly good-looking car back in the Audi stable: The new Q5.

2025 Audi Q5 Is The Prettiest Audi In Years

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Small game hunters and trappers must submit the lower jaw of bobcats they kill as part of the mandatory pelt sealing process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday.

Bobcat Jaw Submission Now Required for Pelt Sealing

DMA Industries has added new FuelMaster fuel pumps and RideMaster air and electronic suspension products to its MasterSeries product lines. DMA said RideMaster’s air and electronic suspension solutions are designed to providing superior ride comfort. The new product line includes OE-quality air, electronic and magnetic struts, shocks, as well as compressors and accessory components. Active or passive suspension options are both available.

DMA adds new FuelMaster, RideMaster to MasterSeries lines

Mercedes wants to unify the S-Class and EQS flagships into a single model line in the future. The eight-gen S-Class is expected to arrive in 2030, offering both ICE and EV powertrain options. The EQS will benefit from significant updates in 2025, with a facelifted S-Class following in 2026. Mercedes...

Next Mercedes S-Class To Offer EV And ICE, Making EQS Obsolete

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

Firestone Ag has introduced Bridgestone tractor tires to the U.S. and Canadian agricultural markets. The tires have been in the European market for about 10 years. “These are proven designs in our European market where they see more road wear,” says Bill Durivage, Firestone Ag senior product strategy manager. “As farmers in North America are doing more roading and asking for longer wearing and better riding tires, we saw the opportunity to expand the technology into the North American market.”

Firestone Ag introduces Bridgestone tractor tire lines

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The 2025 RS3 is making the headlines for the usual reasons. The compact performance car gets a mid-cycle update bringing exterior styling tweaks, a flatter steering wheel, and carbon bucket seats. But there are some changes not visible to the naked eye. No, we're not talking about the angrier exhaust, which now delivers a "more voluminous and even more distinctive" soundtrack. Audi says the car smells better now. Seriously.

Audi Says the New RS3 Smells Better

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

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Hydrogen burnt as fuel produces only water as byproduct offering a sustainable mode of transportation.

Astron’s hydrogen engine achieves record 60% efficiency with 0 emissions

Sarasota, FL

Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

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TEAL Introduces Training-Free Activation Sparsity to Boost LLM Efficiency

TEAL (Training-Free Activation Sparsity in LLMs) has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to improve the efficiency of large language models (LLMs) without requiring additional training. According...

TEAL Introduces Training-Free Activation Sparsity to Boost LLM Efficiency

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