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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The Associated Press

Maternity homes have seen a resurgence in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Across the country, homes are sprouting up or expanding. Christian anti-abortion advocates want to open more of these transitional housing facilities, believing they are the next step in helping women who carry pregnancies to term. Maternity homes differ from emergency shelters: They typically provide longer-term housing and wraparound services for pregnant women, sometimes for months or even years after birth. Many of them are faith-based, with founders who are Catholic or evangelical. Maternity homes also have a fraught history of trauma, secrecy and shame. In the three decades before Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide, many unwed pregnant women and girls were sent to maternity homes, where they were often coerced into surrendering their babies for adoption. In 1883, the first Florence Crittenton home opened in New York as a place to reform unmarried “fallen women,” who were encouraged to keep their children. 

What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered

California State

WashingtonExaminer

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God slammed a California law recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) that blocks school districts from informing parents about changes to their child’s gender identity. “Teacher, you better tell me so I know what the hell is going on,” Charlamagne said Tuesday on The Breakfast Club radio show. He added […]

Charlamagne rips California law banning schools from telling parents about students’ gender transitions

Virginia Beach, VA

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. While there are some promising new signs that inflation may ease soon, the price of housing is only continuing to climb. While nationwide rent costs were previously on a downward trend, the average rent price in the United States has risen again, and is at the highest level it’s been since 2022, at least according to a new report from Rent.com. However, the same report shows that rents in some states are bucking the trend.

The 10 Cities Where Rent Is Actually Getting More Affordable

The Guardian

Death reports obtained by the Guardian show elderly people are regularly dying on the streets of LA: ‘They’re incredibly alone’

Thousands of senior citizens are dying homeless in Los Angeles, records reveal

Alabama State

Living in major U.S. cities means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push in-office...

6 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

With challenges and dreams becoming harder to achieve, "The Power of the Mujer" aims to encourage hope, resilience and empowerment to all the Latina single mothers of the world. The book by Simón Silva is an enthralling narrative that delves into the lives of four remarkable single mothers. Through their...

‘The Power of The Mujer’ by Simón Silva is a book dedicated to all the hardworking Latina mothers

Have you ever felt pressured to conform to expectations that don’t feel true to who you really are? Understanding and respecting one’s own gender identity is crucial in navigating a world that often insists on clear-cut labels. What aspects of gender identity empower you to embrace and express your truest self?

21 Gender Identity Facts America Must Learn

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More people than ever reported experiencing homelessness for the first time across the country, increasing 23% from 2019-2023, according to a new report.
                In 2023, almost one million people (970,806 people) experienced homelessness for the first time, which was the most ever recorded since it was tracked in 2007, according to "State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition" report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
                The pandemic...

Growing trend: More people experiencing homelessness for the first time

Jacksonville, FL

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A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Vacaville, CA

People are horrified by this letter a family received in their mailbox from a neighbor who assumed they couldn't afford to live in the area due to the fact that they were "interracial." While everyone has unconscious biases about different cultural and ethnic groups, allowing those biases to influence your...

Interracial family receives "eviction" threat from neighbors who assume they're renters

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Black women have continuously carved out spaces and created businesses that resonate with their communities. Sometimes they even choose to keep the businesses within the family and partner with none other than their own sister. Here are some inspiring stories of Black sister-owned businesses making waves. McBride Sisters Wine Company View this post on Instagram… Continue reading Check Out These Black Sister Owned Businesses

Check Out These Black Sister Owned Businesses

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Diff'rent Strokes actor Conrad Bain got his start on the New York stage and in small TV roles on daytime soaps like Dark Shadows. Bain's big break arrived when he starred as Dr. Arthur Harmon, TV husband to Rue McClanahan's Vivian Harmon, on the CBS 1970s sitcom, Maude, starring Bea Arthur.

'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Conrad Bain Objected to Fellow 'Maude' Star Bea Arthur's Plastic Surgery

An article in a special issue on The Planetary Future published in Environmental Policy and Law considers the Planetary Trust as an essential framework underlying today's kaleidoscopic world, reviews important developments in implementing the Trust, and focuses on important steps to take now to ensure a just, robust Earth system for present and future generations.

'All of us urgently need to band together to pass a robust and just Earth to future generations,' says expert

Boston, MA

Time and money can be tight for college students but apps like Task Rabbit make it easy to earn income that works around their busy schedules. College students are expected to spend around $2,900 month on living expenses including food, clothing, entertainment and other expenditures for the 2024-25 school year per recent data.

Students Can Make Up To $1,000/Day Doing Taskrabbit—Here's How To Master The Hustle

A growing share of older adults experience homelessness in the US, but providers often lack the resources to serve these individuals effectively, according to a new report by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. The Alliance examined data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It found that 20%...

HUD reports rising rates of homelessness among older adults

Despite growing awareness of the environmental and social consequences of fast fashion, the overproduction and overconsumption of clothes continues. To attract a more mindful public, fashion brands have employed “woke” marketing tactics and published adverts that illustrate a political and social awareness around race, LGBTQ+, feminism, and the environment.

‘Woke’ marketing lets name brands get away with environmental and labor abuses

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Latinx grandparents create a sense of safety for their LGBTQ+ grandchildren

A new study centers its research on LGBTQ+ Latinx youth and their positive relationship with grandparents. The study, “Latinx LGBTQ+ Youth and Grandparents: Intergenerational Solidarity, Precarious...

Latinx grandparents create a sense of safety for their LGBTQ+ grandchildren

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