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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

TheConversationCanada

This week, in a devastating story about Alice Munro’s complicity in the sexual abuse of her youngest daughter, we discovered how Munro, a Nobel Prize-winning author acclaimed for her uniquely Gothic interpretation of women’s lives, actually lived her feminism. 

In a first-person essay in the Toronto Star, Munro’s daughter Andrea Skinner details the years-long sexual abuse by her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin, beginning when she was nine years old. In an earlier essay, Skinner wrote: “The sexual abuse of a child is a rape of the mind, in which any fledgling tools for healing are stolen.”

Although Skinner told her father, Jim...

The Gothic horror of Alice Munro: A reckoning with the darkness behind a feminist icon

A-Z-Animals

Skunks are prevalent animals, commonly inhabiting local gardens and backyards. While intriguing creatures to observe from afar, they can also be bothersome and pose a risk to humans and pets by releasing a potent and unpleasant scent. Therefore, knowing safe and natural methods to deter them from your property may be beneficial. In this article, […]

Discover 12 Smells That Skunks Absolutely Hate

Georgia State

Savannah, GA

Exploring the Charms of Georgia: A Journey Through Savannah, Athens, Helen, and Dahlonega. Experience the charm of Georgia's historic cities, savor the flavors of Southern cuisine, and explore picturesque mountain towns on your next adventure. From the cobblestone streets of Savannah to the Bavarian charm of Helen, discover the hidden gems that make Georgia a unique and unforgettable destination.

Discover Georgia's Most Charming Small Towns

I’ve been making way through the 2024 Read Harder Challenge throughout the year, providing recommendations for each task, but this week has brought me to a tricky one: task #16, Read a book based solely on the title. Usually, I write about each book to explain why would should read it for the task, but an explanation would essentially make that book ineligible for task #16, because then you couldn’t be reading it solely for the title.

25+ Books With Intriguing Titles That are Actually Worth Reading

To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Is yours on the list of the most attractive accents in the US?. Findings. Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they...

5 American Accents People Love the Most

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

War History Online

Before starring as a main character in 'The Munsters,' actor Fred Gwynne was a radioman in the US Navy during World War II.

Did You Know That Before Becoming Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served in the US Navy During World War II?

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Mike Wolfe already announced he had signed on for three more seasons of American Pickers. However, he just made another comment that makes the series’ future sound even brighter. While he sounded like he was ready to possibly retire earlier in the year, he sounds happier than ever to be out on the road filming new episodes.

Mike Wolfe Has Big News About ‘American Pickers’ Future

A Piece of Travel

The United States has adopted holidays from other countries, but it's also home to some unique dates that aren't celebrated anywhere else. Which one of these holidays is your favorite?

6 Holidays Only Americans Celebrate

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Vassar, MI

VASSAR, Mich.— Journey to a mid-Michigan forest where fairy tales come to life. The Mid-Michigan Enchanted Forest is home to the village of Kleves- a fantasy town where the Fairy Godmother, princesses, the Evil Queen, and many more storybook characters live. Opening in 2008 in Vassar, the story of...

"A WELL-KEPT SECRET": Journey into an enchanted forest in mid-Michigan

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

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Lesser-Known Heroes of the American Revolution on Exhibit in Chillicothe

Chillicothe — One of only three exhibitions circulating through the nation that give a unique preview of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is...

Lesser-Known Heroes of the American Revolution on Exhibit in Chillicothe

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