Columbus, OH

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

In my time writing about abandoned dogs, I’ve seen people leave them on the road, tie them up somewhere, or just dump the poor pups in a box. However, I have never quite seen anyone cruelly place puppies in a plastic container that makes it extremely difficult for them to move, breathe, or do anything.

Woman Notices A Moving Container On Her Lawn, Then Discovers A Shocking Surprise Inside

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

New York City, NY

Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather.

New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones

Next time you finish that plastic jug of milk, don't throw it away. Garden Gate Magazine has just the tip for you. In a YouTube video, Katie from Garden Gate Magazine (@GardenGateMagazine) showcases how to turn your empty milk jug into a birdseed scoop from start to finish. Rinse and...

Woman demonstrates bird-feeding hack using empty milk jugs: 'So simple yet effective'

South Carolina State

Tropical storm Debby has caused flooding throughout the southeast, leading some South Carolina residents to find alligators swimming in their backyards.

Watch: Tropical storm Debby has alligators swimming in people’s backyards

Many environmentally conscious consumers are cognizant of every purchase they make and every item they toss. Unfortunately, our favorite brands may not be as intentional. Case in point: an incident at a Walmart that's drawing eyes on Reddit. What's happening?. A recent Reddit post has gone viral after a user...

Shopper upset after witnessing employees hauling plants to dumpster at big box store: 'Such a shame'

CNN’s Hadas Gold reports on Paramount’s decision to slash 15% of its staff ahead of its merger with Skydance. The move highlights the challenges faced by traditional linear TV companies in the evolving media landscape.

Paramount announces job cuts during media industry struggles

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Germany will take in descendants of citizens denied their rights by the Nazis during the 1930s and ’40s. Some Jewish Americans are tackling the paperwork for more opportunities.

For some American Jews, a path to German citizenship opens options their ancestors never had

Homeowners may have various opinions on what the "best yard" looks like, but there’s often one common goal: a lush, green lawn. It’s no secret that water is essential if you want to attain grade-A grass, but there’s more to it than turning on the sprinkler. When you water your lawn is an important factor in its overall health and appearance. Ahead, we talked to two lawn care experts to find out when the best time to water grass is and some other tips to help you land the title of best lawn on the block.

This Is the Best Time to Water Grass, According to Lawn Experts

Upworthy

In 1997, ecologists Daniel Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs approached an orange juice company in Costa Rica with an off-the-wall idea. In exchange for donating a portion of unspoiled, forested land to the Área de Conservación Guanacaste — a nature preserve in the country's northwest — the park would allow the company to dump its discarded orange peels and pulp, free of charge, in a heavily grazed, largely deforested area nearby. One year later, one thousand trucks poured into the national park, offloading over 12,000 metric tons of sticky, mealy, orange compost onto the worn-out plot.

A juice company dumped orange peels in a national park. Here's what it looks like now.

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Apples are a delicious fruit that grows in abundance from late summer through fall. And while picking your own apples from the orchard is a fun seasonal activity, have you ever considered making your own tiny orchard in your backyard? After finishing an apple, harvest the seeds and plant them in small containers. Soon, the seeds will germinate, and you'll be well on your way to growing an apple tree.

How to Plant Apple Seeds So They Grow Into Fruit-Bearing Trees

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been in space weeks longer than expected. Here’s what they’re up to, and how their lives could change if they don’t return on Starliner.

Boeing’s Starliner astronauts may be in space another 6 months. Here’s what they’ll do

Warren, MI

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is laying off as many as 2,450 factory workers from its Warren Truck assembly plant outside of Detroit as the automaker ends production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck.

Stellantis to lay off up to 2,450 factory workers as classic Ram production ends

A farmer has said he feels disrespected by customers stealing fruit from his pick your own strawberry events. Arscott Farm in Shrewsbury offers the fruit picking sessions, as well as seasonal events like pumpkin picking and the chance to choose your own Christmas tree. Joe Hamer, who runs the farm,...

Farmer calls out customers stealing strawberries

In a head-to-head comparison, drinks containing erythritol, a sweetener in stevia and keto products, raised the risk of blood clots while sugar water did not.

Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Razor-thin solar panels could be ‘ink-jetted’ onto your backpack or phone for cheap clean energy

A coating 100 times thinner than a human hair can harness the sun’s energy and be applied to everyday objects, in a development that could reduce...

Razor-thin solar panels could be ‘ink-jetted’ onto your backpack or phone for cheap clean energy

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