Bleed Esports Valorant head coach Nikola ‘LEGIJA’ Ninić revealed what went wrong with the VCT Pacific team in 2024 and what kept Jaccob ‘yay’ Whiteaker from returning to his OpTic Gaming form. In an interview with Duncan ‘Thorin’ Shields, the former Counter-Strike coach laid out...

yay’s coach says competitive Valorant failures boil down to one “mental” issue

The Tate brothers were the targets of house raids in Romania on Wednesday, following which Andrew Tate has claimed to press that he is being “set up”. On August 21, four homes were searched as part of DIICOT’s, Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, human trafficking investigation. This included Andrew Tate’s home in Bucharest.

Andrew Tate claims he’s being “set up” after houses raided by police

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

McDonald’s have launched all-new Happy Meals that feature collectible figures from the BTS toy range BT21. There are seven adorable figures to collect, each representing and designed by a member of the internationally renowned K-Pop band. These Happy Meal toys launched on August 21, 2024 and already have social...

McDonald’s launches adorable BTS Happy Meal figures, but they won’t be easy to get

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

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Barbecue ribs are an all-American delicacy, with variations ranging from St. Louis-style pork ribs to tender beef ribs. The best ribs are those that are perfectly seasoned, slowly smoked, and smothered in a sweet, sticky glaze.

North Carolina Eatery Named 'Best BBQ Ribs' in the State

Midjourney has announced that the platform will no longer require you to have a Discord account to generate images. Unlike AI image generators like Stable Diffusion and DALL·E 2, you can’t install Midjourney on your PC or use a web app. The only way to access it is through Discord. You have to join its Discord server and submit a text prompt using a format unique to Midjourney, but that changes now.

Midjourney drops Discord requirement for AI image generation

Cary, NC

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Plenty of laughter and tears went into the formation of the girl group Katseye, as documented in Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, leading to questions about whether it was scripted. The new documentary series examines the formation of what’s touted as the first “global girl group.” The process saw execs...

Is the Katseye documentary scripted? Pop Star Academy explained

Jake Paul has agreed to a $25K bet after claiming he could beat IShowSpeed in a 40-yard dash. During the August 22, 2024, episode of BS with Jake Paul, guests Michael Rubin and Gary Vee called out Paul after he claimed he could outrun YouTuber IShowSpeed. “I want to race...

Jake Paul bets $25K he can beat IShowSpeed in 40-yard dash

Bamboo is a versatile and important resource in Disney Dreamlight Valley, but players may have trouble tracking it down. The game’s first paid expansion, A Rift in Time, introduced a variety of new materials and ingredients players can find while exploring Eternity Isle, including Bamboo. In addition to being...

How to get Bamboo in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Kentucky State

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

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It's been over 40 years since Leave It To Beaver actor Hugh Beaumont died of a heart attack in Munich, Germany in 1982. A former minister in real life, Hugh Beaumont was born in Lawrence, Kansas. He is best remembered as Ward Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver, the classic TV sitcom that originally aired for seven years in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

In Memory of 'Leave It To Beaver' Actor and Former Minister Hugh Beaumont: 4 Decades After His Death

Fortnite players are disappointed that they are unable to celebrate victories with their friends in the game due to a bug in Chapter 5 Season 4. Emoting with your friends just after the Victory Royale text appears in Fortnite after eliminating the last opponent is no doubt one of the most satisfying things in the game. Maybe you pulled off an insane combo with Captain America’s Shield, or one tapped your opponent as they were trying to heal behind a bush.

Fortnite bug is ruining the fun of Victory Royales for players

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Chicago, IL

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(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Many people are curious about the marriage rumors surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez, which have gained significant attention recently. The couple, known for their prominent relationship, has been the subject of speculation, with fans and media trying to determine if they have officially tied the knot. We will explore...

Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodriguez Marriage Rumors Explained

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CoD pro received “two strikes” for teabagging at Esports World Cup

Call of Duty esports veteran and Carolina Royal Ravens player Tyler ‘FeLo’ Johnson detailed on a live stream how he was penalized at the Esports World...

CoD pro received “two strikes” for teabagging at Esports World Cup

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