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Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Teen Furious 16-Year-Old Sister Passed Around ‘Private’ Videos of Her Bedroom
A teenage girl, 19, is upset that her younger sister, 16, shared personal videos of her bedroom with her friends. "Recently my sister sent private videos of my room that she took when I was at my lowest point mentally to her friend. This friend then sent the videos to all of our friends. For everyone we knew to see," the young woman wrote on Reddit.
SouthCoast Receives Free Produce With United Way’s Mobile Market
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM)—For SouthCoast residents, it's the season to bring home fresh, free produce. This year marks United Way of Greater New Bedford's 10th season of its Mobile Market program that kicks off today. Finding the right produce can be a challenge for some people, and grocery shopping may...
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Briefly Closes After Power Outage
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge was closed down for a brief period of time this morning. Massachusetts Department of Transportation spokesperson John Goggin told WBSM that a power outage in the area “impacted the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge while it was in the act of closing.”
Fed-Up Mom Considers Leaving ‘Careless’ Son in Jail Instead of Paying $9,500 Bail
A mom on Reddit is considering leaving her son, 19, in jail after he hit a pregnant woman with his car, broke his nose and received stitches on his face. "He was arrested and is in the county jail hospital. He wouldn't tell me how badly injured the woman is, except that she might lose the baby," the frustrated mom wrote.
RI Philharmonic to Host Free Concert at Roger Williams Park on July 31st
The Rhode Island Foundation and Citizens are teaming up with the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, the Providence Tourism Council, the Roger Williams Park Conservancy, and the Providence Parks Department to present the Rhode Island Philharmonic Summer Pops at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music on Wednesday, July 31st for a night of entertainment.
Julia Fox Comes Out as a Lesbian: ‘Sorry Boys’
Julia Fox came out as a lesbian via TikTok on Monday (July 8) in response to another TikTok user who said, "I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like ‘Aww, you hate that man. You literally hate him." The 34-year-old candidly responded in a...
Dartmouth Author Ben Shattuck Gets a ‘Humbling’ Reception for New Book
Word travels fast in small towns. Sometimes, that means gossip spiraling out of control. Other times, it means a standing-room-only crowd at your book reading. The latter was true in Westport Monday night, where hundreds gathered to celebrate Dartmouth author Ben Shattuck's new baby, The History of Sound. The turnout...
This Elaborate, Stunning ‘Yankee Candle’ Compound Is Still for Sale, but Why?
An indoor water park, tennis, and basketball courts, a two-story arcade, bowling alley, clubhouse, pool cabana, spa, two car barns, and two guest houses are all on these park-like grounds with fountains, pergolas, ponds, and waterfalls. The spa is 55,000 square feet, and the indoor water park is inspired by...
Woman Upset Half-Sister Asked to Wear Her Dead Mother’s Jewelry on Wedding Day
A woman on Reddit drew strong reactions after she explained her complicated family dynamic. The 27-year-old woman shared in a post in the Am I the A--hole forum that she has a younger half-sister named Leah, 19, who is getting married. "I was asked by Leah if she could borrow...
The Hidden Message Behind an Upside Down Stamp
Coded messages, hidden meanings, easter eggs, no matter what you call them, this kind of cryptic communication has been around since the Victorian Era making it into our high tech world of communication. Some forms of communication like emojis aren't even hidden, rather quick or simple ways to send a...
BTS Fans Sell Out $27,000 Bracelet Less Than Two Hours After Jin Is Announced Ambassador
BTS fans, a.k.a. ARMY, have once again proved just how powerful they are after selling out a $27,000 bracelet. On Monday (July 8), the eldest member of the group, Jin, announced his partnership with French jewelry company FRED. "Grateful to be part of the FRED family as the Global Brand...
Is it Really That Bad to Use Your Phone at the Gas Pump?
We all know the two main safety rules with our cell phones. Don't text and drive and leave them in the car while we're pumping gas. While there are laws surrounding the first, there are only warning signs at gas stations and plenty of articles regarding the second safety rule.
Gypsy Rose Slams People for Visiting House Where Mom Dee Dee Blanchard Was Murdered
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is not happy that people visit the house where her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, was murdered in 2015. "Passing by Gypsy Rose's old house," someone posted on TikTok. The video showed the small blue home in Springfield, Mo., where Gypsy Rose and her mother once lived. The...
Jason Mraz Surprises Boston Fans With Iconic Sitcom Theme
Jason Mraz and New England go together like pancakes and butter. The singer started his 2024 summer tour at Providence Performing Arts Center on June 30 before stops in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts -- once to play with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood and once to headline at Leader Bank Pavilion in the Boston Seaport.
Why Lawyers and Doctors ‘Practice’ Their Profession
We've all heard the lame jokes about doctors and lawyers practicing their profession. "After all these years you're still practicing?" or "You think you'd know what you're doing by now with all that practice." Quite the dad jokes if you ask me. However, I must admit I laughed out loud...
New Bedford Record Shop Gets Surprise Visit From ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — When you own a record shop, you never know who is going to walk through the doors. It may even be a real live cartoon. That’s what happened at Purchase Street Records on Pope’s Island in New Bedford on Sunday, when Bob’s Burgers star Eugene Mirman stopped in to do a little shopping.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
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