Insects seem to have an uncanny ability to find their way into our homes, especially during those times of the year when they’re most active. As temperatures rise in summer or drop in winter, small black bugs often gather around windowsills and doorframes. These pests are not only unsightly, but they can also pose a threat to homeowners and belongings, depending on the species. Windows provide the perfect environment for insects so it’s no wonder they flock to these areas, creating a nuisance that can be frustrating to manage.

What Are the Small Black Bugs Around My Window?

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. I know, I know: The last thing we all need is another houseplant. But Costco just got a new in-store shipment of eight-inch-tall foliage that comes in the most beautiful wicker basket planters, and it’s nearly impossible to resist adding just one more plant to your growing collection.

Costco’s New $25 Plants Come in the Cutest Boho Woven Baskets

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

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Mississippi State

Irish Star

Mississippi woman Semyia Jones, 26, has been charged with the murder of her husband Markquarius Jones, according to police chief Greg Collins in the small town of Ackerman

Mississippi wife 'shot and killed husband in fit of rage at gas station' after chilling Facebook post

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The US Sun

A WOMAN has revealed that she was on a night out and was being chatted up by a guy, but things quickly turned sour when she told him her name. Sadhbh, a brunette beauty from Ireland, claimed that the young guy laughed in her face when she shared her moniker.

A guy was chatting me up on a night out – but when I told him my name he laughed in my face and said ‘surely not’

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 In Disbelief After Shocking Surprise Is Left In A Plastic Container On Her Lawn

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside. They aren't a big threat if left alone when foraging for food. However, if they...

How to Get Rid of Wasps 4 Easy Ways (and Keep Them From Coming Back)

Pennsylvania State

Monroe County, PA

An invasive species of parasitic eyeworm is spreading further in the U.S. and finding new types of animal hosts. In a study published this week, scientists revealed the first known case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in an American black bear from Pennsylvania. The researchers caution that this discovery could indicate a rapid expansion in the population and range of the roundworm, which is also known to infect pets and humans.

A Parasitic Eyeworm Is Spreading in the U.S.—and Bears Are the Latest Victims

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots. Below, we're sharing four plant types that you will want to pay special attention to when gardening. Ferns. Ferns will...

4 Plants You Should Never Plant in a Terracotta Pot, According to Gardeners

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Thousands of schloofing sharks were spotted in an underwater sleepover party off the coast of Australia. The shiver consisted of Port Jackson sharks, a species that inhabits Australia’s southern coastal waters. The sharks are known for their somewhat bizarre appearance, with two prominent ridges running from their blunt noses to the backs of their heads. The sharks, which can grow up to 5.5 feet (1.6 meters) in length, are nocturnal and spend their nights hunting for squid, octopuses, and crustaceans. Unlike many other shark species, Port Jackson sharks are not considered a threatened or endangered species.

Thousands of Sharks Found Sleeping ‘Like a Carpet’ on the Ocean Floor

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Google just announced their new line of Pixel phones.

The Pixel 9 Phones Are Betting Big on Big

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

In Kingston, Jamaica, by secret ballot, an election was held earlier this month. The lands whose governance was at stake are vaster than any nation, and it’s possible the consequences of the vote will be felt for eons. More than half of the world’s ocean floor is under the jurisdiction of an intergovernmental body called the International Seabed Authority, or ISA. Its members have spent the last three decades in deliberations with a single purpose: crafting an international legal regime for a field of commercial activity that does not yet exist. Their mandate is to determine how — and whether — to allow the nations of the Earth to mine the sea.

Critical Vote on Deep Sea Mining Could Define Ocean’s Fate for Eons

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Your Store-Bought Bug Sprays Are Useless Against the Roach Menace

Cockroaches are becoming even harder to kill than currently assumed. New research published Wednesday has found that store-bought roach sprays are practically useless at controlling infestations...

Your Store-Bought Bug Sprays Are Useless Against the Roach Menace

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