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Kate Beckinsale Reveals Hospitalization for Grief-Fueled ‘Hole in Esophagus’
Kate Beckinsale clapped back at haters who criticized her recent weight loss on Instagram. The star revealed that her mysterious hospitalization in early 2024 was actually due to a hole in her esophagus caused by grief after experiencing some personal tragedies, per Page Six. "No, actually. I watched my stepfather...
Gypsy Rose Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant and expecting her first child with boyfriend Ken Urker, who is also her ex-fiancé. Gypsy announced the big news on her YouTube channel on Tuesday (July 9) in a video titled "I'm Pregnant, My Journey So Far." "I know the rumors have been flying...
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.
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.
Unveiling The Most Common Bird Sighting In North Dakota?
North Dakota is a birder's paradise. With lots of wide-open spaces, there are plenty of places to observe birds from tiny sparrows all the way to swans. According to an article on Birds&Blooms, they used the latest data from the North American Breeding Bird Survey to zero in on each state's most common bird.
Food Trends That Deserve To Become Popular In North Dakota
North Dakota’s culinary scene is on the brink of an exciting transformation as it embraces a variety of culinary fads from around the world. From Spanish tapas to smash burgers, shabu shabu, and beyond, these trends promise to invigorate local eateries and captivate diners seeking new and diverse dining experiences.
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...
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...
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...
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...
North Dakota vs South Dakota: Is There Even A Difference?
I ran across a video recently on YouTube comparing the differences between North Dakota & South Dakota. To me, as a lifelong North Dakota resident it doesn't seem like there is much of a rivalry between the two states. If anything, it would seem like we (North Dakota) have more of a rivalry with Minnesota than South Dakota.
Bismarck, Mandan & Lincoln’s Most Annoying Road
There's a road in Bismarck that will drive you nuts. Well, as you may recall from a few of my previous posts. I like to get where I'm going in a short amount of time. No, I'm not a speed demon, and I rarely drive more than 5 miles per hour over the speed limit.
Taylor Swift Fan Uses Friendship Bracelet at Eras Tour to Reveal Heartwarming ‘Secret’ to Sister
A fan who attended one of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts used a friendship bracelet to reveal a wonderful secret to her sister. "A year ago today, I got to share my favorite secret with my favorite sister," TikTok user @bekahbaggins wrote in a video that has been viewed over 188,000 times as of publishing.
North Dakota Pet Owners: Don’t Make THIS Mistake During Summer
We haven’t had a lot of consistently warm days yet this summer, sadly. Yes, summer 2024 has been slightly disappointing. With that, I have some good news!. It looks like we’re going to get a few scorchers this week. Expect a lot of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s and 90s. It might even get to be as high as 100 degrees on Saturday.
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