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Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Diddy’s Mom Janice Combs Hospitalized Due to Chest Pains – Report
Diddy's mother, Janice Combs, has reportedly been hospitalized due to chest pains. Diddy's Mom Goes to Hospital Because of Chest Discomfort. According to a report made by TMZ on Thursday (July 11), Diddy's associates told the celebrity news outlet that his mom, Janice Combs, was allegedly rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Miami on Wednesday (July 10) after she complained about having discomfort in her chest. The Bad Boys Entertainment founder reportedly paid his mom a visit at her request. At the moment, it's unclear what caused the pain. However, sources close to Puff expressed that it could potentially be due to stress over the disgraced music mogul's ongoing lawsuits and sex allegations. Doctors are supposedly keeping Janice hospitalized for another day for further testing and observation.
Desiigner Insists He Was Having an Out-of-Body Experience When He Exposed Himself on Plane
Desiigner is finally opening up about the incident last year where he was charged for pleasuring himself on an international flight, calling it an out-of-body experience. On Wednesday (July 10), the No Jumper podcast debuted a new episode featuring the Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper where he talked about working on his mental health in the last year. During the episode, which can be seen below, Desiigner opened up about his headline-making April of 2023 incident where he was charged for pleasuring himself on a plane.
Eminem Gives a PSA on How The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce) Album Should Be Listened To
Eminem has given fans a PSA on how his The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce) album should be listened to when it drops tomorrow. Eminem Explains How Listeners Should Bump His New Album. On Thursday (July 11), Eminem hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to reveal...
Stay Away! This Green Scum, Found In New York Lakes, Can Be Toxic To You And Your Pets
Summer is here and it's time to jump in the lake, cool off and swim from sunrise to sunset, right? Well, yes but in some cases you need to look before you jump. This warning is for you, your family and your dogs when it comes to swimming in New York lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
9 Rappers Weigh In on the Overall Outcome of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s Beef
In the four months since the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake popped off, the rap battle remains a dominant conversation in hip-hop, especially from rappers themselves. The output of diss tracks from the two top-tier MCs came to a screeching halt on May 5 following one of the most memorable weekends in hip-hop history. Over three days, the rap community was captivated by the release of six total diss tracks, kicking off with Kendrick's "6:16 in LA" and closing out with Drake's "The Heart Part 6." However, the public chatter from hip-hop notables surrounding all that went down between Drizzy and K-Dot continues to be at the tip of the rap game's proverbial tongue.
More NY Nathan’s Hot Dog Drama: Was There Cheating At This Years Event?
The 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island continues to be rocked by controversy after my favorite publication in the world, THE NEW YORK POST alleged fourth-place finisher Nick Wehry of cheating. Wehry, who posted an impressive score of 51.75 hot dogs, allegedly consumed only 46.75, with claims...
Western New York Woman Needs Help Reaching This Celebrity
A woman in Western New York has been waiting 32 years for this moment, but she needs your help. Ashley Lynn has been a huge fan of Rob Ray, a former professional ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators, for several years. Ray is currently a...
‘X’ Users Share Shocking Footage of Severe Weather in Upstate New York
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have been been impacting the United States for days now, and Upstate New York residents are among the thousands, if not millions, to feel the storm's wrath. The hurricane, a Category 5, was the second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the...
Sexyy Red Unfazed by Lord Jamar Saying She Looks Like She Has Bad Body Odor, Offers Sarcastic Response
Sexyy Red gives a sarcastic response to Lord Jamar saying she looks like she has a bad body odor. On Wednesday (July 10), YouTube channel The Art of Dialogue shared the latest installment of their multi-part interview with Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar. In the clip, which can be seen below, Jamar gives his thoughts on Sexyy Red, in particular her potential body odor.
Video Shows Killer Shooting at Victim in Albany in Broad Daylight
Video Shows Shooter Take Victim's Life in Broad Daylight. There was another homicide in Albany on Tuesday, and the man wanted in association with the daytime shooting spree is still at large. While police hope to ascertain the man responsible for taking the life of 21-year-old Davyjian Grier, a chilling...
The Amazing Statues and Monuments of Upstate’s North Country!
There is endless fascinating history that has come out of Upstate New York. And much of that history remains for us to see in monuments, statues and memorials dedicated to important people and historic moments. This gallery looks at a selection of these in the North Country of Upstate New York.
Kids Wanted! Latest New York Casting Call The Gilded Age In Troy and Albany
Grant Wilfley Casting is currently seeking minors from the Capital Region of New York to fill roles as background actors in the upcoming season of the HBO series The Gilded Age. Filming will take place in Troy, NY and Albany, NY on or around August 16th. Here's how to apply.
Tornados Ripped Up Parts of Upstate NY and the Videos are Wild
Hurricane Beryl Ripped Through Parts of Upstate NY. Yesterday's storm caused 42 tornado warnings, a record in New York State; according to sources, two tornados touched down. Most of us in the immediate Capital Region (thankfully) were spared much of the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday; just a few hours west of here in Central New York and 90 minutes or so north of Albany, things were much different.
You Won’t Believe The Deadly Animal Found In NY Hotel
With temperatures being unbearably hot across the state, a nice vacation by the water sure does sound like an amazing getaway. We’re so lucky here in New York to have gorgeous lakes like Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, and Skaneateles Lake, just to name a few. But arguably one of the most popular vacation spots for weekend getaways for residents all around the Empire State is the gorgeous Lake George.
Dramatic Video! FAA Investigating ” Near Miss” Of Two Commercial Planes Over Syracuse , NY
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a harrowing near-miss involving American Airlines and Delta flights over Syracuse, New York. Captured on a police dash camera, the footage shows the planes coming within just 725 feet of each other at their closest point. The incident occurred on Monday due to an air traffic control error that allowed one plane to take off from Syracuse Hancock International Airport while the other was cleared to land on the same runway.
OPINION: Is Albany Focused On The Wrong Issues?
There are a lot of things being done around Albany, but are they focused on the real problems?. I want to firstly say that I love living in the City of Albany. I've made it no secret that it is my home and I'm never going to leave it. It has so many things to offer, but lately it feels like the bad is out shining the good.
Meek Mill Offers $2,000 for Help Locating Man Who Performed Indecent Act on Woman in Store, Man Then Turns Himself In
Meek Mill offers $2,000 for help locating a man who performed an indecent sex act on a woman in a Philadelphia Dollar Tree store. The perpetrator has turned himself in. On Wednesday (July 10), a harrowing video surfaced online that shows a woman chasing after a man in a store and claiming he ejaculated on her. The man gets away. However, after the video and reports of the incident, which ocurred on June 23, made rounds on the internet, Meek caught wind and urged people to take action on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Over 140 Cases of Potentially Deadly Disease Confirmed in New York
Health officials are keeping a close eye on a tropical disease that's infected nearly 150 New Yorkers since the start of the year. The New York Department of Health is keeping track of an unprecedented jump in several diseases in the state. So far this year, health officials confirmed cases...
Public Health Alert- Illegally Imported Meat Products Found In New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products across New York. These meats were illegally imported from the Philippines. The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate how these products entered the country.
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