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Columbus, OH

The Independent

 A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public. Auckland City Mission told reporters on Wednesday that staff had started to contact up to 400 people to track down parcels that could contain the sweets — which were solid blocks of methamphetamine enclosed in candy wrappers. New Zealand's police have opened a criminal investigation. The amount of methamphetamine in each candy was up to 300 times the level someone would usually take...

Food bank unknowingly distributes candy made from meth

Indiana State

Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
The post Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use ‘grocery style bags’ as toilet: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

For many people, having an excess of plastic pill bottles would mean a full trash can, but for one family, it simply meant more storage. TikToker Brooke Prince (@brookprince_) posted a video showing how her dad repurposed the orange plastic bottles. "If you grew up with a chronic illness or...

Woman shares ingenious hack to make use of your empty medicine bottles: 'This is so smart'

The US Sun

A WOMAN has revealed that she no longer pays a penny in rent, after moving into a 6 x 8 foot greenhouse. Gina Min bought the caravan for £150 from a furniture shop and built it in less than 10 hours. The greenhouse is made up of three parts.

I live in a 6 x 8 foot greenhouse – it only took me a day to build and I don’t pay a penny in rent

FinanceBuzz

Dreaming of a cozy retreat? Explore 13 ingenious 'tiny homes' on sale at Home Depot from $699.

13 Tiny “Homes” You Can Buy at Home Depot (Starting at $749?)

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

GreenMatters

Finding a penny, especially one in the "heads up" position, is supposed to be good luck. According to an old wives tale, it could be something else, too: the perfect chemical-free pest control option. Some folks swear by hanging a plastic bag filled with water and pennies around the home when they're dealing with flies or mosquitoes. But, does this popular DIY pest control solution work?Continue reading as I fact-check the penny water fly deterrent idea and explain why you may want to try it for yourself no matter what the facts show. Why do people hang pennies in a...

Why People Are Hanging Up Pennies in Bags of Water

Family Handyman

All houses gradually accumulate holes in their siding from fasteners and phone and cable lines. The only way to repair these holes perfectly in vinyl or aluminum siding is to replace the entire piece—a repair that is challenging in vinyl and almost impossible in old aluminum. For an easier,...

This Is the Easiest Way To Repair Small Holes in Siding

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 Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand charity working with homeless people in Auckland unknowingly distributed candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public. Auckland City Mission said Wednesday that staff had...

New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from a potentially lethal amount of methamphetamine

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

Dengarden

Carpenter Shares Why Laminate Floors Should Never Be Installed in Bathrooms

BGR.com

Concrete has long been one of the most common construction materials, and you can see it just about everywhere. Lately, however, some scientists have been trying to find ways to create cement-free concrete. And now, they’ve come up with a pretty solid option.
One of the main reasons behind wanting to use concrete without cement is that it can help reduce the environmental impact that traditional concrete has on the planet. Cement production is actually one of the more significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, so finding a way to cut down on that will greatly benefit the fight against climate...

Revolutionary new concrete doesn’t have any cement in it

Tom's Guide

Discover effective strategies to eliminate drain flies from your home. Here's some prevention techniques and natural remedies to keep these pesky insects at bay.

How to get rid of drain flies — follow these 7 steps

New York City, NY

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. While some people use their bathroom as an opportunity to add vibrant colors and bold patterns, others prefer a more neutral, spa-like feel. There’s no right or wrong answer, of course, but if you’re looking for something ultra-calming and tranquil, take inspiration from DIYer Jihan Henriques (@_lifewithjihan), who transformed her New York City apartment’s bathroom into a soothing oasis with a neutral color palette and varied textures.

This Under-$1,000 Bathroom Makeover Has the Coolest Limewash Wall Treatment

Having lived in a city all my life, I’m used to waking up in the morning, looking out the window, and seeing nothing but buildings. So of course it’s my dream that one day, I’d be able to live in a place where I am surrounded by nature but still have the conveniences of “civilization”. We’re seeing a lot of house concepts right now where all you need to do is step out of your front door or sometimes even just look out your window and you’re one with nature.

Concrete house lets you live in the middle of the forest

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

What if we could use renewable concrete bricks to build new structures? It might not seem like it, but construction is one of the biggest drivers for greenhouse gases, which can cause global temperatures to rise over time. However, a new process first revealed in 2021 could soon change that.
This new process, headed by researchers from the University of Tokyo, is called the Calcium Carbonate Circulation System for Construction, or C4S. Construction remains such a big driver of climate change because of the intense temperatures needed to heat limestone—one of the most important ingredients in Portland cement—enough to create calcium.
However, by...

New protected bike lane ‘hardening’ plan will finally replace plastic with concrete

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