Columbus, OH

Future Walt Disney World Resort guests, rejoice! Demolition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is on hold–for now. In 2020, Walt Disney Imagineering took the first step to removing DinoLand U.S.A.–Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s theme park within a theme park. After the COVID-19 Disney Park closures, Walt Disney World Resort announced that The Primeval Whirl roller coaster wouldn’t reopen alongside the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Disney World To Demolish Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Timeline Confirmed

Florida State

Orlando, FL

A new report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reveals that six guests were hospitalized for at least 24 hours after visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Theme parks are generally very safe, and Disney goes to great lengths to ensure the wellbeing of its guests. However, even...

Disney World Update: Six Guests Rushed to Hospital After Theme Park Mishaps

Louis the alligator experienced a shudder-inducing malfunction in front of riders on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort. Videos of the incidents were posted on social media amid concerns about ongoing maintenance issues on the Magic Kingdom Park attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened on June 28, 2024,...

Disney World Performer Dies in Front of Magic Kingdom Guests

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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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

Los Angeles County, CA

Actor Richard Deacon found fame on classic TV sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-1966), on which he played Mel Cooley, and Leave it to Beaver (CBS, 1957-1963), in which which he portrayed neihbor Fred Rutherford. Both characters were married to women, while Fred had a son.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Deacon ('Dick Van Dyke Show'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

If we told you that there was an official Disney expansion in Mexico, one that Mickey Mouse himself attended for the opening, one that is heavily themed to all things Disney but it was never advertised or discussed, would you believe us?. When Disney opens a new location, it tends...

Disney Confirms Mexico Relocation, Exits and Ceases United States Operations

Denver, CO

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

North Carolina State

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Tustin, CA

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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9:33 PM, three suspects, all with multiple arrests and convictions in Los Angeles County, drove to the City of Tustin to commit a robbery, according to the Tustin Police Department .

Three L.A. County men were arrested for robbing a U.S. Secret Service agent in Tustin

Walt Disney World fans finally got what they wanted. Saturday night, Josh D’Amaro brought the thunder at the D23 Expo and laid out several new attractions and lands coming to Disney World. The Magic Kingdom is getting a new Car’s Land, and, finally, getting a villain’s LLand Animal Kingdom...

Disney Fans Could Lose a Beloved Attraction To Make Way for Monsters, Inc.

Anaheim, CA

Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, announced new "jaw-dropping" experiences and lands at the Disney Experiences showcase in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.

Disney announces 'Avengers,' 'Indiana Jones' rides, along with villains-themed land

On Saturday, The Walt Disney Company made a long-awaited announcement about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, coming soon to Disneyland Resort. The news came during the fan-favorite “Disney Experiences” panel at D23 Expo 2024, live from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened in Magic Kingdom...

Disney Reverses Splash Mountain Decision, Gives Construction Timeline

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On the second night of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Experiences unveiled an array of ambitious new projects.

Disney Just Announced Major Theme Park Expansions and New Attractions Worldwide

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

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Additional D23 Parks and Experiences Announcements at Walt Disney World

As excited as we are for the announcements for Walt Disney World which includes Cars, Villains, Monsters Inc., Indiana Jones, and Encanto, we got a lot...

Additional D23 Parks and Experiences Announcements at Walt Disney World

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