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The Complicated Reason ‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Almost Divorced Her Husband
Ina Garten has been married for some time, however, it was not always happy. In an interview with People, the Barefoot Contessa hostess shared that she once almost divorced her husband, Jeffery Garten. The reasoning: it all came down to her feeling like she was playing the role of a housewife.
12 Texans Who Made a Huge Impact on The World
Texas if full of good people who work hard to provide for their family. There are so many Texans that would love to strike it rich or have lots of power, and while they might not be in those powerful positions yet, they still show up each day trying to make each day better than the last. But there are some Texans who have been able to work hard to get those powerful positions, careers that come with power and money, let’s talk about some of the most influential people ever from Texas.
Why JoJo Felt Pitied Hanging Out With Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez
JoJo proves that stars are just like us, even when hanging out with other celebs. In her new memoir, Over the Influence, the pop star-turned-Broadway diva reveals how she felt when hanging out with fellow musicians Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift. In an excerpt from the book via PEOPLE, JoJo...
Pharrell Slams ‘Self-Righteous’ Celebrity Political Endorsements
Prolific music producer Pharrell has dissed celebrities who choose to endorse politicians. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Pharrell spoke candidly about his life for his upcoming Lego documentary called Piece by Piece. During the interview, the topic of celebrity endorsements of politicians came up and that is when Pharrell slammed "self-righteous" stars who endorse candidates.
Killers Still Walking Free from These 5 Texas Cold Cases
After a long day at work or even a long week my wife and I love to sit down and watch crime shows, especially the ones that are closer to home or at least have some ties to Texas. While I absolutely hate that families had to go through these horribly tragic situations, it’s intriguing to us and so many others which is why crime shows have become so popular. But there are some crimes from here in the Lone Star State that remain unsolved and there are killers that are still walking free.
Walmart Stores Getting New Carts Because of This Concerned Mom
Walmart has started introducing new carts at some of its stores in an effort to attract additional shoppers while also being more accommodating to current customers. What Happened The Last Time Walmart Introduced New Carts. Walmart has been on a bit of a kick to reimagine the design of its...
This Is The Number One Most Expensive Eatery In Texas
There's a lot of restaurants in the state of Texas. With plenty of foods available to one in the Lone Star State, options are plentiful. Whether it be Indian, Italian, or Vietnamese food, there's bound to be an eatery that provides the food you want to have. But for you to eat the food, you must have one major important thing: money.
‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Emily Gold Dead at 17
America's Got Talent contestant Emily Gold has died. She was 17. According to People, the Los Osos High School cheerleader was "found dead by suicide" on Sept. 13. The magazine reports officers from the California Highway Patrol "responded to a pedestrian down in lanes" in the Rancho Cucamonga area on Friday. Once they arrived on the scene, "they located a female 17-year-old who was struck by at least one other vehicle in the carpool lane on eastbound 210."
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested in NYC Amid Sexual Assault Allegations: REPORT
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested. He was taken into custody in Manhattan on Sept. 16 (Monday), after a Grand Jury indicted the rap mogul. According to NBC, it is unknown what charges Diddy is facing. His arrest comes amid an ongoing federal investigation following several allegations of sexual assault.
Texas Chocolate Warning: New Recall For Candy Overrun With Mold
Chocolate sold across Texas has just been recalled due to being ravaged with mold growth contamination after customers received a very unwelcome surprise upon opening their candy. My wife thinks I have an unrealistic fear of these types of things happening to our family, but it is always stories like this that create the complex and why I absolutely refuse to make impulse purchases.
8 New Halloween Candy Offerings You Need to Hand Out This Year
Which house is yours: The one that hands out that same boring candy bars you've been putting into buckets on Halloween for the past 10 years or the one that wants to be the talk of the neighborhood kids because you have the best treats?. Halloween is obviously a huge...
Macy’s Is Shutting Down Even More Stores This Year Than Previously Announced
Macy's is the latest department store to announce more closures than what was expected before. Previously, the chain announced that it would be closing 50 stores by the end of 2024, according to the Daily Mail. However, that number has now changed and it has left many employees of the...
‘Married…With Children’ Reboot Starring Original Cast: What We Know
Who's ready for the latest details on the return of the beloved Bundy family?. That dysfunctional, blue collar family from Chicago is officially returning in a reboot of the iconic '90s TV series starring Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Ed O’Neill, and David Faustino. In the reboot, the family has...
Woman Furious for This Reason After Husband Sends Giant Bouquet of Flowers to Her Office
A woman on Reddit explained why she was angry when her husband sent her flowers at work. "I started a new job out of state, so I moved. Hubs and I are long distancing it for right now as we work on some issues in our marriage. (Separated, but not seeing others, still talking, etc.)," she began.
Vicious, Aggressive, Predatory New Yellowjacket Species is Here for Fall
While mosquitoes and other insects including bees and wasps disappear after summer, this vicious, aggressive yellowjacket species is starting to dangerously buzz around even more. Eggs laid in the spring through summer hatch and even more workers taking care of the queen emerge for fall. However, without nectar and insects...
Stolen Disney on Ice Wigs Worth $20,000 Recovered After Video of Theft Goes Viral: WATCH
A woman in Oklahoma has recovered stolen Disney wigs that were worth $20,000. In a video posted to TikTok, a man can be seen grabbing the wigs off the heads of the mannequins that they are perched upon. The man first grabs a dark-haired wig before taking the blonde one right next to it. He then turns his attention to the shelves behind him and begins stealing wigs from there as well.
Shakira Stops Shooting Music Video After Fan Films Up Her Skirt
Shakira walked off stage after a fan filmed up her dress. The incident took place at the LIV Miami nightclub where Shakira was to celebrate her new single "Soltera." It was caught on camera in a video that has been circulating on Twitter. In the clip, Shakira can be seen...
Fast Food Chain With the Unhealthiest Burger, Chicken Sandwich
There's a reason we love fast food. It tastes delicious and is so easy to rationalize grabbing it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Maybe we're running late, or it's a Friday, or we had a long day and deserve it. Then there's the quick convenience at the top of the...
Texas New Hires To Make $23/Hr At Massive Grocery Chain
This is the time of the year when many Texas retail locations start adding season employees for the upcoming holidays, and yes sometimes those season jobs are the doorway to a permanent placement within the company and allow for major career growth. Also, as we approach the end of a calendar, many start looking ahead to not just the new year, but also begin considering their long term goals which are often influenced by how much money and opportunity your current job can offer.
Donald Trump Second ‘Assassination Attempt': FBI Response, Gunman Identity, Details and More
A second assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life has been made just nine weeks after his first assassination attempt. On Sunday (Sept. 15), the former president was out golfing at Florida's Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when an armed gunman was spotted by Secret Service who was stationed at the perimeter of the club. Secret Service agents were a few holes in front of where Trump was golfing when the agents saw an AK-style rifle muzzle through the shrubbery approximately 400 yards away. An agent fired at the suspect who dropped his rifle then fled the scene. The suspect did manage to get away via his car but was later captured and is currently being detained by authorities.
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