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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Spending time in the backyard can be restorative and relaxing. Is it any wonder that homeowners are increasingly improving their homes to blur the lines between the indoors and outside and enjoy more recreational moments in nature?
                Part of what makes a landscape inviting is the bevy of plants dotting suburban landscapes. Individuals may take painstaking pleasure in mapping out landscapes that are both functional and appealing. When selecting foliage, it’s wise for homeowners to familiarize themselves with certain plants that may not be very...

Watch out for these poisonous backyard plants

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Virginia State

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

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If you're looking to block out weeds or simply want to elevate a landscape that sits in the shade, then you've come to the right place. Here are a few green natural beauties, chosen by an expert

7 Low Maintenance Ground Covers That Thrive in Shade and Look Great in Even a Yard's Darkest Corners

As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day—and neither was your home’s landscaping. Case in point: Your garden’s trees. While trees can provide everything from shade and privacy, to a lush, oasis-like look in your backyard, most varieties can take anywhere from 20 to 30 years to grow to their mature size.

10 Fastest-Growing Trees for Shade, Privacy, and Beauty

Real Simple

Though alike in taste and appearance, these fruits are not the same.

Peach vs. Nectarine: How Do You Tell The Difference Between These Fruits?

Gardening Know How

With its jumbo flower heads and striking two-tone displays, the Pinky Winky hydrangea stands proud and pretty in any garden. Find out how to cultivate your own dynamic pink and white panicles

How To Grow A Pinky Winky Hydrangea For The Ultimate Dreamy Blooms

Deadheading is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening practices. By removing spent flowers, you can encourage plants to produce more blooms, prolong the flowering season, and keep your garden looking tidy. It’s such a satisfying task to see new buds forming where old flowers once were! If you’ve ever wondered which flowers benefit the most from deadheading, you’re in the right place.

15 Flowers That You Need To Deadhead For Better Blooms

Petunias have long captured gardeners’ hearts with their stunning colors and bold blooms. Get the most out of these beloved annuals by learning how to deadhead petunias to promote new growth and continuous flowering. Deadheading is a simple pruning method used to remove flowers after they die back, which encourages plants to produce more blooms by preventing seed formation. Taking the time to deadhead petunias will keep your plants blooming all summer long.

How To Deadhead Petunias To Keep Them Blooming All Summer Long

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Australia is home to some of world’s most unique fauna, which tend to be either extremely adorable or terrifyingly deadly. These feathered, furred, slimy or spiky critters can be spotted all over the country—including vineyards. Though Aussie wine growers are no strangers to the usual vineyard pests (for...

In Australia, Vineyard Pests Can Be Downright Adorable—or Deadly

Virginia soap fans, if you have been watching The Bold and the Beautiful recently, you have heard Will Spencer's name mentioned quite a bit. Soap Opera Digest has revealed that the character will soon be back on screen portrayed by Crew Morrow.

The Bold and the Beautiful Breaking News: Josh Morrow's son Crew Morrow is the new Will Spencer

Rochester, NY

GreenMatters

Formerly the largest baking flour manufacturer in the world, and the birthplace of Mount Hope Nursery, which was once the world's largest nursery, Rochester, N.Y. — once the "Flour City," now the "Flower City" — is beloved for its floriculture-themed events and ethereal gardens. Rochesterians cherish the Lilac Festival, the Ellwanger Garden, sunflower events at Wickham Farms and Stokoe Farms, and the George Eastman Museum's Dutch Connection, as noted by Visit Rochester.In 2018, environmental nonprofit CDP deemed Rochester an "A List" city for its "robust climate change strategies," as noted by the official City of Rochester website. It's also a...

Eco-Friendly Things to Do in Rochester: The Flower City is Blooming With Vintage Shops and Vegan Spots

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Hydrangeas are a well-known, resplendent flower easily recognizable in front yards and side gardens across much of the United States and beyond. Thanks to this ingenious hack from Dave the Plantman (@dave_the_plantman), it just got even easier to obtain an abundance of the luscious bloom. The scoop. In his Instagram...

Gardener shares simple trick to grow seemingly infinite hydrangea flowers: 'They've done so well'

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Winery spotlight: Audeant Wines makes world-class pinot noir, no matter how you pronounce their name

Audeant Wines is an “insider’s” winery that flies under the radar of most – until now. Audeant’s cover was recently blown wide open at a prestigious...

Winery spotlight: Audeant Wines makes world-class pinot noir, no matter how you pronounce their name

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