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Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. There are many ways to cool off during the hot summer months in the south. Old-school sprinklers, water pads, kiddie pools, you name it—I’ve tried them all over the years. Having grown up in the heat and humidity, there isn’t a body of water (man-made or not) that I haven’t dipped my toes in to find some relief.

Funsicle Pool Review: We Just Found Your New Summer Staple

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Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Texas State

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Galveston, TX

Angry Ben

Destructive Storms With a History of Widespread Damage Reaches Galveston and Other Gulf Coast Towns. Good morning everyone. Our severe weather late yesterday and last night throughout the Texas Panhandle and the Dallas/Ft Worth area, organized exactly as discussed in yesterday's articles.

Severe Weather Related "Tsunami" Possible Along Texas Gulf Coast

We’ve all done it — overtightened an oil filter so much that it’s a bear to remove. If you think you can remove it by jamming a long screwdriver through the can and twisting, think again. The screwdriver will just rip the can open, and you’ll be drenched in oil. When you’re done dealing with that mess, the filter will still be stuck, and you’ll be even more frustrated.

Remove a Stubborn Oil Filter with This Genius Hack

You shut the door, but it doesn’t latch, or you have to lift the handle to get it to latch. This problem is getting on your nerves—why not spend five minutes fixing it? The first thing you should try is tightening the screws in both the handle and the striker plate. If the door still doesn’t catch, try the following steps.

Door Won’t Latch? Here’s an Easy Fix

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Electrical outlets and switches on exterior walls can leak a lot of cold outside air into the house. Add up all the outlets in the average house, and you can experience some serious heat loss, which makes it worth spending 10 minutes per outlet plugging the holes. Before you start,...

Save Money On Your Utility Bills By Filling Gaps Around Electrical Outlets

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Today's horoscope highlights a mix of emotional, personal, and professional challenges. The stars offer guidance to help you navigate these experiences with resilience. Let’s see what the cosmos has in store for each of the zodiac signs today.

Daily Horoscope | June 30, 2024

Phoenix, AZ

I’ve been living on rural properties with well water and septic systems for most of my adult life, so I never wondered: “Why is my sewer bill so high?” In fact, I had no idea what a sewer bill really was until experts Al Ruggie and Josh Rudin of ASAP Restoration in Phoenix and Asif Bux of Calgary-based Comfort Union brought me up to speed.

Why Is My Sewer Bill So High Right Now? Experts Weight In

Colorado State

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

Arms Unlimited accused of selling and shipping large-capacity magazines to New Jersey, violating state laws. The state takes action against Arms Unlimited for allegedly violating local gun control laws.

NJ Sues Arms Unlimited for Illegal Sale of High-Capacity Magazines

First used in the 1930s to keep weeds down along many of America’s new roads, propane torches have found a permanent place among organic farmers as a chemical-free way to manage weeds. Today, many homeowners are drawn to this weeding method, which requires little physical effort and time. “Flame weeding can be an effective alternative,” Garrett Poshusta from The Grit and Polish says.

Can You Get Rid of Weeds with Weed Burners?

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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How To Make Rounded Drywall Corners

Drywall is often considered among the most plain and basic of building materials. While standard drywall is certainly not all that appealing to look at, there...

How To Make Rounded Drywall Corners

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