Columbus, OH

Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams both won Olympic gold medals in Paris 100 years ago, their achievements immortalized in the timeless film “Chariots of Fire”.

‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics. Decades since its release, the film has taken on ‘a life of its own’

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

David Frum says JD Vance used to write for him on a publication called FrumForum under a pseudonym. Frum talks about how Vance’s views have changed on policy and what he could do to the Republican party.

Hear what JD Vance’s ex-boss thinks about him now

Lou Dobbs, the longtime business news anchor who became one of Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters in the media, died on Thursday. He was 78.

Lou Dobbs, veteran cable news anchor and Trump booster, dies at 78

Nantucket, MA

Debris from a broken offshore wind turbine has for days been washing up on Nantucket shorelines, prompting beach closures and frustrating locals at the peak of the summer season.

An ‘unusual and rare’ wind turbine failure is littering Nantucket beaches with debris, angering locals

Las Vegas, NV

CBS LA

Las Vegas — The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip.Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel-casino that opened in 1989 with a fire-spewing volcano outside and Siegfried & Roy's lions and dolphins inside. Frenzied final days have seen standing-room crowds wagering to win $1.6 million in slot machine progressive jackpot winnings that state regulations say have to be disbursed before the lights go out and a massive transformation of the property begins.Guest rooms are already empty. The Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show "Love" ended its 18-year run earlier this month....

Famed Mirage in Vegas, in last day, slated to rise again in 2027 as Hard Rock

Mason, OH

Hundreds of families were trapped in a sudden shutdown at a popular theme park in the United States, sparking conversation online. While theme parks across America go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of all guests and employees, situations outside their control can cause sudden closures and severe accidents.

Immediate Shutdown Reported at Popular Theme Park, Hundreds of Families Trapped

Wyoming State

WyoFile

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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At least they're being good sports about it!

Couple Accidentally Books 'Wrong' Las Vegas Hotel & Total Hilarity Ensues

This week, a viral four-minute TikTok took the Disney Parks fans community by storm. In it, an adult couple that many have deemed “entitled” complained that Walt Disney World Resort offered terrible customer service when they couldn’t ride a popular attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The...

Adult Couple Claims Disney World Refused Them Entry to a Ride, “We Paid Thousands of Dollars”

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Nick Davies

Circus Circus Las Vegas, once a unique and bustling attraction on the Las Vegas Strip, has seen better days. While it was once known for its family-friendly atmosphere and carnival-like environment, recent years have seen the property decline in quality and reputation. Here’s a look at the factors contributing to the downfall of this once-popular destination.

Circus Circus Las Vegas: The Decline of an Icon

We are celebrating the 15th anniversary of Disney Food Blog this year!. When I look back over 15 years of DFB, it is easy to find many things to celebrate. But I’m not going to lie and say it was all pretty cupcakes and yummy totchos and delectable plastic cheese. Starting a business is HARD. Building a brand is HARD. Planting a stake in digital media, which I swear changes daily, is HARD. And if I’m being completely honest here, there were definitely times when I wanted to quit.

Three Times I REALLY Wanted To Quit When I Was Building Disney Food Blog

New video shows a group of men of the Mashco Piro, an uncontacted indigenous tribe, gathering on a riverbank in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. The rights group, Survival International, fears the tribe’s lands are being lost due to the increasing presence of loggers.

Rare footage shows uncontacted indigenous tribe in Peru

“Skywalkers: A Love Story” shows the rooftoppers Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau climbing impossible heights while navigating their own romantic ups and downs.

This couple’s hobby? Illegally scaling the world’s tallest buildings together

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Archeologists in the U.K. have unearthed more than two dozen human skeletons dating back more than 1,000 years in the garden of a hotel. The bones were first discovered last year during the planning for a new building at The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, according to archeology firm Cotswold Archeology.Twenty-four of the skeletons were Anglo-Saxon women who were related maternally to several individuals. The other skeletons included men and children. The remains are believed to belong to members of a monastic community associated with Malmesbury Abbey, a 12th-century building of worship. The skeletons, which dated to between 670 and...

More than 2 dozen human skeletons found in hotel garden

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Investigators now believe that the Steam account in the name of the man who shot at former President Donald Trump over the weekend is fake, a US official briefed on the matter told CNN.

Investigators now believe account on gaming site in would-be assassin’s name is fake

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Changes coming to Netflix, athletes move into Olympic Village, rooftop sculptures: Catch up on the day’s stories

CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy...

Changes coming to Netflix, athletes move into Olympic Village, rooftop sculptures: Catch up on the day’s stories

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