Columbus, OH

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

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

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In 2006, I started taking Xanax and continued, more rather than less, for the next 17 years. The drug was first prescribed to me after I experienced a panic attack. I had thought that I was dying. My children were two and six years old. We were at home—my husband had gone for the day and the babysitter was late. I started sweating and had this urge to run, to get outside. I didn’t know what was wrong, but my heart felt weird and I didn’t want to die in front of my kids. So I stuffed them in a stroller and went down to the street—West 106th in Manhattan—hoping to intercept the sitter. There she was in the lobby. She took the children. I didn’t explain. On the street, the noises were loud, the light galactic. I think it was summer. I was walking but had no idea where I was going. Fear crawled over me like ants.

Quitting Xanax: One Writer's Story

Louisiana State

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New Orleans, LA

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In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

There is a certain type of person for whom Gracie Abrams has it all: a friendship with Taylor Swift, a sensible cardigan, and a reported dalliance with Paul Mescal. The 24-year-old musician was last month spotted sharing small plates with the Irish man at east London’s Brat restaurant. He at one point grazed her cheek with the back of his hand, and so people went online and started posting things like: “Me when I realize I’m not an indie singer songwriter so Paul Mescal won’t give me a chance,” in reference to his erstwhile relationship with Phoebe Bridgers, and, “If I had a nickel for every time Paul Mescal dated an American singer who opened for Taylor Swift, I would have two nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice,” also in reference to his relationship with Bridgers.

So, Are Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal Actually Dating? An Investigation

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Sag Harbor, NY

On a summer Wednesday in Sag Harbor, partygoers escaped the mid-week blues to join Alison Loehnis of Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter for an al fresco summer dinner at Parrish Art Museum. Rather than ask the "why" behind the fete, Lohenis would muse: Why not? The Southhampton gathering celebrated the summer season and the brand's fashion family.

In the Hamptons, Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter Hosted an Al Fresco Summer Dinner Party

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The spring 2025 menswear shows wrapped up a month ago and one of the biggest trends from our male street stylers? Brooches!. While we can thank the 2024 award season and stars like Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy for popularizing the trend into the mainstream, we must remember where the brooch resurgence truly began: Pharrell Williams’s first show for Louis Vuitton. On the runway, several looks—from casual denim jackets to dressy tuxedos—were embroidered with pieces of bling.

The Men’s Brooch Trend Isn’t Dying Down Anytime Soon, According to the Arrivals at the Prelude to the 2024 Olympic Games

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

If we had to choose the most talked-about beauty subject this year, we’d have to give it to manicures. From glazed donuts to champagne chrome, it has felt like a new nail trend has come along every five minutes or so. Which is why it would be remiss of us not to point out the latest shade we’re tipping for success: the pomegranate manicure. This look is all about emulating the shade—and shine—of the pomegranate seed, and it’s perfect for the summer months.

The Pomegranate Manicure Is Late Summer's Boldest Shade

Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

"Notes on 'Camp'" is a documentary series that follows Sweet Beef Theatre, a fringe theatre collective from London, UK. Their show "Crying Shame" explores the loneliness and vulnerability of queer individuals. In their words - “It’s a cabaret. A wellness journey. A 10 step programme. All about loneliness... I know, how embarrassing.” The series provides insight into the performers' meditative world as they transform into their characters. The title references Susan Sontag's essay "Notes on ‘Camp’" from 1964.

“Notes on Camp” by Rona & Ofek

Fame wasn’t the only reason all eyes were on Paul Mescal at the spring 2025 men’s shows; his tiny shorts had something to do with it too. The actor, who is known to sport short-shorts on his runs, set aside athleisure in favor of a more fashionable pair when dressing for Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci show. Channeling a modern day version of Tom Ford in Risky Business, Mescal wore his striped, boxer-style shorts with a logo button-down, socks, and loafers. He wasn’t alone in showing off some leg, either; scroll below to see how showgoers in Florence and Milan worked the trend.

Take a Note From Paul Mescal and Wear Short-Shorts This Summer

Hyannis, NE

Mariah Kennedy Cuomo and Tellef Lundevall’s romance all started with a college visit. The two first crossed paths in 2012 after Tellef developed a close friendship with two of Mariah’s cousins, Kate Kennedy and Amanda Cole, while they were studying together at Brown University. “The three of them bonded over their shared characteristics,” Mariah explains. “They’re all funny, kind, thoughtful, creative, and game.” Mariah and Tellef first met at her cousin’s apartment on Angell Street in Providence while she was visiting the college as a prospective student during her final year at Deerfield Academy. “That visit cemented that Brown was the right choice for me,” Mariah remembers. “And I also left very interested in Tellef.”

Mariah Kennedy Cuomo Wore Vera Wang to Marry Tellef Lundevall at Golden Hour in Hyannis Port

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda), may not be out until late November, but hype for the movie-musical is already at an all-time high. “I’m so looking forward to everyone being able to see what we've created,” Erivo tells Vogue. “I’ve seen it already; I can’t wait to see how people experience it!” The simmering excitement for the film can be attributed, in part, to its two stars’ handful of appearances dressed in character—Erivo in shades of Elphaba green, and Grande in Glinda pinks. The method dressing continued last night at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, as well: Erivo and Grande shut down the red carpet in two Wicked-inspired ensembles.

Cynthia Erivo Delivered Elphaba Realness at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony

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The Proud, Fashionable WAGs of Women's Sports

When the Dallas Wings opened their WNBA season, Lala Ronay was sitting courtside in a custom outfit. The well-known content creator was decked out in a...

The Proud, Fashionable WAGs of Women's Sports

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