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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

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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Whiskey Riff

Mother bears have to do what mother bears have to do.

If you've ever wished to see how, "If you want them, you're gonna have to go through me" would play out in the wild, this video should do the trick. Photographer Brad Josephs was out in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska when he and some others witnessed this harrowing bear battle - and managed to get it all on video.

The footage picks up on two bears - one male and one female - brawling it out on a coastal mountainside. Two cubs who were with their mother were...

Bear Cubs Tumble Down Mountainside As Mother Bear Defends Them From Attacking Male

Snohomish County, WA

Granite Falls, WA

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**UPDATE: As reported Saturday afternoon by KIRO 7, the reptile in question turned out to be an exotic tegu lizard that recently escaped from its owner.
Alligators are not native to Washington State and could not establish a population in the region because of its cool climate. But somewhere in Snohomish County, a very large gator is on the prowl.
“Granite Falls Deputies are investigating the sighting of a 10’ alligator near the 9400 block of Ray Grade Rd.,” the Snohomish County Sheriff announced late Friday via X. “The reptile was last seen south of Ray Grade Rd. toward the Pilchuck River.”
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Alligator sighting in Washington State prompts investigation

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

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Alaska State

Kodiak, AK

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Aggressive bald eagles in Alaska have ruffled some feathers after attacking several people in recent weeks, prompting local officials to issue a warning.

At least three locals have been recently attacked by the national bird in Kodiak — located on an island of the same name in the Gulf of Alaska, according to officials with the City of Kodiak Port & Harbors Department.

The incidents at St. Herman’s Boat Harbor, also known as Dog Bay, left victims bleeding and needing stitches. 



It’s not clear why the majestic birds of prey are going after humans, but local officials have warned residents to be wary.

Arizona...

‘Strange’ violent bald eagle attacks ruffle Alaskans: ‘Hopefully they get over it soon’

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Florida State

Meanwhile in Florida...

Alligators have that beastly reputation, but few get this big.

These things are literally prehistoric, being around for centuries. These apex predators are adaptable and able to survive through all sorts of conditions. Alligators can get massive too, reaching over 1,000-pounds at their most and measuring over 15 feet long in some cases.

These things have one of the most powerful bites in the whole world, which can reach of 2,000 pounds per square inch. On top of that they can sprint at speeds of 35 miles per hours for a short distance, but far enough to capture prey with their death bite.

Naturally, a massive one isn’t the thing you want to see trotting through your yard or neighborhood. But that’s what folks who live in Florida and Louisiana, and a few other places, have to deal with on a regular basis. And there’s not much you can do about it.

This massive gator is seen walking through a neighborhood as everyone watches in awe and disbelief that they have to look out for something so huge. The gator doesn’t even look real as it walks along.

I would be keeping my pets close to home...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwguv38ATk

Massive Gator Walks Through Florida Front Yard

According to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), cross river gorillas, a subspecies of the western gorilla, are the world’s rarest gorilla species. WCS says there are only about 300 of them left in the wild, and humans very rarely see them. That’s why recent trail-cam footage of a whole troop of cross river gorillas, including several babies, is so exciting.

World’s Rarest Gorillas Spotted on Trail Cam (With Babies!)

Chicago, IL

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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?

Buffalo, NY

May the scales of justice be blind.

The heartbroken New York man whose 750-pound pet alligator was seized by government agents who stormed his house is suing to bring his best buddy back home 

Tony Cavallaro — who kept “Albert” in a $120,000 pen in his suburban home outside of Buffalo — filed a lawsuit against the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, alleging he applied for a dangerous animals license for four years before the March raid..



“I have had a license in good standing for over 30 years, during which time the license was annually renewed by the DEC without...

Albert the alligator’s owner sues NY to get back 750-pound pet he kept in house: ‘Shocks one’s sense of fairness’

Montana State

A trio of field biologists were retrieving trail cameras for a research project when they heard some eerie vocalizations. One of the men recorded the sound as it echoed through the surrounding wood. If you had to guess, what do you think a mountain lion sounds like?. “That’s a mountain...

Sound On: Listen to a Mountain Lion’s Eerie Call

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Though “ground squirrel” is actually a term that can be applied to anything from chipmunks to prairie dogs, it’s most often used to denote several animals that make their home in the Western U.S. and look like the bushy-tailed cousins of arboreal squirrels—but live in burrows in the ground. In ...Continue reading

Sweet Baby Squirrel Noshes on Flower Petals When There Are No Nuts To Be Found

Minnesota State

Trail-cam footage captured recently in Minnesota shows a wolf pup discovering that capturing squirrels can involve painful consequences. “This wolf pup learned that squirrel bites on the nose don’t feel so good,” the Voyageurs Wolf Project stated via X. The footage opens with a slow-motion sequence in which...

Watch: Wolf pup learns hard way that squirrels will fight back

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. Have you ever experienced the miracle of life in line, incubating within a nest of a bald eagle? You’re in store for quite an adventure relating to bald eagle eggs—from that simple, snowy-white shell to cracking the very same.

Bald Eagle Eggs: From Nest to Hatch – a Journey of Nature’s Majesty (2024)

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

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Fishing Cat That Quacks Like A Duck Surprises Scientists By Hunting In Trees

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

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Evidence of bald eagle reemergence in Georgia is music to the ears of bird watchers

“Love lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry on a mountain high.”. When Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes sang those famous words in...

Evidence of bald eagle reemergence in Georgia is music to the ears of bird watchers

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