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A smoking lawnmower seems pretty dramatic, but it's actually fairly easy to fix. There are four common problems with four simple solutions

Why is my lawnmower smoking? Four common problems and simple fixes

Air conditioning units can fail and falter for a number of reasons but the most common reason an AC stops cooling is a dirty filter. The good news? A clogged filter is easy to clean or replace on most AC units but fail to give it a proper cleaning and your air conditioner or HVAC system won't produce the chilled air you need to get through the next heat wave.

Do This One Simple Thing to Get Your Air Conditioner Cooling Like New Again

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?

Corinth, MS

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Dennis, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

Starlink customers will soon be able to add an additional subscription to the mix, according to a new support page entry on its website. The family plan, first reported by PCMag, is only available by invitation to residential US customers. Starlink hasn’t said how much the discount will be -- only that it applies to both Starlink Kits and monthly internet subscriptions -- but a Reddit sleuth found the discounted plan will be $100 by looking at the code of the order page.

Starlink Quietly Rolls Out Invite-Only Family Plan

New York City, NY

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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

Summer is all about action, but all that playing and partying leaves behind a residue. If you need to clean a dusty or dirty house but don't care for harsh chemical cleaners, you can make a natural household cleaner from scratch in seconds using three common ingredients. It works for the kitchen, bathroom, tile floors and loads of other places and it cleans just as well as cleaners with harsh chemicals. Oh, and it costs way less and smells better, too.

I Made a Household Cleaner With Just 3 Ingredients. Here's How

If you're planning to fly next year and you don't have a Real ID, you might be in for some serious delays. The deadline for getting a Real ID has already been postponed several times, but now it's finally set for May 7, 2025. That means you have less than a year to schedule an appointment to get a Real ID-compliant license or identification card.

You Could Miss Your Flight if You Don't Have a Real ID. Here's How to Get One

Virginia State

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

The US Sun

AN off-grid couple has traveled from Canada to Mexico and back in their converted 39-foot school bus. Tanya Nestoruk and Arya Touserkani previously lived in a van to save money. The Canada-based couple, who’ve been together for four years, have garnered over 141,000 followers on Instagram from sharing their life...

My boyfriend and I live in a $40k school bus – there’s no mortgage and we added a fridge, shower, and composting toilet

Golf-course superintendents — they’re just like us! At least, they’re not so different that we can’t ask them for advice. In this column, we welcome readers’ yard-care questions, which we pass on to turf-care experts in the golf industry. The following query comes from James...

Dog pee damaging your lawn? Here’s what to do when your pooch takes relief

Addison, IL

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Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

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Of all the meals I make in my air fryer, and the list is long and growing by the day, chicken thighs are safely in the No. 1 spot, and there is no recipe threatening to dethrone. I make some version of this air fryer chicken thigh recipe at least twice a week, often more.

If I Could Make Only This One Thing in the Air Fryer, I'd Still Buy One

Trader Joe's has an army of fans who come in droves for the exclusive food items, quirky employees (they really do seem happy) and cheap groceries. To that last point, are Trader Joe's groceries really as good of a deal as they seem? As a professional food writer and semi-professional deal hunter, I wanted to get to the bottom and see how much I could save shopping at Trader Joe's.

Is Trader Joe's Really Cheaper Than Other Grocery Stores? We Did the Math

Propane is used in many ways, from heating homes to helping cook the perfect meal on your grill. Like their uses, propane tanks come in many shapes and sizes. The most commonly known are the 20- and 15-pound tanks used for outdoor cooking and patio heaters. While most of these...

How to Safely Dispose of an Old or Broken Propane Tank

Discounts on Apple products don't come too often, so when they do it's worth taking a look. Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale is bringing a great deal on the famous Apple AirTags. So the next time you lose your wallet, keys or whatever it may be, you don't need to panic. These little tags can be attached to all your important items and will use Bluetooth and ultrawideband technology to help you track them down if misplaced.

Get an Apple AirTag for Less Than $20 Each When You Buy a 4-Pack

The Food and Drug Administration this week approved a blood test for colorectal cancer, giving people a new, less invasive option for cancer screening. While it's still given at a doctor's office, Guardant Health, maker of the Shield blood test, announced that it's covered by Medicare, which will widen access to earlier detection and treatment of cancer to even more people. According to Guardant, it's approved for people age 45 and older.

FDA Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer: What to Know About Colorectal Warning Signs

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 3,000 dengue fever cases in the US, a significant increase compared to previous years. These record numbers of dengue fever highlight a growing concern for both local and international outbreaks, specifically in Paris, which is set to experience an influx of millions for the 2024 Olympics, posing a serious risk of this event becoming a dengue fever super-spreader.

Dengue Fever Is a Health Threat at the Paris Olympics and in the US. Here's How to Stay Safe

The Food and Drug Administration this week added more cinnamon products to its consumer alert after certain brands of cinnamon were found to have elevated levels of lead. If eaten in large doses or over a long period of time, lead may cause health problems. The FDA puts out its...

FDA Cinnamon Warning: More Brands Added to Consumer Alert

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Do Smokeless Fire Pits Actually Work? I Tested Several to Find Out

Whether it's for the ambiance, warmth, cooking or any other reason that you might want to spark up a fire, something about those dancing flames makes...

Do Smokeless Fire Pits Actually Work? I Tested Several to Find Out

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