Las Cruces, NM

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Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer.

Not all mosquito repellents are equal – here’s how to avoid bites this summer

Dengarden

'Life-Changing' Hack Using $3 Walmart Find Promises to Eliminate Household Insects

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

Mom Shares Simple Hack to Easily Make Mosquitoes Disappear

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

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

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

To keep your teeth as healthy as possible, the American Dental Association recommends brushing twice a day for 2 minutes per session. The type of type of toothbrush you use is entirely up to you. Some people prefer a standard toothbrush, while others appreciate the simplicity of an electric one. Electric toothbrushes are becoming more affordable and easy to find, with several benefits to back them up.

Don’t Compromise Your Oral Health. How to Use Your Electric Toothbrush Correctly

Hibiscus plants boast some of the largest and most colorful blooms among their perennial peers. The ultimate goal is flowers when you grow and care for one of these shrubs. We want as many as possible, for as long as possible. So when they fall off sooner than we expected, the disappointment is real.

Why is My Hibiscus Dropping Flowers?

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Raleigh, NC

A North Carolina State University study reveals that resistance among household pests to malaria-prevention insecticides is leading to increased distrust and abandonment of these methods, resulting in higher malaria rates. The study suggests exploring new dual-targeted treatments to overcome these challenges. For many years, insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor spraying...

Insects Are Outsmarting Malaria Nets – and It Could Have Severe Consequences

If you planted fruit trees dreaming of harvesting juicy pears, pie-ready apples, and sweet summer peaches fresh from your own backyard, then trees that grow and bloom without producing bountiful fruit are a maddening puzzle. However, most of the reasons fruit trees don't produce fruit are easy to anticipate—and simple...

Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit—and How to Fix It

Emily Standley Allard

The issue of trust is a complex topic with many factors behind it. Some zodiac signs are simply known for innately being more cautious or guarded, which can sometimes manifest as difficulty trusting others. Here are 6 signs that tend to be more reserved in their trust:

Opinion - 6 Zodiac Signs that Find it Impossible to Trust Anyone

Los Angeles, CA

It began as just a few isolated episodes where burglars acted suspiciously smart. Then it started happening again: from Boston and Baltimore to Detroit, and then Phoenix, and then Los Angeles and on and on. Burglars known as "crime tourists" have begun spying back on homeowners with private, camouflaged security cams, waiting for the right time to strike.

Gazing Back: The New Thieves Planting Hidden Cams to Watch Our Homes

Doing what you can to protect and maintain your vision health, especially as you age, is important for overall wellness. An easy (and tasty) way to do this is to add more nutritious foods to your diet. Below is a roundup of some the most nutritious foods for your peepers.

Eat Your Way to Vision Health: 12 Best Foods That Should Be in Your Diet

Find out what professional exterminators and entomologists say about getting rid of termites and how to prevent them from attacking your home. Termites are elusive wood-eating insects that can cause costly damage to your home. Believe it or not, these critters are actually a valuable part of our ecosystem. They are a food source for other animals, their tunneling is good for the soil and their feeding habits are hugely important for wood decomposition. This latter activity is where the human world and the termite world collide: You see the difference between a tree stump and your deck supports, but wood is wood to a termite.

How to Get Rid of Termites

Summer is bug season no matter where you live. Ants, mosquitos, beetles, you name it -- when the weather warms, insects come out to play, eat and bite. To combat bug takeovers, there are a few common houseplants that act as natural bug repellants, keeping spiders and other bugs at bay.

Yes, Certain Houseplants Repel Bugs. Here Are 6 to Try This Summer

A-Z-Animals

Quick Answers: The hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America, with some species weighing as little as .1 ounces. Over 330 species of hummingbirds live in the Western hemisphere. These little birds delight us with their fast-beating wings and colorful feathers. It’s hard to imagine how tiny baby hummingbirds and hummingbird eggs must be […]

When Do Hummingbirds Lay Eggs and Have Babies?

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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Avoid Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus This Summer: 4 Tips to Help Repel Mosquitos

Living in the presence of mosquitos can be a summer norm, but we shouldn't get complacent. The. of West Nile virus and the presence of mosquitos...

Avoid Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus This Summer: 4 Tips to Help Repel Mosquitos

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