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

Wide Open Country

The Bachelor alum Hailey Merkt has died at the age of 31. The former reality star's passing has shocked both her friends and fans. Merkt passed away following a battle with leukemia. In an Instagram post, her family confirmed that she passed away after a long fought battle. They wrote,...

‘The Bachelor’ Alum Hailey Merkt Dies At 31, Cause Of Death Revealed

The Chosen Season 4 may have secretly introduced a divisive figure from the New Testament: Jesus’ brother, James the Just. In Season 4 Episode 7, Jesus finally raises Lazurus from the dead. Coming after the feeding of the 5,000 and him walking on water, this has been one of the most anticipated miracles in the series.

The Chosen may have revealed Jesus’ brother and you didn’t notice

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

Brooklyn, NY

Saturday Night Live member Punkie Johnson has announced that she's leaving the iconic sketch show. She's been on SNL for four years. However, the 39-year-old went about announcing her departure in an unexpected way. Johnson announced she was leaving SNL during a stand-up show at Brooklyn's Union Hall Wednesday night....

‘SNL’ Mainstay Departs Show In Most Unexpected Way Possible

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Argyle, TX

Josiah Anthony, the now-former lead pastor of Cross Timbers Church, resigned from his position. Per WFAA, Anthony left due to "inappropriate and hurtful" actions. In a statement to WFAA, Cross Timbers officials stated that Anthony's alleged actions "[do] not include any children, physical or sexual interactions or any illegal activity to our knowledge."

A Third Texas Pastor In Two Months Has Resigned Over 'Inappropriate' Actions

Yes, it's that time again! Time for complete, total chaos! Today's story hails from the Daily Express US, where a baby girl is miraculously born with an air rifle pellet lodged into her stomach! "How did we get here?" Well, strap in because you're about to go on a journey.

Baby Is Born With An Air Rifle Pellet Lodged In Its Stomach After Dad Shoots Pregnant Mom

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

There was drama on the court at the Olympics. Two Olympic tennis stars got in a heated exchange with each other in front of onlookers, no less. Danielle Collins wasn't happy with Iga Swiatek. Collins wasn't happy with Swiatek's sportsmanship at the end of their quarterfinal match at the Paris Olympics.

Olympic Tennis Stars Get In Heated Argument In Front Of Crowd

Editor's note: This article was originally published on May 17, 2023. It has since been updated. Most animal lovers dream of expressing their love directly to animals and not just through videos on the television or the internet. Similarly, it was a dream come true for whale enthusiast Adam Ernster during his expedition in Baja, Mexico. After years of documenting whales from a distance, his dream of meeting the blissful blue gentle giants came true. Margarita, the whale, seemed to enjoy the experience just as much as he did, as she made happy noises throughout the encounter. According to a video posted on Instagram by Silver Shark Adventures, a whale-watching company, Ernster was overjoyed to be able to pet, hug, and even kiss a whale. In the video recording, Ernster smiles broadly as he pets Margarita before embracing and kissing the whale's barnacle-covered head.

Whale 'purrs' with happiness as man showers her with hugs and kisses in the video: 'Life changing moment'

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Did you know that one of the stars of Bonanza had a reputation as a brat? Believe it or not, it was Michael Landon. He played Little Joe Cartwright and went on to more nice-guy TV roles in Little House On The Prairie and Highway To Heaven. Bonanza was a...

The ‘Bonanza’ Star Who Got A Reputation As A Brat

Tim Allen is going to be gracing our TVs once again. This time, ABC takes a crack at his newest idea. Recently, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that ABC has secured Tim Allen's new sitcom Shifting Gears after the pilot. The show revolves around the Home Improvement star living as a widower and works in the car business. Essentially, he restores old classics to their former glory. Everything runs swimmingly until his adult daughter and teenage kids move back in. Kat Dennings, of 2 Broke Girls and Thor fame, plays the daughter in the show.

ABC Orders New Tim Allen Sitcom Series

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

A dog’s life can be really hard sometimes. The greatest joy for these creatures is a warm home and a loving family, but not all dogs have the privilege to experience that. Instead, many are condemned to spend a large part of their lives in shelters, or worse, to experience the bitterness of abandonment. One poor Rottweiler persistently experienced both because his owners kept abandoning him and leaving him in shelters.

Dog Who Lost Faith In Humans Finally Meets Someone Who Showed Him What Love Feels Like

Ryan Seacrest is the soon-to-be successor of Wheel of Fortune and overall good guy extraordinaire! The icon-in-the-making is no stranger to radical changes in the status quo. So, when Carrie Underwood was announced as Katy Perry's replacement on American Idol, Seacrest honored the occasion the only way he knew how! With a heartfelt Instagram post, of course!

Ryan Seacrest Has The Perfect Reaction To Carrie Underwood Joining 'American Idol'

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

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Taylor Swift is breaking her silence after a mass stabbing at a workshop themed after her left three children dead and several others injured. Taking to social media, specifically Instagram Story, Swift expressed horror at the news. She said she's "at a complete loss" after hearing the tragic turn of events.

Taylor Swift Breaks Silence After Mass Stabbing At Singer-Themed Workshop Kills 3 People

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'American Idol' Contestant Announces Death Of Mother Who Inspired Her To Compete

American Idol contestant Julia Gagnon had some sad news to share with her fans. She revealed that her birth mother had passed away. The American Idol...

'American Idol' Contestant Announces Death Of Mother Who Inspired Her To Compete

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