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

Looper

The most profitable movie of all time isn't a major superhero or sci-fi blockbuster, but a low-budget and highly-controversial X-rated film.

An X-Rated Movie Is The Most Profitable Film Of All Time (Relative To Its Budget)

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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

In 1964, she was 35 years of age. Today (2024), “Doll” aka Fleurine, would be 95! And I’m sure she’d be sleek in those black satin capri pants, topped by a wild Hawaiian bougainvillea and hibiscus/frangipani floral print. “She has a pair o’ lips, jus’ like...

Moxie: Doll in the kitchen

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

Washington, DC

When Shirley Caesar sang of a strong man, and televangelist Jack Van Impe announced there was a strong image of a devil overtop of D.C., (even after he announced Obama was the charismatic Anti-Christ to him), I did not picture or envision or did I think to put him in that strong man’s position. But I’ll tell you the big three that did come to mind were Trump, Jordan, with his number one pick, out of the blue. Plus his comeback too, wearing blue! And me myself, who has always been here! Plus those two would be futuristically speaking as they had not made it to Washington D.C. by then… ELVEST lives, CESUZ reigns, and the love star Levester has landed.

The big three

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Joy Coles calls the apartment building she and her four kids have lived in since January a “free-for-all.”. “There’s no security, no maintenance man, no landlord,” she said. Coles moved into the mold, rodent, and fly-infested two-bedroom unit in Northeast D.C. in the midst of management turnover,...

Tenants say landlords don’t play by the rules. Here’s how advocates want D.C. to make them

Denver, CO

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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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A recent report published by the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA), which represents real estate developers and property owners in D.C., says the affordable housing market is facing a “looming crisis” as mounting financial pressure on providers may force them to sell off their properties, or even risk bankruptcy.

D.C. landlord group’s report says affordable housing is in ‘crisis’ after the pandemic

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, is currently looking for a loving home for Justine, an adorable little dog with a lot of love to give. Justine is approximately 5 years old and weighs around 9 pounds. She is a terrier mix who has quickly won the hearts of her foster family and everyone who meets her.

Meet The Little "Snuggle Buddy" Looking For Love

Philadelphia, PA

Asians make up six percent of the Philadelphia metro area population, according to the Inquirer. When you think about violence and who is impacted by it, my heart goes out to Asian Americans. The things they have been through sound so familiar. One Philadelphia case demonstrates why you shouldn’t brutalize others.

Asian Americans done wrong

The river is loaded with all kinds of fish. It all depends on what you want to catch. For the last 30 years, I have fished the river at night. In June, the Kennedy Center area and the tidal basin area are real good for fishing at night time. I throw in the soft plastic lure and rattle trap all night long.

Your local fishing report

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

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