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

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

Tom's Guide

Power up your abs and arms with this 20-minute standing dumbbell workout which will improve your balance and core strength.

You don’t need planks or sit-ups to build a stronger core, just this 20-minute standing abs and arms workout

LeBron James was “peak girl dad energy” at the Paris Olympics when his dance moves made his daughter Zhuri cringe. On Aug. 1, the NBA star, his wife Savannah James and their 9-year-old daughter Zhuri Nova James attended the women’s beach volleyball Olympic match. While cheering in the stands, LeBron broke into the ultimate “dad dance” — to his daughter’s dismay.

LeBron James’ totally embarrasses his daughter with ‘dad energy’ dancing at the Olympics

TheDailyBeast

Few people, even among Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters, will be surprised by Nancy Pelosi’s assertion in her upcoming memoir that she is not the GOP’s 2024 presidential election nominee’s biggest fan. But the former House speaker does offer a second opinion to her diagnosis that the 78-year-old Trump is “unhinged.” According to The Guardian, at a memorial service in early 2019 for a distinguished psychiatrist, Pelosi writes that she was approached by a succession of prominent doctors who told her they were “deeply concerned that there was something seriously wrong” with Trump who, at that time, of course, was the president of the United States. “I’m not a doctor but I did find his behaviors difficult to understand,” writes Pelosi in The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House. She also writes that she did the dishes and a load of laundry waiting for then VP Mike Pence to answer her call for him to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump, but he never picked up the call.Read it at The GuardianRead more at The Daily Beast.

Doctors Told Nancy Pelosi ‘Something Seriously Wrong’ With Trump

New York Post

Millie Slater has been inclined to share the secrets of her shocking weight loss transformation.

The 20-year-old marketing executive from Northamptonshire, England, posted a TikTok earlier this month showing herself at 253 pounds in January 2023 before skipping forward to footage of a lean, mean 147-pound Slater just 12 months later. 

Flexing her toned shoulders in a tube top, Slater credits consistency for helping her shed weight and shred her body. The clip has amassed 350,000 views, with commentators congratulating Slater, calling her an inspiration and clamoring for tips. 



Sick of failing with fad diets, Slater joined a gym last year...

I lost 106 pounds in a year — thanks to one simple gym hack

If you’re anything like us, watching the Summer Olympics involves a lot of staring at the screen with your jaw dropped in awe. But it’s not just the daring backflips and the lightning-fast swim times that have us so impressed. We’re also amazed by the sprinter whose makeup doesn’t sweat off and the synchronized swimmers whose hairstyles stay perfectly in place as if they’re not high-kicking and pirouetting through a pool.

How do athletes avoid wedgies? And more Olympic questions you're afraid to ask

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

The handstand. The switch leap. Even the Shushunova. These are all moves that you can see performed to perfection in the gymnastics competition in the Olympic Games ... and also in the kitchen of Breanne Allarie, a mom of two from Vancouver, British Columbia. “I just pulled out the mat...

Mom attempts Olympic gymnastics in her kitchen and her performance goes viral

Buffalo, NY

A Burger King near Buffalo, New York temporarily closed over the weekend after a customer found blood in her daughter’s food. On July 26, New York resident Tiffany Floyd posted a TikTok video about a distressing experience with her four-year-old daughter Matayla at a Burger King in Getzville, New York.

Mother finds blood in Burger King meal after daughter takes bite thinking it’s ketchup

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

Fit&Well

This simple technique could be a lifesaver for those experiencing stubborn leg pain

Struggling with sciatica? Here’s why you need to try nerve flossing

Build and strengthen your back and biceps with these five kettlebell exercises. Here's how to do them, according to a personal trainer.

Forget pull-ups — you just need a set of kettlebells and these 5 exercises to sculpt your back and biceps

California State

Benny Hinn was popular in Virginia in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some churches chartered buses to his crusades, but some Virginians I have spoken with recently say they no longer follow Hinn.

Benny Hinn's ministry may be affected by his wife, Suzanne, filing for divorce a second time

Stephen Nedoroscik might have clinched Olympic glory this week, but it’s his longtime girlfriend, Tess McCracken, who captured his heart. Nedoroscik, 25, captivated the country this week when he helped secure the American men's gymnastics team's first medal in 16 years with his expert handling of the pommel horse. Photos of his cool composure — eyes shut and spectacles on while resting on the sidelines before his event — went viral, prompting comparisons to Clark Kent.

Pommel horse guy is taken! Meet Stephen Nedoroscik's girlfriend, who ‘absolutely’ agrees with those memes

Healthy green smoothies are a convenient and delicious way to boost your intake of vegetables and other nutritious ingredients. About 90% of adults don’t get the amount of fruit and veggies recommended daily, and you can knock out at least a serving of each when you have a green smoothie. There’s also evidence that leafy greens help protect your brain and preserve memory, and green smoothies are an easy way to increase your consumption of them.

10 green smoothie recipes packed with nutrients that you can drink every day

Nevada State

Yeet: A fluffy slang word with two definitions. Kids are using “yeet” to express themselves in two ways, according to Merriam-Webster. Yeet is a verb that means to throw something hard without caring if it breaks and is an expression of excitement. A yeet definition from Urban Dictionary...

Why are teens yelling ‘yeet!’?

Hailey Merkt, a contestant on Season 21 of "The Bachelor," died of cancer on July 26, her family said. She was 31. "It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life. Hailey faced this journey with unimaginable strength, grace, and selflessness," Merkt's family wrote in a July 30 post on Instagram.

'Bachelor' alum Hailey Merkt, 31, dies of leukemia after documenting cancer journey

Tiny booties. An ultrasound image. An upcoming date along with a cute sign that says, "Oh, baby!" You've likely seen all of the above in a beautifully composed social media post to announce the impending arrival of a loved one's bundle of joy. It all seems so effortless and delightful...

8 pregnancy announcement ideas for when you want to share the news

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Starting your day with quick morning exercises can be a game-changer, especially for those over 50 looking to maintain their health, tone muscles, and burn fat. As we age, maintaining muscle mass and a healthy metabolism become increasingly important. By incorporating some quick and effective morning exercises into your routine, you can enhance muscle tone, boost fat loss, and improve overall well-being, proving that it’s never too late to prioritize your health and fitness.

7 Quick Morning Exercises To Tone Muscles And Blast Fat Over 50

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Viola Davis, 58, says she probably trains harder than a 20-something-year-old

Viola Davis' idea of a perfect body has drastically changed over the years. \"I was always muscular and thicker, and I felt like my femininity could...

Viola Davis' idea of a perfect body has drastically changed over the years. "I was always muscular and thicker, and I felt like my femininity could...

Viola Davis, 58, says she probably trains harder than a 20-something-year-old

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