Columbus, OH

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

North Carolina State

Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Upworthy

For those in the military, sleep can mean the difference between life and death. But shut-eye can be very hard to come by, especially during active conflict.According to Sharon Ackman, the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to help its pilots fall asleep. Through this technique, 96% of the pilots were able to fall asleep in two minutes or less.

Here’s a military trick that can help you fall asleep in 2 minutes

People-pleasers often endure ongoing invalidation based on how others treat them. Pleasing others doesn't win their love and respect. It's essential to re-evaluate perceptions and decisions about what it means to be a good person. Many people believe that being kind, gentle, and agreeable will guarantee love and acceptance from...

Breaking the Pattern of the Need to Please

Strategies for developing happy and loyal employees. Learning the hot tub business can be a challenge and for your employees, the learning curve can be high — as can the rewards. If more people are quitting or switching their allegiance to your competition, it’s time to look at the whys and the hows to keep the people you want.

Wake Up Before They Go

Chicago, IL

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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?

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. They say that having a good suitcase can make or break the quality of a trip,...

I Wore This Amazon Set on an 8-Hour Flight and Never Felt Cozier

Change is often encouraged but not always for a clear reason. Change for the sake of change is not always needed. Being happy with how you are can be more important. As animals get older and have more experiences, they often do not change unless there is a clear reason.

Maybe You Don't Really Need to Change

Massachusetts State

“Everyone’s depressed,” my mother said when I told her about the sick dread and the lead in my legs that made taking a walk seem unbearable. At 32, I was living in the ice-encrusted city of Buffalo, New York, with its many shades of gray, slogging my way through a gloomy English Ph.D. program. The bed was my world, the only place where I could slip into the fleeting death of sleep.

My Mom Knew I Was Having Suicidal Thoughts. Here's How She Gave Me My Life Back.

Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your purpose is has been associated with decreased levels of depression and anxiety. So how do you find it?

How to Find Your Life’s Purpose in 5 Minutes

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Hasta la vista, baby!

A TikTok influencer was “catfished” on a vacation after booking what she thought was a hotel with a scenic seaside view — only to discover she’d been epically scammed. 

“We were screwed so hard,” said Sonja Dennig, 28, while recalling the dupe in a video with over 3.6 million views on TikTok, Newsflash reported.

The content creator, who boasts nearly 480,000 followers on the platform, had reportedly booked the accommodation in Westerland, on Sylt, an idyllic island in Germany’s North Sea for a weekend getaway. 



Alvin Bragg’s deacon pal under investigation for allegedly scamming church members out of...

I thought I rented a hotel room with a seaside view — but I was royally scammed

Spewing—sharing too much at once, even when done with good intentions—can flood your partner. The alternative is opening a shutter—a slow, manageable sharing of your internal world. By opening a shutter, you prioritize depth over breadth and deepen intimacy. Co-authored with Galit Romanelli, M.A. Have you ever...

The Art of Relational Sharing

Healing is not linear and grief cannot be scheduled, but with time and treatment, healing is possible. Self-reflection brings better understanding and helps develop empathy. By learning how to nurture and love myself, breast cancer allowed me to heal the relationship with my mother. The old adage can be somewhat...

A Surprise Gift of Being a 9/11 First Responder

It can be intimidating to be approached by a salesperson when making a big purchase, such as a car or an appliance. They can swoop in like sharks, seeing blood in the water and some refuse to leave you alone, even if you say, “I’m just looking.”TikTok's @RussFlipsWhips is a car salesman who went viral with a video explaining why “I’m just looking” doesn’t work on a car lot and providing more effective phrases you can use instead."There's two main reasons, and here's what you should say instead of 'I'm just looking,'" he said in a video with over 345,000 views. “One is, we hear it every single day. So when somebody tells me, ‘I’m just looking,’ I’m so used to hearing that, I almost like brush it off and ignore it because I’m like, ‘That’s what the customer’s supposed to say.’ “Secondly, every car salesman has had a customer say, ‘I’m just looking,’ and we ended up selling them a car."

Salesman shares the 2 phrases that will make salespeople leave you alone when shopping

The hero's journey, resulting in transformation, requires danger or pain. No one climbs Mordor for fun. Therapy is a hero's journey for real life, the transformation a result of the journey to surface buried pain. Everyone emerges from childhood with a skewed perspective of reality. The only questions: extent and...

The Surprising Advantage of a Truly Terrible Childhood

Difficult interactions with other people can activate our nervous system's fight/flight/freeze mode. When we're defensive and reactive, we often feel empowered and in control; in reality, we've lost control. Our greatest power and strength comes when we can access our full selves, and that requires taking a pause. As a...

Your Peace Is Your Power

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

It seems like we’re able to identify phenomena, put them into these conceptual, semantic boxes, talk to other people about them and so on. But let's really look at this assumption and see if it holds up. Look at your experience, at what’s presenting itself in this moment. For...

Freedom From the Known

There are generally no foolproof lie detection methods. Dishonesty has many disadvantages, and metaphors can help us to visualize the potential impediments. Approaching the truth is often difficult, counter-intuitive, and ultimately provides more freedom. Lying and dishonesty are much more common human behaviors than most people realize. Episodes of untruthfulness...

Lying Unmasked

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Trust Yourself if You’ve Been Gaslighted!

You might be getting gaslighted when you start to question yourself about things you know to be true. Words have tremendous power, especially when spoken by...

Trust Yourself if You’ve Been Gaslighted!

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