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?

Indy100

There’s much we may never know about our earliest ancestors, like why we started to walk upright and how we managed to create structures that seem to defy the engineering capabilities of the time.Stonehenge remains one of these great mysteries, with experts around the world divided over why exactly the prehistoric monument was built.Now, to add to this age-old confusion, it has emerged that a similarly enigmatic stone structure has been found beneath the waters of Lake Michigan in the US.Not only that, but this underwater creation is around 5,000 years older than its British counterpart.The site was discovered in...

Strange 'Stonehenge' discovered in US lake that's 5,000 years older than the British landmark

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Plants have played a significant role in spiritual and religious practices throughout history. Their unique qualities and symbolic meanings have made them integral to various rituals, traditions, and beliefs around the world. From sacred groves to temple gardens, these plants are revered for their spiritual significance and their ability to connect humanity with the divine. This article explores 30 plants that hold spiritual and religious importance, providing a rich tapestry of cultural and botanical knowledge.

Plants with Spiritual and Religious Significance

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

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ATLANTA, GA - In temperate forests worldwide, tales of extraordinarily large Bigfoot creatures, known as "True Giants," have emerged. According to information from Cryptid Wiki, these legends describe beings far larger than the typical Bigfoot, with heights ranging from 10 to 20 feet and some reportedly reaching over 50 feet tall.

The Legend of 20-Foot-Tall Giants in Georgia

Virginia State

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

Paisley Marten

This article may contain AI-generated images. The 19th century was a time of significant social and economic transformation, marked by the decline of feudal systems and the rise of industrialization. However, in many parts of Europe, particularly in Russia, serfdom persisted as a brutal and dehumanizing institution. This article provides a historically accurate and chronologically detailed account of serfdom in the 19th century, exploring its origins, conditions, and eventual abolition, with a look at its lingering effects up to the present day.

Serfdom in the 19th Century: A Condition Worse Than Slavery

Daytona Beach, FL

TIME

Noliwe Rooks writes about what she felt seeing the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune for the first time.

The Statue That Taught Me About the Power of Black Women and Democracy

Arkansas State

Have you ever stumbled upon a law that left you scratching your head? From quirky to downright baffling, here are some surprising laws still on the books across America. In Alabama, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket. This odd law dates back to the 20th century, aimed at preventing horse theft.

21 Astonishing U.S. Laws You Didn’t Know Existed

At the end of August I danced for the first time. George Earth has wanted me to dance ever since he came back in to our lives. He introduced my mother and father back in 1957 when my father owned the ill-fated Good Luck Tavern in Sturgeon, Minnesota. Business was booming, but he wasn’t a good businessman and would go on to complete suicide there when I was just a few months shy of my fifth birthday.

In August I danced for the first time

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Life can turn on a dime and nothing is ever the same again. Such happened to me recently and I’m a total mess. I’m so very sad and mad that it all went down and now I’m left alone with my own miserable self with the ‘woulda coulda shouda’ swirling in my heart and head. When this happens I turn to YouTube and watch animal videos, especially cats, to distract myself from my sorrow. When that doesnt work, I reach into my memories of events and people that made me laugh. I will share some of those stories with yooz.

It Aint Easy Being Indian – August 2024

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Florida State

Akeena

A major player in the home goods scene, Conn's, is now facing a troubling turn of events. Not only is the retailer grappling with bankruptcy speculation, but it’s also closing a significant number of its stores—with Florida bearing the brunt of the closures.

Home Goods Retailer Set to Close Over a hundred Stores, Florida Takes the Hardest Hit

Equatorial Guinea, a country under a totalitarian regime, has a history of infringing on religious freedom dating back to the 1950s. The country is at it again using new legislation to forcefully close numerous churches and deny thousands the freedom to worship. Six Pentecostal and evangelical churches were shut down...

Equatorial Guinea’s Decree Forcing Worship Registration Threatens Religious Freedom

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

The U.S. legacy of genocide against Native people through public education may never be completely told. Today, there is a little more truth to share. The second half of an investigative report was released Tuesday as part of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative led by the Department of the Interior. It’s another step in acknowledging, learning and potentially healing from harms the U.S. government caused people from every Indigenous nation in the country through federal school programs between 1819 and 1969.

At least 973 Native American children died at U.S.-run boarding schools between 1871-1969

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Political Matters – August 2024

My wife, Maj-Britt, and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in January. And in July, we gathered the family for a belated celebration. This was our...

Political Matters – August 2024

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