New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

MrBeast has been accused of being “dishonest” in one of his video’s sponsored segments, by using a “trick” to make viewers watch an entire ad. Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson has been in hot water following his response to grooming allegations against his former employee, Ava Kris Tyson.

MrBeast sparks debate with “dishonest” sponsor trick so viewers don’t skip YouTube ad

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

Big things are coming to Pokemon Go – both figuratively, and literally. With a tease from Niantic and some recently revealed in-game assets added in the latest update, all evidence points towards Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Dynamax and Gigantamax battles heading into the hit mobile title. While these...

Pokemon Go’s new mystery item has players baffled

While Burger King is best known for their Whopper burgers, customers are also loving their breakfast menu which has everything from pancakes to burgers. But they’re only available for a few hours every day. If you’re a fan of the Burger King breakfast menu, then you’ll know that there’s...

What time does Burger King stop serving breakfast?

Logitech has released a new statement confirming the subscription-based mouse isn’t an “actual product” after facing backlash online. Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber set the PC gaming world alight with mentions of a “forever mouse” in a recent interview. The forever-mouse concept was to be a...

Logitech confirms subscription-based “forever mouse” isn’t happening following backlash

Afrotech

An artificial intelligence (AI) developer wants to make his next creation your next bestie. Some young people have imaginary friends. Television shows and movies like “Barney & Friends” and “Toy Story” brought the concept of imaginary friends to screens and may have even created nostalgia for that feeling. Avi Schiffmann is turning that feeling into… Continue reading Could This New Viral AI-Powered Pendant Become Your New Friend?

Could This New Viral AI-Powered Pendant Become Your New Friend?

Wendy’s is back again with yet another deal to sweeten the last few weeks of Summer, and this time around, you can get a small Frosty for just $1. Whether you sip yours or dip your fries in – Wendy’s Frostys are the perfect accompaniment to a Baconator and fries.

How to get unlimited Wendy’s Frostys for $1

One Fortnite player has shared a screenshot of their account being banned for over two million days, leaving the community shocked and questioning what they did. As an online multiplayer game, Fortnite has its own code of conduct to ensure players compete in a safe and fun environment. By now, it’s clear that cheating, teaming, exploiting glitches, and even using Roblox exploits can impact your Fortnite account.

Fortnite player banned for 2 million days leaves community stunned

David Allen, more known as ToTouchAnEmu online, took to social media to announce the death of his five-week-old daughter Lily Grace. Allen took to Instagram and TikTok on Sunday, August 5, to announce that his daughter, Lily Grace, had died at midnight on July 27. The influencer, who has over...

TikTok star David Allen announces death of 5-week-old daughter

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299, while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single unit has a 6kWh capacity and supports a 7,200W output and 5.6kW of solar input, allowing it to run an entire home, especially when stacked with other units for increased capacity.

This EcoFlow portable battery powered my whole home during recent outages

The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is a 9.1.5-channel system that's ideal for the brand's latest TVs. It's on the expensive side, but the high-quality audio easily makes it worth the price. The soundbar is packed with features, but some of the best require a newer LG TV. LG...

One of the best soundbars I've tested is not made by Bose or Sony

Denver, CO

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

Kentucky State

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

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  TCL just released its answer to one of the most popular TVs on Earth. The NXTFrame 4K smart TV is designed to go head-to-head with the Samsung Frame TV. Just like its rival, when it's not being used, it displays famous works of art. The TVs themselves are even designed to look like a framed masterpieces.Available in four QLED screen sizes -- 55 inches, 65 inches, 75 inches and...

TCL's new Samsung Frame TV lookalike has Google TV built in

CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. For an average size space, a 75-inch TV is humungous. But, if you have a wall that's big enough,...

The 8 best 75-inch (and larger) TVs of 2024 let you skip the movie theater

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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

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Firefighters are now training with intense haptic VR vests

VR has a really solid use case in the training field. Now, HTC has taken it a step further with the integration of haptic heat vests...

Firefighters are now training with intense haptic VR vests

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