With just hours until the Glowtime keynote, some last-minute rumors are filling in some Apple Watch details. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to update the newest watches with all-new sensors. The report claims that Apple is planning “an updated ECG/heart rate sensor that will unlock new features and provide...

Apple Watch Series 10 tipped to get upgraded sensors, better water resistance

Excited to know what Apple will announce at the September 9 press event on Monday? Oh boy, have you come to the right place. Because, in a shocking (yet totally believable) turn of events, Macworld’s hardworking reporters have yet again hit journalistic paydirt. Those absent-minded folk at Cupertino’s marketing department carelessly left the scripts and rehearsal tapes in the bins out back at Apple Park–whoops!–and after wiping off the worst coffee stains we can reveal all the juicy details here.

This is Glowtime: Experience Apple’s keynote now in our minute-by-minute preview

Wireless charging is a wonderful convenience for iPhone owners: rather than fiddling with wires, you simply place your phone on the pad and walk away. But that doesn’t mean all wireless chargers offer the same degree of convenience or functionality. On the convenience front, the most obvious “added value”...

Incredible tech breakthrough transforms the iPhone charger

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

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It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

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In a continuing wave of closures affecting Red Lobster, three more locations in Florida will be shutting their doors. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to close unprofitable stores amid its bankruptcy proceedings.

Florida to Lose Three More Red Lobster Locations by End of August

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

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In 2022, fewer Americans moved overall, but when they did, 1 in 5 chose to relocate to a different state, according to recent Census data. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents, while the Northeast, particularly New York and Pennsylvania, saw the largest declines.

Where people in North Carolina are moving to most

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

When it premiered on CBS in January 1971, All in the Familyset a new precedent for realistic quality programming in the area of weekly television comedies. Co-created by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, the show, which originally ran until 1979, addressed controversial issues never before seen on mainstream sitcoms. No topic was off-limits, from racial disparities to abortion to homosexuality; All in the Family covered it all, and more.

Clash of the TV Icons: 'All in the Family' Star Carroll O'Connor Battled with Creator Norman Lear

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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We just got our first look at the iPhone 16 and Apple finally got the colors right

There’s now a little over a month to go until Apple reveals its new smartphones for fall 2024. With time running short, many details of the...

We just got our first look at the iPhone 16 and Apple finally got the colors right

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