Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Florida State

New York Post

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother made their first appearance in Florida federal court Friday after being indicted for wire fraud in a phony scheme to buy more than $1 million worth of luxury items.

Kingston, 34, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mom, Janice Turner, 61, were indicted by a grand jury on July 11 on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. 

Each count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.



The “Beautiful Girls” singer and his...

Rapper Sean Kingston and mom indicted in $1M fraud scheme, face decades in prison

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Boston, MA

Irish Star

Schuyler Oppenheimer, who allegedly used the alias "Michael Sylvain" when dealing with his Chinese suppliers, was arrested and charged in a federal Boston court

Massachusetts 'meth and fentanyl kingpin' in Boston court for massive drug operation and PPP loan fraud

Latin Times

Violence continues to ramp up in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, with new killings of civilians amid cartel turf wars. The latest episode involved two families, whose members were killed in the town of Yuriria. There were six victims, three people from one family and three from another, and included a teenager and a woman, according to state prosecutors.

More families are getting killed in Mexico amid escalating cartel turf wars

TravelNoire

A proposed law protecting those with natural Black and Afro-textured hair is on the line in Puerto Rico. Senate Bill 1282 is inspired by the CROWN Act, which is currently law in 24 American states and several cities. The Puerto Rican bill aims to ban discrimination against natural hair and protective styles in schools or professional settings.

Afro-Puerto Ricans Mobilize To Pass Senate Bill Protecting Natural Hair, Inspired By 'CROWN Act'

North Carolina State

Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Savannah, GA

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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

Georgia State

Athens, GA

Fox News

Laken Riley's alleged killer, Jose Ibarra, and two of his fellow illegal immigrant brothers are all suspected members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang.

Slain Georgia college student Laken Riley's suspected killer has another brother in Venezuelan gang: report

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

Business Insider

Official Partners found success by catering to the top of the residential market. Its connection to star broker brothers could be its downfall.

First came the accusations of rape. Now 3 owners of the Alexander brothers' beleaguered brokerage firm are jumping ship.

South Carolina State

Texas State

Americans earning $200,000 or more move to Florida and Texas the most, a new study found. But the South's reputation for affordability may be at risk.

Wealthy people keep ditching California and New York for Florida and Texas — but their moves could actually hurt the South's biggest draw

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J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

Los Angeles, CA

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')

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

Winston-salem, NC

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Earlier this year, attorneys started to try to get a class action certified against the carrier. Now, the United States has initiated a civil lawsuit under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) against Allstate company National General Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, including National General Insurance Company, National General Lender Services Inc., and Newport Management Corporation.

Allstate subsidiary hit by Feds over alleged insurance fraud

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Tether co-founder Pierce embroiled in legal battles in Puerto Rico

Well-known crypto bull and co-founder of Tether Brock Pierce is currently locked in multiple legal disputes due to the failure of some of his business ventures...

Tether co-founder Pierce embroiled in legal battles in Puerto Rico

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