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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

Kids today and their slang terms…. These days, having a conversation with your tween or teen can be rougher than a Duolingo Hard Mode lesson. Don’t worry, though — we’ve got you covered! Our quick quiz on the current Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang can help you decipher some of the latest terms and phrases that are most popular right now. (You’re cooler than you think, Mom/Dad…no cap!)

Quiz: How well do you know current slang?

The US Sun

PEOPLE have just discovered how McDonald's staff figure out which order belongs to which person at the drive through, and it is blowing their minds. For years people have been left scratching their heads, wondering how McDonald's workers know which cars to give each orders to. However, we may finally...

People are just realising how McDonald’s staff know which order is which at the drive through & it’s blowing their minds

New York Post

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

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, August 14th

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Everyone knows that looks aren’t everything, but they do play a big part in how you feel. Looking your best can help you feel your best, and it doesn't have to take a lot of time or effort. There are plenty of quick, easy ways to enhance your appearance in under five minutes — and some of these you may not have heard of yet. Read on to discover the products that can maximize your appearance with minimum effort.

Weird things you didn't know about that make you look better in under 5 mins

The internet is panicking over how realistically AI can replicate people after a video on X left many announcing humanity is “cooked”. Showcasing a woman giving a speech while donning a Google-branded ID lanyard, the AI video includes realistic speaking movements and hand gestures. It was created using...

Internet panics over shockingly realistic AI-generated woman: “We’re so cooked”

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')

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

BuzzFeed

"Last I'd heard, they were as poor as they were before winning."

People Who Know Lottery Winners Are Revealing How The Money Changed Them, And It's Deliciously Fascinating

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Riding an elevator is something we take for granted these days. You push the button, the elevator arrives, you select the desired floor, and BAM, you’re there. But it used to be a whole different ordeal back in the day. There was a time when all elevators had a...

42 Times People Found Interesting Items That Have Been Hiding in Their Homes for Ages

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Question: This type of TV show was so popular in 1959, there were 30 different ones on TV. What kind of show was it?

Most popular TV shows in 1959

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.

Most people have five of these

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