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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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It has been 44 years since Lisa and Louise Burns played the Grady twins in Stanley Kurbrick’s horror film The Shining, and fast forward to now, you can hardly recognize them. The 55-year-olds recently shared a snap to their joint Instagram page, posing with police officers in the UK.

Creepy Twins From ‘The Shining’ Look Unrecognizable 44 Years Later

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I’m going to assume a good chunk of people reading this have brought their own snacks to a movie theater at some point, but two women who decided to go that route in New Zealand ended up dealing with the police after getting caught. It can be hard to resist the urge to drop more […]
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Movie Theater Calls Police On Women Who Brought Their Own Snacks Into ‘Despicable Me 4’

This fluorescent gadget allowed kids and adults alike to create their artworks and signs in the comfort of their own homes. Sure, these days, we have many different technological advancements that can recreate this at a much cheaper price point, but it was revolutionary at the time.

Quiz: Only Americans Who Grew Up in a Certain Decade Can Name These 25 Nostalgic Toys

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

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 14, 2023. It has since been updated. The idea of a doppelganger has fascinated people for centuries and it has been explored in various forms of media, including literature, film and television. Some people believe that encountering a doppelganger in real life can be life-changing, while others consider it to be purely a myth or superstition. However, a family had an unusual encounter that made them question their beliefs in this concept. While returning from a skiing trip in the mountains, the Stevenson family stopped at a rural Airbnb. Jenny Stevenson told TODAY, "Our children were starting to argue in the backseat, so I found a little cottage for us to stay overnight."

Family's skiing trip takes a creepy turn when they find a painting of their child's doppelganger

Ohio State

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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

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When it comes to laws and regulations across the globe, we often assume there to be a level of uniformity, especially in the Western world. However, you'd be surprised to learn that some everyday items in the UK are considered contraband elsewhere. Internet Marketing experts from SEO Builder delved into the bizarre world of international regulations to uncover some of the peculiar items that are perfectly legal in the UK but banned in other countries.Chewing Gum in SingaporeIn the UK, chewing gum is a common sight. From supermarket checkouts to corner shops, you can find a pack of gum almost...

7 bizarre things that are illegal in other countries

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Thomson, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

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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

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Ever notice how some of those good ol’ American traditions seem to be quietly slipping away? Whether you’re a Millennial cruising through life or a Boomer reminiscing about the “good old days,” join me on a journey through the customs that are slowly becoming relics of the past.

Millennial Meltdown: 21 American Traditions That Are Ceasing to Exist

Last week, OpenAI published the GPT-4o "scorecard," a report that details "key areas of risk" for the company's latest large language model, and how they hope to mitigate them. In one terrifying instance, OpenAI found that the model's Advanced Voice Mode — which allows users to speak with ChatGPT —...

ChatGPT Went Rogue, Spoke In People's Voices Without Their Permission

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

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Dolton, IL

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A wild headline has recently drawn the attention of NFL star Chris Jones, and now he wants to step in and help. Vera Lidell, the former Director of Food Services for the Harvey School District in Dolton, Illinois, received a significant nine-year prison sentence for her involvement in a substantial food theft operation that has ... Read more

“I’ll Pay For The Wings” – NFL Star Chris Jones Offers to Pay $1.5 Million to Free Illinois School Worker Sentenced to 9 Years for Stealing Chicken Wings

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

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New Rockford business restores hand-drawn maps of city and adds a creative twist

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - At Vintage Routes, a map is more than just a map, it is an authentic piece of history. Owner Chuck Meyers started...

New Rockford business restores hand-drawn maps of city and adds a creative twist

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