Columbus, OH

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Who would ever think that the cozy corners of your garden could harbor something deadly? Well, it’s time to believe it. Researchers have stumbled upon a tenacious, life-threatening fungus taking cover in the soils of our home gardens. This isn’t any typical garden-variety intruder, so to speak. It is...

Deadly fungus found in garden soils across America

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

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

The Mirror US

Drug Enforcement Administration agents uncovered the meth hidden in celery inside a truck on its way to a farmers' market in Georgia

Over 2,300 pounds of meth hidden in celery found at Georgia farmers' market

Hiram, GA

CBS News

A Georgia sheriff's deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police said was an ambush on officers by a suspect who took his own life.Deputy Brandon Cunningham, 30, and another deputy responded to a call shortly after 6 a.m. ET Saturday at a home in a subdivision in Hiram, Georgia. Upon arrival, a male suspect fired a "hail of bullets" at the deputies and other officers, striking Cunningham, Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said during a news briefing."Unfortunately, it appears as if our deputies were ambushed," Henson said.He called...

Georgia deputy killed while responding to a domestic dispute call

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

Many environmentally conscious consumers are cognizant of every purchase they make and every item they toss. Unfortunately, our favorite brands may not be as intentional. Case in point: an incident at a Walmart that's drawing eyes on Reddit. What's happening?. A recent Reddit post has gone viral after a user...

Shopper upset after witnessing employees hauling plants to dumpster at big box store: 'Such a shame'

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

South Carolina State

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

Denver, CO

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

Nevada State

Homeowners associations are notorious for often having strict rules and requirements, but this one may be going too far. Reddit user Empty_Monk_3146 shared a post in r/HOA seeking advice after their HOA notified them to stop watering their lawn. "I didn't water the grass since there is a state declared...

New homeowner baffled by forced watering order from HOA during drought: 'This [is] just negligent water waste'

Don’t get gardeners started on our compost piles! We love to make it, sift it, and talk about where we’re putting it. We’ll be more than happy to tell you all about the benefits of using this rich amendment; it improves soil fertility and texture, encourages healthy root growth, and boosts moisture retention. Composting at home not only nourishes our gardens but also prevents biodegradable waste from heading to the landfill.

7 Different Composting Methods for Home Gardeners

USDA Zones: 2-8 This North American weed is highly invasive, forming dense colonies that disrupt biodiversity and displace native species. Canada thistle starts as a low-growing rosette whose leaves gradually mature and lengthen with their spines, producing lavender flower heads. It spreads by rhizomes and is difficult to control, as...

15 Most Common Weeds Found in the USA

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

As gardeners, we’re always on the lookout for ways to protect our beloved plants from pests. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your hard work devoured by insects, especially when you’ve poured so much care into your garden. One pest that tends to send gardeners into a panic is the Japanese beetle. These shiny, green and bronze invaders can wreak havoc on a wide range of plants, leaving skeletonized leaves in their wake. When you see the damage they cause, it’s tempting to reach for the first solution that promises relief. But hold on—experts are now advising against the use of Japanese beetle traps. I know, it sounds counterintuitive, but bear with me!

Beware: Experts Recommend NOT Using Japanese Beetle Traps

California State

It's not just row crop farmers dealing with challenges and low prices. In California, prices are low for everything from nuts to fruits, and financial stress is weighing heavily on farmers. Grape growers are in a particularly unique situation. Declining demand for wine and an increase in imported wine means there's a glut of grapes this year, and it's so bad there's a surge in the amount of unharvested grapes that still don't have a home. Now, there are fears it could ultimately force more true family farmers out of business.

Grape Growers Desperately Need You to Drink More Wine as They Grapple With a Glut of Uncontracted Grapes

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

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Assessment finds mold, capacity issues in Buncombe County Sheriff's Office evidence room

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has completed a comprehensive assessment of its evidence room in partnership with the North Carolina Association...

Assessment finds mold, capacity issues in Buncombe County Sheriff's Office evidence room

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