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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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Georgia State

PetHelpful

When we think about cardinals, most of us think of their vibrant red coloring and little black faces. Here in Georgia, I see them all day long in my yard and listen to them as well. We even had a family with a nest of little ones this past spring! Wild Planet Explorer reported on Monday, August 5th ...Continue reading

Lucky Photographer Snaps a ‘One in a Million’ Rare Photo of a Yellow Cardinal

California State

Fox News

Camping World has large flags at many of its 250 locations around the US - sometimes inviting standoffs with local officials while drumming up customer loyalty.

Camping World's massive US flag praised by former boxer on California board that greenlit display

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Manhattan, NY

The Independent

Illusiuonist David Copperfield has allowed his multimillion-dollar Manhattan apartment “devolve into a state of… dilapidation” so severe, architects warned it could actually threaten the structural integrity of the entire building.That’s according to an eye-popping lawsuit filed Tuesday by board of The Galleria, a condo on East 57th Street, which accuses the 67-year-old Copperfield — the world’s highest-paid magician — of causing some $3 million worth of damage not only to his own “formerly pristine multilevel penthouse,” but to other tenants’ homes.Copperfield “trashed” the place, which he no longer occupies but still owns, leaving it in “appalling” condition, the complaint states....

David Copperfield sued over ‘trashed’ $7 million Manhattan penthouse

MotorBiscuit


While almost every state requires you wear a seatbelt, police in many places will look the other way.
The post In 16 States Police Can’t Legally Pull You Over for Not Wearing Your Seatbelt appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

In 16 States Police Can’t Legally Pull You Over for Not Wearing Your Seatbelt

Ohio State

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

Branson, MO

Whiskey Riff

Back in the early '90s, Johnny and June Carter Cash played a number of shows in Branson, Missouri.

Cash decided to settle down in the Ozarks tourist hotspot, where he was building his own theater to perform for the massive number of tourists that flocked to the area year in and year out. Ultimately, the theater ended up falling through, but Cash still lived in the area for a length of time. It's unclear how long he was there, and whether or not he purchased or rented the house.

But one thing is for sure, the legendary country music duo were living...

Take A Look Inside Johnny Cash’s Former Mansion On Table Rock Lake

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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

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

When it comes to buying a home, there is so much conflicting information floating around that it can be hard to distinguish between good advice and bad. Some people say you should never buy a house on a corner lot, while others warn about having foundation inspections done before signing any paperwork. But there’s one so-called red flag that Chip Gaines says you can always ignore. His advice: Don’t not buy a house because it has an ugly yard.

Chip Gaines Says It’s Okay to Ignore This Red Flag When Buying a House

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Andersonville, GA

Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of American history. This site served as a Confederate prison camp during the Civil War, holding thousands of Union soldiers under dire conditions. Visiting Andersonville, you can walk through the remnants of the prison, see the National Prisoner of War Museum, and pay respects at the Andersonville National Cemetery. The stories of survival and hardship here are both haunting and educational. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this place provides a powerful reminder of the past. Ready to step back in time and learn more?

Andersonville National Historic Site – Georgia’s Civil War Prison Camp

I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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

The US Sun

A HORSE that weighed as much as a car with his legs as tall as a grown man continues to beggar belief. Sampson, or “mammoth” as he was appropriately nicknamed, stood a staggering 2.19 metres tall and weighed a whopping 3,360 pounds. In horse measuring speak, his height was an eye-popping 21.25 “hands”. Sampson was […]

World’s biggest horse ‘Sampson the Mammoth’ weighed as much as a car and each of his legs was as big as a grown man

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'Presidential Grave Hunter' makes stop in Western New York

Kurt Deion's cemetery journey has expanded to...

'Presidential Grave Hunter' makes stop in Western New York

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