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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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

Rossburg, OH

The Spun

The racing world lost a legend this week as dirt racing legend and former NASCAR driver Scott Bloomquist lost his life. He was 60 years old.  According to The Rogersville Review, Bloomquist was killed in after his personal vintage airplane crashed near his Tennessee home.  Considered ...

Dirt Track Racing Legend Killed In Plane Crash

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

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

Tennessee State

Hawkins County, TN

Mooresburg, TN

USA TODAY

Famed dirt-track racing legend Scott Bloomquist died Friday in a single-plane crash in Hawkins County Tennessee, county officials said.

Dirt-racing legend Scott Bloomquist dies Friday in plane crash in Tennessee

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

New Jersey State

Los Angeles, CA

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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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

Justin Allgaier took the yellow and checkered flags just ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sheldon Creed. Cole Custer leads the regular season championship, but his advantage has been trimmed now to only 12 points over race winner Allgaier. With five regular season races remaining, Sammy Smith moves into the...

NASCAR Xfinity Michigan Video: Allgaier Wins in OT as Kyle Sieg Takes Wild Upside-Down Ride

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')

Saint Louis, MO

USAC Silver Crown Series raced at World Wide Technology Raceway Friday night in St. Louis. Dakoda Armstrong claimed the win over Justin Grant and Kaylee Bryson. 2024 USAC Silver Crown at World Wide Technology Raceway. Full results from Friday at WWT Raceway can be viewed below. Highlights USAC Silver Crown...

USAC Silver Crown Results Friday At World Wide Technology Raceway

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

I know that historically, people tend to thing of molasses cookies as a wintertime or Christmas cookie. While they're not wrong, molasses cookies can be enjoyed any time of the year. I have fond memories of sneaking into my grandfather's cookie stash (year-round) just to get my hands on those soft, sweet, and warm pieces of heaven. Here's what you'll need for about 30 cookies:

Soft Molasses Cookies

Mechanicsville, MD

MECHANICSVILLE, Maryland - Chase Sexton crashed in both motos but still had the speed to win his fifth consecutive overall victory. Hunter Lawrence had the overall in sight, but with a scoop tire, he was unable to keep Sexton at bay. Despite earning the same number of points as Sexton, he was scored third overall.

Chase Sexton, Hunter Lawrence split Budds Creek motos with Sexton scored overall winner

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Make no mistake about it: Nobody knows more about Sheldon Creed's 0-90 record in the NASCAR Xfinity Series than Sheldon Creed. The 26-year-old driver from Alpine, California, had big expectations on his shoulders when he entered the Xfinity Series in 2022. Fresh off of a championship, eight wins and three playoff appearances in three Truck Series seasons, Creed was touted as one of the top prospects in NASCAR when he signed with Richard Childress Racing in 2022. However, a middling rookie season — only saved by a near-win at Darlington that was his best performance to date — culminated in Creed missing...

Will Sheldon Creed's losing streak end at Michigan?

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SLINGSHOT SPEEDWEEK FINALE Plus XCEL 600 Modified Tour

Gates 2pm; Registration 3-5:30; Drivers Meeting 6:15; Warm Ups 6:30pm. Speedweek Scoring:Tour Scoring/Top 6 Redraw/Ties to Pill draw, No...

SLINGSHOT SPEEDWEEK FINALE Plus XCEL 600 Modified Tour

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