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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Texas State

USA TODAY

Sweltering conditions were expected this week with near record to record temperatures forecast for portions of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Millions of Americans face blistering temperatures as heat dome blankets Gulf Coast states

Alaska State

Fairbanks, AK

Residents of the state are not equipped to deal with excessive heat, and public health warnings have been issued. Fears of record temperatures in Fairbanks, Alaska, were realized in late July, with thermometers hitting 90 degrees Fahrenheit. What's happening?. According to Scientific American, Alaska is experiencing an unusually warm period...

Alaska sets new temperature records amid severe heat wave: 'That just cannot happen here'

Colorado State

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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

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

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')

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

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Humans have always been captivated by the star-studded skies. Much like an orchestra thrills its audience with each instrument, our universe continues to astound us with each new revelation, including this recent discovery of CWISE J1249 by NASA citizen scientists of an unknown object moving at incredible speed. One such...

Unknown object found in space is speeding at over 1 million miles per hour

WyoFile

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’

The Independent

 Yellow weather warnings for rain and wind have been issued across the UK for Thursday as humid summer air mixes with the remains of Hurricane Ernesto.Up to 6in (150mm) of rain and strong winds of up to 60mph could affect some areas over a 24-hour period, with flooding, dangerous coastal conditions and power cuts possible, the Met Office said.The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for rain for the western half of Scotland, covering the Highlands, south-west Scotland and Strathclyde, from 11am on Wednesday to 8am on Thursday.Separate yellow warnings for wind covering northern Wales and northern England, including...

Rain and wind warnings issued as warm air mixes with Hurricane Ernesto

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 The heat is chilling out this week, meaning today’s update is a short one. If you’re in the Northeast, start dreaming of pumpkins and hot cocoa. If you live farther south … keep running that AC a little longer. 
Fall is in sight — for some 
Those in the Northeast can start airing out their sweaters this week. According to Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather senior meteorologist, a long-lasting jet stream should bring temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit below historical averages through the end of August. The region can also expect some precipitation and stronger storms, which will likely bring...

Don’t Mess With Texas Heat

Good Friday evening, everyone! I hope you all had an amazing workweek. Heading into next week, a large troughing pattern will move in for the eastern half of the country, allowing some of us to get a break from this summertime heat. Unfortunately, this is not the case out West as ridging will dominate and continue to bring above-average temperatures. Overall, this pattern across the U.S. typically limits precipitation, so don’t be surprised if your area stays dry for at least a couple of days in a row.

8/16/24 – US Weather Forecast: Cooldown next week for the East while the heat continues out West

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

When walking your dog during the scorching summer heat, you should think twice about allowing them to drink from public water sources. That is the recent warning issued by veterinarians. it may be tempting to let your furry friend drink from various water sources encountered along the way, such as...

Warning: Letting dogs drink from public water sources is dangerous

The humble banana, a staple of many healthy diets, is on the brink of extinction due to Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB). This is a devastating disease caused by a strain of the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) Tropical Race 4 (TR4). Thanks to an international team of...

Banana apocalypse: Can science save our favorite fruit?

Once upon a time, standing out and embracing uniqueness was desirable. However, recent studies suggest a major change over the past two decades. It seems we’ve become fond of the idea of blending in, of being just another face in the crowd. Enter William Chopik, associate professor in the...

Humans are losing 'uniqueness' as people no longer desire to stand out

Washington State

Fox Weather

NOAA issued a La Niña Watch in February warning that a cold status of the El Nino Southern Oscillation could have emerged as early as the spring. Recent computer simulations show the change from neutral into an official could happen as late as this winter.

The arrival of a La Nina has been delayed which could be good news

You’ve likely heard of the microbiome, the army of bacteria that live within us and play a critical role in our health. One of its key components is a forgotten cousin, the phagosome. It’s hard to imagine, but our bellies are teeming with billions of tiny creatures every second,...

Phagosome: A crucial and overlooked player in our microbiome

Architecture firm Foster + Partners hopes its masterplan for a revitalized Antakya, the Turkish city ravaged by earthquakes in 2023, can be a blueprint for climate resilience.

An earthquake ravaged this city ‘beyond imagination.’ Now it’s being rebuilt to withstand any natural disaster

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Extreme heat is now the reality for nearly half a billion children

Picture a world where summer afternoons commonly register 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where the once coveted sunny weather now carries a grim undertone of extreme heat, and...

Extreme heat is now the reality for nearly half a billion children

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