Lansdale, PA

Columbus, OH

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Emily Standley Allard

"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

The US Sun

YOU might be surprised to learn that while it isn't against the law, 1.5 million rental tenants in the UK face strict restrictions on outdoor drying. Discover the hidden rules that could impact doing your laundry outside and what you can do about it. Is it illegal to hang washing...

Is it illegal to hang washing outside and can I be fined for drying laundry outdoors?

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

AS WE say goodbye to the summer months and prepare for the arrival of autumn, many of us will be starting to think about putting our garden furniture away. However, it may be sooner than you think according to interior experts who have shared the exact date you should be moving the outdoors in.

I’m a gardening expert, the exact date you need to put your outdoor furniture away this summer or risk it being ruined

Florida State

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Trailer Empire

As the real estate industry braces for a significant shift with new regulations set to take effect on August 17, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is offering crucial advice for homebuyers navigating these changes. The CFA’s latest guidance emphasizes negotiating agent compensation at 2 percent or less of a home’s sale price, aiming to empower consumers and challenge long-standing industry practices.

CFA Urges Buyers to Cap Agent Fees at 2% Amidst Real Estate Industry Shake-Up

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

The Independent

 A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public. Auckland City Mission told reporters on Wednesday that staff had started to contact up to 400 people to track down parcels that could contain the sweets — which were solid blocks of methamphetamine enclosed in candy wrappers. New Zealand's police have opened a criminal investigation. The amount of methamphetamine in each candy was up to 300 times the level someone would usually take...

Food bank unknowingly distributes candy made from meth

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

Pruners are an essential gardening tool used for everything from deadheading and cutting back unruly plants to trimming stems on cut flowers. If you don't have a pair yet, you're in luck. The Okatsune pruners Martha swears by are on major sale right now. Forged from the finest Japanese steel,...

Martha's Favorite Garden Pruners Are Currently Up to 40% Off—Score a Pair Here Before They Sell Out

Washington, DC

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It was this one-bedroom, 535-square-foot apartment’s location that drew Emily Back, a self-described “9-to-5 office girl,” who’s called D.C. home for 10 years. “I wanted to stay close and within walking distance to places I love around the city,” she writes. “It was also much larger than any former apartment I had lived in. The west- and south-facing windows are an ideal environment for our 40+ plants.”

This 535-Square-Foot Apartment Is Filled with “Style and Sentimentality” (and over 40 Plants!)

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Corinth, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The City of Corinth has terminated a city employee following his arrest on multiple animal cruelty charges, according to the Corinth Police Department. Jonathan Hurst, who was employed in the city’s sewage department, was officially dismissed from his position on Tuesday evening.

Corinth Fires Employee Facing 27 Counts of Animal Cruelty

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Enhancing the exterior of your home is an excellent way to boost curb appeal, increase property value, and create a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply want to enjoy a more attractive living space, small and manageable improvements can make a big difference. From refreshing your front door to upgrading your outdoor lighting, there are many simple and effective ways to transform the look and feel of your home’s exterior. In this guide, we’ll explore five easy home improvement tips that can help you achieve a more beautiful and functional outdoor space, providing both aesthetic and practical benefits for years to come.

5 Easy Home Improvement Tips for the Exterior of Your Home

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Oakland, CA

Sunset Magazine

Lana Williams shares foolproof recipes for potting up the perfect container garden. Get her container garden tips for success.

These Are the 4 Commandments of Container Gardening

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Bob’s Discount Furniture presents $37,000 donation to Family Promise

Bob’s Discount Furniture recently presented a $37,000 check to Family Promise, a nonprofit organization to assist the homeless. Funds were raised as part of the furniture...

Bob’s Discount Furniture presents $37,000 donation to Family Promise

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