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Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. isn't shy about the health issues that have featured throughout his career. But in recovering from offseason surgery, a mental journey has yielded relief as his seventh NBA season approaches.

'I'm Healthy': Magic's Wendell Carter Jr.'s Physical Journey Yields Mental Relief

Paolo Banchero is currently overseas with Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum as the ambassadors of the Jordan Brand's globalization of basketball. During a stop on the brand's "China Family Tour," the Orlando Magic star had his new personal log

Jordan Brand Reveals New Logo for Magic's Paolo Banchero on China Family Tour

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In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Los Angeles, CA

It's been ten years since the tragic loss of beloved actor Meshach Taylor. He was only 67 years old when he died of cancer in Los Angeles on June 28, 2014. Best known as beloved ex-con Anthony Bouvier on TV's classic sitcom Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993), Taylor was Emmy nominated for his standout performance. But the actor also appeared in other TV shows and movies. This is his story.

In Memory of TV Star Meshach Taylor ('Designing Women'): 10 Years After His Tragic Death From Cancer

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Cats of Kansas City

These five amazing cats are all available to adopt from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on their respective links to learn more about them. Faith, from Meowy Matchmakers is both shy and a senior, a combination that might make it a challenge for her to find her next family. I have faith though that someone will be lucky enough to scoop her up--maybe you?

5 Adoptable Cats in Kansas City: Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes: A Look Back at His Tragic Death

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New Orleans, LA

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A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

Denver, CO

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The CEO of a software company who lives in downtown Denver wants to know what city officials plan to do to make the city safer. Patrick Dennis, CEO of Venafi, referenced a shooting last week at 16th and Wynkoop. He made his remarks during public comment period Monday at the Denver City Council meeting.

Downtown Denver CEO wants answers after Wynkoop shooting

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Deer and elk hunters who bought a multi-season permit application this year could pick up an extra deer or elk tag, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. Starting today, the next 130 hunters on the original draw list will get to choose from one of 2,369 remaining multi-season deer tags and 130 multi-season elk tags, according to the WDFW. The original multi-season draw, the department reports, is being used to prevent people from flooding retail locations.

Extra deer and elk tags available for multi-season hunters

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In life, challenges are unavoidable. Many will feel a boost in confidence today. However, some zodiac signs are especially known for their resilience and ability to overcome obstacles with grace. Sometimes, the heavens provide an edge to innate skills that make success easier to attain. Today, the cosmic energy aligns to favor Aries, Scorpio, and Capricorn, three signs that are uniquely readied to face difficulties and emerge stronger at the end of the challenge.

3 Zodiac Signs That Overcome Challenges | August 31, 2024

Green Bay, WI

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Off to college, Biden-Harris, aging student, Covid surge

Declutterbuzz

Clutter, can and often does, creep up on us because decluttering is an ongoing process. This makes our homes feel more like chaotic storage units than serene sanctuaries. Keep reading to learn how to avoid making decluttering mistakes.

How To Avoid Making Common Decluttering Mistakes

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We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, commentary and quotes in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. She was a beloved character actress of the stage, television, and big screen. She was best known as Aunt Harriet in the original 1960s small-screen production of Batman (ABC, 1966-1969). However, she was almost fired from that super hit series before the show's star Adam West stepped up and saved her job. Her name was Madge Blake, she died shortly after the Batman series was canceled, and this is her story.

Original TV 'Batman' Star Adam West Kept Madge Blake (Aunt Harriet) From Being Fired in 1969

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Magic's Jalen Suggs' Three-Point Shot Reached New Heights Last Year. Can He Replicate It?

Although his Orlando Magic teammates struggled to shoot consistently, guard Jalen Suggs' progression as a catch-and-shoot three-point marksman has him as one of the best young...

Magic's Jalen Suggs' Three-Point Shot Reached New Heights Last Year. Can He Replicate It?

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