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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Being ugly could literally make you more likely to die — even decades down the road. That's the takeaway from a new study in the journal Social Science & Medicine and flagged by PsyPost, revealing that people rated as most unattractive in their high school photos tend to have shorter lifespans and higher mortality rates than more attractive people.

If You Were Ugly in High School, Doctors Have Terrible News

Barbie expands on the cultural significance of inclusion in the gay community. For gay men, collecting Barbie dolls can serve as a way to reclaim or reaffirm a sense of identity. In the world of collecting, passions often run deep and defy conventional expectations. That’s a good thing, or else...

Why Gay Men Collect Barbie Dolls

California State

Golden Gate Media

Optum, the health services segment of UnitedHealth, announced it will lay off 524 employees in California. This news was disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state on July 18. The impending layoffs and departmental closures will impact a variety of healthcare facilities and administrative roles across the state.

More than 500 California workers with healthcare giant to be laid off in waves, stste filing shows

Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

The Associated Press

The children they raised do not come here. The grandchildren who brought a sparkle to their eyes no longer climb into their laps. No siblings or in-laws or nephews or neighbors arrive either. This is not a place accustomed to visitors. The Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society is...

At a home for India’s unwanted elders, faces of pain and resilience

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Williamsburg, VA

InsideEdition

Michael Rusk alleged that he had been fending off Christopher Gibson's sexual advances at the time, telling the 9-1-1 operator: "I told him ‘no’ and he just kept going. I told him to stop. He kept going. I thought he was gonna rape me."

Cop Who Shot Sergeant He Claimed Was 'Gonna Rape' Him Accuses Force of Gender Discrimination in $5.5M Suit

Detroit, MI

Sage Hospitality Group touted the company’s record of hiring diverse candidates and said there were “significant inconsistences” in the lawsuit.

Hospitality group slams lawsuit from a Black man who says he got an interview only after applying with a ‘Caucasian name’

I’d postponed having my hair cut for months because having someone breathing within my personal space poses a risk to my health. Yesterday, I gave in. There I was, after finally mustering enough courage to sit in the chair for this routine act of self-care, when a wet cough echoed through the salon.

As Someone Living With MS, Here's What a Mask Ban Would Really Mean for My Health

U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday agreed to a $45 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that alleged the agency discriminated against pregnant employees. The agreement, which is expected to be finalized in September, also requires CBP to implement reforms to its policies regarding pregnant workers. “Announcing...

Customs and Border Protection settles a $45M lawsuit alleging discrimination against pregnant employees

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Quincy, MA

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Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Latin Times

Unlawful immigration throughout Latin America is fueling human trafficking for organ removal, as criminal networks pray on this vulnerable groups for this purpose. Kidneys are the organs most frequently trafficked, driven by the high demand resulting from increased rates of renal disease linked to diabetes, reported InSight Crime, adding that the dynamics of this predatory industry remain poorly understood due to underreporting and the challenges faced by authorities in combating the issue.

Increased migratory flows and poorer health are leading to a surge in organ trafficking in Latin America

Pompano Beach, FL

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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

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There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a burger from the franchise. This dementia symptom risks malnutrition and social isolation.

But critics of the fake burger approach labelled it trickery and deception of a vulnerable person with cognitive impairment.

Dementia is an illness that progressively robs us of memories. Although it has many forms, it is typical for short-term recall...

Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

(PRESS RELEASE) BROWNWOOD, TX — Natural pet food brand Canidae announced the launch of its NEW All Life Stages product line, which now features real meat as the first ingredient at a lower price point. Complete and balanced for all breeds, sizes and ages, Canidae’s All Life Stages offers great nutrition for multi-dog families, providing a simple, “one bag” solution for the whole pack.

Canidae Launches New All Life Stages Product Line

Henderson, NV

North Las Vegas, NV

Nellis Air Force Base, NV

NewsBreak

TEEF for Life Teases TEEF TREETS at SUPERZOO

(PRESS RELEASE) MANDALAY BAY, N.V., and LAS VEGAS — 80% of pets show signs of dental problems and disease by age three, and depending on the...

TEEF for Life Teases TEEF TREETS at SUPERZOO

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