Columbus, OH

A-Z-Animals

Odds are you’ve seen a rodent in your life. The rodent order includes everything from rats and mice to squirrels and beavers. Though these species play key roles in the health of their environments and in the food chain, they can be horrible pests if they find their way into your home or garden. Rats, […]

12 Plants That Repel and Keep Rats Away

How to get rid of roaches overnight is something just about everyone who’s ever seen a cockroach in their home has wished for. Luckily, there are many methods for taking care of and preventing cockroach infestations.  Cockroaches, for many, are sources of instant disgust and revulsion, but, for others, they’re considered cute, and kept as […]

How To Get Rid Of Roaches Overnight

House Digest

If you have bedbugs making a cozy home in your pillows, you'll want to get rid of them ASAP. Here's what you need to do to evict your unwanted guests.

Bed Bugs Lurking In Your Pillows? Here's How To Get Rid Of Them

Arizona State

Pima County, AZ

E! News

Watch: Utah CEO Richard David Hendrickson and 16-Year-Old Daughter Dead After Bulldozer Falls on Their Car. Content warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and neglect. A tragic story has emerged from Arizona. A 9-year-old boy was found dead in his home by authorities performing a welfare check...

9-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Arizona Home Filled With Spiders and Gallons of Apparent Urine

Ah, the dreaded cockroach. These resilient, notorious creatures are what nightmares are made of. These insects find their way inside your home through every little nook and cranny, making themselves comfortable in your kitchen, where they thrive off crumbs and anything else they can find. And once you have them, they can be very difficult […]

Discover 10 Smells That Roaches Absolutely Hate

Imagine: you open your car door, go to get in, and see roaches in your car. For many, this is the stuff of nightmares; it’s enough to make anyone gag. Cockroaches are one of the most reviled pests in the world; they’re even more hated than ants or bed bugs, two insects much harder to […]

Roaches In Your Car: Why They Do This and How to Remove Them

Lake Mary, FL

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Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Mold smells are unpleasant but common in many homes. Moldy food in the fridge, damp laundry left in the dryer, or a leaky pipe could be to blame. These smells can be an early warning sign and a danger, as some mold can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Here are effective strategies to get rid of mold smells in your home, plus practical tips to prevent mold from coming back.

How to Get Rid of Mold Smells in Your Home

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

Colorado State

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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

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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NewsNinja

"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

Atlanta, GA

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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

With 30 years of reselling under my belt, I’m the go-to guy when friends need a quick appraisal. And over the years I’ve noticed a recurring phenomenon: The vintage items most people consider valuable usually aren’t, and the things they want to toss are often hot collectibles.

3 Vintage Valuables That Might Be Hiding in Your Home

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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

The Guardian

Allendale, Northumberland: It’s packed with plants for insects, but there’s not the usual bustle of butterflies and wasps

Country diary: My summer garden is quieter than it should be | Susie White

San Francisco, CA

Victims of domestic abuse, deadly driving and other crimes expressed dismay Thursday as dozens of suspects had their cases dismissed due to a backlog of trials that exceeded legal deadlines. A total of 70 cases were dropped by the San Francisco Superior Court, following a July appellate court ruling that...

‘I have been failed’: Victims slam court as domestic violence, deadly driving cases tossed

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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Inside the house of horrors above Shanghai Kelly’s. Is it making the bar stink?

Sitting inside Polk Street watering hole Shanghai Kelly’s, Justin Kleigman smelled a familiar scent — and it wasn’t his drink. “It’s like sewage,” Kleigman said. “Every...

Inside the house of horrors above Shanghai Kelly’s. Is it making the bar stink?

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