South Carolina State

Columbus, OH

Florida State

Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida on Monday, Aug. 5, with torrential rain and high winds, contributing to at least four deaths in the state and the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes before turning menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboard’s low-lying regions and threatening to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities.

Truck driver among deaths blamed on Debby; storm continues along path of destruction

Orlando, FL

Walt Disney World Resort reopened one of its theme parks today after closing things down yesterday due to the disastrous storm that passed through the State of Florida. This Disney World park is the only location that shuttered its doors. Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Magic Kingdom remained open, and crowds remained at the parks.

Disney World Theme Park Reopens to Guests After Disastrous Weather Event Leads to Deaths, Thousands of Air Traffic Halts

Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort could be at risk of significant closures as we look ahead to what’s on the horizon. Disney World, located in the heart of Florida, is renowned for its enchanting experiences and magical attractions. However, its prime location also makes it susceptible to the unpredictable forces of nature, particularly hurricanes.

More Storm Threats for Disney World: “Dangerous Systems” Could Result in Significant Closures

Virginia State

AccuWeather

Debby will dump a tremendous amount of rain that may exceed 2 feet in some locations, triggering life-threatening flooding and immense property damage. Slow-moving Debby is positioning itself to cause catastrophic flooding in the southeastern United States at midweek. Inches of rain will pour down in hours, and feet of rain will drench some communities over several days. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that life-threatening flooding will expand from coastal to inland locations and from urban areas to small streams and major rivers after makes a second landfall Wednesday night.

Slow-moving Debby threatens catastrophic flooding to Carolinas, Virginia

New Jersey State

The Independent

 Tropical Storm Debby is wreaking havoc along the East Coast after killing at least six people in Florida and Georgia. Since Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, more than 18,000 flights in, out or around the US have been delayed, according to travel monitoring site, FlightAware. Another 5,000 fights have been canceled this week. New York’s LaGuardia and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International were the worst-impacted airports on Wednesday afternoon.“There’s no answers, I’ve been sitting around waiting,” one passenger stuck at LaGuardia told Good Morning America.“Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:40...

More than 18,000 flights delayed as Tropical Storm Debby remnants cause havoc along East Coast

PureWow

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week leading up to August 2, 2024, from a royal baby gender reveal to a new update from Meghan Markle about her kids.

Royal News Roundup: a New Royal Baby, a Royal Gender Reveal & an Update on Archie & Lilibet from Meghan Markle

The Spun

Neither Simone Biles nor Jordan Chiles won gold in the floor event at the Summer Olympics in Paris on Monday. Instead, that honor went to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade.  But Biles, who won silver, and Chiles, who won bronze, were still in a pretty good mood following the event. They combined ...

NFL Star Rips Simone Biles For 'Disgusting' Photo At Olympics

The New Republic

Nicknaming President Joe Biden “Sleepy Joe” doesn’t seem to be looking so good for Donald Trump now that he’s the old man in the race.A Morning Consult poll published Monday revealed that voters are suddenly viewing Trump as the decrepit candidate after Biden dropped his campaign. Americans are apparently far more likely to describe Vice President Kamala Harris as healthy, mentally fit, and a strong leader than the 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee.According to the poll, 71 percent of respondents agreed that Harris was “in good health,” while 52 percent said the same about Trump—6 percent fewer than believed the same...

Trump Just Got an Embarrassing Wake-Up Call From a Stunning New Poll

Dollywood has easily become one of America’s most beloved theme parks, not only for its 50 attractions, amazing entertainment, and lip-smacking food, but also, its close relationship with Dolly Parton, America’s sweetheart. Dollywood, the iconic theme park nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, is the culmination...

Dolly Parton’s Theme Park Charade Shattered: True Ownership Revealed Amid Dollywood Meltdown

On Monday, Disney Springs notified millions of Walt Disney World Resort guests of a sudden operational change. Formerly known as Downtown Disney, Disney Springs is the premier shopping and dining destination at Walt Disney World Resort. The sprawling outdoor mall features dozens of Disney-owned destinations, such as World of Disney, and third-party partners, such as Rainforest Cafe, The Boathouse, and Planet Hollywood.

Disney World Florida Location Closes Doors Suddenly, Reopening Date Not Given

Bluey is easily one of the most successful animated series on the market, amassing one of the biggest fan followings in pop culture. Stretching far beyond the intended audience of kindergarten and up, the series has grown even more popular amongst adult fans, leading to some rather unusual behavior. Adult...

‘Bluey’ Takes Massive Hit After Near $400,000 Loss

The US Sun

AN 18-year-old Exeter University student tragically died on her mum’s shoulder after having a horror allergic reaction. Lily King had been on holiday to celebrate top grades in her first year of University but had began to feel ill after eating chicken and chips. Lily and her mum Aicha, 56, were coming to the end […]

Girl, 18, ‘died on her mum’s shoulder’ after horror reaction to chicken and chips on family holiday

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Walt Disney World Resort guests online recently discussed their experiences staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. Not everyone enjoyed their immersive trip to Central Florida’s version of New Orleans…. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is divided into two sections: French Quarter and Riverside. Port Orleans French Quarter celebrates the...

Disney World Hotel Forces Guests To Sleep in Swamp

Birmingham, AL

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Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

A Walt Disney, World Resort park, has closed its doors to new guests today after shutting down due to intense weather from Hurricane Debby. Disney World Park No Longer Allowing New Guests After Closing Down Due to a Hurricane. This week has not been good for theme parks in the...

Update: Complete Guest Access Halted at Disney World Park

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Walt Disney World Resort experienced an unexpected disruption at the popular Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction on August 6, 2024, leading to the ride being reportedly temporarily shut down. This popular attraction, which is located at Magic Kingdom Park, is a huge draw for many guests visiting the theme parks this summer. Unfortunately, many guests hoping to ride on Tuesday were out of luck.

Woman’s Injury Shuts Down Tiana’s Bayou Adventure; Guest Reports After Evacuation

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Theme Parks Across the Country Shut Down as Deadly Storms Leave Path of Devastation

Several theme parks across the country closed this week as a powerful and deadly storm made its way through the East Coast of the United States....

Theme Parks Across the Country Shut Down as Deadly Storms Leave Path of Devastation

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