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A mysterious black ring appeared in the sky over a highway in Williamsburg, Virginia, leaving many bystanders wanting to believe. Witnesses took nearly a dozen photos of the foreboding dark circle, which was seen hovering in the northern part of the city from various angles starting around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, as reported by WAVY TV 10.

Mysterious Black Ring Appears in Sky Above Virginia, Freaks Out Locals

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Los Angeles, CA

Almost three months after General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor was shot dead at 37, police arrested several suspects connected to his murder. On Thursday, August 15, the LAPD announced the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of evidence as part of their ongoing investigation into the May 25 shooting death of Wactor. He was killed after stumbling upon armed car thieves who were attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his vehicle.

4 Suspects Arrested in Shooting Death of ‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Buena Park, CA

A driver who crashed into a home in California was hospitalized after being “savagely attacked” by a swarm of bees after crushing their hive. The Buena Park Police Department reported that officers arrived at the scene of the crash on August 10 at approximately 12:15 p.m. No people...

Driver ‘Savagely Attacked’ by Bees After Crashing Car Into House

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Sanford, FL

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Former Saturday Night Live star Victoria Jackson estimates she has about three years to live due to the return of her cancer. On Wednesday, August 14, the 65-year-old revealed in her Instagram video titled “Is the Cancer Back?” that her cancer is back. In the nearly 8-minute video,...

‘SNL’ Star Victoria Jackson Says She Has Inoperable Tumor in Heartbreaking Cancer Update: ‘I’ve Had a Fantastic Life’

Los Angeles County, CA

As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Ohio State

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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

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Kansas City, MO

Illinois-based school worker Vera Liddell became a hot topic of discussion this past week. The 68-year-old found herself in hot water after she was guilty of stealing more than $1.5 million worth of chicken wings from her employer. Liddell was found guilty and sentenced to nine years in prison. Kansas...

Kansas City Chiefs Star Chris Jones Offers to Pay $1.5M for Stolen Chicken Wings to Free Woman

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

Georgia State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

The weekend begins with Hurricane Ernesto which made landfall on Bermuda at 6am Saturday. This is the 4th hurricane in the last 10 years to landfall on the island. This is remarkable when you consider that Bermuda is about the size of Manhattan Island. We also have an upper trough and cold front coming in from the west. This trough and front extend from the Great Lakes to the Deep South and it will take 3 days for this system to play through the Eastern US. It will be worth the wait because what follows is a delightful air mass that will bring early September like conditions Tuesday through Friday.

Severe storms Georgia to New Jersey with heavy rain but big payoff next week! Ernesto hits Bermuda

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

New York City, NY

New York Post

The owner of pickup truck whose menacing antisemitic exterior horrified Williamsburg residents is owned by a speed-demon scofflaw brazenly using fake plates to avoid tickets, records show.

The souped-up Ford-150 was slammed with 51 traffic summonses from October 2020 to May 2 – including being caught on camera 18 times speeding in school zones and four times running red lights, according to a Post analysis of city records.

The vehicle’s owner – identified as Jose Littef, 21, by his half-brother – was slapped with $3,622 in fines and late fees for the summonses and currently owes $551.94 – including $226.94 on three...

Speed-demon owner of ‘Hamas Truck’ that’s terrorizing Jewish NYC neighborhood uses fake plates to avoid tickets: records

Peter Marshall, the host of the iconic ’70s game show Hollywood Squares and multiple Emmy Award winner, sadly passed away Thursday. He was 98. He died of kidney failure at his Encino home, his family announced, per The Hollywood Reporter. Renowned for hosting over 5,000 episodes of the original...

Peter Marshall, ‘The Hollywood Squares’ Host, Dies at 98

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Thomson, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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House Blasted With Powerful Geyser After Accidental Water Main Break in Wild Video

A dramatic video captured the moment a New Jersey home faced disaster as a water main break unleashed a towering geyser. The powerful jet of water...

House Blasted With Powerful Geyser After Accidental Water Main Break in Wild Video

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