Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Columbus, OH

In a sweet gesture gone sour mistake, a New Zealand food bank is trying to locate meth-laced candies that were given to the homeless. Last Wednesday, Auckland City Mission reported that pineapple-flavored sweets, disguised as innocent treats and bearing the logo of the Malaysian “Rinda” candy company, were donated anonymously to the charity. These items were subsequently included in food parcels distributed to those in need.

Food Bank Accidentally Gives Candy Laced With Meth to the Homeless

Fortune

The CDC warned of increasing viral activity on the heels of “unusually high numbers of cases” in Europe earlier this year.

Parvovirus B19 is spreading across the U.S. What to know about ‘slapped cheek’ disease

Luke Goodwin, beloved for his YouTube channel “I Will Not Be Defeated“, has passed away after courageously facing a rare form of cancer. He was only 35. Luke passed away peacefully at home on August 2, surrounded by his family. His wife, Beckey, shared the news in a heartfelt YouTube video titled “Little update on our warrior.”

YouTube Star Luke Goodwin Dead at 35, Cause of Death Revealed

Arizona State

Gilbert, AZ

In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

A TikTok user has gone viral after uploading a video of her recent dental scare. Emzvibes posted the 26-second clip showing her massively swollen face while sitting in the emergency room, having remarkably (and massively negligently) been told it was a less-than-one-centimeter abscess and too small for them to go in and drain it.

‘I almost went septic with the SAME ISSUE’: Dental scare leaves woman with half her face swollen and no medical assistance

Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, has gained a reputation for rocking very scantily clad outfits. And they usually tote the fine line between sex appeal and flat-out indecent exposure. Censori once again turned heads with her most recent ensemble. This time she was enjoying some quality time shopping with...

Bianca Censori Wears Next to Nothing While Shopping With Mom & Sisters

Oakland, CA

A horrifying video obtained by TMZ shows a brutal murder of a mother that occurred in Oakland, California earlier this month. And even worse, the tragedy happened in broad daylight. Maria Ramos, a mother to eight children, was shot to death by drug dealers on August 7. Ramos had previously...

Mother of 8 Shot to Death by Alleged Drug Dealers in Horrifying Video

Colorado State

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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

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

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'

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

ABC News

The FDA authorized the first at-home, over-the-counter antibody test for syphilis on Friday.

FDA authorizes 1st over-the-counter, at-home test for syphilis

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

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

Louisiana State

Without the help of a talk show host and a large studio audience, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is taking a paternity test to determine who the father of her baby is – her estranged husband Ryan Scott Anderson, or her boyfriend Ken Urker. Although she is pretty confident that Urker...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Taking Paternity Test to Determine Baby’s Father

Overdoses related to compounded forms of semaglutide (Ozempic) and other GLP-1 drugs are on the rise. The FDA warns that incorrect dosing is common when patients use unapproved formulations. Signs of a GLP-1 overdose include extreme diarrhea and vomiting and may require hospitalization. More people are overdosing on “do-it-yourself” Ozempic...

Why More People Overdosing on Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy

Florida State

(Precision Vaccinations News) — Throughout 2024, Cuba has been grappling with an outbreak of Oropouche Fever. And now, its western neighbor, the United States, has started to report cases related to travelers from Cuba. The Florida Department of Health (FDH) has recently reported 11 Oropouche Fever cases. As of...

11 Oropouche Fever Cases Diagnosed in Florida

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

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Hospital Allegedly Loses Massive Chunk of Man’s Skull, Bills Him $19k for Replacement

A couple is suing an Atlanta hospital for allegedly misplacing part of a patient’s skull and then billing him for a synthetic replacement. In September 2022,...

Hospital Allegedly Loses Massive Chunk of Man’s Skull, Bills Him $19k for Replacement

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