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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

"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

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?

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Monday, August 12th

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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

Sheriff's deputies in western Florida smash car's window to save distressed dog. According to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, temperatures inside the car were around 120 degrees.

Deputies Rescue Dog Locked Inside Hot Vehicle

Chances continue to increase that a disturbance in the Atlantic will develop early this week. There is still uncertainty about where this “future Ernesto” will track. Here’s the latest.

Disturbance In Atlantic Will Develop This Week

Utah State

A natural formation carved out of stone hundreds of millions of years old is now just a memory in Utah’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. See why the “Double Arch” was loved by hikers and daring divers, and learn what may have led to its collapse.

Why Did Utah’s Iconic ‘Double Arch’ Collapse?

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are likely along the Northern Plains due to the Monsoon trough. Very heavy rains are expected in some areas of eastern Rajasthan. Localised heavy rains are possible over Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. Fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms are likely over Northeastern India due to a cyclonic...

Weather Today (August 12): Heavy Rains Over Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam; States Under Flood Risk

The Southeast has been battered and soaked by Debby this week, and they can’t catch a break. A stationary front draped over the region this weekend will bring more rain and serious flood concerns. Here’s the forecast.

Southeast: Weekend Rain Brings Flood Danger

H​ere's the weather forecast for the next few days:. Widespread rain and thunderstorms with isolated heavy spells are likely over Madhya Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan. Isolated to scattered rains are possible in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Isolated very heavy rainfall may occur over Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and...

Weekend Weather (August 10-11): Heavy Rains to Soak Himachal, Bihar, Arunachal, Maharashtra, Rajasthan

Wyoming State

WyoFile

With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

South Carolina State

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

A tropical system is expected to impact parts of the Caribbean early this week and watches have been posted. Here is the latest on what we know about possible Tropical Storm Ernesto.

Watches Issued In Caribbean For Future Ernesto

Saratoga Springs, NY

The Aug. 11 opening session of Fasig-Tipton's New York-Bred Yearlings Sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Originally scheduled for 7 p.m., the later start is to position the sale after the Fourstardave Handicap (G1T) and Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T). These races were originally to run last weekend but were rescheduled due to excessive rainfall.

Aug. 11 Session of F-T NY-Bred Sale Pushed Back to 7:30

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

J. Souza

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.

Small Temp Rise Could Equal Huge Tick Boom

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