Oklahoma State

A couple in Oklahoma was arrested after the man's daughter was reportedly found with a hole in her leg tied to a tree between a chicken coop and a shed. According to witnesses, the girl had been there for days and were sneaking her food. Authorities say the teenager, her...

Oklahoma Dad Arrested For Tying Daughter Outside To A Tree For Days Because She 'Couldn't Be Trusted'

Boone, NC

NBC News

College move-in day is an emotional roller coaster ride for incoming freshman — and their parents. North Carolina mom Lori Miggins knows the feeling well. She recently dropped off her daughter Taylor, 18, at Appalachian State University. Only Lori didn’t get in her car and drive away after the last box was unpacked. Instead, she spent the night in Taylor’s dorm room.

Mom sleeps over in daughter’s dorm room on her first night in college: Sweet or selfish?

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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

South Carolina State

Insider

My family moved from South Carolina to Madrid two years ago. Our kids have more freedom here and stay up late for dinner.

My family moved from South Carolina to Spain. My kids stay up late and are free to walk alone in the city.

Business Insider

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's husband wants a gift to their son to be repaid.

Years ago, I gave my son $16,000 with no strings attached. My husband wants him to pay it back — what should I do?

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Weddings can get stupidly expensive. And while more and more people are going for simpler weddings and saving the money to pay for a deposit on a house, that's not always the case. Reddit user joyeuxanniversaire1 recently took to the platform to share a Facebook post from one bride who...

Bride keeps $30,000 in wedding donations after cancelling and then asks for more

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

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

New York Post

Every relationship has its challenges but one woman has had enough of her husband’s unusual car habit, to the point where she is now considering divorce. 

Posting on the popular Reddit AITA forum, the mom explains how this week his quirk has become unmanageable.

“I have been married to my husband for two years, “ the woman begins.

“He has a habit of sitting in the car for five-ten minutes before entering the house. I don’t know why he does it, but he talked about a past traumatic experience he had when he came home and caught his ex cheating on him. 

“[the habit has previously] caused many fights...

I asked my husband for a divorce because of this weird habit

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

The US Sun

A WEDDING went awry after a sticky-fingered mother-in-law decided to keep the gifts and cash for herself. Crooked as can be, she shamelessly admitted that she took the money from the newlyweds. Redditor Negotiationflaky6846 recounted the debacle in a post on the social media platform. She said that she sat...

My mother-in-law opened our wedding gifts and pocketed cash – she proudly admitted it, I was shocked into silence

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

On the night in January 2024 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

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Panic Panties are a summer must-have

Panic Panties are the internet’s favorite on-the-go undies. They’re a summer essential for camping (a sweaty post-hike must-have), for your beach bag and for pool...

Panic Panties are a summer must-have

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