The matters of the heart are often elusive. What one man once coveted so deeply that even its shadow was unbearable, he abandoned just as swiftly. That man is Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, the former owner of the 439-foot mammoth Serene superyacht. The $400 million motoryacht, now a floating palace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was commissioned nearly 20 years ago by Italy-based Fincantieri.

A Russian vodka billionaire, who vacated his $400 million superyacht on a moment’s notice when Saudi Crown Prince MBS bought it on the spot, once sued the shipyard that built the vessel because they constructed a similar-looking yacht for another billionaire.

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"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

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Alaska State

Deadliest Catch cast faces life-threatening scenarios at sea with minimal medical help, raising stakes for injuries. Injuries, like twisted ankle or crushed fingers, show dangers of crab fishing, with crew facing gruesome accidents. Crew members display resilience and dedication to job despite injuries, navigating dangers of the Bering Sea. Since...

The 10 Worst 'Deadliest Catch' Injuries, Ranked

Indy100

When it comes to laws and regulations across the globe, we often assume there to be a level of uniformity, especially in the Western world. However, you'd be surprised to learn that some everyday items in the UK are considered contraband elsewhere. Internet Marketing experts from SEO Builder delved into the bizarre world of international regulations to uncover some of the peculiar items that are perfectly legal in the UK but banned in other countries.Chewing Gum in SingaporeIn the UK, chewing gum is a common sight. From supermarket checkouts to corner shops, you can find a pack of gum almost...

7 bizarre things that are illegal in other countries

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

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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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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

Los Angeles, CA

Growing up in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign served the same purpose to me as God or the moon did to others; no matter what, I always knew it would be there. It is LA’s unofficial coat of arms. Watching Tom Cruise climb Mount Lee and staple rings to it in the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony harkened me back to my childhood, when I was always hiking to the sign and taking photos myself, and, of course, was shocked and delighted each and every time someone altered it as a prank, celebration, or in protest. Every Angeleno has a favorite iteration of the sign, so without further ado, here’s our ranking of the best Hollywood Sign makeovers.

A Definitive Ranking of the Best Hollywood Sign Alterations

Downtown LA is a confusing set of contradictions. It is alternatingly fancy and funky, crowded and abandoned, touristy and hidden, and it can ping back and forth between extremes block by block, floor by floor, and minute by minute. That means it serves a lot of purposes—there are great things to do in Downtown LA for tourists, from world-class art museums like The Broad to massive entertainment complexes like L.A. LIVE, and there are excellent low-key vintage shops and secret places for locals to discover too.

Everywhere to Eat in Downtown LA

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

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Security at the airport is a fickle dance. Shoes, jackets, and belts off! Check your pockets! Electronics out? Yes? No! Electronics back in your bags. Place your 3.4-ounce liquids in their clear, quart-sized bag in a bin! And so on and so forth. It’s like a game where the rules are always changing. And some airports make this experience much worse than others.

The Worst TSA Experience in the U.S. Is at This East Coast Airport

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

In a secret warehouse somewhere in Atlanta, Georgia, lie thousands of precious artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the RMS Titanic, the world’s most famous shipwreck. These items, which hold immense historical and sentimental value, have been meticulously preserved, though the exact location of the storage facility remains undisclosed for security reasons.

Atlanta: Hidden warehouse safeguards priceless Titanic artifacts, including heart-wrenching personal items

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

Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

Portland, OR

In recent years Portland's bar scene has undergone an exciting transformation, with new concepts by people of diverse backgrounds at the forefront. More and more bar owners in the City of Roses are leaning into their roots, embracing accessibility, empowering their communities, and changing the faces of drinking in Portland. With an onslaught of new women-, LGBTQ-, and BIPOC-owned and operated bars opening up in Portland, now is the time to check out some of the best new places to have a drink in the city. Whether you’re looking to sip women-brewed beer while you watch women’s sports, pair innovative mole desserts with mezcal cocktails, or learn what a natural wine is in a class taught in Spanish, there is a cocktail bar, brewpub, dive, or wine bar for you in Portland.

10 Bars You Can't Leave Portland Without Trying

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Airplane Faux Pas, Ranked from Most to Least Forgivable

Many travelers seem to be under the false impression that the friendly skies are a lawless place. We get it: Something about the low oxygen levels,...

Airplane Faux Pas, Ranked from Most to Least Forgivable

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