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GH’s Carolyn Hennesy Adopted the Cutest Dog!

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 8, 2024

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Discover which books you should add to your reading list that are being published in August 2024!. This month is full of must read new releases! You’ll find new novels from iconic authors like Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty. Plus, a new thriller from airplane expert T.J. Newman and romances I can’t wait to read!

Must Read New Books By Genre: August 2024

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Woman's World

From romance to thriller to women's fiction and more, these books will be hard to put down.

10 Must-Read Backlist Books From Authors With New Releases in 2024

Everybody is after the girl in the bog. One morning in a field in Connemara, a farmer unearths the body of a young woman, two thousand years old, preserved under layers of peat. Later that evening she awakens in unfamiliar modern Ireland, ripping a hole through space and time and setting awhirl old animosities and long-held grudges.

Meet Keith Donohue

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

For many, reading is a cherished pastime, but not everyone finds themselves drawn to books. Whether due to a busy lifestyle, a short attention span, or simply a lack of interest, some people struggle to immerse themselves in lengthy texts. However, finding a book that captivates even the most reluctant reader is entirely possible. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 20 books for people who don’t like to read, featuring engaging stories, quick reads, and compelling narratives designed to ignite a love for books.

Top 20 Books for People Who Don’t Like to Read: Engaging Reads for Reluctant Readers

The Guardian

In this week’s newsletter: Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat turn their hand to audio with True Tales of Possession. Plus: five of the best podcasts featuring A-listers

Podcasts of the week: Spooky stories of the possessed from the stars of Paranormal Activity

I don’t watch a lot of the sports ball, but have been dialed into this year’s Olympics. If you’d like some Olympic-friendly reading in between watching your faves, Susie Dumond compiled a nice list full of athlete memoirs and fun, sporty fiction. And, if you’re curious about...

The Best New Book Releases Out August 6, 2024

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?

The Conversation UK

Looking for a great read to take on holiday with you? We had our experts review some of the hottest books of 2024. From love stories to tales of murders and food, there’s something for every fiction lover. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. How do we make meaning out of...

Five of this summer’s best fiction reads

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

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Authors on Audio: Hampton Sides

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves. A longtime journalist and editor-at-large of Outside magazine, Hampton Sides is also the author of several books,...

Authors on Audio: Hampton Sides

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