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South Carolina State

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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.

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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

Los Angeles, CA

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

Christopher Grady, a father and teacher from Toronto, was struggling with anxiety and depression. That's when he started drawing. He describes his early cartoons and illustrations as a journal where he'd chronicle everyday moments from his life as a husband, elementary school teacher, and father to two kids. "I needed...

Heartwarming comics break down complex parenting issues with ease

Blackfoot, ID

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 4, 2023. It has since been updated. Chelsea Torres, a 30-year-old pharmacy technician from Blackfoot, Idaho, is raising awareness about conjoined twins through her twin daughters, Callie and Carter. The twins, who are now six years old, are connected from the sternum down and share a liver, intestinal tract, and bladder, but have separate hearts and stomachs. While it was difficult for Torres when the girls were babies, she now shares photos and videos on social media to raise awareness and educate others about life with conjoined twins. “During the summer, we live at the pool,” Torres tells TODAY. “You’ll see us at the mall and at expos. We’re always out doing something.”

Mom spent years hiding her conjoined twins. Today, she celebrates them and shows the power of acceptance

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JD Vance has accused Governor Tim Walz of embellishing his military record, and even used the words "stolen valor," a serious accusation in military circles.

Making sense of JD Vance's 'stolen valor' accusations against Tim Walz

Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 24, 2020. It has since been updated. If you were lucky enough to spend time with your grandparents growing up, you likely have cherished memories. What you might not realize is that they were helping you develop skills to become a more secure and happier adult. From guiding children through stressful situations like bullying or divorce to providing extra love and care, grandparents play a crucial role in a child's well-being. Now, there's scientific evidence to back this up.

Children who spend time with grandparents are more secure and happier, studies reveal

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	Dear Neha: I don’t need and can’t afford full-time childcare, but I do need more support. What are my options?You Won't Believe How Much Celebs & the Super-Rich Pay To Send Their Kids to Summer Camp




	First off, I’m so glad you’re asking about support. Too many women have absorbed the trope that success is doing as much as we can with as little help as possible, especially in motherhood. This issue has long been amplified by the high cost of childcare in the United States — and combine that with a side of guilt and trust issues, and there grow...

Ask Neha: 'I Don't Need Full-Time Childcare — But I Do Need More Support. What Are My Options?'

Business Insider

When his sister died, he tried wellness hacks like cold plunges to deal with the grief. But when he focused on his job, he finally felt present again.

When my sister died, I focused on improving my work life. It helped me stay present and deal with my grief.

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')

Atlanta, GA

Fox News

Breana and Matthew Dell welcomed conjoined twins in February, who were only alive for an hour. Breana Dell shares the heartbreaking yet awe-inspiring experience with Fox News Digital.

Atlanta couple’s conjoined twin daughters, fused at the heart, lived for just 1 hour: ‘Gift from God’

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Texas State

Fort Worth, TX

Judge Reed O’Connor is overseeing two major lawsuits filed by billionaire Elon Musk. Legal experts have raised questions about the judge’s impartiality.

Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing them

Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

AILSA CHANG, HOST: Today marks one year since a wildfire ripped through Lahaina, killing more than a hundred people and decimating centuries of history in the town that was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom. A federal investigation into what caused the fire has not yet been released. But last week, plaintiffs and defendants in hundreds of lawsuits agreed to a proposed $4 billion global settlement. It remains to be seen how that money will be distributed. We recently checked back in with survivors of that fire to see how they're doing one year later and how they plan to mark this day. ERICA SOUZA: We have decided that we want to go to Lahaina, and we want to spend the day together and sit at the beach and do kind of like what we used to do. CHANG: Erica Souza (ph) and her husband lost the home they owned, where they had lived with their two children. They now have a new baby, and they have spent the past year living with friends and family. Now, they're moving to transitional housing.

How Lahaina wildfire survivors are marking one year from the tragedy

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Feliz Solomon, a Wall Street Journal reporter who tracked a network of criminal syndicates that enslave people in a multibillion dollar cyber fraud industry.

How criminal syndicates traffic, torture and enslave people to send scam text messages

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

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

Florida State

My husband and I dreamed of living in Florida. But when we finally moved, me and the kids hated it and it was the final straw in our relationship.

We moved our family to Florida for my husband's job. It ruined our marriage — and I'm back in Ohio with the kids.

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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

New York City, NY

Canisteo, NY

Debby’s last day over the U.S. before blowing into Canada Saturday inundated south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania with rain, prompting evacuations and rescues by helicopter.

Debby finally moves out of the U.S., though risk from flooded rivers remains

The mayor of Philadelphia ordered all city employees back to the office full-time this summer. Now some workers are wondering whether their jobs are worth the flexibility they're giving up.

Philadelphia city workers are back at the office, and it's transforming family life

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