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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

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There’s a massive area in the Gulf of Mexico that’s so low in oxygen, aquatic life can’t survive there. Many say it’s mainly from excessive fertilizer that runs off from Midwestern farms.

To heal the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone, we have to look north to Midwest farms

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I was at the beach with a group of moms. It’s a group in which we are casual friends, and I feel like a bit of an outsider. I marveled at everyone else’s ability to function like a little family, with each woman doting on the others’ kids — answering their questions, shaking out their towels, and tending to their newly scraped knees. They each brought their own beach bags, but snacks and supplies became communal as all the kids transitioned to the ocean and then back to the sand.

Please Don’t Parent My Kids Like They’re Your Own

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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

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

The virus has been confined to certain areas of the Amazon but is moving into new turf as climate change enables the insects that spread it to spread out. Here's what we know.

Oropouche virus 101: A guide to a little-known virus that's raising concern this year

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Preschoolers can be absolutely hilarious when they aren't even trying.  They're old enough to be able to have very strong opinions about things but young enough for most of their strong opinions to be about things that make little sense to adults. Like when a 3-year-old asks for a peanut butter sandwich only to get mad because you put the two pieces of bread together and they didn't want a sandwich like that. They wanted the kind that wasn't a sandwich at all.While these things can be frustrating in the moment, once you've had a little space from it you can laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. Kristen Cook took to social media to list all of her daughter's complaints for the week and they're pretty hysterical. One of the very first things the girl was upset about is the fact that Cook refused to pull over so the girl could pet a coyote. The list got increasingly more interesting. 

Mom reveals 4-year-old's grievances for the week, showing just how nonsensical kids can be

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

A researcher at the University of British Columbia has been looking into whether moral values can change with the seasons. Ian Hohm and his team examined five moral values including fairness and care.

A study examined whether our individual morals change with the seasons

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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

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The creator of the grocery store snack aisle staple died at 88. His family said in a statement that he had dementia.

Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos cookies, has died

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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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

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Maricris Drouaillet wins custody of her sister, Maya Millete's three children. The children had been living with Larry Millete's family, who is charged with murder in the disappearance of his wife, Maya. (8/13/24)
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Maya Millete’s Sister Wins Custody of Her Three Kids

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The ManhattAnt has become the dominant ant species in the Big Apple, and scientists aren't sure why.

Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that's taken New York's streets by storm

Thousands of freshwater crocodiles die in Australia each year after eating poisonous cane toads. A team of researchers is trying to teach the crocs to avoid the toads, and it appears to be working.

Saving freshwater crocodiles — by teaching them to not eat poisonous toads

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Disclaimer: This post was created by a human and with the help of AI. The concept of a 'god-like' complex often refers to an individual's belief in their own superiority and infallibility, a sense of omnipotence and invulnerability. While this psychological trait can be found in people of all zodiac signs, certain astrological signs are more predisposed to such characteristics due to their inherent traits and ruling planets. Here, we explore the zodiac signs most likely to possess a 'god-like' complex and delve into the astrological reasons behind it.

Unveiling the 4 Zodiac Signs who Possess a 'God-Like' Complex

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With summer in full swing, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has recently released a press release reminding residents to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites. As outdoor activities increase, the risk of contracting diseases from these pests also rises.

TDH Urges Tennesseans to Prevent Tick and Mosquito-Borne Diseases

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CHILDREN'S playgrounds become more futuristic looking with each generation. One parent caused a debate online when she asked what a particular feature is supposed to be used for. Posting on a closed Facebook group, the confused mum asked how a contraption at her local playground was supposed to be played...

Parents realising how kids are ‘meant’ to use ‘bottomless slide’ at playground – we’ve all been doing it wrong for years

For more than a decade, there's been efforts to create more inclusive playgrounds. There are about 1,100 such playgrounds across the country and a small Ohio town had now added another.

Inclusive playgrounds let disabled kids have fun on a park's swings and slides

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