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Study Finds The Most Optimistic State In The U.S. With A Whopping 82% Of People Ready To Start The Day
I want you to take a moment and think about the "least offensive" state in the United States. Which one do you never hear about for major controversies or general tragedies? I'll wait. Because when I did research for this piece, it dawned on me that the state I'm about to mention is one I never think about. It makes sense that the happiest state in the U.S. is the most low-key: Wyoming.
Alabama Plumber Allegedly Tried To Hire Hitman To Kill Wife And Six Kids
Authorities have arrested an Alabama plumber for allegedly plotting to kill his entire family. He allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife as well as his six adult children. .Authorities arrested 63-year-old Mohammad A. H. Mohammad. They charged him with use of interstate commerce facilities in...
Forecasters Call Hurricane Helene Unsurvivable As They Urge People To Flee
Hurricane Helene is set to hit Florida in the evening (9/26). Per the BBC, the category one storm has the potential and likelihood to morph into a category four storm. Official warnings and forecasts are already urging residents to flee in preparation for what could be a full-blown natural disaster. As the outlet reports, "the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia have declared states of emergency ahead of the storm's landfall."
'7th Heaven' Stars Condemn Stephen Collins For Sexual Abuse Allegations
The former child stars of 7th Heaven are speaking out about Stephen Collins and those sexual abuse allegations that surfaced a few years ago. Collins experienced a fall from grace after due to molestation and sexual abuse allegations against children. Now, a few cast members of 7th Heaven are speaking...
Jelly Roll Fans Are Livid He Chose 'SNL' Over Pre-Planned Concert: "No Loyalty"
Fans of Jelly Roll are livid with the singer. Several accused the music artist of not having his priorities straight after a schedule change. So what's the tea? Well, Jelly Roll is currently touring as part of his Beautifully Broken Tour. It's been a big moment for the singer. However, he had to make a schedule change to accommodate the chance to reappear on Saturday Night Live.
Surgeon, Who Allegedly Removed Man's Liver Instead Of Spleen, Has License Suspended
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, a Florida surgeon, officially had his medical license suspended by the state. Per Fox News, an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health listed a number of reasons for the decision. The order emphasized that a "grievous medical error" had been committed. Additionally, Shaknovsky was viewed as an "immediate, serious danger" to the general public.
Man Confesses On Live TV To Killing His Own Mother
The truth always comes up in the end. In a shocking interview, Lorenzo Carbone, 50, confessed to a reporter that he had killed his 80-year-old mother. Weeping during his confession, the footage was seen live on an Italian television show, Pomeriggio 5. Fabio Giuffrida, the Pomeriggio 5 reporter, interviewed Carbone...
JetBlue Passenger Calls Out Phone Charger Thief In Viral Video
Just about everything you can imagine goes on during commercial flights these days. There have been disruptions caused by rowdy passengers, turbulence so severe that people get hurt, and planes accidentally bumping into each other before takeoff, just to mention a few examples. But this one defies belief. Per the...
Fight Breaks Out At Riley Green Concert During 'Jesus Saves'
Some things start out great, then unfortunately go downhill. That was what seemingly happened at a Riley Green concert in Frederick, Maryland at the Frederick Fair, per Whiskey Riff. It wasn't the music that was the issue. A fight broke out during Green's performance of "Jesus Saves." An altercation like that sure can disrupt the enjoyment of concert-goers real fast, in addition to simply being hugely disconcerting.
Journalist Drowns After Falling Into A River While Going To The Bathroom
Aled Glynne Davies (65), former BBC Radio Cymru editor, went missing back in New Year's Eve 2022. Four days later, officials found Davies' body in the River Taff, just two miles from his last known locations. Coroner Kate Roberston announced that Davies died from "dry drowning" after falling into the river while going to the bathroom.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Cancels Concert So Johnny Van Zant Can Be At His Daughter's Side
Fans of the great Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd are worried. The group abruptly called off a concert in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday, September 24. Their legendary frontman, Johnny Van Zant, needed to rush to his daughter's side, per kshe95.com. She reportedly was experiencing a "medical emergency." A brief, sketchy...
Eduardo Xol From 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Dies At 58 From Multiple Stab Wounds
Eduardo Xol, famously known as a designer in seven seasons of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has died after allegedly suffering multiple stab wounds on September 10. He died in the hospital, according to the Riverside County Coroner, on September 20. The alleged author of the murder, Richard Joseph Gonzales, is facing murder charges.
Lainey Wilson Reveals Who Should Win The CMA Entertainer of The Year
It's very easy to bet on yourself when it comes to awards ceremonies. If you don't believe you're worthy of these accolades, nobody else will either. For Lainey Wilson, she does not lack the confidence to believe she should win Entertainer of The Year at this year's CMA Awards. However, she also doesn't hesitate to shout out her contemporaries battling it out with her.
Shania Twain Reveals This Country Artist As Her Current Favorite
Getting cosigns from country music legends is one of the surest ways to remain a staple within the industry. If you have certain people looking out for you, you hardly have to worry about opportunities drying up. Shania Twain remains one of the most beloved figures in country music today. Receiving her blessing would do wonders for a new country artist today. Now, she's giving out that cosign.
'Jeopardy' Fans Really Think Contestant Looks Like Clint Eastwood
People love to watch Jeopardy. They like to try to play along from the comfort of their living room, guess who will win the game, and admire the poise of host Ken Jennings. But one unexpected bonus they got lately was the presence of a contestant named David Erb. Many thought he bears a stunning, even jarring, resemblance to actor and director Clint Eastwood. Erb's chiseled features are amazingly reminiscent of Eastwood's familiar good looks.
Mom Admits She Cannot Even Pronounce Her Own Baby's Name
Forget having a face only a mother could love. What about a name that not even a mother can pronounce? A mom recently went viral for admitting that even she struggles to pronounce her own baby's name. Sounds like A Boy Named Sue situation, doesn't it? Mom Justius Stroup recently...
Halle Berry Reveals The Awkward Way Prince Once Asked Her Out
There was a point when Halle Berry was one of the hottest actors and one of the most desirable women on the planet. Any and everyone would try and shoot their shot with her at some point. One celebrity tried to play a little coy when putting his cards on the table.
Psychic Claims Brian Laundrie Wants To Apologize To Gabby Petito's Mom From Beyond The Grave
Three years after Gabby Petito's death, a celebrity psychic claims that Brian Laundrie wants to apologize to Petito's mother for the murder. Laundrie took his own life after a search to find him. Authorities wanted him in connection for killing Petito during a cross country road trip. Now, psychic Jonathan Mark claims Laundrie wants to make amends to Nichole Schmidt.
7-Year-Old With Rare Disease Forced To Hide All Of Her Skin From Sun
Adeline Tonhaeuser is a 7-year-old girl who had her life turned upside down when she was only two. She suffers from a disorder called Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP). This rare inherited disorder, originally thought of as a bug bite by her parents, forced Adeline to cover her entire skin with clothes, making it impossible for her to play with other kids during the day.
Iowa Man Determined To Set Record For Fastest Wheelbarrow
The universe works in mysterious ways. Per PEOPLE, a man from Iowa wants to pen his name in the Guinness World Record history books. What record is he going for? Well, John Loghry is hoping his wheelbarrow is the fastest in the world! Yes, his wheelbarrow. Look at him go....
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