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Trust your instincts and beware of these sneaky red flags.

Not Every Job Recruiter Is Legit. Here Are 5 Red Flags You're Actually Being Scammed.

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August is truly sipping away like a bottle of wine, as Taylor Swift memorably sang in her song "august" off the "folklore" album. The track is a resounding finale in the fictional love triangle Taylor detailed throughout the album, but the experience is not purely a fictional one for many.On TikTok, many users have started claiming to be "augusted," sharing videos of themselves running and lip syncing along to the popular "folklore" track. But what does it mean to be augusted? Let's break down the meaning of yet another odd TikTok trend.What does it mean to be "augusted" on TikTok?To...

If You've Been Augusted, We're So Sorry

Although Africa is the only place where mpox is endemic, the continent currently relies on vaccines shipped in from abroad to stop the spread. Carolyn Beeler speaks to Helen Rees, a global health expert and the co-chair of the National Department Mpox Incident Management Team overseeing South Africa’s mpox response about what the COVID-19 pandemic taught us about making vaccines available where they’re needed — and why those lessons aren’t consistently being implemented now.

Mpox vaccines still unavailable where people most need them

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Please take me to the universe where Old Yeller lives.

I Am Actually Questioning My Entire Reality After Seeing These 29 Inexplicable Things That Shouldn't Exist

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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It's right on the tip of your... mouth-noodle? Talking-muscle? Oh, you know what we mean.

Lethologica: When You Just Can't Remember That Word You Need

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The Moon conjunct Jupiter on August 27 will bring good luck to a few zodiac signs. Its transit will pique the signs’ interest and be a source of good news to them. The universe will favor them and their plans will succeed. Could you be one of these lucky signs?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | August 27, 2024

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced an adorable dog named Sushi who is looking for her forever home. Sushi is a 2-3 year-old, 49lb American bully with a friendly demeanor and a love for people. According to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., "Sushi is friendly with all people she meets! She is fostered with a high energy smaller dog and a cat, and is doing well with both (mostly ignores them—she’s more focused on her people!)."

Meet Sushi: The Loving Dog Who Was Severely Neglected Now Looking For Love

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

25 Things From the 1970s You Probably Can’t Remember

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There's just something about the way that good stir-fried beef is made that's so addicting. I'm pretty sure that it's the crispy outer crust, with tender insides that sends my textural taste buds through the roof. Top it off with a stellar sauce, and you have an amazing meal in about 30 minutes. Here's all you need to make about 4 servings:

Easy Mongolian Beef (Copycat PF Chang's)

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I’m a former nurse and recovering alcoholic, and I’ve been concerned by the lack of health education given to the general public about the dangers of mixing alcohol with certain medications. The common practice is to place warnings on medications that they should not be combined with alcohol. Although some doctors will provide warnings and some education, they often don’t because education takes up a lot of time in a busy healthcare environment. Plus, many doctors underestimate the ability of patients to retain education. Lastly, discussing this may prompt people to stop taking their vital medications so it becomes a risk/benefit issue.

Opinion: Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

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On a hot summer afternoon, dozens of kids and adults alike admired a herd of life-size, sculptural elephants propped along the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island. People could touch the figures — as long as they didn’t climb on them or pull on their tails. For one...

‘The Great Elephant Migration’ traveling exhibit imagines a world where humans and wild animals share space

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If you live in Georgia and are putting together your bucket list activities, here's one to consider: A cruise vacation through the Panama Canal. We cruised the Panama Canal back in April 2024 on Holland America. Leaving our North Georgia home for a depature from Ft. Lauderdale, we cruised the Caribbean, Panama Canal and the west coast of Central America, ending our journey in beautiful, sunny San Diego.

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