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South Florida is entering a La Niña winter, which could impact the region and the 2025 hurricane season. A weak La Niña was expected during the 2024 hurricane season, but elevated wind shear from El Niño and ENSO-neutral conditions slowed storm activity early on. However, Hurricane Beryl in June defied these factors, setting records for…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in August 2016. A 16-year-old girl was found dead of a suspected overdose in a Starbucks bathroom. Gwynevere Staddon was found unresponsive in the bathroom of a Port Moody Starbucks by an employee, reports Global News. According to Port Moody police, the teen couldn’t…

The launch of meme coins tied to Donald Trump, including his $TRUMP coin, has resulted in significant financial losses. The $TRUMP coin dropped 80% in value since its January 17 debut, falling from a peak of $73.43 to just $11.27, erasing over $12 billion in value. Similarly, Melania Trump’s $MELANIA coin lost much of its…

gave birth 5 weeks ago to a baby with blonde hair and blue eyes, while my husband and I both have brown hair and brown eyes. My husband freaked out at this, demanded a paternity test, and went to stay with his parents for weeks. My mother-in-law told me that if the test showed that…

Savor the perfection of Ribeye steak with our ultimate guide, blending culinary science and mouthwatering techniques. From searing to serving, master the art of the king of steaks. There’s a reason why the Ribeye steak is often touted as the king of steaks. It boasts rich marbling, making it incredibly flavorful and juicy. But, if…

In late October 2024, social media users shared a rumor that the Quaker Oats Co. had announced plans for the name and image of Aunt Jemima to return to syrup bottles in 2025. For example, the Facebook page America’s Last Line of Defense claimed (archived) on Oct. 20: “Boycotts work! Quaker has announced that Aunt…

People can’t seem to agree whether the cost should be left to the bride or if the bridesmaids should pay their own way Taking to the Help! I’m Getting Married Facebook group, where people preparing for the big day can ask questions, get advice and chat wedding tips, one woman said: “I’m a bit confused…

For thirty years, I had believed a lie. I thought I was adopted, abandoned by parents who couldn’t keep me. I had always believed I was unwanted. But nothing—nothing—could have prepared me for the shocking truth I uncovered when I walked into the orphanage that was supposed to be my first home. It all started…

After nearly half a century of marriage, John delivered a bombshell that shattered Nicky’s world. He аnnounced he wanted a divorce, leaving her for a younger woman. Nicky was furious. She had stood by him through every high and low, and now he was discarding her like an old coat. But Nicky wasn’t about to…