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The tide continues to turn against fast-fashion retailers. Long known for trendy styles and bargain-bin prices, these chains have found themselves in choppy financial waters amid shifting consumer habits, mounting sustainability concerns, and growing competition from online-only brands. Now, Select Fashion—a U.K.-based womenswear retailer—joins the list of embattled companies opting to shutter physical stores in an effort to stem financial losses.

Former child star Erin Moran, who died tragically from cancer in 2017, was best known as Joanie Cunningham on TV’s beloved classic sitcom, Happy Days (ABC, 1974–1984). Her early life, like her later days, was rife with struggles. Had she lived, Moran would have been 65 years old in the fall.

Beloved former child star Jay North, best known as Dennis Mitchell in the original Dennis the Menace television show (CBS, 1959-1963), died on Sunday, April 6, 2025. According to his dear friend, journalist/TV producer Laurie Jacobson, North passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.

Beloved former child star Hayley Mills, best known for classic feature films like Pollyanna, and The Parent Trap, continues to live a full life at 79. Hayley Mills was born on April 18, 1946, in Marylebone, United Kingdom, the the youngest daughter of renowned actor Sir John Mills (Great Expectations), and actor/playwright Mary Hayley Bell.

Cough drops are a go-to remedy when sore throats, coughing, and congestion strike. While they’re meant to soothe symptoms and provide relief, not all cough drops are created equal. Many contain excessive sugar, artificial colors, and questionable additives that can do more harm than good—especially if used frequently. Here are some of the most unhealthy cough drops you might want to think twice about before popping one in your mouth.

Beloved actors Ernest Lee Thomas and Haywood Nelson, best known for their groundbreaking classic TV sitcom What’s Happening!!, recently reunited on NBC's Today Show. What's Happening!! cast members Ernest Lee Thomas and Haywood Nelson are two of the three remaining cast members of the show. They recently appeared on The Today Showto celebrate the 49th Anniversary of their legendary series, and to chat about their appearance at the Chiller Theater Expo, a pop culture convention in New Jersey.

From 1977 to 1984, ABC-TV aired the sitcom, Three's Company, featuring John Ritter, Suzanne Sommers, and Joyce DeWitt as roommates sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Sadly, both Ritter and Sommers have since passed away. But DeWitt is still with us, and a healthy 76 years old today.

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HAZLETON – The woman found aflame near Hazleton city limits over the weekend had been... The post Body burned in Hazleton ID’d as Nuremberg woman; death ruled homicide first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

UNION, NJ - A Union City pharmacy has agreed to pay $995,420 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed federal healthcare programs for medications it never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

Former child star Deon Richmond, best known for playing Kenny, a.k.a. "Bud" on The Cosby Show (NBC, 1986-1992). He would later portray Jordan Bennett on the ABC/The WB sitcom Sister, Sister. Nominated for two Young Artist Awards, winning once in 1989, Richmond has never stopped acting and is going strong today.

Ice cream is one of the most indulgent and satisfying desserts, but not all flavors are created equal when it comes to nutrition. Some flavors contain significantly more sugar, saturated fat, and artificial additives than others. While the occasional scoop won’t do much harm, regularly indulging in certain flavors can quickly derail your health goals. Here are some of the worst offenders when it comes to unhealthy ice cream flavors.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has returned to Florida from a patrol that saw them seize more than 44,550 pounds of Mexican Cartel cocaine and 3,880 pounds of Mexican Cartel marijuana worth about $510 million. US Attorney General Pam Biondi says the seizures represent more than a half-billion-dollars of lost profits by the Gulf Cartel (CDG), the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS), and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Some people are broke because they don't earn enough. Others stay broke because they keep spending like they’re trying to prove something. One choice at a time, they dig the hole deeper, and call it normal.

4 Healthiest Candy Bars You Can Feel Good About Eating. Let’s face it — sometimes, you just need a candy bar. The good news? Not all sweet treats are created equal. While most candy bars are packed with sugar, artificial ingredients, and unhealthy fats, there are some better-for-you options out there that satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash.

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Kristan Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion group Students for Life, tours college campuses, she has grown accustomed to counterprotests from abortion rights activists.

A dedicated rescue in New England is looking for dog lovers with room in their hearts and homes to help them save furry friends who are in need of a second chance at life. Massachusetts-based Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, has issued an urgent call for foster and adoptive homes to help save dogs who have been rescued from Texas. According to a recent announcement from Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., the organization is facing increasing pressure on their existing foster network in Massachusetts.

The U.S. casual dining sector continues to reel from a perfect storm of economic pressures, with iconic breakfast chains now joining a growing list of restaurant brands seeking bankruptcy protection. Years of pandemic aftershocks, inflationary costs, and shifting consumer habits have pushed operators to close hundreds of locations—and the fallout shows no signs of slowing.

STORM PREDICTION CENTER INDICATES SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS & TORNADO RISK INDIANA, OHIO, KENTUCKY, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW YORK 4/29/2025. METRO AREAS INCLUDE: Indianapolis, IN...Columbus, OH...Cleveland, OH...Pittsburgh, PA...Cincinnati, OH...Louisville, KY...

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a shy puppy who is playful once she comes out of her shell to a larger, handsome young dog who has been excelling at his training, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these six great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

FARMINGDALE, NJ — A former Farmingdale, New Jersey resident has been sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that exploited federal pandemic relief programs intended to support struggling small businesses, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

NEWARK — Joseph Schwartz, 65, of Suffern, New York, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme involving nursing homes he operated across the country, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

August 12, 2025, will mark eleven years since the tragic demise of beloved actress, Arlene Martel. Best known for his role as 'T'Pring' in the "Amok Time" episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, Martel appeared in countless other roles over the years. Those include everything from 'Consuela' in the Outer Limits episode "Demon With A Glass Hand, to a red-haired Irish wench who held was captive on Battlestar Galactica.

So far for April 2025, four cases are no longer listed the NCMEC website (three for April and one for March), which were previously reported. As of April 27, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are still seven missing children's posters on its website for this month. Antonia Thompson, Ari Anderson, and Hannah Geraci who were previously reported missing are no longer listed on the NCMEC website.

According to WRIC 8 News, the Richmond FBI has a warning for parents. It is against groups that are part of a violent network targeting children and manipulating them into recording themselves committing illegal and violent acts.

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Mandy, a beautiful and adventurous Yorkie Poo, is in need of a loving home in Orlando, FL. After being rescued from a situation where she couldn't receive proper care among too many dogs, Mandy is now searching for her perfect family. With an adoption fee of $300, this lovable pup, being cared for by Florida Little Dog Rescue, is eager to bring joy and companionship to a new household.

As illegal crossings have dropped to 15-year lows along once-busy historic crossing points between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande, law enforcement officers are encountering large groups of illegal aliens in more remote areas of the Texas border.