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According to KTLA news and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, beloved KCAL-TV evening news anchor Chauncy Glover died of an accidental “acute intoxication” from methamphetamine and chloroethane.

I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Dating an older man is the most relaxing experience of my life. He talks about exactly three things—his investments, his espresso machine, and his perfectly curated vinyl collection. And honestly? I just sit there, sip my coffee, and let him handle everything else.

It's been twenty-five years since the tragic death of groundbreaking African-American actress Gail Fisher. She was best known for her Emmy, Golden Globe, and NAACP Image award-winning performance as Peggy Fair on TV's long-running Mannix detective series (CBS, 1967-1976). Fisher, who was one of the first female Black actors to appear on a weekly show in a regular capacity, was also a successful jazz lyricist. Sadly, however, she battled substance abuse and eventually died of renal failure in a Los Angeles hospital on December 2, 2000. She was only 65 years old. This is her story.

In the domain of prophecies and foretellings, the name Nostradamus is among the most renowned in history. His cryptic verses and mysterious quatrains have intrigued many for centuries, with some believing that his predictions extend into the future of the Catholic Church and the papacy. But what did Nostradamus actually foresee about the destiny of the Catholic Church and its leaders, especially the pope? Let's explore the enigmatic realm of Nostradamus and reveal the hidden insights he may have had regarding the future of the Catholic Church and the pope.

My mom married my Texan stepdad two years ago after splitting with my dad (who moved to Florida). My stepdad’s ultra-conservative—he hates that I’m applying to art school (“useless degree!”), shames me for dating (my boyfriend’s 25 and a mechanic!), and constantly trashes my mom’s “California parenting.” Now that Mom’s pregnant, he’s pushing me to leave our Arizona home by August when I graduate. Mom says she’s “too stressed” to stand up to him, even though I planned to live here while working part-time.

If you’re looking for a loving furry friend, you might want to consider adopting Nyla, a charming Goldendoodle. Located in Orange City, Florida, Nyla is hoping to find her forever home through the Adopt a Pet Rehome program.

I’m stuck in a moral nightmare and need advice. Two coworkers at my job are having an affair, and I’m certain of it. The man is married with a newborn baby, and the woman involved is also in a relationship. Last week, I walked into work early for my shift and found them alone in the break room, giggling and leaning way too close. When I awkwardly joked, “Shouldn’t he be home with wife and baby?” The woman said "I don’t care about that.” I was stunned.

CALIFORNIA – Joann announced, February 12, that it was closing 500 stores nationwide, including 61 in California. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) sent to the Employment Development Department, 209 Joann employees are also being laid off at a Visalia distribution center effective March 31.

I’m (30s F) struggling with a situation involving my husband (30s M) and his best friend’s wife, “Anna” (30s F). Recently, I accidentally saw a text from Anna on his phone where she was venting about her marriage issues. Turns out, she’s been regularly calling and texting him about this for weeks, and he never mentioned it to me. When I asked him about it, he got defensive, insisted he was “just being a good friend,” and we ended up in a huge fight.

An Akron, Ohio, family was shattered by the violent deaths of two brothers, Javan and Markus Rogers, who were murdered within three months of each other in 2002. Despite the passage of time, their cases remain unsolved, leaving their loved ones gripped in grief and yearning for justice.

As Northern Kentuckians are reporting more and more sightings of coyotes in their neighborhoods, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says that coyotes are now seen in every county of the state — and that increased sightings are normal in winter and spring.

Potato chips are often seen as a guilty pleasure, but some brands offer healthier alternatives that allow you to enjoy the crunch and flavor without the excess fat, sodium, and artificial ingredients. Many companies now focus on using high-quality oils, minimal processing, and natural seasonings to create better-for-you chips. If you’re looking for a healthier way to satisfy your chip craving, here are some of the best options.

A tragic event shook the rock music world when Kimberly Burch the realtor fiancée of Taime Downe from Faster Pussycat fell from an ’80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The tragic event happened during the initial days of the retro music cruise which left everyone from her family members to her friends and fans completely devastated. Search and rescue operations continue without revealing all aspects relating to her fatal fall.

You ever feel like you’re just done before the breakup even happens? That was me about a month before my ex and I officially called it quits. We were doing the whole long-distance thing—only 200 kilometers apart, but it might as well have been a world away. One weekend, I just realized… I didn’t care anymore. I didn’t want to drive two hours to see him, and I definitely didn’t care about him not driving to visit me either. Those little things that used to annoy me? I just couldn’t be bothered to even be mad about them anymore. I didn’t want to argue, I didn’t want to make an effort, and I sure as heck didn’t want to be intimate.

So, I’m almost about to give birth, and suddenly, my husband’s mom is acting like the dog police. We have two dogs, and she’s completely freaking out, saying they’ll hurt the baby. She’s scared of dogs in general and has this old-school mindset that everything must be baby-safe.

Homeless people often are immersed in drugs and they aren’t getting the substance abuse treatment they need, an original investigation published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, shows.

My parents’ will splits their estate equally between me, my brother, and sister. Growing up in a toxic environment where my mother was emotionally abusive, I’ve worked hard to build stability for my daughter, who’s now in college. My brother already owns two homes—one occupied rent-free by his adult child—yet his kids insist it’s “fair” to buy out my share of our childhood home for $15K, despite its $120K value. I’ve demanded a professional appraisal and equal split to support my daughter’s education, but they’re accusing me of selfishness. My brother even proposed a bidding war, which feels manipulative.

Okay, let’s get real—expiration dates are more of a suggestion than a hard rule, and we’ve all been there: staring at an item in the fridge thinking, “Is it still good?”

I've always considered Anna my best friend. We've been through so much together over the years, from celebrating each other's achievements to getting through tough break - ups.

If you rely on Section 8 or invest in rental properties, you’ll notice this. They’ve changed the way they calculate voucher amounts, and it could seriously impact renters and landlords.

Denver advocate for the homeless Amy Beck told the City Council Monday that 600 families are living on the city’s streets. It’s a striking increase from just 18 unsheltered families listed in Denver County on the 2024 Point in Time count dashboard.

People look for different things in their Florida hometown. Some like a bustling city. Others like rural areas. Still others feel at home in the suburbs. But many people - regardless of preference - want serenity and peace. There's a quaint town in Florida that has been named one of the state's most "peaceful" places." It is a haven for nature lovers, and it has a relatively low population. It is Oldsmar.

Last weekend, my sister celebrated her birthday at a local winery. My husband was invited but couldn’t attend due to work. He encouraged me to go and “have a good time,” so I did. However, the entire outing turned sour because he obsessively questioned my location through messages. We share Snapchat locations, and even though the map clearly showed I was at the winery, he fixated on the app’s top-of-screen label, which listed a nearby brewery (likely a glitch or proximity tag). He bombarded me with accusatory texts, demanding explanations.

Denver has at least one interested party for its $10 homeless hotel for sale, a former Stay Inn, after a woman expressed a desire to buy it during Monday's City Council meeting.

My little toy poodle, Charlie, doesn’t understand why his playmate hasn’t shown up again. A few days ago, he met another tiny poodle at the park, and they played together like they had known each other forever—chasing each other, rolling in the grass, and sharing their water bowl like best friends.

Folks, check out this epic fail from my landlord: Rent shot up by $275 in January, and their “repairs” are straight-up crayon-level disasters. Instead of fixing the rotting wooden columns, they just hammered tons of nails into the base like they’re building a Pinterest project. Then, to cover up the white paint nightmare on our lawn, they rinsed paint buckets directly on the grass and… ​

Avoid condos, townhouses, or any property with an HOA—unless you enjoy micromanagement. Our HOA fined us 275 for leaving our trash 、can out overnight and 450 for planting a "non-approved" shrub. They dictated everything: grass height, mailbox color, even our Christmas lights’ timing.

So I’ve got this guy who’s honestly pretty great. We’ve been on 4 dates, and everything seemed to be going well. He was super into me, even talking about taking things to the next level. But here’s the thing — I wasn’t sure how I felt. I didn’t want to rush into anything, so I told him I wasn’t ready to define things.

Nataly Aguilar still shakes and hyperventilates when she recalls the night that an alcohol-fueled prom after-party, hosted at an off-duty LAPD officer's home in Santa Clarita, ended with the officer pointing a shotgun at her and threatening her life.

Homeless shelters intended to serve people on an interim basis should accept just about everyone, including criminals, offer services in other languages and not require identification, according to ideas posed this week by people who work with unhoused neighbors in communities nationwide.