June’s “Holiday Extravaganza” at the Heyse house included a Halloween costume contest. This month is Christmas in July, that holly jolly holiday hotpoint halfway to December. But for Antoinette Heyse of Des Plaines, July has her reflecting on June 2021 when she hosted a party to celebrate all at once […]
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South Africa combats unrest after ex-leader’s imprisonment | National and World News
JOHANNESBURG — South African police and the army struggled to bring order Wednesday to impoverished areas of South Africa rocked by weeklong unrest and days of looting sparked by the imprisonment last week of ex-President Jacob Zuma. More than 200 violent incidents happened in poor areas of the Kwa-Zulu-Natal and […]
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Home Depot Bringing Back 12-Foot Skeleton Along With New Inferno Pumpkin Variant
There’s a lot of things about 2020 that most people would like to forget, but for Halloween enthusiasts, one of the most welcome surprises was The Home Depot unveiling a 12-foot skeleton, as it would go on to become a viral hit. Not only were people fans of the prop […]
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Get paid $33,000 to move to a small Italian village
Have you ever dreamed of opening an artisan boutique and settling down for good in an idyllic village in Italy’s deep south where it’s warm almost all year-round — and get paid to do it? For those willing to take the plunge, it could soon no longer be just a […]
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The 10 Funniest Scenes From The Vampire Diaries
Supernatural dramas have a tendency to be dark and draining, which is what makes The Vampire Diaries stand out from earlier paranormal shows. The plotlines are serious, but the characters bring such a vibrant energy to every episode that nothing feels too devasting. RELATED: 10 Low-Key Heroes On The Vampire Diaries Damon is […]
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Return of America’s Largest Auto Shows Begins This Week in Chicago
Auto shows are back. The first of the country’s big four auto shows kicks off this week marking a return to the public stage for automakers that have been relegated to relying on dealerships, advertising campaigns, digital premiers, and regional auto events to draw customers to their new products in […]
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The DaVinci IQC is a weed vape that does everything right
I’ve long been a fan of DaVinci’s marijuana vapes: they’re lovingly crafted, constructed with premium materials, and deliver a fantastic smoking experience. This trend hasn’t changed with the just-launched DaVinci IQC. Over the past two weeks or so of testing, it has become my portable weed vape of choice. And, in this […]
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How to buy a house remotely amid COVID
Rachel Layne | Special to USA TODAY Tim and Alison Harris were living in Houston when he was recruited in 2016 to work in the Spokane, Washington, area. After researching neighborhoods, banks and a real estate agent online and through colleagues, the couple found themselves in a bidding war for […]
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What You Can and Can’t Buy With SNAP Benefits
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — better known as SNAP and formerly known as food stamps — surged last year as the pandemic took hold. The USDA reports that 42.3 million people were receiving SNAP benefits as […]
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‘King of Avalon’ to Receive Major Gameplay Updates in July
King of Avalon will be celebrating its fifth anniversary throughout July, with new game modes, limited-time events and graphical updates. What is ‘King of Avalon’? The free-to-play mobile title was developed by FunPlus back in July 2016. Drenched in Arthurian lore, it puts you in charge of overseeing your own […]
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Does This OGX Shampoo Ingredient Really Make Your Hair Fall Out?
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Getty In the past week, multiple TikToks and Facebook posts served as warnings for one popular, $8 drugstore hair product. “Yesterday I found out from my sister, who found out from her hairdresser, that OGX Shampoo is facing a class-action lawsuit,” one TikTok user said. […]
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Bryson DeChambeau won’t play well in British Open
Some athletes thrive competing amid an atmosphere of controversy, conflict and chaos. Others wilt when faced with having to compete with these elements circling around them. Count Brooks Koepka as Exhibit A for the former and Bryson DeChambeau as a classic case study for the latter. Both players have developed […]
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Refreshed Jeep Compass gets tech upgrade, updated interior
The 2022 Jeep Compass is the most teched-out model of the compact SUV ever, with a faster, updated infotainment system and a semi-autonomous driving system to come. The refreshed Compass from Stellantis NV makes its debut Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. Jeep’s most popular vehicle worldwide gets an update since […]
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Casino City Times – Weekly Newsletter 5 July 2021
Newsletter Signup Stay informed with theNEW Casino City Times newsletter! Newsletter Archives July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021 Robison shares his opinion on the return of several buffets in Las Vegas and also offers a tip on how he has been able […]
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Tours of landmarks, farmers markets among upcoming events
Here is a list of upcoming historical events in and around Madison County: Friday, July 16 1 p.m. — The Hilltop House at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park will hosting a tour. The tour is an immersive experience that brings guests into the home from the multiple vantage points. The […]
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40 free or cheap things to do in NYC
Big Apple, Small Price Tag New York City is among the most expensive places in the world to live or to visit, but it’s also among the richest in free or inexpensive things to do and cheap places to eat. If you’re planning a visit to the Big Apple […]