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Tropical Storm Nadine, the next storm will be Oscar

Hendersonville couple survives Helene by floating in kayaks Brice and Lexis Molton survived Tropical Storm Helene by using their new kayaks to float out of their flooded home. The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Nadine, which formed early Saturday morning, and is also monitoring another system in the Caribbean that could develop […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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SSI recipients receive an additional check in November and none in December

The Social Security Administration announces cost of living increases for 2025 The Social Security Administration just announced how much more recipients will receive in 2025 after cost-of-living adjustments. Scripps news Some Social Security recipients may receive a surprise in November: an extra check. Don't worry about this if you're receiving Social Security, the situation isn't […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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Candle that looks like the KKK has its hood pulled

Bath & Body Works is pulling a seasonal candle from shelves after complaints that the snowflake design on the label resembled Ku Klux Klan hoods. In a nod to a folded snowflake cutout, some people online called the design “Klandle” and “KKKandle” for the two cut holes in the white, pointed snowflake tips. The company […]

By Andrew Jack

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024

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Get a free Krispy Kreme donut at McDonald's: Here's how

Krispy Kreme is coming to McDonald's: as part of the offer you get a free donut. Earlier this year, the companies unveiled a plan to bring Krispy Kreme donuts to local McDonald's restaurants in a “phased rollout,” with the goal of achieving nationwide availability at participating restaurants by the end of 2026. Here's the first […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Qantas apologizes for showing sexually explicit film “Daddio”

“The film was clearly not suitable for viewing throughout the flight and we sincerely apologize to customers for this experience,” a Qantas spokesperson said. A commercial airline apologized this week after a sexually explicit film played on all cabin screens on an international flight to Asia. The incident occurred last week on a more than […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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The tropical depression targeted Florida to become Milton

The Carolinas band together to recover from Hurricane Helene Trucks full of donations and hope are heading to North Carolina as South Carolinians band together to support their northern neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene. Forecasters expect another tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico to quickly strengthen into a hurricane (likely Hurricane Milton) and head […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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McDonald's new menu item: The Chicken Big Mac

Two chicken patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles on a sesame seed bun – wait, chicken? Yes, the Chicken Big Mac is coming to McDonald's starting October 10th. McDonald's is committed to sustainability with new McFlurry cups McDonald's introduces new smaller McFlurry cups in sustainable packaging. A special Big Mac is coming to McDonald's menu […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Meet the bears of Fat Bear Week 2024 after the attack-delayed reveal

Fat Bear Week is just around the corner Fat Bear Week is almost upon us, but in the meantime there is a smaller competition taking place where the cubs compete against each other. Straight Arrow News Fat Bear Week is back and this year's contestants are a giant, fluffy dream for the competition's 10th anniversary. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Therapist William Abraham Found Dead; Suspect Terryon Thomas arrested

Police arrested a TikTok influencer in connection with the murder of a therapist whose body was found wrapped in a tarp along a Louisiana highway over the weekend. Terryon Ishmael Thomas, 20, was wanted on charges of aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle following the death […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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McDonald's Halloween Boo Buckets return for 2024: Here's how to get one

You know Halloween is near when McDonald's brings back its Boo Buckets for the holiday. The customizable plastic buckets replace the Happy Meal box for a few weeks each fall. Halloween has officially arrived at McDonald's: Boo Buckets are coming back. A customer favorite, Monster Boo Buckets come with Happy Meals and can be used […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024