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North Texas father-daughter duo goes viral on social media for at-home, gravity-defying cheer stunts

By Lauren Crawford Click here for updates on this story     Texas (KTVT) — Cheer stunts, fatherly wisdom, and an unshakable bond — that’s what you’ll find on Roland Pollard’s Instagram feed. The Prosper dad has become an internet sensation thanks to videos of gravity-defying cheerleading stunts performed with his daughter, Jayden Pollard. But behind the

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The “Loon Lady” on a mission to protect Minnesota’s state bird: “We need to do better”

By Joe Van Ryn, Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s peak summer on Minnesota’s Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. “So it sounds like a territorial challenge that’s starting,” said Sheila Johnston, listening to loons in the distance. Johnston, known by

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An Arkansas City family is asking for prayers and donations to help their now-6-year-old recover from a head-on collision that nearly ended her life.

6-year-old girl still recovering from severe injuries caused by wrong-way crash 6 months later

By Sydney Ferguson Click here for updates on this story     ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas (KAKE) — An Arkansas City family is asking for prayers and donations to help their now-6-year-old recover from a head-on collision that nearly ended her life. It’s been six months since the Smith family’s lives were changed wrong-way crash. Alexis Smith says

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Commissioner Phil Lopez speaks during a UG commission meeting on Thursday

Did Wyandotte County Commissioner use obscene gesture during meeting? He says no, others disagree

By Rachel Henderson Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KSHB) — Did Wyandotte County 6th District Commissioner Phil Lopez make an obscene gesture during last Thursday night’s commission meeting? Lopez told KSHB 41 Wyandotte County reporter Rachel Henderson he has a tree service, uses chainsaws, and his wrist bothers him. He

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Warehouse bursts into smoky fire in Medley, causing roof to partially collapse, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says

By Hunter Geisel Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI (WFOR) — A warehouse’s roof partially collapsed after bursting into flames on Saturday afternoon, causing plumes of smoke to billow into the skies over northwestern Miami-Dade County, fire officials said. Around 1:52 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a warehouse fire near 7500 NW

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After losing his job, Pennsylvania man detonated a bomb at his ex-boss’s home, federal prosecutors say

By Joe Brandt Click here for updates on this story     Pennsylvania (KYW) — A man from outside Philadelphia is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he detonated a homemade explosive device outside his ex-boss’s home, months after losing his job. Michael Takacs, 43, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, is in custody after authorities began investigating an explosion

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Dallas Fire-Rescue says Northpark Center was briefly evacuated due to “accidental” fire

By Briauna Brown Click here for updates on this story     Dallas (KTVT) — Firefighters were called to Northpark Center in Dallas after an accidental fire was sparked, causing a brief evacuation Saturday morning, officials said. Dallas Fire-Rescue said firefighters responded to the mall, located at 8687 N. Central Expressway, at about 11:30 a.m. after witnesses

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Heat in Southern California continues following day of record temperatures in inland communities

By Chelsea Hylton Click here for updates on this story     California (KCAL, KCBS) — The heat wave in Southern California is expected to continue after inland communities experienced record temperatures. The KCAL News Weather Alert will continue through Friday evening as conditions will remain especially away from the coast. KCAL Meteorologist Amber Lee said several

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Comfort Foodies Serves Up Back-to-School Relief with Free Kids’ Meals on School Nights

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     August 7, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — As Houston families transition from summer fun to homework, sports practices, and jam-packed weeknight routines, one beloved local restaurant is stepping up to lighten the load. Comfort Foodies, the vibrant eatery blending the soulful heart of the South

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‘A win for our rural communities’: USDA grants $6M to clear invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay

By Caroline Zeghibe Click here for updates on this story     TILGHMAN ISLAND, Maryland (WBAL) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $6 million to Maryland seafood processors to clear the Chesapeake Bay from invasive blue catfish. U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-District 1, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday that the USDA made

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‘Hot Water Challenge’ causes 9-year-old to suffer severe burns and police are urging parents to intervene

By Baylee Martin Click here for updates on this story     LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A 12-year-old boy in Lancaster Township participated in the viral “Hot Water Challenge,” causing his 9-year-old brother to suffer severe burns, prompting discussions on social media dangers. Kirsten Johnson, a communications professor at Elizabethtown College, explained the peer pressure young

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Leaders in an Allegheny County community vow better communication after trees cut down

By Raquel Ciampi Click here for updates on this story     WILKINSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Leaders in one Allegheny County community are vowing better communication after dozens of trees were cut down. Residents along East End Avenue in Wilkinsburg said they received a letter from Duquesne Light, informing them that they would be trimming trees away

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Providence Inland Northwest laying off more than 60 people, closing multiple clinics

By Rob King Click here for updates on this story     SPOKANE, Wash. (KXLY) — Providence announced it will be laying off 63 people and closing multiple clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties. On Thursday morning, Providence Inland Northwest said state and federal healthcare cuts and rising costs are prompting the closures. Providence says it’s facing

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Man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing traffic stop, Nebraska State Patrol says

By Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA (KETV) — A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing a traffic stop by the Nebraska State Patrol, officials said. Around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, a trooper stopped a Ford F-150 pickup truck on westbound Interstate 80 near 96th Street, the Nebraska

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