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Bristol Palin says her facial paralysis struck ‘completely out of the blue’ with no warning signs
Bristol Palin is giving fans an update on her ongoing health struggle. During an Instagram Q&A, Palin was asked specific questions about how she is dealing with her battle with facial paralysis and what specific symptoms she felt prior to experiencing the weakness in her facial muscles. “I woke up and it was paralyzed completely…
Read MoreSabrina Ionescu still has eyes on Liberty season amid All-Star festivities
INDIANAPOLIS — Liberty stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart met near center court Saturday night. They may be wearing different color threads for this year’s WNBA All-Star game but they still made sure to stick to their preseason routine. It started by locking pinkies, then they continued with the rest of the special handshake they…
Read MoreRonny Mauricio elicits boos from Mets fans following costly error
The Citi Field crowd might have started in a good mood after the ceremony honoring David Wright before the game. But they certainly didn’t end that way, showering boos across the final innings of a 5-2 loss to the Reds. On such episode of jeering came on what appeared to be a double play that…
Read MoreCaregiver arrested after elderly woman found covered in insects and feces
FT. PIERCE, Fla. (WFLA) — A caregiver in Florida was charged after an elderly woman was found severely neglected during a welfare check, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies went to the residence on July 18 to perform a welfare check and discovered the woman living in “extremely hazardous and unsanitary conditions.” The…
Read MoreHeadless Betty Boop statue mystery: Virginia gift shop marks 20 years
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A life-sized statue of an American icon was serving as the mascot for a Virginia gift shop until July 17, 2005 — until it was beheaded. Larry Estes, owner of Cool and Eclectic, located in Norfolk, said he came in that day and found the shop’s statue of cartoon character Betty…
Read MoreCurtis Sliwa is staying in the mayoral race — and in a 4-way battle, he has unique appeal
For much of New York City’s business community, it’s hard to take Curtis Sliwa seriously. He seems to sleep in his trademark red Guardian Angels beret. His high-octane rants in a heavily accented outer-borough brogue can be distracting. The largest sources of campaign cash barely know he’s running for mayor as the fat cat class…
Read MoreTrump: Kimmel ‘next’ after CBS axes Colbert's 'Late Show'
(The Hill) — President Trump took a swing at ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel on Friday following CBS’s decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” suggesting he is “next” on the chopping block. “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings,” Trump wrote Friday on Truth Social, a…
Read MoreStarbucks launches new 'secret menu' items in the app
(NewsNation) — After years of back-door Instagram posts and word-of-mouth recommendations, Starbucks is making its “secret menu” an official tab on its app. The coffee chain announced four new drinks — featuring “top Starbucks drink customizations” — on Monday. “Inspired by the popular Starbucks Not-So-Secret Menu broadcast channel on Instagram, the Starbucks secret menu in the app…
Read MoreSophia Bush Reacts to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Invite
RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Files for Divorce From Husband PK Kemsley After Shana Wall Makeout Sophia Bush might need a new tagline. The One Tree Hill alum revealed that she received an invite to appear on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills—but hilariously missed her opportunity because she didn’t see the text from pal Bozoma Saint…
Read MoreOnly 3 remain missing after July 4 flood in Kerrville, city says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After the devastating July 4 flood that happened in Kerr County, the Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center confirmed Saturday that only three people remain missing, according to the city of Kerrville. This comes after the city said in a news release that many people who were initially reported as missing…
Read MoreMAP: Where have flash flooding deaths been confirmed in Texas?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — At least 135 people have been killed in catastrophic flash flooding across Texas, while at least eight others remain missing. Here’s what we know about the Central Texas flooding victims Deaths have been confirmed in six counties, with the majority in Kerr County. Kerr County: 107 dead, 3 missing At least 107…
Read MoreLatest Home Run Derby winners prove contest curse is a myth
The Home Run Derby “curse” is a persistent myth in fantasy baseball circles, suggesting that winners of the annual slugfest see a dip in performance in the second half due to disrupted swings or plate discipline. The theory goes that the high-intensity, maximum-effort swings in the Derby throw off a player’s mechanics, leading to slumps.…
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