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Sex Toy Completely Melts Almost Set Apartment Fire
A woman shared her frightening sex toy story on Reddit saying that her vibrator "completely melted" almost setting her apartment...
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Chicago Public Schools Respond After Parents Protest Near Mayor’s Home
Chicago Public Schools have responded after parents gathered outside of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's house. On the evening of Monday, Sept....
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Conor McGregor Scuffles With Machine Gun Kelly at VMAs
Conor McGregor is back in the news; this time it is for scuffling with Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) at the...
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10 Children Among the Shooting Victims in Chicago
Ten children under the age of 18 were among the shooting victims this past weekend in Chicago. Overall, 58 people...
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CDC Says Unvaccinated Are 11 Times Likely to Die From COVID-19
A recent study shows that unvaccinated individuals are 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19. On Friday, Sept. 10,...
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‘Police Academy’ Star Art Metrano Dies at Age 84
The man who portrayed Lieutenant/Captain Ernie Mauser in two of the "Police Academy" films has passed away at the age...
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Donald Trump Endorses Liz Cheney’s Opponent Harriet Hageman
In Wyoming, at least seven people seek to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney in the upcoming primary elections. Former President Donald...
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Illinois Addresses Climate Crisis by Passing Historic Clean Energy Bill
The long-stalled green-energy measure was reenergized when the Illinois House of Representatives approved a historic energy package; 83-33. On Thursday,...
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‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Star Michael Constantine Dies at 94
Emmy-winning actor and star in "My Big Fat Wedding," Michael Constantine, has passed away at 94. According to Legacy, he...
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Mayor Lightfoot Proposes Expanding Cannabis Dispensaries in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has devised a proposal to ease Chicago's zoning rules to open marijuana dispensaries downtown. Alderman advanced the...
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