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A disturbance across the Great Lakes will trigger strong to severe storms today from the southeastern Great Plains into the lower Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Initial storm development may include supercells capable of large hail and isolated tornadoes. As storms advance eastward and cluster together, the primary threat will shift to damaging winds and isolated brief tornadoes. Severe weather is expected to persist overnight into the Gulf Coast states. A conditional risk for stronger tornadoes is also possible… read the details below.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. During a March 20, 2025, appearance on the All-On Podcast, President Trump's Department of Commerce appointee Howard Lutnick said he believes fraud is possibly happening within the Social Security Administration's disability program.

Listen up, fellow Americans! I've learned the hard way that hospital billing is a minefield. My personal experiences have taught me one crucial lesson: NEVER pay a hospital bill without thorough scrutiny. I once received a mysterious bill during college that turned out to be for someone with my same name who had no insurance. Last year, they overcharged me $100 and even sent it to a collection agency after I spent hours on the phone challenging it.

Members of Housekeys Action Network Denver, a homeless advocacy group known as HAND, gave impassioned pleas to the City Council Tuesday to stop funding contracts for The Salvation Army.

Gen X’ers swear they had Mad Max-level freedom as kids: biking miles alone, playing in woods until streetlights came on, and surviving on PB&Js packed in brown paper bags. But millennials/Zillennials side-eye this like, “Sure, Jan.” So—did 80s parents really not care, or is this just Hollywood romanticizing?

Amelia Gray Hamlin’s transformation honestly struck a chord with me. She was already stunning with her natural features—soft curves, bright eyes, that effortless grace. But seeing her post-surgery look… it felt like losing a piece of her identity. She’s just 21! 😔

For many, headaches are an all-too-familiar part of daily life. Whether it’s the dull throb of tension or the sharp pulse of a migraine, reaching for medication can feel like the only option. But what if relief could come from your plate instead of a pill bottle?

This week on General Hospital, the show marks its anniversary with a grand celebration, but not everyone will be in a festive mood. While the hospital prepares for the opening of the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Care Center, Kristina’s reckless decision sets off a tragic chain of events, leaving lives hanging in the balance.

Hey everyone, let’s talk about this: If someone is riding your bumper, do you speed up or play it cool? Here’s my recent experience. I merged onto a winding road heading home (no-passing zones, obviously), and the car behind me was basically glued to my rearview. I gradually increased my speed from 55 to 65 mph over the first 5 miles, but they stayed dangerously close. When we hit the long, straight stretch? I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. Lost ’em temporarily, but then they started gaining speed again—only to pull into my neighbor’s driveway like nothing happened.

When I first sent my daughter to a U.S. preschool, I was shocked—no writing lessons?! But her teacher explained: “Writing is a skill, but expressing ideas is the superpower.”

Folks, check out this epic fail from my landlord: Rent shot up by $275 in January, and their “repairs” are straight-up crayon-level disasters. Instead of fixing the rotting wooden columns, they just hammered tons of nails into the base like they’re building a Pinterest project. Then, to cover up the white paint nightmare on our lawn, they rinsed paint buckets directly on the grass and… ​

If you rely on Section 8 or invest in rental properties, you’ll notice this. They’ve changed the way they calculate voucher amounts, and it could seriously impact renters and landlords.

Listen, sellers who overpaid in 2020-2022 and now think we’ll subsidize your mistake? Not happening. I saw your house listed at 400k in 2022–congratulations, you got conned by a well− meaning realtor. Now you’re asking 500k for the same avocado-green walls and outdated HVAC? That’s not a "principle" issue – that’s math.

Recent US data reveals a concerning trend: the gap between housing prices and income continues to widen at an alarming rate. In 2023, the median home price hit $350K, while the median household income stands at just $78K. This disparity is eerily reminiscent of the conditions that preceded the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis.

My dog of six years caught a cold, and my mom gave him Tylenol. By the next morning, he was gone. A simple online search would’ve told her that dogs can’t have Tylenol, but she never bothered to check. She’s given him grapes and chicken bones before, too. I was away at school, and my family didn’t even tell me until a week later—after they had already buried him. I never got to say goodbye.

Bamboo seems like a zen, low-maintenance garden staple—until it takes over your yard, your neighbor’s yard. Most bamboo spreads via runners (rhizomes) that can grow 20+ feet underground per year. Even “clumping” varieties aren’t fully safe. Your cute bamboo patch today = a bamboo forest tomorrow.

Sharing my petty (but effective) HOA revenge story. For years, I lived in a neighborhood where parking in front of your own house was banned. I followed the rule grudgingly… until I got slapped with a $50 fine for a car I didn’t even own. The kicker? The car belonged to a random visitor parked briefly in front of my house.

Starting April 1, 2025, new California laws will significantly enhance protections for renters statewide. All of them aimed at increasing fairness and transparency in landlord-tenant interactions.

Why aren’t we housing the homeless in abandoned motels? It’s not rocket science—seal off broken windows, install security cameras, and rent them at 50/ month. But here’s the catch: The system profits from keeping people destitute. Politicians don’t want you to know that Housing First programs do work—they cut emergency room visits by 6010k/year for mental health meds.

When I bought my first house, I thought I was finally free—my own space, my own rules. Then I met the HOA. At first, it seemed harmless. A small monthly fee, some basic upkeep rules. No big deal, right? Wrong.

If I could erase one thing from my past? I’d forget every time I prioritized other people’s approval over my own happiness. My family’s gotta this toxic ‘men fix everything’ mindset—even my sister swings between obsessive love and hatred in her relationships. It’s like they’re stuck in a black-and-white cartoon.

Here’s the thing—healthy family dynamics can be super subtle, but they matter so much. It’s not just about the big gestures; it’s the little things that count. Do they celebrate your wins? Or do they brush them off and make you feel small?

I swear, zinnias are the easiest flowers ever. I’ve got them baking under the brutal LA sun for 8 hours a day, barely water them, and they just keep blooming like nothing happened. No shade, no stress, just endless flowers—perfect for someone like me who forgets to baby their plants.

My sister moved back home 5 years ago to care for our aging parents. I get it - she sacrificed her career, social life, everything. But now they’ve updated their will to leave her EVERYTHING.

AI tools were used in the creation of this article. Olive has laid her second egg today, indicating that incubation has most likely begun, as Allen's Hummingbirds typically lay two eggs. The first egg is expected to hatch in approximately 14 days, with the second egg following closely behind, usually within 24 hours of the first hatch. This marks Olive's third clutch for the 2025 spring nesting season. It's exciting to witness this natural process of new life unfolding in the midst of spring. As we observe Olive's care and dedication to her eggs, we can appreciate the intricacies and wonders of the avian world. Let's continue to monitor Olive and her eggs with anticipation as we await the arrival of the new hatchlings in the coming days.

I treated myself to a gel manicure at that new salon downtown (you know the one with the pink storefront) and I'm beyond frustrated with the results. The technician rushed through the entire service, filed my nails way too thin, and used excessive force removing my cuticles which left them bleeding!

I've been crunching the numbers, and honestly, unless it’s a single-family home, I don’t see how buying makes financial sense in the Bay Area. Condos and townhomes come with insane HOA fees—some as high as $2,000 a month. That alone is more than a mortgage in most places. Add skyrocketing insurance costs, rising property taxes, and 7%+ interest rates, and you’re paying a fortune before even touching the principal.

Everyone wants a happy and healthy dog, but some breeds are predisposed to major health conditions. For instance, Bulldogs can suffer from respiratory disease, Daschunds can develop back issues, and Cocker Spaniels can endure reoccurring ear infections. While there's no guarantee that dogs will remain healthy forever, some breeds can thrive with minimal health issues and diseases. Some also have considerably long life spans and can live up to two decades. This list of the 10 healthiest dog breeds is full of furry companions that will light up your life for years to come.

Denver’s homeless hotels and clogged traffic on Pena Boulevard dominated the public comment period Monday during the City Council meeting. Homeless advocate Ana Miller told the council the conditions at the former Best Western homeless hotel on Quebec, one of many such hotels owned by the city, are “Absolutely grotesque … worse than most poorly run prisons ....(I’m) tired of hearing things are fixed. When you’re done using (a hotel) it will need to be completely gutted for habitation again. I want the council to look into these conditions and do something about it. Push for better oversight of how they’re running their shelters.”

I ran across an editorial in JAMA Psychiatry this week that caught my attention as someone who lives with a serious mental illness. The editorial opines on countries that allow people with mental illness die by assisted suicide. The very thought of letting a mentally ill person decide to take their life appalls me.