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'Gloriously Gluttonous' Cat Finds Forever Home In Virginia
It was a purr-fect ending for a massive cat in Virginia who found its furr-ever home and is joining a new family. Patches, who weighs in at more than 40 pounds, was adopted this week after being housed by Richmond Animal Care and Control by a happy woman shortly after the organization put out photos of the colossal cat on social media. The 40.3-pound white and gray cat has been regulated to a special diet, is on an exercise plan, “and is very sweet,” according to animal control officials who helped carry the beast to his new mother's vehicle. A photo of Patches placed on social media quic…
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US Army Sergeant Wins $143K Virginia Lottery Jackpot
It turns out that a winning six-figure Virginia Lottery prize wasn’t some cruel April Fool’s Day prank that a US soldier was playing on his son. Fort Belvoir resident Gary Williams, a Sergeant First Class in the US Army, was the lucky winner of a $143,553 “Cash 5 with EZ Match” jackpot after the Fairfax County man played a lottery ticket on a whim he bought at an Alexandria gas station, though he didn’t quite believe his luck at first. Williams purchased the ticket for the Friday, March 31 drawing at the Woodland Exxon on Richmond Highway, meaning that when he woke up and checked his ticket…
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Lucky Dime Leads To $50K Maryland Lottery Win For Virginia Woman
A lucky dime led to a $50,000 windfall for a Virginia woman who came across state lines to try her lucky playing a Maryland Lottery scratcher. It may have been a three-hour trip from her remote Virginia town to Maryland, but it wound up worth it for “Molly” who claimed a top prize on a “50 Years!” scratch-off ticket. The lucky lottery player’s tale began when “Molly” won $25 on a Maryland Lottery scratch off, and stopped at Goose Creek on Stockton Road in Pocomoke City to cash it in late last month. Feeling emboldened, “Molly took her winnings and doubled down, purchasing a $50 “50 Years…
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Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors
Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The Japanese auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injurie…
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Bacteria Strain Linked To Eyedrops That Killed, Led To Eyeball Removal: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is teaming with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an infection linked to select eye drops that have led to multiple deaths and forced others to remove their eyes through surgery. Consumers are being advised to stop using EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears products as they continue to investigate a multi-state outbreak of “an extensively drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.” According to the CDC, infections usually occur in people in the hospital or with weakened immune systems. It is partic…
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Winner, Winner: $161M Powerball Ticket Sold To Virginia Lottery Player
One lucky Virginia Lottery player is in a new tax bracket and may not even know it. Officials say that one ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday, March 4 Powerball drawing, and that little piece of paper is now worth an estimated $161 million. Saturday’s numbers in the drawing were 10-16-18-40-66 with a Powerball number of 16. The winning ticket was purchased at Gill Brothers on Celburne Boulevard in Dublin. Now the question is, who’s the lucky lotto player who just won a nine-figure jackpot? Whoever has the golden ticket will now have 180 days to claim the prize, at whic…
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Air Fryer Recall: 200+ Reports Of Fires, Burning, Overheating, Smoking
More than two million air fryers sold at major retailers across the country and online are being recalled because they can become too hot to handle and pose potential hazards. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Cosori air fryers are being recalled by Anaheim-based Atekcity due to fire and burn hazards that have led to more than 200 complaints. According to officials, a wire connection in the air fryer can overheat, creating a possibly dangerous situation for consumers. To date, there have been 205 reported complaints of the air fryers catching fire, burning, …
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Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard
More than 1.2 million candles are being recalled due to the potential of fire, burn, and injury hazards due to wicks that can burn too close to the container, causing the glass to break, according to federal officials. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that approximately 1,210,000 Mainstays three-wick candles are being recalled by Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle due to the possible hazards. Recalled items are packaged in round 14-ounce glass jars that were sold with autumn and Halloween themes. Mainstays and the candle’s name are printed on the side of the candles, whic…
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Pay More, View Better: AMC Changing Ticket Pricing
The nation’s largest movie theater chain is taking a page out of airlines’ books and will soon be selling tickets at variable prices based on where they are located in the auditorium. AMC Theatres announced “the next evolution of value pricing at the movies,” which will provide movie-goers with seating selections based on their sightline inside the theater. The three tiers will go as follows: “Standard sightline” will be the most common and available at traditional costs. “Value sightline” seats will be primarily in the front row of the auditorium and will be available at a lower price, w…
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This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report
A Virginia town has been named in Good Housekeeping's 20 Best Cheap Places to Travel in 2023 list. Leesburg is the only town in Virginia to make the list, with its historic downtown being compared to "stepping into a postcard", the magazine states. “We are elated that Leesburg is being recognized as a top travel destination for those looking for a unique and exciting place to visit,” stated Economic Development Director Russell Seymour. “Leesburg is a great place to live, work, visit, and start a business.” The magazine noted Leesburg for its proximity to both Washington, DC, and the beaut…
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Check Your Tickets: Million Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Food Store
Virginia Lottery players are being encouraged to check their tickets after a $1 million Powerball winner was sold in Alexandria. Unbeknownst to one lucky lottery player, there is a ticket burning a seven-figure hole in their pocket after it was purchased at Giant Food on Kingstowne Boulevard. The winning numbers for the Monday, Jan. 23 Powerball drawing were 12-31-47-58-60 with a Powerball number of 23. The ticket in Virginia matched the first five numbers and narrowly missed the Powerball. Now, the million-dollar question is who has the ticket and is moving into a new tax bracket? Accord…
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3LW, 'Cheetah Girls' Singer From Alexandria 'Not Ashamed' Of Sexual Past
Former 3LW and "Cheetah Girls" star Kiely Williams is opening up about her sexual past, admitting she slept with three of the four members of B2K in what she is referring to as her "hoe days." The topic came up during an interview with producer Carlos King, where Williams admitted that she had an "entanglement" with three of the four band members, excluding lead singer Omarion. The "Playas Gon' Play" singer continued saying "everyone has their hoe days," and that she was "out there thot, thot, thottin.'" View this post on Instagram A post sha…
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