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For many cat owners, the experience of having their feline friend accompany them to the bathroom is both amusing and somewhat baffling. It turns out there are several reasons why your cat might insist on joining you during these private moments, ranging from sheer curiosity to deep affection. Let's delve into the charming behaviors of our cat companions to understand why your bathroom trips often include a furry plus-one.

Why Cats Follow You to the Bathroom

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Media

A high-speed collision on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge near the tunnel has caused significant traffic delays for commuters traveling between San Francisco and Oakland this morning. The crash, which occurred around 7:25 a.m., involved multiple vehicles and has resulted in lane closures on the eastbound side of Interstate 80.

Car speeding over 100 MPH on California toll bridge at AM rush hour slams into truck, other vehicles

Sow Many Plants

Are you dreaming of harvesting fresh fruit from the comfort of your backyard? You're in luck! Growing fruit at home is not only rewarding but also surprisingly easy. Here are some of the easiest fruit varieties to grow in your garden.

10 Fruits to Grow in Your Backyard

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

Napa County, CA

Early Monday morning, emergency crews from CAL FIRE and Napa County Fire, along with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Napa and AMR, responded to a two-vehicle collision near Wooden Valley Road and Monticello Road in Napa.

Car wrapped around tree, pulverized in violent Monday morning California crash

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Morristown Minute

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

Georgia State

A woman whose skeletal remains were found almost four decades ago in a Crescent Beach sand dune has finally been identified through advanced DNA technology. Now the search for whoever killed and buried Mary Alice Pultz in the sand can continue, armed with her face and a name that could jog some memories, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

Crescent Beach body finally identified after 39 years

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood typically at night. They get that blood from humans or animals. You might not see any during the day because of their being nocturnal. They can hide well like in a small crack or inside the seam of a mattress. An adult bed bug can range from 3/16 to 1/4 inch long. It's pretty repulsive.

There are laws particular to bed bugs in 23 states: Missouri law addresses inhabitable conditions

Cooking With Maryann

I'm about to blow your mind. This is one of my all- time favorite pork Country rib recipes. It's fresh, it's sweet, it's citrusy, it's tomatoey.... aahhh, it's just all- round wonderful. I have such fond memories of my grandmother making this for our annual Memorial Day BBQ. I think you'll love it too.

Delicious BBQ Country-Style Ribs

Camden County, GA

The Current GA

Following an extraordinary and problematic year-and-a-half for Camden County policing, Sheriff Jim Proctor is now facing his first competition to re-election in a decade. His challengers — former Camden County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Kevin Chaney and County Commissioner Trevor Readdick — are running as Republicans and will square off in the May 21 state primary. In November, the winner will face Proctor, who is running as an Independent.

Deputies arrested. Jail in disrepair. Camden sheriff election brings issues to forefront

Lori Lamothe

When I think of apple pie, I don't just remember the holidays. My grandmother could whip up desserts at a moment's notice. A slice of warm apple pie with a flaky crust and a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream was for more than special occasions.

Quick and Easy 2-Ingredient Mini Apple Pies

Brooklyn, NY

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Noah Aranzamendi, 25, of Brooklyn, New York, has been indicted for his role in a scheme to steal and alter checks from the mail to fraudulently obtain funds from banks, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Brooklyn Man Indicted for Stealing Checks and Defrauding Banks

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Starbucks reported a sharp decline in sales and profits for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, reflecting the loss of tens of millions of customers from the coffee giant. A 5% drop in International segment revenues to $1.8 billion, driven by unfavorable foreign exchange rates, a 6% decline in comparable store sales, lower product/equipment sales, and royalties.

Starbucks Loses Millions of Customers Amid Operational Woes

New York City, NY

Chicago Star Media

New York City is the world's wealthiest city in 2024, according to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest . Cities Report , which reveals an impressive growth in millionaire populations. The Bay Area follows closely in second place, while Tokyo and Singapore also secured top spots.

These are the world’s wealthiest cities in 2024

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Virginia State

Pastors cannot attempt to sway the congregant's votes. It's election time in Virginia, and in some churches, those in the pews may hear direct or subliminal messages about how they should vote. In 2011, The Christian Post reported that Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said pastors could endorse candidates personally but could not use their church to endorse anyone. He added:

Virginia pastors face losing tax-exempt church status by promoting political candidates from pulpits

Alexandria, VA

In 2023, Religion News reported that welel-known Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church withdrew membership from the Southern Baptist Convention. No official reason was given at the time, but during the past year, it has been rumored that the issue was female preachers.

Virginia churches with female pastors are either leaving or being kicked out of the SBC

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Excelsior Springs Icon Begins A New Chapter: The Renovation of Mill Inn Restaurant

After over four decades of serving as a cherished gathering spot for families in Excelsior Springs, the Mill Inn Restaurant, an establishment steeped in local tradition...

Excelsior Springs Icon Begins A New Chapter: The Renovation of Mill Inn Restaurant

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