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Getty ImagesWater tornadoes and tornadoes over land in Europe occur more frequently than we think (Photo credit: Getty Images)These terrifying spinning phenomena on land and water are a lot more common than you might think.This type of weather phenomenon known as water tornadoes has been making headlines around the world this week after they were believed to be the cause of the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian, carrying British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and others, off the coast of Sicily. While these storms may sound like freak events, experts say that both water and land tornadoes are more common…

Image credit: David Crane/MediaNewsGroup/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images MLB announced that the World Baseball Classic finals will be held at Lone Depot Park in Miami again this year. The venues for the first round of the 2026 WBC will be San Juan, Puerto Rico for Pool A, Houston for Pool B, Tokyo for Pool C, and Miami for Pool D. The winners of Pool A and Pool B will play in Houston, while Pool C and Pool D will play in the quarterfinals in Miami. The top 16 teams from the 2023 World Baseball Classic will automatically qualify…

Taylor Swift fans aren't supporting Donald Trump in droves, Kamala Harris didn't stand in front of a hammer and sickle and speak to a horde of communists at the Democratic National Convention, and Hillary Clinton wasn't recently spotted walking around Chicago wearing a MAGA hat, but the photos of all of this exist.In recent weeks, far-right corners of social media have been awash with such depictions, created with generative AI tools. They are instantly recognizable because they have the technology’s distinctive image style: not quite photorealistic, but nearly so, and often outrageous, not so different from tabloid illustrations. Donald Trump…

HIGH POINT — Lifestyle Enterprises, a whole-home resource, is launching a new mix-and-match furniture program designed to meet retailer demand. The “Total Home” program allows the retailer to “buy inventory and mix different products in one container while leveraging lifestyle values,” company executives said. Product offerings will include an assortment of furniture in a variety of styles and price ranges. The official added that the program will be operated from Lifestyle Enterprises' state-of-the-art warehouse in Malaysia. The purpose-built facility, measuring 200,000 square feet, will house $12 million worth of inventory. This inventory level will enable Lifestyle to meet retailers' demand.…

The NFL season is finally upon us, which means it’s time to bet on some football!One of the most popular offseason football betting markets involves Over/Under win totals.Fortunately for you bettors out there, our FOX Sports gambling crew analyzed the numbers and made picks for every team in the league.So if you are looking to get some win total bets down, we have you covered. Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sam “Sammy P” Panayotovich, Geoff Schwartz, Jason “JMAC” McIntyre, Patrick Everson and Will Hill went to work.Let’s dive into all of their best win total bets for the upcoming season.AFC NORTHThe BearBaltimore…

Memo to parents everywhere: A new parenting term has entered the lexicon: “Venmo Mom.” Now you might want to grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit back, because the broader discussion about parenting styles that this quote has sparked is an important one. Getty Images/Momo Productions What are “Venmo Moms”? First, some very important context: Casey Neal, a mom from Tennessee, recently posted a TikTok video explaining that she prefers donating money to support her children's schools and sports teams rather than volunteering. “What if the room mom needs money for everyone's entry fee? Sure. I'll Venmo them…

Due to inflation, 32% of parents are considering purchasing used or refurbished technology for their children for the next school year.SAN DIEGO , Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — New research from ecoATM Gazelle, a global leader in mobile device recommerce, reveals the barriers U.S. parents face when considering back-to-school technology purchases for their children.The survey of 1,000 American adult parents with at least one child between the ages of 8 and 18 explored parents' experiences and attitudes toward purchasing new technology, such as tablets, phones or laptops, for their children for the upcoming school year. Key findings include: Gazelle research…

A second arrest has been made in connection with the sex trafficking of a teenage girl by a licensed mental health counselor at a Miami hotel, police said. Miami-Dade Police Department officials announced Wednesday that Jason Mojica, 46, is facing charges of sexual assault, indecent assault and interference with custody. Another suspect, 45-year-old Maria Ximena Duarte, was arrested Sunday on charges of human trafficking, indecent assault and interference with custody in the case. Miami-Dade Corrections Maria Ximena Duarte, Jason Mojica Police said Duarte, a licensed mental health counselor, met the 15-year-old victim while she was walking her dog in the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A horse had to be euthanized after an accident at the World Championship Horse Show on Tuesday. Kentucky State Fair officials said in a statement that the horse was injured when a bicycle struck a fence surrounding the Freedom Hall racetrack. The rider did not require medical treatment, but the horse was euthanized.The horse is being transported to Lexington for a necropsy to determine if it sustained any injuries, authorities said. Equestrian classes will continue as scheduled. It's the second year in a row that tragedy has occurred at the show. A 9-year-old girl was injured…

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into alleged subsidies on European dairy imports, the latest sign of escalating trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.China's Commerce Ministry's announcement on Wednesday came a day after the European Commission announced revised tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of an investigation into unfairly cheap cars that threaten European auto jobs.The China-EU Chamber of Commerce said Beijing's investigation was launched following complaints from China's dairy industry on July 29, and that consultations with the EU took place on August 14.China will look into 20 subsidy programs supporting milk, cream and cheese production across the…