McDonald’s Happy Meal has been a fan-favorite for all the customers. This August 2023 the fast food giant is all set to introduce new toys and we have all the details!
Over the years, customers wait excitedly to see what Happy Meal toys will be coming up. In the past, the fast-food giant has offered toys from Super Mario, Wakanda, and more. It even introduced an Adult Happy Meal to satisfy its older target audience. Now, with August kicking in, McDonald‘s is all set to introduce new toys for this month.
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McDonald’s Happy Meal toys for August 2023 explored
As per reports, in August McDonald’s will be introducing Nerf toys for Happy Meal. Each week will have different games that customers can enjoy. These are set to go on sale starting September 11, reportedly.
The first week will focus on the free throw challenge and launch ramp challenge. The second week will include a pop and catch challenge, and a bounce and score challenge.
The third week has a disk blaster challenge and a loop and launch challenge. Lastly, in the last week, customers can enjoy the sink the disk challenge and flying disk challenge.
What characters are being sold now?
At the moment, McDonald’s is selling Marvels toys. These will be in store until August 15 and may be sold further until the supplies last.
Following this, Nerf Toys will start selling. The news about these toys comes after the chatter around Barbie-themed Happy Meals.
With the movie going all out on its marketing with a 3D ad in Dubai to selling Kenough hoodies, we wouldn’t have been surprised by this collab. However, it never turned into a reality.
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There are rumors about Squishmellow Happy Meal
As of now, the release date for McDonald’s Squishmellow Happy Meals has not been announced. However, the press release notes that 24 characters will be introduced in this.
In this, 14 of the plush toys will come with an exclusive playlist created by Universal Music Group.
Fans have been re-examining lyrics from Lizzo’s 2021 hit Rumors after a lawsuit was filed against her by three former dancers. The lawsuit accuses Lizzo, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, of sexual harassment and of creating a hostile work environment.
Others who worked with Lizzo have also spoken up. Another former dancer, Courtney Hollinquest, shared an article about the lawsuit on social media and wrote: “For clarification, I’m not a part of the lawsuit – but this was very much my experience in my time there.” Following her post, Lizzo’s former creative director, Quinn Wilson, also commented on the situation. She said: “I haven’t been a part of that world for around three years, for a reason. I very much applaud the dancers’ courage to bring this to light. And I grieve parts of my own experience. I’d appreciate space to understand my feelings.”
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Lizzo’s Rumors lyrics explored
Following the announcement of the lawsuits against Lizzo, lyrics from one of her songs, Rumors, have been circulating on social media.
The specific lyrics fans have been mentioning are: “Had to cut some h**s loose, yeah/NDA, no loose lips/Now them h**s tryna sue me/B***h, I don’t give two s***s.”
Twitter users have been sharing the snippet from the music video where Lizzo sings the lyrics and pointing out the irony given the current situation.
Rumors came out in August 2021 and featured Cardi B.
Former dancers bring lawsuit against Lizzo
Three of Lizzo’s former tour dancers,Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Lizzo. The suit also names her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc and Shirlene Quigley, Lizzo’s dance captain.
According to the lawsuit, the dancers claims include of sexual harassment and of creating a hostile work environment in several incidents between 2021 and 2023.
It also claims false imprisonment and interference with prospective economic advantage. Not every claim was brought against each defendant.
In a statement, their lawyer Ron Zambrano said:“The stunning nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated their performers seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly, while privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing.”
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What does the lawsuit claim?
The dancers alleged that Lizzo criticized a dancer’s weight gain and fired the same dancer for recording a meeting, which she claims she was doing because she was suffering from an eye condition.
The lawsuit also alleges that Lizzo pressured a dancer to touch a nude performer in an Amsterdam club and urged the dancers to catch “dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas”.
Other claims include that dance captain Shirlene Quigley pushed her Christian beliefs upon the dancers. She allegedly shamed dancers for having premarital sex.
HITC and GRV Media have reached out to Lizzo and Shirlene Quigley for comment about the allegations. However, we did not receive an immediate response.
Lots of people are only just discovering the racy meaning of putting a single gnome on your front porch – and it will make you think twice before decorating your entrance.
What seems like the innocent task of placing an old man with a beard and a pointed hat on your front porch could actually be symbolising something else. Here’s the real meaning…
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Meaning of gnome on front porch
For years, people have said that having a gnome outside your home is a symbol that you’re a swinger. It’s not clear where the idea began, but it’s well-known in some areas.
A swinger is someone who engages in group sex or swaps sexual partners, so your cute gnome could be accidentally telling people you’re on the look out for a new fling.
One real estate agent in the US found out the strange revelation through one of her clients whose friend informed him he was looking at a house in a swinger community.
“How can you tell if your neighbors are swingers you may ask? Turns out that homeowners keep gnomes on the front lawn as an indicator,” she said.
“My client looked online to see if this was a joke or real and sure enough, there’s a website out there with info all about it.”
Now you’ll never look at a front porch with a gnome in the same way again – and it’s not the only swinger symbol either!
I had no idea that garden gnomes are used by “swingers” to signal to others that they do those things. pineapples are also a symbol for them. why can’t we have anything cute and innocent anymore?!
Another object often associated with swingers is pineapples. This particularly includes a pineapple door knocker – so think twice before you install one.
Other things include pampas grass, white rocks, pink flamingos, hot tubs five-pointed stars and brightly colored garden decorations.
However, some of them are clearly a little far-fetched. Having a hot tub in your backyard definitely doesn’t mean you’re a swinger!
So if gnomes, pineapples, and flamingos are all signals for swingers, what AM I allowed to put on my porch?
The idea that gnomes and other everyday things are associated with swingers has been around for years, but many are only just discovering it and they’re in disbelief.
One person wrote on Twitter: “Swingers have been using garden gnomes as an indicator?.. leave them alone, bro.”
“I’m clueless, until a few months ago I had no idea about all the supposed ‘swinger signs’ out there. Pineapples, gnomes, pampas grass,” said another.
A third person added: “Wait Gnomes represent swingers????!!! We have a little lawn gnome by our front door named Gnomeo… did everybody know this???? Now I’m wondering what the delivery drivers think.”
“Haha I just learned that a gnome on the front lawn means you are a swinger,” someone else tweeted.
Al-Ahli are one of four clubs part of the PIF umbrella. The Public Investment Fund is the same company that owns Newcastle United and there is certainly a lot of money to play with for the four sides who are under the umbrella.
One of the clubs, as mentioned, is Al-Ahli. The club are currently managerless following their decision to sack Pitso Mosimane after payment disputes curtailed the club’s season according to GOAL.
Mosimane only lasted eight months in the Middle East before being relieved of his duties.
The manager that has seemingly been chosen to replace the South African manager is RB Salzburg coach Matthias Jaissle according to Fabrizio Romano.
The German was previously linked with the Sunderland job, but only if Tony Mowbray left his job, the 59-year-old stayed so the German was out of the running.
However, it now seems, according to Romano, that the German manager will be heading to Al-Ahli.
Official: Matthias Jaissle has been fired by RB Salzburg as negotiations with Al Ahli are now at final stages. 🚨🟢🇸🇦
Deal being completed and signed very soon. https://t.co/pS5pVuPG4B
The Saudi side, who play their games at the 10,000-capacity Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium, have made some interesting additions to their squad this summer.
Firmino and Mendy could be joined by Mahrez
Al-Ahli have made some interesting additions this summer, Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino are the pick of the bunch so far. But, it doesn’t stop there for the Saudi Arabian side.
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Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has been heavily linked with the Middle Eastern side and could make the move following an agreement on the fee for the Algerian winger according to Sky Sports.
The fee, according to the same report, is £30 million, which would represent a huge bargain for the side hoping for a new resurgence this season.
As well as this, Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has also been heavily linked with a move to the Saudi side.
An attack that could potentially feature Saint-Maximin, as well as Firmino and Mahrez, two iconic players of the 2010s, is a danger for any side in the Saudi Pro League.
A beloved veterinarian from Las Vegas Dr Aaron Bivens tragically died after an accident and many of his clients as well as friends are mourning his sudden death.
The popular veterinarian had a massive following of over 12K on Instagram. The doctor who hailed from Riverside, California worked at the South Buffalo Springs Hospital in Nevada. The news of his tragic death surfaced after his friends, clients and others in the medical community posted the news on Facebook.
Meet Aaron Bivens
Dr. Bivens was a popular pet doctor in Las Vegas. His bio on the South Buffalo Springs Hospital notes that he wanted to become a veterinarian since the age of six. He decided on his pursuit in life after he lost his pet cat. He became a veterinarian with the goal of helping every pet in need and beginning them back to good health.
Dr Bivens studied veterinary medicine at Tuskegee University. During his time at the university, he also played baseball. He graduated with flying colors and the ACVIM Clinical Excellence Award as well as the AAHA Small Animal Medicine Achievement Award.
His passion for pets and animals seeps through his Instagram posts. He has featured his adorable little patients in several posts. He also spread his knowledge about pets and how to deal with them via his videos. The doctor also had two English Bulldogs, Chubbs and Slim.
Dr Aaron Bivens’ death was caused due to a drowning accident
Facebook user and Las Vegas community member, Randy Sutton took to Facebook on Tuesday, August 1 to reveal that Dr Bivens had died in a tragic drowning accident.
Randy revealed that Dr Bivens had ‘drowned’ while swimming in Lake Mead. He further noted that the veterinarian’s body was discovered today. He was truly an individual who touched “thousands and thousands of lives through his empathy and caring” Randy said.
Another one of Dr Bivens’s clients said “We have lived in Vegas for the past 6 years, we have seen Dr Bivens for our boys and our cats… He is an amazing doctor.” The client further went on revealing “Today I received an email from the clinic informing me that he passed away from a tragic accident.” The client expressed they were “shocked and so saddened.”
I’m so very sad to report the death of a friend and a comrade. Dr. Aaron Bivens, who was not only an incredible veterinarian but also I reserve police officer who cared so much about the law enforcement community. Dr. Bivens was a huge supporter of The Wounded Blue  and gave himself in so very many ways. Dr. Bivens drowned in a terrible accident in Lake Mead over the weekend. He truly left a legacy of kindness and caring both to his human friends and animals. Rest in peace brother.
Posted by Randy Sutton on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Tributes pour in for the veterinarian
“Grace and peace to all those family, friends and clients alike. It would seem Dr Aaron Biven’s is a tragic loss to the community at large,” a Facebook user said.
“So very sad. Not only sad to lose a kind human but Vegas can’t afford to lose the rare vets that actually care. May his memory be eternal,” second person expressed.
“His brilliance was matched only by his kindness and compassion. As a dedicated professional, he was a true advocate for his patients,” Durango Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel from Nevada wrote.
“To our amazing vet. Dr. Aaron Bivens from South Buffalo Springs Animal Hospital. Our hearts are heavy with the news of your passing,” another client wrote.
“Not just a Great Veterinary Dr, but truly a wonderful human being with great bedside manner and a true love for all animals,” a fourth client said.
Arianna Davis, a dancer and social media personality, is most known for her role on the reality television show Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, and as being one of Lizzo’s back-up dancers.
However, there is a lot about Arianna that you might not know, so let’s take a look at her dance career so far, her passion for music, and her experience of becoming one of Lizzo’s “Big Grrrls” last year.
Who is Arianna Davis?
Arianna Davis, who is also known as Ari, is a dancer from Indianapolis.
She has studied dance since she was just 2-years-old including ballet, tap, jazz, and other styles such as musical theatre, hip hop, and lyrical.
Her other creative endeavours include producing fitness cardio workout videos with Popsugar.
She is well-known on TikTok and has 93.8 thousand followers under the handle @aridavis5678.
Arianna also works as a dance teacher at Soho Dance LA (Sherman Oaks), where she teaches hip-hop and jazz classes for all levels.
Arianna Davis danced for Lizzo
Arianna was a contestant on the Emmy Award-winning reality show Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, which saw Lizzo select her newest dancers.
Arianna was selected and she joined Lizzo on tour in September 2022.
Speaking about what it is like to be on tour, Arianna told the Indy Star back in October 2022: “The energy is amazing. I’m on tour with my best friends. So it’s just like, being around family 24/7, which makes the experience just heightened even more.”
On May 5th 2023, Arianna announced on Instagram that she was moving on to a “new chapter” and shared pictures from her time on tour.
She loves to sing
Last year, Arianna released a song called Dancing With You which is available to stream on Spotify, Amazon Music, and iTunes. The music video was released a year ago on YouTube.
Recently, she shared several clips of herself playing the guitar and singing, and she told her followers: “Half of these are songs I wrote, and half of them are covers. Hope you enjoy a little montage of my singing journey lol.”
She continued on to say that music has always been her “true love”.
“I can’t wait to share some more with you in the future,” Arianna added.
Find out what happened to Detroit radio station 93.1 and discover how to tune into the new Christian-based broadcast.
WUFL (93.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to Detroit, Michigan that has recently been sold to Christian-based Family Life Radio. Find out all about the organization and how to keep up with the program by listening on the radio and watching out for content on social media.
What happened to Detroit radio station 93.1?
It was recently announced that Family Life Broadcasting System has closed on its $10 million acquisition of “New Country 93.1” WDRQ Detroit and launched its Christian network programming on the station at midnight under new WUFL call letters.
The move marks a return to Detroit for Family Life Radio, which was heard on 1030 WUFL (now WKEG) Sterling Heights and four translators from 1988 until selling to Relevant Radio, as per Radio Insight reports.
Family Life Radio announced that it is making an exciting return to Detroit on 93.1 FM, covering the metro area with God-centered programming and heartwarming music.
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Family Life Radio arrives in Detriot
Family Life Radio is a network of Christian radio stations in the United States, broadcasting Contemporary Christian music, as well as some Christian talk and teaching.
Contemporary Christian music (CCM), also known as Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music, is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music.
On social media, the network is described as a collection of Christian radio stations reaching more than 17 million people, available to listen to online.
@familyliferadio has over 14,000 followers on their main Instagram, sharing hopeful content covering all areas the radio stations reach.
The network’s Metro Detroit 93.1FM Family was also set up on social media and listeners are encouraged to join the local Facebook group to stay updated on the latest music, contests, and community events.
How to tune into the broadcast
Discover various ways to listen online via the mobile app, web player, Amazon Alexa, Google, Apple, iHeart Radio, and Tune In.
Over on Facebook, the page Family Life Radio Detroit currently has 50 members with posts explaining that the page is perfect for fans of 93.1 Family Life Radio who reside in Detroit.
By joining the Facebook community, listeners can stay connected and be the first to know about upcoming events, thrilling contests, and other exciting happenings in the community.
Members will also be able to gain access to exclusive invites, special opportunities, text-to-win promotions, and much more, all tailored to the Family Life Radio Detroit community.
Family Life Radio Detroit signed in on 93.1 FM in southeast Michigan beginning on 1 August 2023.
South Korean singer Junkook’s TikTok account hit over 1 million followers in 3 hours after the star accidentally leaked hispersonal profile, now making it very much public.
TheBTS band member accidentally revealed his private TikTok account originally under the name “Ian” and the ARMY fan base won’t stop teasing Jungkook. Explore how this happened and the hilarious Twitter reactions to the social media slip up.
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Junkook accidentally exposed his personal TikTok account
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band consisting of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.
Vocalist Jeon Jung-kook, known mononymously as Jungkook, is currently trending online after a social media slip up led to him leaking his own private TikTok profile.
The situation started when Jungkook shared a TikTok of ENHYPEN dancing to his single “Seven” on Weverse, praising Jay and Jungwon for their impressive dance skills.Weverse is a South Korean fan community app, which people all around the world can join, allowing users to connect with one another along with their favorite stars.
READ MORE: BTS Jungkook’s impromptu Weverse live party fulfilled ARMY’s deepest desires
Clever fans soon realized that by clicking on the link, it took them to the singer’s private TikTok account.
When fans first found the account, his name was listed as “Ian” however Jungkook has since changed his name on the page to “JK.”
The star’s account also happens to have its privacy settings set to Liked videos on public, meaning users have access to all the content he has liked.
JK’s page hits over 1 million followers in 3 hours
It didn’t take long for the BTS fan base, widely known as the ARMY, to clock on to Jungkook’s accidental mistake and the account soon gained masses of followers.
In under 3 hours, the page surpassed 1 million followers on the video-sharing platform.
@letjungcook7 now has 2.2 million followers, 0 likes with no bio details, and the account is following 9 accounts.
BTS fans react to the private page going public
Fans won’t stop jokingly teasing Jungkook for accidentally sharing his private TikTok account, some are even using funny memes to compare the situation.
Others simply can’t get over the fact that the BTS member unintentionally reportedly broke the fastest 1 million followers record on TikTok.
the way jungkook accidentally exposed his secret tiktok account only for him to unintentionally break the fastest 1M followers record on that app help 😭
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would jump at the chance to bring Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella to the Premier League if he could.
At least, that is the view of Stefano Impallomeni, the former Roma-player-turned-pundit speaking to Tuttomercatoweb about the future of an Italy international who appeared to be on his way out the door a few weeks ago but now looks destined to stick around at San Siro.
Newcastle reportedly held talks with Nicolo Barella before turning to Sandro Tonali. Furthermore, after Inter sold Andre Onana to Manchester United, the Nerrazzuri are no longer under quite the same pressures from the football’s financial regulators.
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Liverpool are reportedly long-time admirers of Barella – Klopp himself described the former Cagliari ace as a ‘top player’ before last year’s Champions League meeting between the Reds and Inter.
And while Impallomeni believes that Klopp would relish the chance to work with Barella at Anfield, the chances of that happening this summer look slim indeed with a more deep-lying player – specifically Romeo Lavia – on now the priority after the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and Brighton respectively.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is a big Nicolo Barella fan
“Klopp would pick him up on foot from Milan,” Impallomeni quips, speaking to TMW. “But Inter must try to keep him.”
While some have questioned the legitimacy and the seriousness of Newcastle’s interest, The Telegraph believe that Inter’s eye-watering £85 million asking price was much of the reason why Eddie Howe and co turned their attention to the much-more affordable Tonali back in June.
Such a fee almost guarantees that Barella will still be wearing black-and-blue in 2023/24.
“There are strong players and then there are decisive players. Barella is part of the second group; those who make the difference,” Inter legend Beppe Bergomi tells Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I think it is logical to see Nicolo’s name mentioned with all the big international clubs. But it is a long way from here to talk about possible negotiations or sales.
“(If an offer arrives) you register it. And, then, the player’s status is reaffirmed with grace: ‘non-transferable’.
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“I believe that, if Inter want to continue to be protagonists in Italy and in Europe, they must have the strength to reject any indecent offers that may arrive for Barella,” Bergomi adds. “Nicolo must be the starting point of any club project. There is no doubt about this.
“If the club wants to think big, then it must always see Barella at the centre of its project.”
Twitch streamer Natsumii aka Wendy and BaboAbe’s marriage has come to an end. Abe took to Twitter to talk about the struggles and how he has “done it all” for the marriage.
BoboAbe and Natsumii’s dreamy wedding made the rounds last November as the couple decided to stream them getting hitched on Twitch with their followers while hosting an intimate gathering consisting of close friends and family members.
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Natsumii and Abe break up after eight months of marriage
Abe and Natsumii’s breakup is confirmed. Twitch streamer BoboAbe aka Abe Chung opened up about his marriage with Wendy ending on Twitter saying, “Wendy and I are no longer together.”
He further revealed: “Things happened, and I can at the very least say- with confidence that I’ve done all I can to try to save our marriage and make things work.” The streamer assured fans that he will go on a live stream to talk more about the future and what’s next.
A look at Abe and Natsumii’s dreamy wedding
Abe and Natsumii’s wedding made fans swoon as the Twitch duo announced beforehand: “You are all invited to our wedding.” Both Natsumii and Abe are part of OfflineTV and Friends group of gaming streamers and a number of Offline TV members attended the wedding.
The wedding stream was viewed by almost 60,000 people and YouTubers like Peter Park, Ludwig, Wendy’s close friend LilyPichu and Michael Reeves attended the ceremony in person.
Natsumii is silent on divorce while fans say “this hurts”
Canadian-born streamer Natsumii is yet to make a comment on their breakup but the YouTuber retweeted BoboAbe’s tweet confirming the same sentiments.
Fans of the streamers were shocked at the sudden divorce announcement of the streamer pair as one posted on Twitter: “My jaw dropped on the floor, what!”
Another echoed the same emotion by tweeting: “This hurts but I wish nothing but the best for the two of them.”
“I swear I just watched them get married. Nothing lasts I swear,” a third fan posted.
A tape of a ‘real’ alien supposedly being interrogated by the military that was released in 1997 has gone viral on TikTok where everyone is skeptical.
It’s one of many alleged alien clips circling social media right now as interest in extra-terrestrial life has skyrocketed following Congress’ UFO hearing in July.
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Alien being interrogated on tape
In the three-minute film, an alien entity is allegedly being interrogated at the S2 facility in April 1991 by members of the US military.
It shows an extra-terrestrial being which looks like a famous ‘Grey Alien’ sitting in a dark room, but the clip doesn’t have any audio.
Also known as Zeta Reticulans, Roswell Greys, or Grays, aliens with this appearance are popularly described in extra-terrestrial encounters.
They are human-like with small bodies, smooth grey-colored skin, large hairless heads, and big black eyes with no iris or pupils.
You can’t actually hear what the alien is saying, but someone is explaining the context of the eerie clip in the background.
A little way into the video, two people dressed in medical clothing appear and begin shining a torch at the alien figure.
It was released in 1997
The clip was released in a 1997 documentary called Area 51: The Alien Interview which was directed by Jeff Broadstreet.
“A documentary about aliens and UFOs with re-enactments of alien interviews and video of a supposedly real video of an alien being interviewed by government officials,” the IMDb description says.
At the beginning of the clip, the presenter claims: “The film you are about to see is jaw-dropping, and it was passed over by the New York Times.”
He describes the “top secret film” as “unbelievable” and the documentary stars well-known alien conspiracy theorist Bob Lazar.
TikTok users are skeptical
The clip has taken over TikTok where many are convinced it isn’t real.
One person wrote: “This looks so fake.”
“The lights wouldn’t be off and if they were they would use a better camera with night vision capabilities,” another argued.
A third person added: “More false knowledge.”
“Oh yes this seems legit,” someone else sarcastically commented.
Another said: “If aliens came to Earth they wouldn’t speak English.”
A 24-year-old man has reportedly become one of the latest in an array of fatal incidents involving Lake Lanier, ahuge reservoir in northern Georgia with a tragic history. Following the deadly past few days, where three men lost their lives, it’s led people down a rabbit hole on the area’s past. Diving into the history of Lake Lanier and how many people have died, some fears over it being ‘haunted’ or ‘cursed’ has risen in recent years.
By exploring thehistory of Lake Lanier and researching how many sad deaths have occurred, the horrifying past adds perspective to understanding its haunting present, as the news grips Americans.
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How many people have reportedly died in Lake Lanier?
Lake Lanier is a reservoir in the northern portion of the US state of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956 and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River.
According to Narcity, throughout history there have been around 700 deaths reported at Lake Lanier due to accidents and drownings, making it one of America’s most dangerous lakes. Although, this is an estimation, as record-keeping wouldn’t have been as thorough as it is in present day.
Officially named Lake Sidney Lanier, the 38,000-acre recreational body of water an hour’s drive northeast of Atlanta provides drinking water for around 5 million people. The Buford Dam at the lake’s southern end generates hydroelectric power for the metro Atlanta area.
Washington Post reports that between 1994 and 2022, more than 200 have died at Lake Lanier alone. Therefore, has at least been hundreds of reported deaths at the lake, with the past 30 years taken into account.
Between 1994 and 2022 at Georgia’s most famous manmade lake, at least 76 people died in boating incidents, and there were 140 drowning deaths, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
While some assume the lake’s popularity could explain the high number of fatalities, Lake Allatoona which is only 40 miles west of Lanier, has a similar number of visitors each year but one-third of the deaths, as per Oxford American.
There has been six tragic deaths at the site in 2023 alone, with the three latest fatalities doubling the number of three deaths last month in a matter of days.
A history of Lake Lanier deaths from ‘1st-year-of-death‘ to 2023
On Friday July 28, 2023, a 24-year-old reportedly died after jumping into Lake Lanier from his family’s dock.
A TikTok user named @nurse_nya spoke through the strange story.
On Saturday, July 29, a 61-year-old man disappeared when he drove off the side of a boat and never resurfaced, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said. Sadly, Tracey Stewart’s body was found at around 9pm in the water. The same night, a 27-year-old man was reported missing after he went swimming new Van Pugh Park. Rescue teams are still searching for the unidentified man’s body.
These come just days after 24-year-old Thomas Milner died, which officials say occurred when he was electrocuted after jumping into the water off a dock.
When the Lake was built in 1956, it is reported that 250 families were displaced. Roughly 50,000 acres of farmland were destroyed and 20 cemeteries were either relocated or otherwise engulfed by the lake’s waters over its five-year construction period.
This suggests that the‘1st-year-of-death’ took place when the lake was built. However, official records may differ.
Fears over Lake Lanier’s history being ‘haunted’
During the creation of the lake, a cemetery was flooded. Thus, creating the rumor that Lake Lanier is now haunted by those who believe in the paranormal.
45 years before its creation, in 1912, the lake was formerly a small African-American town named Oscarville.
TikTok user named @blackkout___ broke down the historical facts surroundingOscarville, which supposedly eventually became Lake Lanier, in an informative video accompanied by images and reported dates explaining the events.
Settled along the Chattahoochee waters, Oscarville was home to around 1,100 black people, most of whom were freed after fighting in the American Civil War.
Over time, pieces of the land were allegedly sold to the government, and by 1950 a plan to build Lake Lanier was in effect.
It is thought the entire town of Oscarville was eventually underwater, flooded in conjunction with the Buford Dam to support the growing demand for a water supply to the nearby cities.
The resulting reservoir was named after Sidney Lanier, a poet, and musician (who was also a Confederate private).
This leads to the previously mentioned report construction had allegedly destroyed more than 50,000 acres of farmland and displaced more than 250 families.
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During Summer Walker and Lil Meech’s supposed breakup, the American singer dragged Jayda Wayda into her shady comments and fans seem to disagree with the statements.
After Jayda Wayda’s alleged beef during her rocky relationship with baby daddyrapper Lil Baby,Summer Walker tried to throw shade toward the couple’s separate situation onsocial media while subtly alluding to dishonesty that has occurred in her own love life.
Fans have taken to Instagram,Twitter and TikTok to address the cheating comments and many openly disagree with the distasteful remarks made by the Session 32 singer.
Summer Walker throws shade at Jayda Wayda
American artists Summer Walker and Lil Meech have reportedly broken up after the singer took to Instagram on Monday 31 July to suggest that she had been cheated on in a Story post that read:
“Tried my best to be Jayda Wayda but I couldn’t. It was cute though, I wish him the best.”
Jayda Cheaves, also known as Jayda Wayda, is apopular American actress, author, model, YouTube creator, and Instagram influencer, along with an accomplished entrepreneur.
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The creator is famously known for being in a seemingly toxic, on-and-off relationship with famous American rapper Lil Baby.
Although her reasoning behind the shady remark has not been confirmed, fans assume that by mentioning Jayda in the cheating comments, Summer was supposedly indicating that she won’t stick by Lil Meech like Jayda supposedly stuck by Lil Baby.
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Jayda and Lil Baby sticky situation explained
The Shade Room reported on the distasteful Story posts via Instagram, and while Jayda Wayda has not directly addressed the statement, she did take to The Shade Room’s comment section to share her confusion:
“I learned my lesson after one kid. Mfers around here starting their own trends and tryna insert me in for laughs on the shade room. No. ”
28-year-old Lil Baby currently has two sons by two different baby mothers. His eldest son, Jason was born in 2015 from his relationship with his then-girlfriend, Ayesha. In February 2019, he welcomed his second son, Loyal, with his now ex-girlfriend Jayda Cheaves.
Jayda Cheaves and Lil Baby’s love story has been quite complex over the years as the two rose to fame together and welcomed their baby boy Loyal Armani. Their relationship saw tough times as rumors of Lil Baby being unfaithful became a reality for Jayda, who supposedly chose to walk away many times.
In December 2021, Cheaves told Hollywood Unlocked about her relationship with the US rapper, explaining that they met in Atlanta and were together for nearly six years.
Touching on her turbulent relationship, Jayda said: “There’s so much tension, so many things have happened.” before mentioning that alot of ‘damage’ has been done.
In March 2022, Lil Baby and Jayda Cheaves sparked break-up rumors after she shared a cryptic post saying “everything comes to an end” on social media.
Jayda reportedly The off-and-on couple shared shady messages to their Instagram Stories about “finally standing up” and “being happy”, and fans believe the separation has since been a permanent one.
Fans disagree with the distasteful remark
Summer Walker shared her Instagram Story post to her 5.7 million followers and it seems that many viewers disagree with the comments comparing her situation to Jayda Wayda.
A Twitter user named @KrissyTheMua pointed out that Walker has 3 children, 2 baby fathers, and reportedly 13 failed relationships, therefore suggesting she cannot relate this to Jayda Cheeves who currently only has one child.
Summer Walker gonna say she tried her best to be “Jayda Wayda”….I don’t recall jayda having 3 kids, 2 baby daddies, 13 failed relationships, and being a 4th baby mama. Summer that’s all you. Leave her alone🥱😭
A TikTok user named @bigespeaks also called Walker out for dragging Jayda Wayda into the shade, suggesting that she didn’t learn her lesson after having children, but Jayda did.
August is just around the corner and people soon celebrating their upcoming birthday are getting excited to celebrate with fun memes on social media.
HITC has collected a variety of funmemes, Tweets, quotes, and videos across social media fromInstagram, Twitter, and TikTok for Leo and Virgo babies to share during theirbirthday month.
August birthdays always due to take over the upcoming month
Overall, August is reportedly the most popular month for birthdays.
This fact makes a lot of sense considering a late August birthday means conception in December. Cold weather, snow, romantic fires, and festive parties seem to create just the right equation for the beginning of the human mating season,according to Unity Point Health.
It seems that a lot of people on social media agree that August is a busy time for birthday celebrations, and many have taken to Twitter to prepare others for the multiple birthdays that are about to crop up.
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People born any time from 23 July to 22 August are considered as the Leo star sign. In astrology, Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac and its representation as a lion is usually linked with the Nemean lion slain by Heracles (Hercules).
However, late August babies born between 23 August to 22 September are classed as Virgo. Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac. Depending on the system of astrology, individuals born during these dates may be called Virgos or Virgoans. Virgo is the second-largest constellation and the only sign represented by a woman.
Birthday memes for Leos and Virgos to celebrate on social
‘Hello August’ quotes are soon to be plastered all over all social media platforms as people welcome in the month, many also pointing out it is soon to be their birthday.
‘Keep calm it’s my birthday month’ will also likely be used by a lot of people, along with the opposite phrase ‘don’t keep calm, it’s my birthday month!’
The following meme about grey hairs is perfect for those people who will be celebrating big numbers in August:
Another hilarious birthday meme for the oldies and goldies:
For those Pinterest lovers, simply typing in ‘August birthday meme’ into the search bar will pull up tons of brilliant meme content.
Some quotes on the memes include:
“I’m accepting birthday dinners, flowers and gifts all month long”
“Queens are born in August”
“Kings are born in August”
“World stop… It’s my birthday month… Carry On”
“Happy birthday month!”
Trending TikTok videos for August babies
TikTok creators also share their excitement for their upcoming August birthday using funny meme videos and trending sounds.
Some August babies even joked that American singer Taylor Swift wrote her 2020 released pop song ‘August’ purely for them.
More funny videos show people dancing along using the TikTok audio as Taylor Swift’s ‘August’ pop song.
August babies reunite on the video platform as they dance together to celebrate almost another year.
Some videos simply just relate to the nature of each August star sign; Leos and Virgos.
A user named@angelo_is_petty joked about the stubborn nature of a Leo since they are known for being a passionate yet stubborn star sign who likes to stick to their plans always.
Summer Walker and Lil Meech seem to be experiencing a breakup after the singer accuses her partner of ‘cheating’ in tea-spilling Instagram Story posts.
Americansinger Summer Walker has been dating actor and rapper Demetrius Flenory Jr., also known as Lil Meech, since earlier this year but fans now assume the couple has split after subtle statements with cheating accusations were shared on social media.
Summer Walker accuses Lil Meech of ‘cheating’
American artists Summer Walker and Lil Meech have reportedly broken up after messages were shared online hinting that the male actor had cheated on his partner.
Summer Walker took to Instagram on Monday 31 July to subtly share a relationship update with her 5.7 million followers in a Story post that read:
“Tried my best to be Jayda Wayda but I couldn’t. It was cute though, I wish him the best.”
Walker then shared another story supposedly accusing Lil Meech of ‘cheating’ as she alludes to dishonesty – suggesting she can’t put up with that type of behavior:
“Can’t do that cheating stuff.”
Jayda Cheaves is apopular American actress, author, model, YouTube creator, and Instagram influencer, along with an accomplished entrepreneur.
Also known as Jayda Wayda, the creator is famously known as the girlfriend of a famous American rapper named Lil Baby.
Many fans are confused as to why Walker was throwing shade toward Jayda in the Instagram Story.
Now why Summer Walker had to throw Jayda in her insta story break up with Meech 😂
Jayda has not directly addressed the statement but she did hop into The Shade Room’s comment section to address it:
“I learned my lesson after one kid. Mfers round here starting their own trends and tryna insert me in for laughs on the shade room.”
Speculations surrounding their break up after only months
Dating rumors started to circulate involving Lil Meech and Summer Walker in April 2023 when Lil Meech appeared at an event accompanied by a mystery woman who was wearing a pink ski mask.
Internet detectives quickly linked the guest’s identity to singer Summer Walker, and the pair eventually confirmed their relationship status online, according to The Shade Room, before attending public events such as the BET Awards together.
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Born on 22 April 2000, 23-year-old Lil Meech has supposedly only been in a relationship with 27-year-old Summer Walker (born on 11 April 1996) for a few months, as fans now assume the couple have split.
Along with the Instagram Story statements, Summer Walker also shared a brief clip of her previous interview on ‘Caresha Please.’ In the video, the singer shared her thoughts on romantic partners being dishonest.
Aside from the concern, some fans are simply just interested in Summer Walker’s new music that they hope she will release post-breakup.
hope summer walker come out with some new songs after that breakup
Solo artist Summer Walker has three children including twins with two different baby fathers. She has a daughter with London on da track and twins with Larry A.K.A Lvrd Pharaoh.
Before the cheating accusations surrounding Lil Meech, Summer Walker was supposedly happily coupled up with the actor but children weren’t on the cards for the couple just yet.
On 14 July 2023, the singer addressed the topic via her Instagram Story after a fan asked why she appeared to be pregnant again and she defended her postpartum body:
“Because I had three kids and no lipo lol y’all need to stop asking me this.”
Walker suggested that a baby with Lil Meech isn’t arriving any time soon as she is also due to go on tour:
“Lil Lil Meech ain’t coming no time soon lol relax I’m finta tour soon no time for that right now.”
Fans are familiar with Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s relationship drama – with the tweets still there to prove it. The pair have had a rollercoaster relationship and are often breaking up before making up again. However, most recently, Blueface and Chrisean Rock used their Twitter pages to air their grievances in public once again.
Blueface and Chrisean Rock aren’t just a famous Hip Hop couple now. They’re also reality stars with their own TV show Crazy In Love currently airing its second season. The duo, who are soon to welcome their first child together, are known as one of Hip Hop‘s most rollercoaster couples. Fans already know they often air relationship troubles in public, and while some fans are sick of their drama, others cannot get enough of it. Now, the two took to Twitter and began firing insults at each other.
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Blueface calls Chrisean Rock his side b***h on Twitter
If you thought Blueface and Chrisean’s relationship could not get more complicated, think again! The two are once involved in another row, and this time they are taking it to the next level.
It all started after music star Blueface talked about ‘demoting’ Chrisean to his ‘side woman’ on social media. He went on to write “It’s a lot of assets involved, I can’t depend on no liar”. On the other hand, Chrisean Rocks’ tweets included her finding humor over the online row. She posted a laughing emoji while further claiming they “fell out” because she “separated” her checks.
The two celebrity stars then accused the other of being unfaithful, with both Blueface and Chrisean Rocks’ tweets responding to the claims with more arguments about their relationship and why it ended.
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Blueface claims he’s been cheated on ‘plenty of times’
As Chrisean Rocks’ Twitter page went off about making her own bread, she also accused Blueface of cheating. But he accused her of the same behaviour. In another post, she claimed she had blocked him on her phone, which is why he was tweeting publicly.
Chrisean Rocks’ tweets further joked that’d she would help him get over her.
I’ma help you … I’ma help you get over me … I promise 😘…
However, Blueface went on another thought train in his responses, saying he doesn’t mind being cheated and alleging he has been cheated on “plenty of times” in the past. The rapper then added he had been unfaithful with ‘every’ girl he has been with.
Too much?
Fans weigh in on Chrisean Rock and Blueface’s Twitter antics
I can get over the truth but I could never get over a lie
“Openly admitting to cheating on every girl you’ve been w is crazy,” one person said in reference to Blueface’s comment.
“How she cheat when you said n Been saying all the time, she not your girl, she can do what she wants, So she never cheated!” a second person said.
“This is embarrassing,” a third fan commented.
“I genuinely wish the best for you both! I’m not going to cheer you both hurting each other on Twitter! Something’s left better said between the both of you! The tongue is a sword! Neither of you can take certain things that are said back!” a fourth person sympathized.
Another suspicious fan said, “Y’all probably in the same room saying all this sh*t.”
Life coach Iyanla Vanzant’s youngest daughter Nisa’s death at 49 has her fans mourning while others wonder about her other children.
Iyanla Vanzant, 69, is one of America’s most well-known inspirational speakers. Not only is Iyanla known for her motivational speeches but also for her many books. Most recently a post on her Instagram account revealed that the author had lost her youngest daughter Nisa Vanzant as fans mourned Nisa’s death. We take a look at Iyanla’s other kids.
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Iyanla Vanzant was a mother to three children
Iyanla had three children. Her oldest is Damon Vanzant, 53. He is an entrepreneur and CEO of the multimedia platform Carib Life Media. His media house produces and features content highlighting Caribbean and African culture. Damon has over 9,300 followers on his Instagram.
Iyanla’s secondborn was Gemmia Vanzant who tragically passed away on Christmas Day 2003. Gemmia had a rare form of colon cancer and was only 31 years old at the time of her death.
The motivational speaker was the mother to two daughters and a son. Most recently she announced via her Instagram, that her youngest Nisa too had passed away.
Iyanla announces daughter Nisa Vanzant’s death
The latest Instagram post from the life coach’s account, dated Sunday, July 30, announced, “It is with great sorrow that we announce the transition of Nisa Vanzant the youngest daughter of our Beloved Iyanla Vanzant we are asking for your prayers.”
The said post revealed that Nisa was 49 years old. However, it did not reveal her cause of death. With Nisa gone, Damon is Iyanla’s only surviving child.
Heartbroken mother previously opened up about losing daughter Gemmia
Speaking to TV anchor Hoda Kotb in 2021, Iyanla reflected on her daughter Gemmia’s passing. She expressed how the experience had changed her as a woman. “Well, it changes who you are as a woman, first, for the worse and then for the better” she said (per Today)
She further talked about courage saying, “God must’ve really, really trusted me to give me a soul to bring into life and to trust me with the courage to send her out.”
Iyanla also talked about losing her daughter in the 2010 best-seller Peace From Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through.
NSFW filters have been popping up on TikTok for quite some time now and the latest one that has created a buzz on the platform is Pokemon 777.
Pokemon has been one of the most-watched cartoons for kids growing up, but recently it became the center of attention after TikTok users came across a filter that showed NSFW content on the platform. It did not take long for it to go viral on the platform as social media users quickly reacted to the trend.
Pokemon 777 filter takes over TikTok
777 filters are supposed to be NSFW content that often appears on social media platforms like Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and more. The latest one to take over the platform is related to Pokemon.
The filter became viral after people came across a post made by Noah Glenn Carter in which he pointed out the 777 Pokemon filter. The TikTok star noted that the filter worked once you showed your hand on the screen. Following this, users would see an NSFW picture of Gardevoir.
As of now, several people have used the filter and it has now gone viral. However, there are a few who noted that the filter is no longer available on the platform. It is quite possible that TikTok has taken it down.
TikTok users react to the viral filter
It did not take long for others to hop on the trend and try the viral filter. One user wrote: “I just did it it is crazy no way.” Another added: “TikTok slowly turning into Twitter.”
“Why is someone gonna make a filter like that when we all know kids use this as well!! Shout out to the ones who blocked out the picture,” questioned another. “The innocence is goneeee,” commented another.
There have been other NSFW videos
This is not the only NSFW filter that has circulated on the platform. Previously, people had come across a Hello Kitty filter that showed similar content.
People were quick to call for the filter to be taken down from the platform.
Greta Thunberg is trying out the viral Barbie trend to call everyone’s attention to the Rosebank protest which highlights the problems of the new oil and gas field.
Barbie movie has been gaining a lot of attention for its Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling cast and the message it gives. Amid this, Greta Thunberg decided to use a famous dialogue from the movie to draw attention to the protest regarding the Rosebank oil and gas field. Greta’s decision to use the popular Barbie trend does not come as a surprise as she is often confused for Greta Gerwig, the director of the movie.
Greta Thunberg hops on the Barbie trend
Recently, Greta took to Stop Cambo’s Instagram to draw attention to the disadvantages of having the Rosebank oil and gas field. In the video, the climate activist can be heard saying the popular line from Barbie: “Have you ever thought about dying?”
She then proceeds to call out Rishi Sunak, Grant Shapps, and Equinor for wanting to open the oil filled. In the caption, Greta reminds everyone that the “project would produce more CO2 than the world’s 28 poorest countries do in a year.”
The video has already gone viral on social media with several people weighing in their thoughts.
What is the Rosebank oil field project about?
Rosebank is a field off the coast of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. As per reports, the area is expected to produce up to 500 million barrels of oil, but it will be at the cost of environmental damage.
As of now, this project has not been approved. Despite this, time and again Greta has used her voice to draw attention to this.
She even spoke about it in an interview with Channel 4 as she noted: “The fact that the UK Government is even considering this tells us exactly how out of touch with reality they are. All the record-breaking heat waves and the extreme weather events we’ve seen during the summer is just the beginning of a rapidly escalating existential crisis.”
People react to her viral video
People were impressed with how Greta decided to hop on the viral Barbie trend to draw attention to an important subject.
One user wrote: “Exactly the way Barbie marketing was supposed to be used for.” Another added: “Now they can’t say we activist have bad humor!!!! Bravo!!!”
“So here for the Barbie x #Stoprosebank crossover,” read one more comment. “Most relatable thing i’ve seen in a while lol,” said one more.
“Best video I’ve seen this year, hands down,” read another. “Brilliant! Thanks for this masterpiece,” added another. “Best message delivery! Way to go,” said one more.
