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6 days ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
Joseph and Katharine Jackson moved into a 672-square-foot home in Gary, Indiana in 1950. Together, they raised nine children in that tiny home and turned them into some of the greatest performers of all time. The couple had seven sons Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Brandon, Michael, and Randy. Sadly, Brandon, Marlon’s twin, died a short time after birth. The couple also had three daughters Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet Jackson.
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6 days ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
Is your favorite part of going to Costco or Sam’s getting your hands on giant quantities? Or are you more of a sample person? Maybe it’s neither. You just might be the shopper who grabs what they need and heads straight to the food court. But what if you don’t have a club membership and want a hot dog and soda while you shop? Walmart and hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel heard your cries for help and have a solution. Wienerschnitzel franchisees will open restaurants in six Walmart locations.
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6 days ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
James Lowe, a pioneer in the psychedelic rock genre, has died. His family shared the heartbreaking news of his passing on The Electric Prunes’ Facebook page. “It is with heavy and electric hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, James Lowe – lead singer and founder of The Electric Prunes. He passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, surrounded by music, our incredible mom, and the three of us – his kids: Lisa, Cameron, and Skylar,” his family wrote.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
A lot of people complain there’s nothing original on TV or in the movies anymore. We’ve had plenty of reboots in the last few years. Some have been fantastic, and others missed the mark. Sometimes, the original is just so amazing people fear a reboot might ruin a good thing. Is it better to leave nostalgia alone? Ron Howard seems to think so. Per People, the Happy Days star sat down at the WSJ Future of Everything event in NYC and talked about his acting career.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
Beloved Hollywood star Valerie Mahaffey passed away on May 30 at age 71 following a battle with cancer. Valerie spent nearly 50 years in show business, with notable performances in Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, and Young Sheldon. She had tremendous comedic timing and made dozens of appearances as a character actress. Valeria Mahaffey delivered laughs on Cheers, Seinfeld, and Frasier. Her husband, Joseph Kell, confirmed Valerie’s death to Variety.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
It’s been a heck of a year for McDonald’s fans. We’ve seen the return of some favorite menu items like McCrispy Strips. Uncle O’Grimacey came out of retirement in March to launch the Shamrock Shake. And, of course, the President of McDonald’s USA, Joe Erlinger, announced that at the end of 2024, we will have the Snack Wrap back in our hot little hands in 2025. When? Well, that’s still under wraps, if you will, but McDonald’s does have another treat in store for fans.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
Struggling retail pharmacies Rite Aid and Walgreens announced closures this year. CVS is now joining them in trimming the fat by closing hundreds of stores. The pharmacy announced it will shutter 271 locations to position itself better financially. Though it did not disclose which locations, Newsweek cited the website The Krazy Coupon Lady who compiled a list of closures thus far in 2025. CVS Health President and CEO David Joyner shared his vision in a February earnings report.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
Alan Alda has been a staple in Hollywood since the 1960s. Most remember Alan as Hawkeye Pierce on the hit show M*A*S*H*. Even with health challenges, Alan has enjoyed a decades-long career. Doctors diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease in 2015 but kept his condition private until 2018. Alan Alda recently revealed to People that he has been suffering from prosopagnosia, or face blindness, for years. At one point, Alan’s face blindness even made it hard for him to recognize his own daughter.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
Almost three months after the passing of her husband of nearly 60 years, Dolly Parton opened up about Carl Dean’s health. He passed away at age 82, but Dolly did not release the cause of death. Although his wife is larger than life, Carl preferred to stay out of the spotlight. Dolly respected his wishes to the very end. The Jolene singer shared a bit of insight into Carl’s death in a new interview with The Independent. “I really feel his presence. I just try to go on because I know I have to.
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1 week ago | 
inspiremore.com | Colleen Dilthey Thomas
A little more than a month after she posted a goodbye to a M*A*S*H* co-star, Loretta Swit passed away. Loretta played Hot Lips Houlihan during the entire 11-season run of the critically acclaimed war dramedy M*A*S*H*. During that time, she took home two Emmys. Decades after the show ended, Loretta remained incredibly proud of her work and dedicated to keeping the show’s memory alive. She often posted about M*A*S*H* on social media.
