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Tornado in Cole kills 3; damage reported in Shawnee and across Oklahoma

Tornado in Cole kills 3; damage reported in Shawnee and across Oklahoma

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A cluster of severe storms that moved across central Oklahoma Wednesday evening produced tornadoes that damaged homes and businesses in Cole and Shawnee and left tens of thousands of residents without power.

As the sun rose Thursday, videos posted by storm chasers on Twitter showed under-construction homes near Cole that had been heavily damaged the night before.

more: See what tornadoes in Cole, Shawnee and other storms look like across Oklahoma

Rolling Storm Damage Reports: Tornado, Large Hail, High Wind in the Past 24 Hours

Damages, deaths, injuries caused by the storm are still being evaluated

Emergency responders and people

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America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives

America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives

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A FAMILY dubbed America’s most inbred has been able to make big improvements to their property thanks to thousands in donations sourced from good Samaritans online.

The Whitakers have long been the stuff of legend in their hometown of Odd, West Virginia.

The Whitaker family has been able to make significant improvements to their West Virginia ramshackle property

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The Whitaker family has been able to make significant improvements to their West Virginia ramshackle propertyCredit: GOFUNDME
The severely inbred family is descended from two first cousins ​​who got married and had children

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The severely inbred family is descended from two first cousins ​​who got married and had childrenCredit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly

The family reportedly descended from two first cousins ​​who were married and had children, which is why many

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Spring Basket Decor- 5 Ways

Spring Basket Decor- 5 Ways

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Spring Basket Decor

A pretty little basket filled with flowers and foliage has a ton of charm and is a lovely touch for spring. I grabbed this French Market Basket and played a bit with ideas for where to enjoy it. From the front door to the staircase- sharing a few ideas for spring basket decor in the house.

French Market Foliage

Something fun about this basket of blooms? This is a piece from my collection with Balsam Hill. I designed the French Market Collection for them a couple of years ago. There is a garland, arrangement, several wreath sizes,

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15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

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15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. It seems like just yesterday I was taking down Christmas and here we are talking rabbits and chocolate eggs and all kinds of Easter whimsy and fun.

Even if your Easter celebrations are on the small side, you can set a pretty table, add a touch of whimsy and charm and enjoy a lovely home celebration. And today for Friday Favorites- it’s all about a round up of on the table ideas- from flowers to place setting touches to a few tried and true nibbles that are always

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Home improvement spending is up to 22%: How homeowners are paying

Home improvement spending is up to 22%: How homeowners are paying

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The best way to finance home improvements is to pay cash, but that’s not always an option. After all, home repairs and renovations aren’t cheap. The median amount homeowners spent on home improvements in 2022 was $22,000, according to a recent survey on home renovation trends by home design website Houzz. Even relatively contained projects can be costly: Bankrate says the average US homeowner spends about $8,600 on a new roof, and minor kitchen renovations can easily cost between $10,000 and $15,000. But with homeowners reluctant to give up the 3% mortgage rates they got during the pandemic housing boom, …

Pain au chocolat: A scrumptious French staple

Pain au chocolat: A scrumptious French staple

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One of the things I discovered when I first moved to France several decades ago, was the fact that although the French love their food, and although it is normal to sit down to eat long meals together, the French rarely snack. Snacking is widely recognized as being the best way to put on those unwanted pounds, and until recently it simply isn’t in the culture.

There is however a moment in the day, when it is totally acceptable to eat between meals, and that is the ‘sortie de classes’, or the end of the school day. In all the

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7 Home-Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Any Longer

7 Home-Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Any Longer

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It can be easy to procrastinate when it comes to home-improvement projects, especially when the projects you’re considering don’t seem super urgent or necessary. But there’s a short list of updates that you can, and should, consider making, even if you’re able to convince yourself you can live without them.

“Think of it like going to the gym,” says Bruce Irving, a home-renovation consultant and real estate agent based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “It’s about looking good, but it’s also about enabling your body to do some jumping quickly, it should need to.” That is: No one wants to be caught

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Should you get a home improvement loan from your contractor?

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Using a general contractor who offers home improvement financing seems convenient, especially if they’re standing in your kitchen ready to start as soon as you pay them.

Contractors who offer loans usually work with third parties that specialize in home improvement financing. While there are benefits to the arrangement, even a highly recommended contractor may not give you financing that fits your needs, so it pays to shop around.

Here’s what to know about contractor financing options and alternatives to consider.

RATES ARE TIED TO CREDIT, NOT EQUITY

Many contractors offer unsecured personal loans, which don’t require you to have

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