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Mt. St. Helens looked to some like it was erupting this week, but it turns out it was just leftover ash getting blown around from the huge 1980’s eruption getting pushed into the air. *Hardest hit…men without hats. (Paul Dudley)

An investigation is underway after a fight involving several guests on the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas cruise ship. Several guests were treated for injuries. *The suspects were detained and immediately moved to a Carnival Cruise…. (Paul Dudley)

Sofia Vergara was forced to miss the Emmy Awards due to an unexpected medical issue. The "Modern Family" actress revealed that she experienced an allergic reaction in her eye. *I’m not sure what she was worried about, nobody would be looking at her eyes… (Rick Fancy)

Country artist Kelsea Ballerini and actor Chase Stokes ended their relationship after nearly three years together. A representative says: They’re two adults who gave it their all… and tried to do everything they could… to make it work… but ultimately couldn’t… It happens. *Clearly the country songs just write themselves. (Paul Dudley)

This week back in 1997, google.com was registered as a domain name. Google now has a market capitalization of almost three trillion dollars. *Meanwhile, this week back in 1997, Ask Jeeves was added to milk cartons everywhere. (Rick Fancy)

A deal for TikTok is close to being done. The Treasury department confirmed there is a "a framework for a TikTok deal" between China and the U.S. The deal avoids a shutdown of a the nation’s vital video supply of college girls dancing in front of sorority houses. (Rick Fancy)

The polls are open to crown the chunkiest bear at Alaska's Katmai National Park. The annual Fat Bear Week contest relies on public votes to determine which brown bear in the park has put on the most weight ahead of hibernation. Be aware! *Participating in Fat Bear Week can mean totally different things depending on what city and state you’re in. (Paul Dudley)

They’re voting to crown the chunkiest bear at Alaska's Katmai National Park. The annual Fat Bear Week contest has a public vote to determine which brown bear in the park has put on the most weight ahead of hibernation. Last year, 2023 champion chunkster Grazer once again claimed the title of Alaska's fattest bear. *You’ll catch him at the local Katmai Planet Fitness. (Rick Fancy)

NASA says it may have found evidence of ancient life on Mars. NASA's Perseverance Rover discovered a rock dubbed "Sapphire Canyon," which appears to contain evidence of past life on the Red Planet. *Sapphire Canyon...it's either evidence of life on Mars, or evidence of a strip club. (Rick Fancy)

This week in 1992, the space shuttle Endeavor carried the first married couple into space. *Well at least we know they didn’t have sex. (Rick Fancy)

This week 1992, the space shuttle Endeavor carried the first married couple into space. *The married couple came back to earth starving cause they couldn’t agree on where to eat. (Paul Dudley)

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