KATIE Price has been cruelly trolled over her appearance, while sharing a birthday tribute to her boyfriend JJ. 

The 47-year-old posted a photo stood with her MAFS star boyfriend, and wrote: “Happy birthday JJ had a lovely day celebrating your birthday in the sunshine.” 

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Katie Price has been cruelly trolled over her appearance, while sharing a birthday tribute to her boyfriend JJ[/caption]

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The star paid tribute to her boyfriend JJ as he turned 32[/caption]

In the photo, Katie can be seen in a white crop top and matching shorts with her dark hair up in a ponytail.

And JJ, who turned 32, could be seen standing next to her in a black top and beige trousers, with his arm around his girlfriend Katie. 

The couple looked in good spirits for the birthday celebration, while standing on a balcony abroad. 

But some fans were quick to target Katie’s appearance, as she flashed her teeth in a big grin. 

One person wrote: “I once bought some teeth like that from the rock shop at the seaside.” 

A second person said: “Omg ur teeth r a joke,” and a third penned: “Are you going to buy him some ridiculous teeth.” 

Others poked fun at Katie’s “turkey teeth,” in cruel comments. 

But despite the cruel backlash over her appearance, many positive comments were shared, wishing JJ a happy birthday. 

The post comes days after Katie showed off her bum admitting she’d had MORE filler added to it, after sparking concern with her new look.

The former glamour model, 47, has spent a HUGE amount of money over the years on cosmetic procedures – leaving some fans worried.

In her latest Instagram video, Katie revealed that she was back at the clinic and was having another cosmetic procedure.

She then shared that she’d had filler added to her bottom.

Addressing fans, the TV star said: “So the bum is done! Here’s a little sneaky, beaky, boopky!” – she then went on to show how round her behind looked now.

Her latest “tweakment” comes after fans were “left concerned” when she showed off a “painfully” tight face this week.

Many have begged her to stop getting work done.

Katie has previously been warned she is “dicing with death” with her surgery habits.

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A FOODIE who filled up her plate at the world’s biggest buffet for just £10 has spilled the beans on her tasty experience.

Serving up giant steaks, extra thick milkshakes and Amish pie, the huge restaurant serves up enough grub for 10,000 people every single day.

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Amorray showed off the restaurant and its giant steaks to her 440,000 Instagram followers[/caption]

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The influencer was amazed by the range of options and the great taste[/caption]

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There are hundreds of food, drinks and deserts on offer every day[/caption]

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Shady Maple Smorgasbord has transformed East Earl, Pennsylvania into an unlikely tourist hotspot in recent years.

Hungry Americans and fascinated tourists regularly flock to the 100,000 sq ft buffet to try and take on the world’s biggest buffet.

In recent years it has even become famous on social media through food bloggers and popular influencers.

One of these is New York-based influencer Amorray Marcano who visited Shady Maple back in April.

She told The Sun: “I’m a content creator so I like to show cool things in the New York area and around it and I had no clue that the largest buffet in America was so close to me.

“So I wanted to go just because of its reputation of being the largest and serving up to 10,000 people in a day.”

Amorray, 29, filmed her trip and posted it online to her 440,000 Instagram followers.

She said one of her biggest concerns going into the buffet was the quality of the food.

Most people usually head down to a buffet as a novelty dining experience where they can fill their plates high and try out as much food as their stomachs can handle.

But the food is typically seen as below par due to it usually being left out under a heat lamp for some time before being eaten.

Shady Maple is far from an average all you can eat place though as it even boasts an impressive 4.6 star rating online.

Amorray said she was “pleasantly surprised” by the taste of the food on offer.

She admitted: “There were hits and misses, but there were certain things that were actually really good.

“The night I went they were serving catfish. And I don’t really eat catfish normally, but thought I’ll try it and it was so good.

“It was cooked really well and just delicious.

“There were some things that I didn’t love. I would say some things might’ve been a little dry or some things maybe needed a little bit more seasoning.

“But the things that were good were great, like their beef brisket, the steak and of course the cajun catfish.”

The whole buffet is open Monday to Saturday and welcomes in hungry guests from 7am all the way through to 7:30pm.

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The huge restaurant serves up enough grub for 10,000 people every single day[/caption]

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Shady Maple Smorgasbord has transformed East Earl, Pennsylvania into an unlikely tourist hotspot in recent years[/caption]

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Famous travel and food influencer Amorray Marcano has spilled the beans on the world’s biggest buffet[/caption]

During the day, they serve up a breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings.

The breakfast costs just $13.99 (£10) during the week and lunch will set you back $19.99 (£15).

The price for dinner varies depending on exactly what type of food you want to treat yourself to but a standard price is $26.99 (£20).

This encompasses grill items, 46 salad bar items, three soups, six homemade breads & rolls, four cheeses, eight different meats, 14 vegetables, ten cold desserts, three hot desserts, eight pies, six cakes, sundae bar and countless drinks.

Special options are also available throughout the week including steak night, seafood night, wings night or even the grand menu.

There were hits and misses, but there were certain things that were actually really good

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Amorray was amazed by the cheap price of the unlimited food.

She continued: “I would see people sit down, they would eat, and then they would go back for more and you could stay for as long as you want.

“So realistically, you could stay there for hours so it’s a great bang for your buck.

“For the night that I went, it was like $27 and the amount of food you get for that is easily worth way more than the price.”

One thing that did leave a sour taste in Amorray’s mouth was just how busy the buffet was.

Amorray and her friend queued up for 30 minutes outside at around dinner time due to the long line of excited guests.

The influencer was mainly shocked by this due to its little known location.

Not only is East Earl a tight knit community in Amish country but it also has a population of under 2,000 people.

You could stay there for hours so it’s a great bang for your buck

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This means the town can sometimes be packed out with over five times the number of residents due to the popularity of the restaurant.

“When I went in, I thought there’s not going to be that much seating. But then once I walked in, there was loads in every, nook and cranny,” Amorray added.

“There must have been thousands of people in there and I was not expecting that just because we already had a 30 minute wait and there was a huge line behind us.

“Honestly I was kind of overwhelmed when I went in because I was expecting the amount of food but not the amount of people.”

But after tucking into her first plate, Amorray said she fully understood why so many people flocked to the world famous Pennsylvania buffet.

Amorray was also blown away by the number of drinks available.

Much like the food on offer at the buffet, Shady Maple provided almost every kind of soft drink imaginable.

The star of the drinks show was a huge soda fountain to the side of the room.

This had all kinds of soda in it from cream soda, vanilla coke and even root beer as well as all the regular options.

A coffee machine, hot chocolate station and milkshake stand meant everyone’s taste was catered for.

Alcohol was the only notable exception on the menu.

And no tipping is expected at the restaurant.

Amorarry recommended anyone in the area to head to Shady Maple if they get the chance.

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EVIL Vladimir Putin would not think twice before flooding another million soldiers to die on the battlefield, defence experts have warned. 

It comes as Putin’s battlefield casualties have soared past the bloody one million milestone after 40 months of meatgrinder war. 

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Ukraine’s fierce resistance forced Russia to pay a mighty toll for every inch of land it has taken, and its advances remain painfully slow.

The staggering milestone includes troops who have been killed or wounded so severely that they cannot fight on.

According to the Ukrainian General Staff, one million Russian military troops have been put out of action since February 24, 2022, with 628,000 of those casualties occurring in the last six months.

Burning through a million troops has won Putin just 20 per cent of Ukraine’s total territory – mainly in southern and eastern areas – which is a humiliating conversion rate.

Despite the devastating losses which have already ripped a scar in Russian society, experts fear that Putin is likely unaffected by the numbers.

And that’s because mass sacrifice is ingrained in his Soviet-style battle plan.

Russian people are also too scared to stand up to the monster they’ve created and would rather die killing Ukrainians

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Leading defence expert Philip Ingram told The Sun: “Putin does not care about the numbers. He has a huge number of people ready to go to war.

“Though he has been having difficulties in recruiting soldiers full-time, he is recruiting soldiers from rural Russia on contracts and paying them heavily. 

“Russia is sending waves and waves of soldiers, often without the support of artillery and other fire weapons. They are being slaughtered.”

Mr Ingram said the Russian population may not be aware of the actual casualty rate of the war, which is being kept away the Kremlin’s propaganda machine.

He explained how soliders are being recruited from isolated parts of Russia where the population is often poor with low literacy levels.

And how Putin is “buying their silence” by offering them “life-changing compensations”.

The expert said: “Soldiers are coming in from vast parts of Russia where there is no connectivity. Their literacy levels are extremely low. 

“What’s keeping them coming is the amount of compensation they are getting, which is often life-changing.

“It means they or their families would never have to work again for the rest of their lives.

“That’s how Vladimir Putin is buying their silence; he seems to have the population behind him.

Russia expert Bill Borwder told The Sun that Putin would lose “another five million soldiers” if it helps him to stay in power.

Putin will sacrifice one, two or even five million Russians just to make sure that he stays in power

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He said: “Part of the reason that Putin is at war is not because he wants a piece of Ukraine ot he’s upset with NATO.

“He’s at war because he’s desperately afraid of his own people, and the best way of having his people have their anger deflected is have them angry at some foreign adversary.

“Putin is so scared for losing his own life, he’s ready to sacrifice one, two or even five million Russians just to make sure that he stays in power.”

A Ukrainian government source told The Sun: “Putin doesn’t care and never cared for the people of Russian Federation, be it ethnic Russians or representatives of other minorities.

“For him, it is a matter of personal survival and he would be willing to send anyone to death – from a Russian soldier to a Ukrainian child – for his own miserable existence.

“Unfortunately, Russian people in majority are also too scared to stand up to the monster they’ve created, and would rather die killing other nation’s people than risk their lives standing up against it.”

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Dr Stephen Hall, politics lecturer at the University of Bath, said that as far as the warmongering dictator is concerned, things are heading in the right direction, so he will keep on condemning young Russians to their deaths.

He told The Sun: “Putin believes he’s winning the war. The Russian army is moving forward like it or not.

“He believes that he can outlast the West, that the West is weak.”

Russia’s strategy, Dr Hall said, has been one of “meat assault”.

This relies on the logic that if you flood the front line with overwhelming numbers, “eventually some will get through”.

Dr Hall said Putin has learned this strategy from his ruthless Soviet predecessors in World War Two.

Their idea was “ten men to every rifle”, which meant: “You pick up the rifle of a fallen soldier. You keep going, you get shot. You’re next. Your buddy picks up your rifle.

“The Soviet army would eventually push through. So that remains the case in Russia.”

Russians ‘know how to suffer’, which allows the regime to continue with its meatgrinder tactics

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And that approach suits Putin just fine, because he “doesn’t care about his men”, Dr Hall said.

He said the Russian people “know how to suffer”, which allows the regime to continue with its meat-grinder tactics.

The Kremlin also meets less resistance from the Russian people than a million losses should merit, because it simply lies to them, Dr Hall said.

He said: “They’re simply not going to be told, especially in the poorer areas where Russia is recruiting – like Buryatia and Bashkortostan and elsewhere.”

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Even with the death toll climbing higher by the day — over 1,140 Russian soldiers killed or wounded on Tuesday — Putin appears to be doubling down.

The bloody milestone comes as Putin calls for a major upgrade to Russia’s ground forces, Ukrainian outlet Pravda reports.

The Kremlin tyrant declared them the “dominant force” in modern warfare and demanded faster development of “advanced weapons systems” with “the highest tactical and technical specifications.”

In a meeting on the state armaments programme, Putin also directed resources toward strengthening Russia’s navy, further signalling his long-term military ambitions.

It all comes as Russia is reportedly building up a 50,000-strong force alongside the border of Kharkiv amid fears of a fresh summer offensive to attack the city.

With the US backing out of direct negotiations to broker a peace deal and Putin stalling ceasefire talks, experts fear a major Russian offensive could mobilise in the coming weeks.

The Ukrainian military in April reported that the Kremlin was amassing troops to prepare for a fresh assault on Kharkiv – Ukraine’s second largest city.

Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that Moscow has been attempting to gain ground in the border regions of Sumy in the northeast.

Military analysts believe he is trying to press home his advantage and capture more Ukrainian land.

They warn that Putin only has a “four-month window” to get a breakthrough in Ukraine this year.

And this could be the beginning of Russia’s summer offensive targeting the border city of Kharkiv – the “fortress” city of Ukraine which put up the maximum resistance at the start of the invasion.

A COUPLE have been left fuming after they were hit with a parking ticket as part of a sudden crackdown.

Jillian and Jody Shealy were slapped with parking penalties while attending their children’s sports practices.

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Parents in the area regularly park alongside a popular sports field and have never been penalized before[/caption]

The couple from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, faced a fine of $125 CAD ($92 USD).

They weren’t the only ones, with roughly a dozen other cars handed tickets, all while parked in a usual spot next to the Scotiabank South Turf, per a CBC report.

Jillian claimed parking enforcement officers “were coming back every hour on the hour to catch new people”.

She believed they were likely trying to catch parents who are known to park in the area when the parking lot next to the field fills up.

Parents have long parked on the side of the driveway without issue as it doesn’t have any posted “fire lane” signs.

But now, after years of using the driveway as overflow parking, everyone was caught off guard finding fines under their windshield wipers.

The new fines informed the drivers that they were in fact parked in a fire lane despite no signage being in the area.

Under the fire lane bylaw, all vehicles need to be “spaced no less than 25 metres apart”.

“It just quite honestly seemed like a money grab from middle-class people,” Jillian said.

“It’s a very ugly thing to do to tax-paying citizens.”

“If you have any respect for your citizens, launch a warning campaign,” she added, highlighting that no one knew it was a fire lane.

Nathan Doucette, Transit and Parking Operations supervisor for the City of Fredericton, said: “I’m not sure why exactly those signs are missing.

“It could be because of vandalism. It could be because they’re missing or stolen.

“If there’s any deficiencies, we’ll make sure that we get that looked at immediately.”

Doucette added that the city is likely to review its signage – to help ensure that it is up to date.

“We want to keep what’s deemed as a fire lane 100% accessible to fire and emergency vehicles.

“Because in the case of a Grant-Harvey, where you could have several thousand people attend an event, we want to make sure that the safety of communities is the number one priority.”

Currently, there are multiple fire lane signs like this one along the driveway next to the Scotiabank South Turf, on one side of the street.

Doucette also said that there’s lots of parking near recreational areas, but that “it just may not be right next to the field that you want to be at and may not be right next to the building you need to be at.”

He added: “We just ask that if you are going to park, you just be mindful of signage, be mindful of where you’re parking.

“That way, in case we have an emergency, we can get the emergency vehicles in there and not have to worry about people being illegally parked.”

The Shealys believe the fines were a heavy-handed approach and said they’ll be fighting the ticket.

They said: “We’re certainly the type of people that like to fly under the radar and not speed, not park in places we’re not supposed to park.

“But when you don’t even know that you’re doing something wrong, that’s, I think, just the unfairness of it all.”

Municipal bylaw fines related to parking brought in more than $380,000 last year, according to GardaWorld and City of Fredericton staff.

SHOPPERS have just hours left to make the most of a 75% off sale at a major beauty chain as it prepares to close its doors for good.

Ulta Beauty is shutting down one of its locations in Chicago in a matter of hours leaving fans scrambling for an alternative beauty spot.

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Customers have just hours left to make the most of the closing down sale (stock)[/caption]

After serving the local community for over a decade, the store in South Loop’s Roosevelt Collection Shops is closing.

As officials prepare for the move they have launched closing down sales of up to 75% off.

Shoppers don’t have much longer to make the most of the deals with the store closing at 9 pm local time on June 14.

“What are we supposed to do now without Ulta?” one fan desperately asked on Facebook after hearing the news.

“I need to get to Chicago fast,” another wrote after hearing about the sales.

“DAMN I really just started using them as my go-to,” a third added as others called it a “major bummer”.

But before shoppers go rushing off for the cosmetics sales, fellow beauty lovers have warned that discounts are not store-wide.

“Was there the other day. At least then, most stuff was still regular price and few things were 75% off,” one customer said.

“I went and only a small shelf of makeup was 75% off the good stuff they are putting in Ultas nearby,” another added.

The closure comes after the company’s new CEO Kecia Steelman admitted the chain is facing “challenges” and is “not immune to pressures”.

Steelman took over at the helm in January and has unveiled her plans to try to revive the Sephora rival after being transparent in an earnings call about the brand’s struggles.

“I am aware of the challenges that we face,” she previously told investors.

“Some of them are external, while others we own…It’s clear to me that how we’ve operated must change to ensure that we capture the opportunities in front of us.”

While no precise reason has been given for the closure of the South Loop location, Steelman previously told The U.S. Sun that Ulta is “not immune” to economic pressures impacting consumer behavior.

Saturday’s closure appears to be an isolated case for the company in what is the latest blow for the South Loop retail complex.

Other retailers including The Container Store and Kido Chicago have also recently abandoned the site.

But Ulta officials have urged shoppers not to worry about the latest closure with customers in the area being provided with numerous other locations.

“We’re excited to continue welcoming guests at our nine other Ulta Beauty stores across the Chicagoland area,” a spokesperson told Block Club Chicago.

“We encourage guests to visit ulta.com/stores to find the location most convenient for them.”

Elsewhere, a beloved department store is set to leave a major US city by the end of the year and will not be returning.

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Some shoppers have warned that not all products are included in the 75% off sale (stock)[/caption]

A LIP reader has revealed what Prince Louis asked his brother Prince George as the royals arrived for Trooping the Colour today.

Cheers erupted from the crowds as George, 11, with his cheeky younger brother Louis, seven, were spotted arriving for the King’s birthday celebrations.

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A lip reader has now claimed to know exactly what the pair said to each other[/caption]

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The two brothers were seen grinning and deep in conversation as the open carriage rolled along the Mall on a glorious sunny morning.

Now, a professional reader has exclusively revealed to The Sun exactly what she thinks the young pair were talking about.

The expert claims Louis asks George “should I wave?”.

George then turns to his younger brother and is said to have replied: “It’s up to you, I you cant believe how sunny it is”.

Louis then says “let’s do it together’ before the brothers wave to the cheering crowds, claims the lip reader.

Meanwhile, Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte, 10, who were in the same carriage as George and Louis, stunned as they wore matching blue and white outfits.

Prince William, who is expected to have a starring role in today’s celebrations, was earlier spotted arriving in a car with his family.

He later appeared on horseback, alongside Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh.

William took part in the military parade, wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, a regiment of which he’s the colonel.

Anne hasn’t ridden in public since she suffered a head injury, thought to be caused by a horse, at her home last year.

The King’s escort stunned the crowds of royal fans as they appeared in formal dress.

King Charles and Queen Camilla smiled and waved at the crowds from their carriage.

The monarch is still undergoing his weekly treatments for cancer so is not on horseback this year.

King Charles asked royals to wear black armbands in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane tragedy.

Those wearing the bands were the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards.

A palace spokesperson said this is “a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy”.

There was also a minute’s silence at the event following Thursday’s devastating crash which killed at least 241 people.

Many fans braved the early morning rain to queue for a good view – bedecked in Union Jack flags and crowns.

Fans came prepared with umbrellas and rain coats after the Met Office issued storm warnings, as the UK is lashed by floods, thunder and lightning.

But the weather is thankfully clearing up as the morning stretches on.

There will be an incredible ceremony at the Horse Guard Parade and an airshow by the Red Arrows.

This year will be Charles’ third Trooping the Colour parade as monarch.

The parade began at Buckingham Palace, going along The Mall and then around the corner of St James’s Park to Horse Guards Parade.

When Charles arrived at the Horse Guards Parade, the Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41 gun salute in Green Park.

Over 1,400 officers and soldiers, 400 musicians, 200 horses and 10 bands are taking part in the Trooping the Colour event.

The parade today takes place almost five months before King Charles’ actual birthday. 

Charles was born on November 14, though the reigning British monarch has two birthdays. 

The sovereign’s birthday, which is celebrated through the Trooping the Colour, usually falls in the summer months.

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MANY Americans could be unaware that they could have some common household items banned by stores.

While some may not be illegal for consumers to use, they could potentially be harmful if the bans were issued over safety concerns.

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Other considerations, like environmental or health impact could also contribute to the government not permitting the products’ continued sale at retailers, per Good Housekeeping.

The problem is, not every shopper is always reading up on the latest product restrictions nationwide.

It’s more than likely that many homeowners have a now-banned item at stores around their home, hidden in plain sight.

At least 10 are commonly missed and are best to look for sooner rather than later to avoid potential issues.

CORDED WINDOW COVERINGS

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Any homes completed before 2022 will likely still have corded window coverings with blinds.

The longer cords that hang down were banned by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The CSPC made the effort to reduce the risk of strangulation for small children.

Having them replaced by a professional would be best, as trimming them or removing them on your own would damage the blinds.

LEAD-BASED PAINT

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Having lead-based paint around the house is more unlikely than the corded window coverings.

While there may not be cans lying around from before the federal government banned the sale and use of lead-based paint in 1978, some older homes still have it on their walls.

Exposure can lead to serious health issues.

Even layers of lead paint covered over newer paint on exterior services could be a problem.

MERCURY THERMOMETERS

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Even small amounts of mercury can be harmful[/caption]

Older fever thermometers in a drawer or cabinet at home could potentially contain mercury.

Using mercury in products has been phased out nationwide and the sale of mercury thermometers has been banned in several states.

Mercury itself is a “toxic, environmentally-persistent substance,” as noted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Exposure to too much mercury could lead to mercury poisoning.

SELECT SPACE HEATERS

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There isn’t a comprehensive ban on natural gas or unvented heaters.

Except, some cities and states like California do restrict them, as they could be dangerous.

Space heaters that are unvented have been linked to carbon monoxide poisoning, per the New York Department of health.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a potentially life-threatening emergency and should be taken very seriously.

CRIB BUMPERS

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Crib bumpers are effectively any material used to pad the sides of a crib with the intention of making it soft or cozy for the child.

While the idea is well-meaning, it could be dangerous.

The CPSC banned the sale of them in September 2023 after they were linked to nearly 200 infant deaths.

This move came after the Safe Sleep for Babies Act in 2022.

R-22 AC UNITS

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It’s possible that any air conditioning units installed pre-2020 still have the R-22 refigerant.

It was banned for continued sale not because of potential health issues, but for the significant damages it has on the Earth’s ozone layer.

While consumers can still use their existing units, the EPA advises they upgrade.

New models don’t have the refrigerant and are more efficient, offering savings on energy bills.

INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS

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Many consumers may not know that incandescent light bulb sales were banned in August 2023.

This is because they are extremely inefficient when it comes to energy usage.

It’s not illegal or dangerous to keep using them if you bought them before 2023.

Still, it would likely result in higher energy costs.

SELECT WEED KILLERS

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It’s no secret that some weed killers contain harmful chemicals.

Even so, many are still sold and remain in-use by American households.

There are, however, two banned ingredients that you should check for on the weedkiller label.

They include clorthal-dimethyl and dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal), both of which can harm humans.

GAS LEAF BLOWERS

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Certain cities like California, Illinois, and New Jersey have completely banned the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.

The reasoning behind this comes as the tool emits toxic pollutants that not only harm the environment but also human health.

Lungs are especially at risk, as noted by the Respiratory Health Association.

Plenty of states still allow them, but it’s best to reach for an electric option if possible.

WOOD SHINGLES

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One of the last banned items that might be on your house rather than lying around it is wooden shingles.

Wood roofs on homes are banned in some areas like Southern California, as they’re prone to be disastrous during wildfires.

The ban has been in place for more than 15 years as of 2025.

Americans should also remain aware of some other banned items.

At least 20 major states restrict a coveted breakfast item in grocery stores, and three have a legal loophole around it.

Another US state could also join at least 12 others soon with a ban on a common grocery store item.

THE Royals were out in force today at the annual Trooping the Colour.

And the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte made sure no one missed them, both dressing in a bold teal blue.

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The mother and daughter sat next to one another in the carriage, with Kate in a smart teal coat dress with striking white accents across the lapel and colour, and a matching hat.

It is believed her dress is from Catherine Walker – one of the Princesses favourite designers.

Named the ‘Bria’ dress, the designer’s website describes it as: “A deep aquamarine wool coatdress with ivory contrast lapels and cuffs.” It is also available in red and black.

The dress has a distinct 80s feel which makes for easy comparison to looks chosen by her late mother-in-law Diana, Princess of Wales.

The dress design is strong-shouldered, with sleek tailoring, which Her Royal Highness has softened with an asymmetric hat complete with florals and an elaborate updo.

Kate’s wide-brimmed hat is by Juliette Botterill – another designer she has worn many hats from.

In her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, Kate accessorised her dress with the regimental brooch as well as the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings in a sweet tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.  

Whilst Charlotte, 10, wore a muted teal dress and had her hair in her signature half up, half down plaits.

This is the first time Kate has worn this bold teal blue colour.

It can be said she is taking a note out of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s book, who was known for wearing the brightest of colours when in public.

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All smiles from the Princess of Wales and her daughter[/caption]

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The Princess of Wales wore the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings in a sweet tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II[/caption]

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The Princess of Wales was accompanied by her three children in the carriage[/caption]

According to the Queen’s biographer, Robert Hardman, she was quoted as saying: “I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am.”

By wearing colour, she can stand out for the crowd and people can say, “I saw the Queen”.

Queen Camilla, on the other hand, wore a white dress with a large hat and pearl jewellery.

The dress is believed to be the same one she wore earlier this month during their official state visit to France for D-Day.

Other members of the Royal Family were asked to wear black armbands to the parade.

As a request from King Charles II, the armbands are in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane crash on Thursday.

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Queen Camilla and King Charles III arrive at Horse Guards Parade during Trooping The Colour 2025[/caption]

AN EXPLOSION has been reported on the Las Vegas Strip outside the Aria Resort and Casino.

Smoke could be seen filling the air as emergency services attempted to extinguish the fire.

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In a video from the scene, TikToker Baby Khaled said he and other witnesses “heard an explosion” and saw a car fleeing the scene.

Khaled shared a video of the skidding vehicle, saying: “Let’s find this car.”

Other witnesses also shared videos of the blaze.

One witness said on X: “Bomb went off in Vegas. Or a large explosion. Harmon and the strip by Aria.”

“Huge boom heard on Las Vegas Strip,” wrote a second witness on X.

Another witness, posting a video on TikTok, wrote: “There was a boom and then the tree was on fire.”

It is still unclear if the car is connected to the blast.

The location of the explosion is near the Bellagio Hotel and Casino where a shooting that took place several days ago.

Arizona-based YouTuber Finny Da Legend was named as one of the two people killed.

The other victim was Finny’s wife “Bubbly”, as reported by local Fox News outlet KVVU-TV.

Police have not yet commented on the explosion or its cause.

No injuries have been reported.

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KING Charles has requested that members of the Royal Family wear black armbands at the Trooping the Colour parade.

The monarch asked royals to wear the armbands in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane crash on Thursday.

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King Charles could be seen wearing an armband as he saluted during the parade[/caption]

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Prince William was spotted wearing a black armband as he rode down The Mall[/caption]

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Members of the Coldstream Guards at the Trooping the Colour ceremony[/caption]

Both King Charles and Prince William were spotted wearing a black armband as they made their way down The Mall.

At least 241 people are understood to have died in the shocking tragedy in Ahmedabad, India.

Those at the parade also held a minute’s silence following the devastating crash.

Those wearing the bands will be the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards.

A palace spokesperson said this is “a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy”.

King Charles could be seen sporting his armband while he waved to crowds leaving Buckingham Palace.

Princess Kate was spotted beaming as she arrived with William and the kids ahead of the parade.

Hundreds of royal fans braved the early morning rain to queue for a good spot – covered in Union Jack flags and crowns.

They came prepared with umbrellas and rain coats after the Met Office issued storm warnings, as the UK is lashed by floods, thunder and lightning.

Over 1,400 officers and soldiers, 400 musicians, 200 horses and 10 bands are taking part in the event.

This year marks Charles’ third Trooping the Colour parade as monarch.

Coldstream Guards are on display for the world to see, dressed in full military regalia, alongside a huge number of supporting staff.

It is the first time the Coldstream Guards have trooped their colour in front of the King, as the honour rotates between five regiments of the Foot Guards.

The parade today takes place almost five months before the King’s actual birthday. 

Charles was born on November 14, though the reigning British monarch has two birthdays. 

The sovereign’s birthday, which is celebrated through the Trooping the Colour, usually falls in the summer months.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted on X this morning: “Sending my best wishes to His Majesty The King today at Trooping the Colour.

“God Save The King.”

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Princess Kate beamed as she arrived with William and the kids[/caption]

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The parade today takes place almost five months before the King’s actual birthday.[/caption]

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This year marks Charles’ third Trooping the Colour parade as monarch[/caption]

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There will also be a minute’s silence at the event following the devastating air crash[/caption]