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29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aurora Mobile: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Aurora Mobile Ltd. (JG) on Thursday reported a loss of $351,000 in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Shenzhen, China-based company said it had a loss of 6 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 5 cents per share. The provider of mobile data services posted revenue of $12.3 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights ( using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on JG at Sign in to access your portfolio
Buzz Feed
04-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
These 32 Products Are Perfect For Anyone Who Wants Amazing Results With Minimal Effort
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Why work harder than you have to? 1. A bio-enzymatic odor and stain spray to help with accidents that happen sometimes. The formula creates a nice, deep-cleaning lather, so pee spots, vomit, and stubborn stains can be easily and thoroughly erased. Promising review: "This pet odor eliminator is a game-changer! It effectively neutralizes unpleasant smells, leaving the room smelling fresh without a harsh chemical scent. Easy to use, it works on everything from furniture to carpets, tackling both surface odors and deep-set smells." — Dan Get it from Amazon for $15.96. 2. An undetectable mouse jiggler for anyone who needs a break but doesn't want to ruin their perfect work attendance. This will make it seem like you're active while you work on a little self-care. Promising review:"Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four styles). 3. A standing weeder with three steel prongs that grip unwanted lawn invaders by the roots so your least favorite backyard chore will feel more like a claw game. Your yard can still be dandelion free even if you don't put your back into it. Amazon This is made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel. Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned small biz that sells tools to make weeding easier. Promising review:"Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG Get it from Amazon for $39.99. 4. A rapid egg cooker so you can stop settling for overcooked hardboiled eggs with gross gray yolks. You deserve better. Along with hardboiled eggs, this thing can make omelets and poached and scrambled eggs, all without close supervision. Promising review:"I was skeptical when I ordered it but use it constantly. I live in barracks and do not have a stove. I bought it for boiled eggs but use it much more for breakfast burritos. Super easy. Butter tray, put in egg and water, press the button, and walk away. By time I'm dressed for work it's ready. Throw it in a tortilla and walk out with it. More nutritious than Pop-Tarts. It does hard-boiled eggs well but don't assume thats all its good for. Great for college kids, military people, traveling workers, or anyone without access to a full kitchen." — a.l.s Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). Check out our Dash Rapid Egg Cooker review for more deets! 5. A Revlon hot air brush for when you wanna look like you have an in-home stylist at your beck and call. Glossy, effortless waves are just a few brushes away! Promising review:"I am a licensed cosmetologist of 30+ years and I couldn't be more pleased! Salon-perfect, shiny, bouncy blow outs! Dries and styles in one or two easy passes ( on damp hair) and provides maximum lift if I style it that way. Easily dries and styles large sections of hair making this THE BEST hairstyling tool! Highly recommend! I use the low setting and cool blast. Surprised and very happy that I don't need med/high settings. Only caveat I have come across so far: the temp/speed setting is in an awkward place to be able to change it while using. Learning curve, I suppose. Otherwise, another GREAT styling tool from Revlon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" — ERJ Get it from Amazon for $32.43+ (available in three styles and four colors). 6. Or a RobeCurls heatless hair curler that will give straight and wavy hair effortless waves while you sleep. Just wrap your locks around the satin band, get some beauty sleep, and wake up feeling like elves snuck in to curl your hair. Amazon Emikeni is a woman-founded small business that specializes in heatless hair curling tools. Promising review: "I don't usually leave reviews, but this exceeded my expectations. I've tried heatless curlers like this before that didn't sit flat on the top of my head and weren't bendable, so they were hard to sleep in. I love that it has a wire all the way through it so you can bend it and pull it to the back of your head (I'm a stomach and side sleeper, so I want it away from my face). If you mist your hair with a little water until it's slightly damp and wear it overnight, the curls last all day." — Jane Doe Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in nine colors). 7. A grape and tomato zip slicer to put an end to the agonizing task of slicing tiny fruit. Enough is enough! This dishwasher-safe device will give you perfectly halved bites with just a swipe of the wrist. Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok. Had to try it. LOVE IT. So fast and easy. Washes easily and we just lay it out to dry. But we have also put it in the dishwasher too. Saves us so much time and no more almost slicing fingers cutting tiny tomatoes. Wish I'd had this when the kids were tiny and I needed to cut their grapes. Would've saved me time." – Mermaid Get it from Amazon for $19.01. 8. An automatic toilet cleaning system that shoots a bleach cleanser in your bowl with every flush, keeping things fresh between scrubbing sessions. I don't know why, but the toilet stamps kind of embarrass me — I don't want people to know I'm off-loading my toilet cleaning duties — so this is the perfect solution. 🤓 It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months! Promising review:"I used to use those deodorizer tablets for all my toilets in my home, and they worked. However, the chemicals from the tablets would harden the plastic/rubber flap valves in the toilet and cause them to slowly leak overnight. My water bill would be high every month. Once I switched to the Fluidmaster 8300 dispenser, keeping my toilets clean and odorless became easy. Plus, maintenance on my toilets decreased! The cartridges last three months, and replacing them requires no tools. Highly recommend." — Mikiloti Get it from Amazon for $10.49. 9. A rust-removing gel spray – you may be tempted to say "abracadabra" as you use it. It's that magical! The powerful gel clings to rust on contact, so you can watch stains start melting off your tiles immediately; no scrubbing needed. Use this for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. It's nonabrasive and made with a nonhydrofluoric acid-based formula. Promising review:"Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" — Jessica B Get it from Amazon for $11.35. 10. A set of paint touch-up pens for when you start to notice scuffs on your walls but don't want to commit to a full paint job. Just fill the pens up with paint, and you can forgo the whole roller brush entirely. This is also ideal for hiding any oopsies from your landlord when they do a walkthrough, looking for excuses to keep your security deposit. Amazon, Slobproof Slobproof is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Some reviewers use these for detail work on designs and murals. As an added bonus, these are totally airtight, so the paint in them won't dry out if you don't finish up the paint in the pen all at once. Promising review:"These are genius! They work so well and make it no hassle to quickly retouch small areas that get scratched up. Never knew something like this existed, and now am in love with them!" — Jeff Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in packs of five). 11. A Roomba robot vacuum because if robots are going to take our jobs, it might as well be the worst ones. It'll clean your floors *and* it even works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can use voice control! You might as well call this device Rosey because this is Jetsons -level tech. It runs for up to 90 minutes before automatically heading to the dock to recharge. Promising review:"So far, it is amazing! It picks up SO much dirt and hair. We have three dogs and a cat, and my floors are spotless. We decided to get this cheaper one to see if it was something that would work for us and I am amazed! For the first week, we let it run every day. We made sure we picked everything up, and it only got stuck one time. We use it every other day and have it scheduled to run just before we get home. This thing even picks up cat litter! If you are on the fence, try it. Has made my life so much easier not having to sweep every day!" — Kathryn P. Get it from Amazon for $219.99+ (available in two models). 12. And a self-cleaning litter box you can even control from your smartphone — sitting on the couch has never been so productive. It scoops the unmentionables into a separate compartment that you can throw away at your leisure. The hands-free cleaning cycle runs 20 minutes after your cat leaves the litter box, moving their waste to a leak-proof, odor-controlled, and disposable tray underneath. Also grab a bag of scoop-free crystal litter and tray refills, too. Promising reviews:"This litter box is a must for any busy family that struggles to keep up with the daily maintenance of having a cat and a litter box! It works well, and my cat is so happy always having a clean litter box." — Kelsey Decker "I rarely write product reviews but this litter box actually made a huge difference for my house! I have had a cat for about 10 years who decides to do the number 2 about two feet outside the litter box. He has ALWAYS done this, no matter what type of litter or box. I even asked my vet about it, and his response was, "Some cats are just jerks"😂. Then I got this litter box. For the first time EVER, he does ALL of his business in the box! And there is no odor at all!! I love it so much I have two. Would highly recommend!!" — Emily Stokes Get it from Amazon for $199.95+ (available in three styles). 13. Slow cooker liners so you don't have to yank the heavy pot out of the cooker to clean it. You can also use the heat-resistant liners to make two stews at once. Bags! Gotta love 'em. Amazon Bonus! These are also great for cooking cheesecakes. Just wrap the pan in one before dipping it in the water bath to keep it nice and dry. Promising review:"This is a great deal on the multi-pack!!! Since trying these, I always use them when cooking in my Crockpot!! Cleanup is so, so easy. No mess, guaranteed!!!" — Sue Get six liners from Amazon for $5.79. 14. Or oil-proof paper air fryer liners because I know you've been ignoring those burnt crumbs and french fry grease, hoping some enterprising elves might take care of it. Sadly, they're all busy baking cookies and mending shoes, but you can at least avoid future cleaning with the magic of disposable liners. If you'd prefer a reusable option, check out these silicone air fryer liners. Promising review:"These are lifesavers! Makes clean up seem unnecessary. For real. I use the air fryer a lot. I love cooking salmon brushed with olive oil. These liners keep a good 97% of anything from being in the bottom. Maybe more. When you think about how many liners you get, it's really not a bad deal for how much it helps." — Kim Kelly Get 120 liners from Amazon for $12.29+ (available in eight sizes/shapes). 15. A magnetic eyelash set so easy to use, you'll wonder how you were ever intimidated by applying falsies. The kit comes with a magnetic liquid eyeliner that you run across the upper lash line. Then you can just pop the lashes on without having to worry about messy glue or accidentally pasting lashes to your cheek. The kit comes with false eyelashes, magnetic eyeliner, and an applicator. Promising reviews: "With traditional faux lashes, you put the glue on the lash then you have to put it evenly right above your own eye lash. But if your eye tends to twitch or your hand shakes, you end up spending an hour trying to put the lashes on. You just give up. I know I tried and failed plenty of times. I paid big money to let a professional do it. But NOW I DO IT MYSELF!!" — Alfrita Fox "I've tried several different types of false glued and magnetic. These are the EASIEST to apply, most COMFORTABLE to wear, and they stay FIRMLY put until I remove them! I have used the same pair for seven days with no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend this brand of magnetic eyelashes!" — tbear Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six pack sizes). 16. A dog paw-cleaning device to keep Spot's feet squeaky clean, because you can't exactly put hand sanitizer on a dog. (Seriously, do not do that.) Fill the tube up with soapy water and let the soft bristles scrub away the day's walk. Promising review:"Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/schnauzer who likes to dig, a mini golden doodle who is prissy about her paws, and a standard Labradoodle puppy who is still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it is extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking into the camper was ridiculous. It takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously, the best purchase I have made!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors). 17. Fanola purple shampoo that'll transform your brassy blonde into ice queen blonde in no time. The purple toner counteracts the yellow tones in your highlights and can save you frequent trips to the salon. And since it's just a shampoo, you don't have to add any extra steps to your routine. Promising review:"Thank goodness I found this stuff!!! I'm pretty religious in getting my hair done every 10–12 weeks, mainly because my hair always goes warm and it bugs me. I'm not sure if there were new products used this last time I went to the salon, but my hair turned brassy within four weeks instead of the usual 10. Instead of taking the 40-mile drive to the salon and paying all that money again, I got this shampoo. I used it like shampoo the first night, leaving it in for two minutes. The second night, I used it like a mask, leaving it on for five minutes. Seriously, where has this shampoo been all my hair-coloring life?!" — S. Elison Get it from Amazon for $14.23. 18. A batter dispenser you can use to make perfect pancakes and cupcakes every 👏 single 👏 time 👏. Gone are the days of using a measuring cup and dripping batter all over your stovetop. Now you can focus on the fun part: decorating! Who wants a lopsided Mickey Mouse? You can also use it for cupcakes, too! Promising review:"I'm an old school cook so I was skeptical about purchasing this product. However, I have arthritis and now that I am retired, I am always on the lookout for products to make meal prep easier for me. My husband and I have a big breakfast every morning and we enjoy pancakes. This dispenser made pancake making much easier. I love it. What I was very impressed with was that the batter flows so easy through the container. The dispenser makes the size of the pancakes uniform and even. Cleaning it was very easy. I'm not sure if it is dishwasher safe, but I chose to hand wash it. Nothing to it! I appreciate that this product is brightly colored, as I have a bright kitchen with Fiestaware. This dispenser matches my kitchen decor too. Yay." — Kevin and Mari Cornish Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 19. A WD-40 pen that provides all the same benefits as the spray can (quieting squeaks, lubricating hinges, preventing rust, etc.) but now with an easy-to-maneuver, precise pen tip. You could just walk around your home, touching up every hinge you see! Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (also available with a trucker hat for some reason). 20. A set of drill brushes so effective, you'll be shocked how clean your bathroom used to be. Why spend the energy scrubbing when pressing a drill button will do the trick? It's so important to delegate. The set comes with a 2-inch flat brush, a 4-inch flat brush, and a round brush. The drill isn't included, but you can grab a basic Black and Decker one ($29 on Amazon) that'll do the trick. Promising review:"I thought my hard water stains would never come off my shower doors, but I bought this awesome brush set, and it's amazing! I've tried all the hacks — drier sheets, clean erasers, lemon, vinegar — nothing works like this brush! I used Zep shower cleaner with it! In the picture, the side on the right is the part of the door I cleaned, and I still have to clean the left side." — Traci D. Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and stiffness levels). 21. Ohora semi-cured nail strips offering a professional-looking manicure, even if your past at-home attempts yielded less-than-stellar results. Apply them like stickers, seal them under a UV lamp, and you're done! These waterproof strips will look and feel like a gel manicure and last up to two weeks. Promising review: "Love these nails! The picture is them after a week (still going strong)! I put them on for my honeymoon. I've been in the ocean for hours, and they are not showing any wear. They took maybe 15 minutes to apply — I did use a gel top coat and I think that helped keep them from chipping this long. Will be buying more!" — Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $13.50 (available in 21 colors). 22. A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom. You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair-infested. Amazon Promising review:"For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whoever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass, and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I had known about this product before! A must-buy." — MER Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack). 23. An eyeliner with a wing-shaped stamp so you can just stamp on your cat-eye liner and feel like you hired Adele's makeup artist. No more erasing and retrying one million times! Lovoir Beauty is a small biz based in New Zealand that sells this genius winged eyeliner stamp known as The Flick Stick. Promising review:"I just want to make my morning routine as easy as possible. I love winged liner, but I don't have the steady hand for it without mistakes. This makes the perfect and consistent wing every time. Love it!" — Julie B Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes or a combo style). 24. A breakfast sandwich maker that cooks every part of the sandwich at once and then neatly stacks them together so you can skip the line at your local deli. Those $8 charges are starting to add up, after all. All the removable, nonstick parts on this sandwich maker are dishwasher safe. Promising review:"My college daughter loves this sandwich maker! It's quick and simple and requires no more than an outlet, although I do recommend spraying non-stick on the plates once in a while or at least wiping with a touch of Crisco. This makes cleaning it easier, too. Makes sandwiches just like the fast food joint but at far less cost, and you can do it in your jammies!" — AZDonnamae Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in five colors). 25. A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can keep enjoying your white tees even if you're not sorting clothes into lights and darks. Promising review:"These Color Catcher sheets really protect colors from bleeding. It makes all clothes/laundry brighter and looking like new — not that old washed color after just one wash without these sheets. I give this product 5+ stars. Highly recommend. A few pennies spent additionally on your laundry makes one look like wearing new clothes all the time." — Nikita Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $10.95 (also available in multipacks). 26. A game-changing veggie chopper that will make quick work of your prep work. Just add your veggies, slam down the lid, enjoy freshly chopped produce, and then throw the device in the dishwasher when you're done. Now you'll be crying tears of joy instead of tears from onion cutting. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! This is right up there with my stand mixer. I save hours a week using this for dinner prep. I HATE cutting up veggies for dinner, and this makes it fast and fun! I can't believe I didn't buy one years ago. This is worth every penny. Easy to use, and I can just throw it in my dishwasher for clean up. I'm obsessed. I will be buying these as gifts. This is an absolute must-have for everyone." — Reviewer 27. A pack of Spin Pins you can use to keep your hair firmly in place, saving you from constantly readjusting or fighting flyaways. One of these coils is as strong as ~20 standard hairpins. Some reviewers note that these are a little too short for super-thick hair. Promising review:"I'm a nursing student and have to wear my hair in a bun every day. I've tried all the bun makers, watched YouTube videos, and spend way too much time on getting my hair into a bun. I was able to make a pretty bun that was secure in under 30 seconds. I thought it was a fluke so I did it again, and then again. I have hair to my mid back, and three of these worked perfectly for me. If I can get my hair in a bun in under 30 seconds, trust can." — Tina Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a two pack). 28. A closet organizer *and* shirt folder that will finally address your — quite frankly — alarming dresser. Instead of balled-up tees crammed into drawers, you can enjoy neatly folded T-shirts that are easy to flip through. ThreadStax, Promising review:"Love this. I bought the 20-pack. I love clothes, and I'm a neat freak without a lot of closet space. Now, I can store my shirts and camis on my closet shelves and can see and access each one individually. Wish they were more affordable, or I'd buy even more!" — Wendy I. Smith Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and five multipacks). 29. Silver cleaning wipes because the last thing you need is a set of dirty silverware ~tarnishing~ your reputation. These ammonia-free wipes offer long-lasting shine, protect items from scratching, and are soooo much easier to use than polishing pastes. I've used these and can confirm they work super fast! Promising review:"It is very uncommon for me to write a review but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $9.55. 30. A jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add new shine to your gems; no costly trip to the jeweler required. As someone who refuses to take off rings before washing dishes, showering, etc., I need this! The pen is filled with a jewelry-cleaning formula that removes dirt and oil and reduces the appearance of scratches, allowing your gems to really shine. Just remove the cap, brush the solution on your jewelry, and wait for it to dry. Promising review:"I have a 2.5-carat wedding ring and have a hard time really finding anything that gets that 'first-day' sparkle back. With the Dazzle Stick, it shines again. Thank you so much!" — Get it from Amazon for $9.28. 31. A Conair handheld steamer that I personally swear by for turning wrinkly balls of fabric back into the pristine garments they were before you left them in the bottom of your closet. It heats up quickly and removes wrinkles in minutes. And you really can't beat the price for how effective it is. I originally bought this steamer for my wedding three years ago, and it's still going strong! It heats up in about a minute and does a great job working through tough wrinkles. It's super small, so it's perfect for one or two garments. Just be careful not to overfill it — it seriously only needs like a splash of water. Promising review: "This steamer was a lifesaver. It can fix any wrinkled clothes or bent fabric props and make a tough wig a breeze to work with and style. I highly recommend. It does have a small water capacity, but you can work with it for a decent amount of time. Definitely good for the price point." — Alexa Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors and also a "travel smart" version). 32. Or if you wanna be really speedy, a bottle of Downy wrinkle release spray you can just spray on and watch the wrinkles magically vamoose. Promising review:"This stuff is the bomb dot com. You just spray it on your clothes, smooth out the clothes with your hands quickly, wait a few minutes and the clothes are wrinkle-free! I hate ironing, so this is magic. Obviously, it won't work on hard creases but wrinkles from the dryer, for example, it will get rid of." — J. Larsen Get two bottles and a mini from Amazon for $16.99. Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Misty Mountain Records Releases 'Marcella,' Fifth and Final Single from JG Crawford's Album 'From the Mountain Top'
Duet with Marcy Levy, Co-writer of 'Lay Down Sally,' has a Bo-Diddley and Little Feat vibe 'It was a joy to work with Marcy on Marcella. I have so much respect and admiration for her talent and professionalism.'— JG Crawford LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 / / -- Misty Mountain Records today announced the release of 'Marcella,' the final single from singer/songwriter JG Crawford's album 'From the Mountain Top,' which is expected to drop in May 2025. Marcella is a duet featuring Crawford and Marcy Levy, who co-wrote and sang on 'Lay Down Sally' and 'The Core' with Eric Clapton. The song has a good-time feel and a Bo-Diddley/Little Feat energy. It has Marcy and JG answering each other with each verse. 'It was a joy to work with Marcy on Marcella,' said JG. 'I have so much respect and admiration for her talent and professionalism. Indeed, I wrote Marcella especially for Marcy, having wanted to work with her since I first fell in love with her sound from when she worked with Clapton.' JG continued to follow Marcy's career when Clapton released 'The Core' and 'Wonderful Tonight,' after which Marcy changed her name to Marcy Detroit. She has continued to write and perform in Los Angeles. They met in 2005. JG wrote 'Marcella' in 2015. Marcella's lyrics feature JG playfully calling on Levy to 'jam tonight.' Marcy knowingly answers back that JG has that 'bad-boy smile', and he is the sort of guy that 'loves 'em and leaves 'em' all over town. Marcy sings that the behavior 'brings me down' and she would feel 'like a fool.' 'Marcella' was recorded in a private home studio in Topanga Canyon, California, previously owned by a member of the British rock band Supertramp. The single and album were produced by Grammy award-winning engineer Mark Howard, who is a frequent collaborator with Daniel Lanois. Howard is renowned for his work on Bob Dylan's 'Oh Mercy,' and 'Time Out of Mind.' Howard worked on U2's 'Unforgettable Fire,' 'Joshua Tree,' and 'Achtung Baby,' and has co-produced and engineered recordings for artists Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris, and Tom Waits. Howard assembled a group of famous, seasoned musicians for 'From the Mountain Top,' including Hal Cragin, one of Joni Mitchell's bass players, Jimmy Paxson, a drummer for Stevie Nicks and Keith Urban, and keyboard player for Leonard Cohn and John Mayer, Michael Chavez. The single is not the end of the collaboration between JG and Marcella. The duo is contemplating performing some special dates in the future. 'I'm excited at the prospect of working with Marcella on more creative efforts and performances,' JG said. Cover artwork credit goes to @Andrew_Mcgranahan. For more information visit Find more of JG's music at James G Crawford II JG Crawford Music +1 310-455-2307 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Buzz Feed
14-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
34 Products That'll Make You Think, 'Yup, I'm Overhauling My Backyard This Spring'
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. You deserve to lounge in absolute style this sunny season — right from the comfort of your yard. 1. A lawn repair formula that will help your lawn finally fill in those lil' bald spots that have been marring the aesthetics of your yard. You will no longer have to walk across your lawn slowly in fear of the grass getting damaged — this formula will help regrow those blades no matter what harm they have faced. Promising review: Great for growing back patches and sections of grass that are bald or not growing. I have used this twice in different areas in the backyard. I pulled up a brick pathway, spread the seed and watered it per instructions. It grew back nice and lush. I recommend this to anyone who needs to regrow grass." — lpclw Get it from Amazon for $16.44. 2. A standing weeder so you can pluck out those unwanted weeds and clean up the lawn without the hassle of bending, pulling, or kneeling! Don't spend hours sweating and trying to manually (and painstakingly) yank them out — just place the tool into the ground above the weed, lean against the handle, and pull it out! Amazon Grampa's Gardenware Co. is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy. Promising review:"Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG Get it from Amazon for $36.97. 3. A hammock chair to bring your beachside vacation straight to your very own backyard. It even has built-in pockets, so your fave books and snacks can always be close at hand. It can support up to 320 lbs. Promising review:"No assembly required, super easy to put up, and adds so much character to our backyard. It's also very comfortable to sit in. I'm only 5ft tall, so I'm able to sit cross-legged with extra room." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors). 4. A pooper scooper perfect for scoopin' up all those piles of poop marring our backyards so you don't have to kneel over and do it yourself — and, heavens forbid, actually touch it. It comes with both a rake and bin, so your hands will go nowhere near your furry bestie's little mess. Promising review:"With three dogs, two small and one large, scooping the yard is a never-ending job. But with the Arm & Hammer swivel bin and rake, there is no more bending to pick up the doggy droppings. I am able to easily use the rake to push the droppings into the bag-covered bin. When I am done cleaning up the yard, I simply remove the plastic bag from the scoop, tie it off, and dispose. I spray the rake with the hose sprayer and then clip the rake onto the scooper for easy storage. I really like this handy scooper. It makes a very icky job much easier to handle." — Kelly Eldred Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 5. A portable 100-inch movie screen to turn your backyard into a home movie theater so you don't have to brave crowds or *shudders* other people just to comfortably watch your favorite Disney movie on the big screen. Oh yeah, your backyard just became the talk of the whole neighborhood. Promising review:"I love the size and the fact that it takes five minutes to set up and five minutes to take down. Very portable and lightweight to carry. Very sturdy. I would highly recommend." — Kathi Get it from Amazon for $88.95 (also available in a 120-inch size). 6. An instant stain remover spray so you can simply wipeee away the grass stains ruining your favorite lawn chair (without a bunch of scrubbing). Mold and mildews got nothing on this potion-in-a-bottle. Promising review:"I have a small three-tier water fountain on my patio. Naturally, the birds in the community have come to rely on it for drinking and bathing. I literally sprayed this product and walked away. I actually left it on overnight; I got busy with other tasks. When I checked back all of the mold was gone, everything, with no damage to the painted stucco wall or cement and no scrubbing. Literally spray and leave." — Mark Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes). 7. An inflatable pool because you deserve to have the relaxing backyard of your dreams — even if you don't exactly have the real estate for a full-fledged pool. It even has a built-in bench, backrest, and two cupholders for ultimate lounging! Promising review: "Good size. I'm 5'4", and I bought it for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old for the spring and summer. I didn't need anything huge; I have a nice-sized deck, and we spend a lot of time on the deck, so I wanted something big enough for them to have some wiggle room to keep cool but not too big so it wouldn't take up too much room. I also purchased an outdoor grass rug to put it on to protect the bottom of it and keep it from getting splinters (just a suggestion if you plan on using it on the deck). It has a drain plug, so cleaning and getting fresh water is not hard at all." — Majestic 0220 Get it from Amazon for $49.39. 8. Or a dog/kiddie pool that can easily fold down and be stashed away in your garage when your kiddos and pups aren't splashing around in it. Promising review:"I have a 3-month-old lab that I wanted to start introducing to water on a hot summer day. It was perfect because 1. He likes to chew everything, and this one can't pop and doesn't seem like it would puncture easily. 2. The sides kind of fold down if he was slowly getting in, but then I could easily reform it. 3. Super easy setup and clean up. Now I don't have to have a huge ugly plastic pool propped up on the side of my house." — LBella Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in seven sizes). 9. A high-voltage bug zapper to vanish the creepy crawlies that threaten your peaceful outdoor lounging. Mosquitoes, gnats, flies, moths, and other insects, say buh-bye — your backyard is a bug-free zone! Promising review:"We live in the woods on a lake in Bluegrass Country in Kentucky. The bugs were ridiculous when we first moved here! I bought one of these last spring as a test and was so impressed I purchased two more. They absolutely crush the flying insect population in short order! This spring, we have noticed a huge decrease in bugs, which we suspect is due to the significant depopulation of the breeders last summer. We leave ours on year-round, and some are zapped even in the dead of winter, but during the spring and summer? My gosh! We have to use a leaf blower to clean up under the units nearly every day! Even our nearest neighbor (about 200 feet away) says they've noticed a big fall off in bugs in their yard since we put up our units." — Paul Get it from Amazon for $69.99. 10. A hanging curved lounge chair you can curl into and be as comfy (and, more importantly, as shaded) as possible while the kiddos hop into the pool. WFH life just got a whole lot better. Promising review:"The only problem I have with this chair is that I only have one of them, and the whole family now fights over it! Seriously, it is THAT comfortable and relaxing. Pretty easy to put together. My husband got it all assembled in less than an hour and then proceeded to open up a beer and fall asleep in it next to the pool. HA! I like to take my laptop and work on it as the moveable umbrella shades my screen. Love love LOVE it!!" — Erin S Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in 16 colors). 11. A powerful Sun Joe pressure washer to bring back the shine to your cobblestone walkway, driveway, or fence with minimal effort on your part! Promising review:"Great product at a good price. Used this power washer to wash my stucco house for pre-painting. Unit worked as advertised. Fairly quiet yet powerful sprayer. Great customer service and would highly recommend this product to anyone." — Boy Wonder CTS Get it from Amazon for $299. 12. A stainless-steel insert you can use to transform your plain old charcoal grill into a super duper fancy pizza oven — yeah, like the ones you can find in those priceyyy restaurants. Bon Appétit!! 😋 Promising review:"I really researched and shopped around before I purchased this from Amazon. I cooked my first pizza on it, and it came out like a pro!! We will be using this, especially during the summer, as it pretty much stays in the triple digits here (the Mojave Desert). I cannot believe it took less than 10 minutes to bake an entire pizza. I recommend that you go to the KettlePizza website to get pointers from some of the celebrity chefs that they have videos of. These pointers really did help me to cook a perfect pizza!" — Kim Suzanne Get it from Amazon for $144.95. 13. A multifunctional firepit because nothing brings the family together like ooey-gooey-yummy s'mores. And when those temps are soaring high, you can even fill the pit with ice and bottled beverages! Amazon Promising review:"I love the functionality of this fire pit so much! To just sit by the fire or to decide we want to do a quick barbecue on it is just so wonderful! I appreciate the cover that comes with it to protect it from the elements. Assembly was quite easy. I look forward to having this for many years to come. I highly recommend this product." — Kimi Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 14. And a flame colorant that you can simply toss into your firepit and be amazed at the colorful, magical illumination. FYI, if you're making s'mores (or any food), don't throw these on until *after* you're done cooking with the fire. To get the show started, just add 1–3 of these packets to your fire, and you'll get up to a full hour of colorful flames before the vibrancy fades. You can add additional packets as needed! Promising review:" Watching these burn is absolutely peaceful and mesmerizing! They actually last for a good 20 minutes as well." — Stella Get six packets from Amazon for $5.49. 15. Some restorative wipes perfect for bringing back the gloss to your door, patio furniture, and other sun-damaged surfaces outside of your home. These work on vinyl, plastic, stone, fiberglass, metal, painted surfaces, and more — so everything can look shiny and new when your family comes over for a long weekend. Promising review: "My metal barstools were left on the balcony all winter because of a surprise three-day blizzard. After being buried in snow all winter I thought for sure I would have to throw them out when I saw them in the spring. Looking at them now after using the product, no one would suspect that they weren't new ones!" — Mom@home Get five wipes from Amazon for $14.52. 16. A 4-in-1 inflatable pool float because you deserve to lounge comfortably as you're enjoying some much-needed pool time. You'll end up coming back for more once the other members of your family catch wind of how freaking comfy these are! This inflatable pool float works as a hammock, a lounge chair, a drifter, and an exercise saddle! Promising review:" Got this on a whim after reading some reviews. I didn't expect it to immediately become the fam's new favorite! Lay back, and you are half in, half out of the water, so you aren't baking from above or freezing below — just what we wanted. It holds your head well out of the water and feels very supportive/stable. I've had it for about a month now and only had to blow it up the first time; the plastic is fairly thick and doesn't lose air through seams or the nozzle. We have a full-body foam float that costs about $120, and it never gets used anymore. Everybody takes turns on this one. Great deal for the price; I just bought three more of various colors. Go ahead and try it." — DIY Guy Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in nine colors and in packs of two or three). 17. A set of color-changing inflatable pool balls perfect for accessorizing your pool with a bunch of pretty lights. This is gonna look gorgeous in the background of your next Insta Story. Plus, they're solar-powered and last for about eight hours! Each light cycles through red, blue, white, and green. Promising review:"My pool is so old school and boring that I bought these to liven it up, and what a difference!! My pool went from 'meh' to WOW! The balls are easily inflated by mouth like a beach ball. Once inflated, a few hours in the sun and they are charged and ready to go. They light up after dusk ( it has to be rather dark). There is no manual way to power them on or off; they glow all night long. The changing colors are vibrant and very beautiful. They have a loop at the top if you would like to hang them. They would be magical hanging in a tree or from a pergola. I really liked how easy these were to fill and charge, and I like the solar power and the amazing color display. They make my inner child happy." — J. Matheson Get a set of four from Amazon for $69.99. 18. A bamboo mason bee house to invite the 🐝 buzziest workers 🐝 of the season into your garden so your flowers, trees, and berry plants can be pollinated! Amazon, Promising review:"I bought this for my daughter for her birthday. I thought it was so neat, I bought one for myself. I hung it outside of our shed so the wood bees would not drill any more holes in our shed frame. So far, so good. The bees are buzzing away. 🐝" — Christie Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in purple or teal). 19. A garbage guard because, let's face it, your trash is a calling card for flies, and you want those pests far, far, far away from your backyard. Just stick this onto the inside of your garbage can, and the odorless vapor that it releases will help to stop those creepy crawlies from infesting for up to four months! Promising review:"Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge, to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor. Just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.)" — Michael E. Bradley Get it from Amazon for $9.84. 20. A stylish outdoor mat perfect for adding some ~personality~ to your plain ol' backyard porch. It's lightweight, can be easily folded into its storage bag (yeah, you can even take it on your next picnic 😱), is coated to prevent fading, AND is breathable to help prevent damage to your deck! The best part, though? How easyyyy it is to clean! Just wipe it down with water, and voila! Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this outdoor rug! The size was perfect for my outdoor patio, and the texture is also durable for outdoor elements. It really made my outdoor patio furniture and decor POP." — K. Beez Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 sizes and eight colors). 21. A sunshade triangle to bring you some much-needed relief when those sun rays are extraaa sunny. ☀️ It's a heavy-duty shade that's designed to block up to 95% of UV rays, helping to keep you cool and protected. Promising review:"My pool is awesome when it gets into the 100s of degrees here in California. We decided to grab a 20x20x20 triangle and holy cow does it do a number on the backyard! Not only does it keep my pool better-shaded, but it also keeps the sun off of my back patio during the hottest part of the day." — The Tiki Lab Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in a variety of colors and sizes). 22. A three-piece furniture set so you can enjoy the peaceful outdoors as you sip on your morning cup of coffee and watch the sunrise. 🌅 It's made of durable rattan material, so you don't need to worry about a ~little fall of rain~ damaging your set. Promising review:" Great set for the price! I needed a smaller chair and table set for my front porch as it is not very wide and this was perfect. Sturdy build and comfortable. Not hard to put together: all pieces were included and the instructions were easy. Can't wait to sit outside with a cup of coffee and watch the cars drive by." — DEBBIE JACKSON Get it from Amazon for $85.19+ (available in five colors). 23. A weather-resistant wooden path to spring up a new walkway when you don't want to spend $$$ on cobblestone pavement. This 8-foot pathway is already joined, so you can simply *plop* it down wherever you need it! Promising review:"The cats love to sleep on them, and they do keep the wetter pathways dry under your feet. They are lasting quite well. ; they are standing up to cats and people walking on them all day long. They are surviving rain, sun, and wind. We will be purchasing more." — susan osako Get it from Amazon for $72.83. 24. An umbrella light you can easily clamp onto any umbrella to ~illuminate~ your outdoor seating. You're gonna need the extra overhead lighting when you're trying to fit in "just one more chapter" and the moon is already gracing the sky. Promising review:"When I bought this, it was totally on a whim. I was convinced that because it was so inexpensive, it would be a cheap piece of junk! Was I wrong! It does a great job of lighting up the table with the three different settings. AND, if you turn it upside-down, you can further vary the brightness. (Sometimes, you just want a hint of a glow rather than a spotlight in your face.) I'm very happy with this, especially since I left it out all summer long with no issues. It was hidden under a closed umbrella, but I'm sure it got a little damp with rainwater, and it survived! For just $10, it is such an easy solution for my patio that has no electricity, and therefore, needs something battery powered." — LouiseN Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 25. An elevated dog bed with a canopy so your furry bestie can enjoy the great outdoors with you. This will keep them ~chill~ as they lounge around in the backyard. By the way, some reviewers say this elevated bed is great for cats, too! Promising review:"I am so happy that I bought this for my pup!! We hang out together outside, and I don't worry about bugs/ants from the ground getting to him. He loves to lay on the hammock, as I call it, and he looks like a king! The other great part was it took NO TOOLS, and I had it together in under 15 minutes (and I'm not the savviest)." — Mary Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in two sizes, four colors, and with or without a canopy). 26. A pack of solar-powered waterproof deck lights that can attach to your railings, fence, stairs, or pretty much anywhere else to illuminate the darkened (spooky 👻) areas of your backyard and porch. They can be fully charged in only four hours on a sunny day, and they automatically switch on at dusk and switch off at dawn. Promising review:"These lights were easy to install and look great on our deck. We just had a pool built and needed some light on the steps of the deck so we could see walking up the steps at night. They're beautiful without too much light." — BJ Get 16 from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in white or multicolored versions). 27. A Scumbug you can plop into your pool to slurppp up all the oils, sunscreen, and other yuckies that are just festering in your waters. And when it gets discolored: just wring it out, rinse it, and toss it back into the pool! Promising review:"Scummy water bugging you? I just got this gem of a product last night. Popped it into my hot tub, and from the picture I attached, you can see that in just about 12 hours, this little Scumbug ate up all the oil and filth in the hot tub. The water not only looks better but smells better too! Highly recommended!" — Mickey D. Get it from Amazon for $12.97. 28. And a pool vacuum so you can suck up all the dirt, twigs, leaves, and random ickies that have made their home on your pool floor. It comes with 10 hoses and is designed to clean pools up to 30 feet long. Promising review:"I bought this pool cleaner as a quick desperation fix as my $500 pool cleaner died, leaving a green swamp! Talk about easy assembly! Twenty minutes later, it was zipping up the pool, including the walls! I couldn't believe it; the suction power was incredible! My green pool was crystal clear! What I thought was a short-term fix and a great value for the money is now my go-to pool cleaner. I recommend this for all in-ground pools. It's a gem! Worth every penny, and it will save you hundreds over expensive cleaners, but more to the point, it works great!" — Steve from Tucson Get it from Amazon for $87.95. 29. Some waterproof outdoor cushion covers perfect for adding a pop of color to your plain patio furniture. Your backyard deserves to be aesthetic too. These are just pillow covers — you'll need to get inserts, too, if you don't already have them. Promising review: "These pillowcases were a great addition to my patio. They are high-quality, water-resistant materials. Also, they are true to color. Edit: After almost a year, these pillowcases are still true to color (no fading) and, overall, an excellent buy. I would buy Muilee brand again, ANYTIME!" — Jennifer C Get two from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 6 sizes and 33 colors). 30. A rolling pool organizer because you're tired of seeing your pool noodles, inflatable beach balls, and diving rings strewn all over your lawn. Promising review:"Love this inexpensive organizational tool. Tired of seeing toys etc., everywhere on the deck. We took all of our floats, noodles, and toys and placed them inside this cart. LOVE IT! We highly recommend this." — Larry B. Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in three colors). 31. A can of porch and patio paint resistant to scuffing, fading, and peeling for anyone who wants to zhuzh up their concrete or wood when those stains just simply refuse to budge no matter how much you try to clean them. Promising review:"Excellent! Easy to use and clean up. My outdoor patio is a little rough, and it took a full gallon to cover 200 square feet." — RLB Get a gallon from Amazon for $37.97+ (available in two shades of gray). 32. And a hardwood oil treatment to protect and brighten up your deck, fence, railings, or siding. This coating helps prevent any future damage from the elements, as well as just general wear and tear. Promising review:"I applied this product on an uncovered deck, which takes a beating from the sun and rain in the summertime and snow sits on the deck in the wintertime. I've tried several other wood sealers, but nothing we have used holds up as well as this product. When it rains, you can watch the water bead up and run off, so you know that this product is working. I apply this product every summer to my deck to keep it in top shape. I also applied this sealer to the wooden floor of our covered porch, and the boards shined brand new. Probably would not have to apply every year to the covered floor area, but I do." — Bubba Get it from Amazon for $20.42+ (available in 10 colors and five styles). 33. Some fade-resistant faux ivy you can use to cover up any unsightly wire fencing and add an additional layer of privacy — your neighbors don't need to see you firing up your barbecue in your boxers after all. It's sure to enhance your outdoor living space quickly and efficiently. Promising review: "I love my ivy! It was very easy to cut, and it's lightweight, so it's easy to work with while holding up. I'm trying to think of something to do with the excess from my balcony privacy fence project. This looks so cute and does a perfect job of blocking out the street while providing some color and texture!" — Angela G. Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in a variety sizes). 34. Some weatherproof outdoor string lights to make your backyard feel like that last prom scene in Twilight. Hang 'em up on your roofline, or drape 'em above your yard so that every single night feels like you're slow dancing with Edward Cullen. Promising review: "I live in Arizona where we get monsoons (harsh winds with heavy rain), and since I've bought these, I've had two monsoons, and the bulbs somehow are all still working! I recently accidentally hit a bulb while throwing my dog's ball in the yard, and one bulb went out (my fault, obviously). It's awesome that they included four replacement bulbs. As for the brightness, they aren't too bright or too dull, which is exactly what I was looking for. If you're looking for something with mellow, not overpowering backyard lighting that still lights up your yard, these are definitely it :)" — Nanzilla Get them from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in seven lengths and four colors). Your vibe the whole sunny season: 20th Television Animation The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Senior DC street gang member sentenced to 35 years in prison
WASHINGTON () — A senior member of a street gang was sentenced to decades in prison Tuesday for drug trafficking charges and more. Broadus Jamal Daniels, also known as 'Wardy,' was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on Sept. 16, 2024. Daniels is accused of being a 'big homie' for the Jugg Gang (JG) street gang. 4 teens charged after shooting leaves 3 dead in Spotsylvania County Around August 2018, JG allied with another D.C. street crew called 'Push Dat S***' (PDS). The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for D.C. said that PDS had territory in the 3300 to 3500 blocks of Wheeler Rd. SE and also ran an open-air drug market outside of a grocery store in that area. From August 2018 to April 2023, PDS and JG sold drugs from several locations, including in apartment buildings in the area. Rival gangs started to target them in drive-by shootings. Starting in August 2019, one of the gang's members started assembling ghost guns that could be fully automatic. The USAO said that PDS and JG members carried these drugs around to retaliate against rival gangs and defend their area from the gangs. Daniels was found guilty of possessing machine guns in furtherance of drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, conspiracy to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, unlawful possession of machine guns, and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Trump announces 90-day pause on most tariffs, raises taxes on Chinese imports After his sentence, Daniels must also serve four years of supervised release. The USAO said that this sentencing was part of an ongoing investigation that has led to 26 convictions and the seizure of two vehicles, 35 firearms, four machine guns, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, approximately 60 pounds of marijuana, 41 grams of cocaine base, dozens of oxycodone pills, and approximately $500,000 in cash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
