Iowa advances THC open container bill

Richmond man was arrested for taping his wife to a chair in the basement so he could watch football

A Richmond, Virginia man was arrested for taping his wife to a chair in their basement for so he could watch football upstairs without interruptions, according to WRIC 8 News. According to Virginia Statewide Incidents on Facebook, 64-year-old Terry Ward was arrested on October 11 after police responded to a call at 2200 block of Maplewood Avenue near Byrd Park over an alleged domestic disturbance.

Richmond, VA · 9d

Thomas Smith

Iconic Frozen Pizza Discontinued Forever, After More Than 60 Years

A familiar name in the frozen pizza aisle is disappearing for good. Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, ending production of the longtime grocery staple also known as Mama Celeste. The company will sell its remaining inventory, but once those pizzas are gone, there will be no more products.

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Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked Where ALDI Gets Its Beef, Chicken, Pork, and Fish — Here's What I Found

Wondering what country sources all their different types of meat from? I was too. So I went into the store and here is what I could learn from just reading labels and packaging.

Thomas Smith

Americans on Social Security Just Got a Huge Monthly 'Raise'

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security just learned how much more money they will get next year. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, October 14, that benefits will increase 3.6% for 2027. For retired workers, that means an average increase of about $75 a month -- roughly $900 over a full year.

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Thomas Smith

IRS Is Already Sending Surprise Tax Refunds to More Than 50,000 Americans -- Here's Who Qualifies

Some adoptive families could receive an additional tax refund this fall without filing another return. The IRS announced on October 16 that it had begun issuing refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers affected by a change in how unused adoption tax credits are treated. Adjustments started in late September, and the agency expects to finish processing most eligible taxpayers by the end of 2026.

intentionalhospitality

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The U.S. Government Says You Should Have This Much Food Stored at Home Now

What would your family eat if you couldn't get to the grocery store for several days? Maybe a major storm knocks out electricity, roads become impassable, or stores temporarily run out of essentials.

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Thomas Smith

Social Security Just Confirmed Major Changes for 2027 -- Including a New Earnings Limit

Millions of Americans will receive bigger Social Security benefits in 2027. People who collect retirement benefits while continuing to work will also have more room to earn money before Social Security withholds part of their payments.

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

Washington, DC · 14d

Dianna Carney

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Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 24d

Thomas Smith

Walmart and Other Major Retailers Are Replacing Price Tags -- Why Shoppers Are Worried

The paper price tag on your grocery store shelf is getting a digital replacement. And for shoppers, the change raises a question that goes well beyond how the new labels look: Could stores start changing prices while you're shopping?

Thomas Smith

KFC Just Made a Huge Change to Its Menu

Your usual KFC combo is about to come with a different set of drink choices. The fried chicken chain has announced plans to replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola products at its U.S. restaurants, ending a beverage relationship that stretches back roughly four decades.

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Thomas Smith

1.5+ Million Lbs of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide -- Check Your Fridge

Kayem Foods Inc., a Massachusetts-based meat producer, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, according to an October 17 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

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Thomas Smith

The FTC Is Sending Millions in Refunds -- Check Whether You're Eligible for These Payments

An unexpected check or PayPal payment could be money you are actually owed. The Federal Trade Commission has announced refund distributions involving Walmart money transfers, the cash advance app Cleo AI, online marketplace GOAT and other companies. Some payments are going to consumers for the first time. Others are follow-up payments to people who already received money from a settlement.

Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Things Frugal Millionaires Don’t Buy, Despite Having Money

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Greg Wilson, CFA

30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Edmond Thorne

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12 Shot at FAMU Homecoming: 15-Year-Old Is Charged — Fatigue Meets Accountability

A homecoming celebration turned into a crime scene near Bragg Stadium. Six children were hit. The suspect is a teenager. The question now is whether Florida’s Black political class can finally say out loud what everyone in the neighborhood already knows.

Tallahassee, FL · 7d

Greg Wilson, CFA

25 Things Home Buyers Instantly Hate About Your House

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Margaret Minnicks

Only one Shoney's restaurant is left in Virginia

In the late 1990s,Shoney's restaurants were in about 1,300 locations across more than 30 states. Today, there are only 50 restaurants nationwide. It is hard to believe that Shoney's was once a massive American restaurant chain with restaurants throughout Virginia, but now only one single location remains in the entire state. The lone location is at 9963 Hull Street Road in Midlothian (North Chesterfield), just outside of Richmond, VA, where this writer lives.

Virginia · 12d

Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked Meijer's Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found

Wondering where Meijer stores in the Midwest get their beef from? Here is what I found on a recent visit to a Meijer store in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have spent the last month checking out the origin of beef at different grocery stores across the country. I published an article on NewsBreak earlier - I Checked Walmart's Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found. Now I am looking at a popular grocery store chain in the Midwest, Meijer.

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

Thomas Smith

Millions of Americans Are Getting Cash Settlement From an App They Used -- Check Your Email

More than 2.1 million Americans are about to receive money from a $15.8 million federal refund program, and the first step toward collecting it could be sitting in their email inboxes right now.

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Margaret Minnicks

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is withholding comments about the indictment against Senator Louise Lucas

When Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger attended a "Souls to the Polls"event in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as part of the early voting push for the midterm elections, she was asked about the indictment of Senate Majority Leader Lucas and the Justice Department's timing.

Virginia · 7d

Kateable

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Feel a Sore Throat Coming On? Drink This Tea First

That first scratchy tickle in the back of my throat is my cue to put the kettle on. This is the warm tea I make, with thyme, ginger, lemon, and honey. 😊. I can’t promise this tea will stop a sore throat in its tracks, but a hot drink does help. In one study, a hot fruit drink gave people subjective relief from common cold symptoms, and honey has good evidence for soothing cough, which often comes with a sore throat. Thyme is a traditional herb for the throat, and ginger is warming and comforting.

Margaret Minnicks

After federal indictment Senator Louise Lucas claims she is a victim

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Department of Justice announced a federal indictment charging Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Prosecutors allege she led a marijuana distribution enterprise.

Virginia · 1d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Emails: AT&T Data Breach Payments May Be as High as $5,000 for Some Customers

If you filed a claim in AT&T's data breach settlement, check your inbox -- and your spam folder. The $177 million agreement received final court approval on October 2, bringing eligible customers closer to compensation.

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7 Pennsylvania Dutch Dishes from Amish Wedding Season

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Traditionally, and especially in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Old Order Amish wedding season opened after harvest and ran from late October through November and into December, with weddings held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A single wedding fed two hundred to four hundred guests, and the cooking fell to a designated crew who arrived before the sun came up and worked from a barn or shop kitchen with equipment scaled to match the crowd.

Lancaster County, PA · 3d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2022 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Mark Doyle was two when he was taken by his mother

A correction was made to indicate Boca Raton is in Florida. Mark Doyle has been missing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Palm Beach County), since October 28, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He would now be 6 years old. His full name is Mark Edmund Doyle Jr.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 7d

Greg Wilson, CFA