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Tiny 10 lb Papillon Mix Pup Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Maxine, a tiny pup who recently came into their care and is searching for the family who will give her a place in this world. According to the rescue, “Surrendered by owners from Mississippi, Maxine wants one thing in life: A home with YOU!” She is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 11d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1947: An 11-year-old mentally disabled boy vanished in Baltimore, Maryland

For over 79 years, the disappearance of Kenneth Warren Hager from Baltimore, Maryland, has remained a mystery. He was last seen on April 8, 1947. If alive today, he would be 91.

Baltimore, MD · 25d

CJ Coombs

Seven-month-old Hamza Ali vanished from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, in 2013, and was never found

Hamza Ali has been missing from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), since April 8, 2013, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Hamza would now be 13 years old if still alive. He was last seen at home.

Upper Darby, PA · 7d

ChefManiac

The 20-Minute Pecan Candy That Tastes Like It Came Straight From a New Orleans Sweet Shop

Buttery pecans, rich chocolate, and caramel-like sweetness come together in clusters that look polished enough for a candy counter but take almost no effort to pull off. The pecans bring that deep, toasted crunch, while the soft, glossy coating settles around every piece and turns each bite into a mix of creamy, nutty, and slightly chewy textures. There is no oven, no complicated candy thermometer routine, and no long cooling process standing between you and a tray of homemade sweets. It is the kind of old-fashioned Southern candy that feels festive, generous, and just fancy enough to make people assume you spent far more time in the kitchen.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1961 from Newport Beach, California: John Arthur Butler was only 15 when he vanished

John Arthur Butler disappeared from Newport Beach, California (Orange County), on August 21, 1961, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). John's composite image above was created to show how he might have looked at 65, though he would now be 80 if alive.

Newport Beach, CA · 20d

Margaret Minnicks

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Blueberries recalled after E. coli outbreak in 8 states, including Virginia

Twelve people in the U.S. have become ill amid a recall of frozen blueberries from Publix due to potential E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Virginia · 14d

Dianna Carney

He Weighs Just 3 Pounds, But Tiny Colbert is Carrying a Whole Lot of Hope

Meet Colbert, a four-month-old Chihuahua at Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, who weighs in at an eye-popping three pounds and is now looking for a home. In a recent post introducing the tiny pup, the shelter emphasized just how small Colbert is: “Colbert is 3 pounds. Yes, 3. Not 13. Not 30. 3,” adding that it’s “less than a gallon of milk” and joking that it’s “about the weight of an average human brain.” Despite the miniature size, the message from Forever Paws is clear: Colbert is a puppy with a big personality, and the shelter is hoping the right adopter will be ready for the responsibility that comes with such a small, energetic dog.

Fall River, MA · 25d

Dianna Carney

Miniature Pinscher Mix Puppy Looking For Love After being Surrendered Alongside Siblings

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Susanna Unicorn, an energetic little puppy who is searching for the family that will give her a place in this world. According to the rescue, “The UNICORN litter live in a land far, far away (Tennessee) and were surrendered by wizards, but they'll gallop all the way into your home (and heart.)” She is now living with a loving foster family.

Massachusetts · 7d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Now

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.

17d

ChefManiac

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole Is the Kind of Southern Supper That Knows How to Feed a Hungry

A short ingredient list can still deliver the kind of bubbling, cheesy comfort that makes everyone wander into the kitchen before dinner is called. This casserole keeps things wonderfully simple, layering familiar pantry staples into a hot, hearty bake with tender textures, savory flavor, and plenty of old-fashioned appeal. The top gets golden around the edges, the middle stays creamy and satisfying, and every scoop feels like the sort of covered-dish supper that belonged at family gatherings long before complicated recipes took over. It is practical, cozy, and exactly the kind of meal that proves five ingredients can still make dinner feel generous.

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ChefManiac

This Simple Appalachian Supper Tastes Like the Kind of Meal Grandma Never Needed a Recipe For

There is something deeply comforting about a meal built from humble ingredients, cooked slowly, and served without fuss. This Appalachian-style supper leans into the kind of food that once filled farmhouse kitchens: hearty, savory, warm, and made to stretch what was already in the pantry. Think tender vegetables, simple meats, skillet sides, and that unmistakable old-fashioned flavor that comes from practical cooking done well. It is the kind of dinner that does not need fancy plating or a long ingredient list to feel memorable. One plate can bring back thoughts of cast-iron skillets, porch evenings, and family tables where nobody left hungry.

Dianna Carney

Meet Max: The 2-Year-Old Shih Tzu Who "Bonds Quickly & Deeply"

Max, a “tender‑hearted Shih Tzu mix originally from Texas,” is now in Rhode Island and ready for a meet-and-greet, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue says Max is 2 years old, weighs 13 pounds, and is looking for a forever home where someone can offer patience and steady reassurance as he settles in and continues learning the routines of family life.

Rhode Island · 25d

CJ Coombs

Five-year-old Alice Pereira disappeared on Staten Island, New York in 1972

Alice Pereira has been missing from Staten Island, New York (Richmond County), since July 7, 1972, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alice was five years old when she disappeared outside of her home at the Tysens Lane Apartment Complex. She would be 59 now if alive.

Staten Island, NY · 27d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1968 from Concord, New Hampshire: Janis Louise Taylor was only 15 when she disappeared

Janis Louise Taylor has been missing from Concord, New Hampshire (Merrimack County), since January 8, 1968, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Janis would now be 73 if alive.

Concord, NH · 3d

Dianna Carney

Meet Graham Smore: The Tiny & Local 8 lb Puppy Looking For Love

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Graham Smore, a local little puppy who recently came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The sweet and sugary SMORE pups were born right here in New England to Josie Momma Smore (pictured). These precious pups are sure to make your heart (and marshmallows) melt!”

Massachusetts · 9d

Dianna Carney

This Tiny 2-Year-Old Shih Tzu Mix Is Sweet, Submissive, & Looking for Someone to Call Her “Princess"

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, is looking for a calm, loving home for Mei Mei, a “teeny tiny lady” Shih Tzu mix who is “about two years old and just under 9lbs,” according to the shelter. The rescue says Mei Mei is “having a hard time adjusting to shelter life” and is “looking for a safe, soft place to land.”

Fall River, MA · 3d

Dianna Carney

Special Needs Puppy Who Shelter Wanted to Euthanize Now Searching For Loving Family

Get ready to meet a playful young puppy who is searching for the family that will give her a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Cora Psychic after she came into their care. According to the rescue, “The PSYCHIC litter were surrendered by owners in Mississippi and are making their way to your home to tell you the future! Will you get that promotion? Should you eat that chocolate cake? What are the winning lotto numbers? All will soon be revealed!”

Massachusetts · 16d

Dianna Carney

Meet Buster Bee: The Tiny 8-Week-Old Puppy Looking For Love

Get ready to meet a tiny young puppy who is looking for his place in the world and hopes it might be with you. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Buster Bee after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “We suspect the beautiful BEE litter may also have a mix of many wonderful breeds! These adorable strays buzzed their way from the South to find the honey to their tea: YOU!”

Massachusetts · 1d

ChefManiac

The No-Stir Hillbilly Pie That Turns Five Ingredients Into Pure Old-Fashioned Comfort

Warm, gooey filling and a golden, buttery topping come together in the kind of dessert that feels like it has been passed around family tables for decades. The best part is how little effort it takes: just five ingredients, no stirring, and no complicated steps standing between you and a bubbling pan of comfort. As it bakes, the edges turn lightly crisp while the middle stays soft, sweet, and spoonable, giving every serving that perfect mix of tender center and caramelized corners. It is simple, nostalgic, and exactly the sort of pantry dessert that makes people wonder why anyone ever bothered making things harder.

Kateable

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The Laundry Booster I Add to Almost Every Load

I used to think the only way to get cleaner laundry was to buy a stronger detergent. But over time, I realized that many loads don't actually need more detergent—they just need a little extra help. That's when I started adding a simple homemade laundry booster to heavily soiled loads like towels, bedding, muddy clothes, and kitchen rags.

22d

SouthernPlate

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The Secret Behind the South's Most Beloved Cake

This Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake Recipe is very popular down here in the South. But with two banana and pineapple-flavored moist cake layers topped with a delicious cream cheese icing, what’s not to love? For the full recipe on my website click HERE.

13d

Dianna Carney

Meet Mateo: The Little 8.4-Pound Pup With Big Main-Character Energy

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, is spotlighting Mateo, a small dog waiting for his forever home, describing him as a big personality in a tiny package. “At 8.4 pounds, Mateo has made it very clear that the world moves strictly on his schedule,” the rescue shared, adding that when it’s time to relax, “Mateo crawls right up your chest, buries his head under your neck, and gives you sweet little nose boops.”

Massachusetts · 1d

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