Bettendorf Central Avenue Resurfacing Project leads to street closure

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors. Getting inside is the most important thing you can do when thunder starts rumbling. But being inside a house does not eliminate every danger from lightning.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Popular Walmart Item Joins an E. Coli Recall

A multistate E. coli recall involving frozen berries has expanded to include a product sold under Walmart's Great Value brand. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend because it may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a strain capable of causing severe illness.

Thomas Smith

Never Pour These 7 Common Things Down the Drain, Experts Warn

Pouring the wrong items down the sink can trigger expensive plumbing repairs, environmental contamination, and municipal sewer backups. Plumbing professionals and wastewater experts warn against letting these seven everyday substances anywhere near your drain.

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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2012 from Tupper Lake, New York: Pre-med student Colin Gillis vanished when he was 18

Colin W. Gillis has been missing from Tupper Lake, New York (Franklin County), since March 11, 2012, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have looked at 21, though he would now be 32.

Tupper Lake, NY · 6d

Thomas Smith

Never Pack These 7 Things in a Checked Bag, FAA Warns

Packing for a flight seems straightforward until an overlooked item in your suitcase triggers a security problem or, worse, creates a fire hazard in the cargo hold. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces strict safety rules restricting specific hazardous items in checked luggage to protect aircraft, passengers, and crews in transit.

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Thomas Smith

Can Restaurants Legally Deny You A Bathroom? Experts Weigh In

You walk into a restaurant, urgently ask to use the restroom and hear the dreaded response: "Sorry, customers only." It may feel cruel -- particularly when the restaurant clearly has a bathroom -- but is it illegal?

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7 Classic County Fair Casseroles, With the Full Recipes

County fair cooking competitions have been a fixture of American life since at least the mid-1800s, and the casserole division has long been one of the busiest. Home cooks would spend weeks testing batches, write the recipe down in pencil on an index card, and carry a covered dish to the fairgrounds in late summer knowing the judges were taking notes on appearance, taste, and whether the thing held together when you cut into it.

Kingsville, TX · 19d

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7 Supper Dishes 1970s Families Stretched to Last the Week

Through most of the 1970s, grocery prices climbed faster than they had in a generation. The sharpest jump came in 1973 and 1974, when food at home rose about 16 percent in one year and nearly 15 percent again in the next. A chuck roast went from being a Sunday treat to something you braised on Monday and ate cold in sandwiches through Wednesday. Canned tuna, dry beans, hot dogs, and whatever cut of meat was on sale became the backbone of the week's suppers, stretched with egg noodles, cornbread, or a can of cream soup.

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David Heitz

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Advocate describes Denver homeless person dying of overdose in their hands

Z Williams told the Denver City Council Monday that a homeless person died in their hands as they unsuccessfully attempted to resuscitate them after an overdose. Several people spoke about overdose at the council meeting during public comment period. They criticized city officials for not doing enough to prevent overdose in Denver.

Denver, CO · 12d

Margaret Minnicks

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O'Charley's abruptly closed all its restaurants nationwide, including those in Virginia

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar suddenly closed all its locations nationwide at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, officially ending its 55-year corporate run. The remaining locations across Virginia were part of the immediate, unannounced shutdown.

Virginia · 4d

Dianna Carney

8-Week-Old Puppy Searching For Family After Being Surrendered Alongside Siblings

Get ready to meet a joyful 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 Daffodil Racer after she came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The RACER pups have a need for speed after being unexpectedly born in Tennessee. Their owner has given them up so they can find their perfect fur-ever home. Buckle up, 'cause they're coming for you!”

Massachusetts · 20d

The Maine Monitor

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5 people have used Maine’s new red flag law on their family members so far

In late May, a woman called Sanford police for help with a domestic dispute involving her ex-husband. He had threatened to harm himself and their son, and had machine guns and handguns in his home.

Maine · 14d

Letters from Leo

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Father Mychal Judge, Gay Franciscan Killed in the North Tower, Could Be 9/11’s First Saint

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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7 Meals Military Families Carried From Base to Base

Military families moved constantly, sometimes every two years, sometimes more. New towns, new schools, new neighbors. But dinner was dinner, and the recipes a family brought to Fort Lewis ended up at Fort Bragg, then Camp Lejeune, then wherever orders sent them next. The dish was the constant when everything else kept changing.

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Dianna Carney

She Just Wants a Lap to Call Home: Meet Tamaki, the Little Shadow Still Waiting

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, is spotlighting Tamaki, a young dog still waiting for a permanent home. In a recent introduction, the rescue emphasized Tamaki’s strong bond with people, writing, “Tamaki has opinions, and she wants to make sure you hear them,” a description that frames her as an expressive companion who communicates clearly what she wants and when she wants it.

Massachusetts · 23d

Dianna Carney

Young Puppy Who Survived Fate of Siblings is Now Looking For Bright Future

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Mackerel Seagull, a loving young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “He and his SEAGULL litter were surrendered by owners in Tennessee who didn't want them. Mom is a coonhound and dad was a stray that dug into her kennel area. These sweets are the only survivors out of 14 puppies.”

Massachusetts · 3d

Dianna Carney

She Was Dumped Behind a Restaurant: Now Little Poppy Just Wants a Home to Call Hers

According to PAWS New England, a small dog named Poppy, described as an approximately 15-pound mini Australian Shepherd mix, is currently safe in a southern foster home after being dumped behind a restaurant in Texas called Pop’s, where she got her name. PAWS New England says Poppy is nearing her first birthday and is now available for adoption through their organization.

Texas · 1d

Dianna Carney

She Survived a Kill Shelter: Now Nancy the Little Chihuahua Mix is Finally Safe & Looking for Love

Nancy, a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing 18 pounds, has arrived in Rhode Island and is now looking for a permanent home through Small Dog Rescue of New England. The volunteer-run, nonprofit organization, focused on helping small dogs find loving forever homes, explain Nancy “was pulled by our Texas rescue partner from a high kill shelter after having puppies,” and that they are “so happy she is here in RI to find a fabulous home!”

Rhode Island · 26d

Dianna Carney

Meet Rocky: The 1-Year-Old Shih Tzu Mix Still Looking for the Right Home (& a Dog Friend)

The Kingston Animal Control/Shelter of Kingston, Massachusetts, is seeking an adoptive home for Rocky, a young Shih Tzu mix who has recently returned to the shelter after a short adoption didn’t work out. In a recent post shared by the shelter, they described him as “a neutered male Shih tzu mix and little over a year old,” and emphasized that he is ready to find the right match.

Kingston, MA · 18d

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7 After-Funeral Dishes Neighbors Brought Without Being Asked

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. When somebody in a neighborhood loses a person they love, the food shows up fast. Not ordered food, not catered food - someone's own pan, still warm from their own oven, left on the porch or handed through the screen door with barely a word. It happens before the family has thought about eating. It happens before anyone has had to ask. In churches, in small towns, in apartment buildings where people know each other well enough to notice when a hearse was parked outside, this is how the community speaks.

Texas · 2d

Dianna Carney

This Sweet Little Puppy With a Tragic Past is Looking For Her Bright Future

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Teensy Miracle, a loving puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “The Miracle puppies' mother was hit and killed by a car in Tennessee when they were only two weeks old. But all is not lost! Since that tragic day, they have been hand-fed, raised and loved from before they could even open their eyes! Their human foster did an incredible job helping them grow into beautiful, healthy little bundles of joy!”

Massachusetts · 4d

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7 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Divided American Families

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The turkey was always fine. Nobody argued about the turkey. The fights broke out over the side dishes, every single year, because the sides were the part of the table that told you who somebody was and where they came from. Creamed onions meant old New England stock. Giblet gravy meant a grandmother who saved every scrap and stretched every pan dripping. Cornbread dressing meant the cook was from somewhere south of the Mason-Dixon and did not trust a white-bread stuffing any more than she trusted canned cranberry sauce.

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Edmond Thorne

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Florida's Single-Family HOA Trap: The Hidden Costs Crushing Homeowners

With nearly half of Sunshine State homes locked in private associations, detached buyers face runaway dues, surprise assessments, and legal liens. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

Florida · 1d

Dianna Carney

Biscuit Has Been Patient Long Enough: The Little Corgi Who Just Wants One Person

A friendly little dog is still searching for a loving home, according to Rhode Home Rescue, an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Rhode Island. “Biscuit is still waiting patiently for her forever home!” the rescue recently shared, hoping to connect the 7-year-old dog with the right adopter.

Rhode Island · 9d

Dianna Carney

Tiny 10 lb Great Pyrenees Mix Puppy Searching For Family After Rescue From Streets

A fluffy little puppy named Mitchell is ready to start the next chapter of his life and hopes it could be by your side. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Mitchell Mermaid after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The MERMAIDS were born to a stray mom in the ocean kingdom of Tennessee, but they really wish they could be part of your world!”

Massachusetts · 3d

Dianna Carney

Tiny Dog, Huge Heart: Meet Haven the 9‑Pound Survivor Ready for Love

PAWS New England, a 501(c)(3) all-breed dog rescue, is seeking a home for Haven, a 1-year-old, 9-pound Yorkie/Dachshund mix currently in a southern foster placement, according to the organization’s recent post. PAWS New England describes Haven as a people-loving dog who greets everyone enthusiastically and “gives out kisses like it is her full-time job,” and says she is good with kids, dogs, and cats.

Massachusetts · 11d

Jim DeLillo

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One of Wisconsin’s Most Beloved Attractions Is Going Away After 61 Years

Generations of Wisconsin children have walked these darkened streets. Soon, the lights will go out for the last time, but something new is waiting around the corner. This article was created with research and writing assistance from artificial intelligence. Sources and factual claims were independently reviewed against Milwaukee Public Museum materials.

Milwaukee, WI · 10d

Dianna Carney