Illinois law expands assistance for homeless students

Missing since 2001 in Depoe Bay, Oregon: Kami Luella Vollendroff and her boyfriend vanished

Kami Luella Vollendroff has been missing from Depoe Bay, Oregon (Lincoln County), since November 21, 2001, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 19, though she would now be 41.

Depoe Bay, OR · 19d

Margaret Minnicks

Update on Mia Bieniemy's progress after being shot by her son on Sunday in her Virginia home

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, is out of intensive care and making progress, according to a statement released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Ashburn, VA · 7d

CJ Coombs

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA · 3d

Missing since 1960 in a California forest: Bruce Howard Kremen was only 6 when he disappeared

Bruce Howard Kremen has been missing from Montrose, California (Los Angeles County), since July 12, 1960. He would now be 73, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Lincoln Square Media

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Trump Makes Lindsay Graham's Death about Himself | The Weekly Assignment

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham’s passing raises renewed questions about how dramatically his views of Donald Trump changed over the past decade. Surprising no one, Donald Trump takes this moment to celebrate his powers of persuasion in making Graham his strongest defender. And you know what would honor Graham best? Passing the SAVE America Act of course, which just happens to be Trump’s No. 1 priority and would break the filibuster.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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14 Jobs That Pay Well but Are Often Overlooked

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

List of the 27 states where Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has been recalled, including Virginia

Most people probably know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked shredded iceberg lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico to a multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened at least 1,600 people over the last few weeks.

Virginia · 17d

Edmond Thorne

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Trump Tower III Is Sinking & Owners Are Left Holding the Bag While Big Names Walk Free

A Miami high-rise carrying the Trump name is sinking, but the real story is how Florida’s laws let developers, architects, and brand licensors walk away long before the problems show up.

Miami, FL · 13d

Being Liberal

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Poll Shows Even Trump Voters Aren't Buying His Iran ‘Victory’ Claims

President Donald Trump has spent the last several weeks telling anyone who will listen that the U.S. campaign against Iran is basically over and that he’s the guy who made it happen. The latest POLITICO Poll suggests most Americans are politely declining to join the parade.

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Margaret Minnicks

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 · 3d

Dianna Carney

Local Pup Looking For New Home After Owner Did Not Want to Give Proper Vet Care

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Carl, a joyful young pup who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Poor Carl was found roaming the streets of Tennessee with a bad leg. His owner was eventually located, but didn't want to give him the vet care he needed, so they surrendered him to the pound. Carl is looking for a second chance at an active home, and he hopes you'll give it to him!”

Massachusetts · 4d

National Weather Force

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Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Southeast Arizona as Monsoon Restarts For Weeks

Following Zones: Southern White Mountains ... Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties ... Discussion: Well the monsoon is starting up her engines once again on schedule, and storms will first hit the Southeast half of Arizona and only increase as the days go by. For today, expecting storms to form first along the Southern White Mountains by this afternoon. Outflow from them will surge southward with dust storms, damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornado potential through Southeast Arizona.

Arizona · 2d

Thomas Smith

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Thousands Have Been Sickened in America’s Worst Cyclospora Outbreak -- Here’s What To Avoid

A record-setting outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite has sickened thousands of Americans, triggered a major lettuce recall and now been linked to the first two reported U.S. deaths associated with the outbreak.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1995 from Carmel, New York: Robin Frances Murphy disappeared when she was 17

Robin Frances Murphy has been missing from Carmel, New York (Putnam County), since April 9, 1995. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Robin would be 48 now.

Carmel Hamlet, NY · 1d

Lincoln Square Media

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Trump’s New Red Scare Isn’t About 2026. It’s About 2028.

“The barbarians are inside the gate — and Democrats are WELCOMING them in.” — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Donald Trump and Republicans have a new villain just in time for the midterms, and it’s not socialism anymore. It’s full-on communism, baby.

WyoFile

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Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future

Leslie Patten hiked into a remote reach of northwest Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin in December to post a trail camera where she’d earlier seen wolf tracks. At the time, a winter closure was fast approaching, and the Park County resident wouldn’t be able to retrieve the camera and review the footage for months. When she hiked back to fetch her equipment on May 1, the citizen scientist and author was greeted by one of nature’s most primal noises: the howls of wolves.

Wyoming · 22d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Watermelon This August, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

As the calendar turns to August, here are 5 things you should know about buying watermelon this month. We are now in the peak of watermelon season. It doesn't get any better than this. While there will still be some in September, right now is when the most watermelons should be available.

The Maine Monitor

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Feds drop Maine gun case after judge questions years of secret surveillance

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Maine · 16d

Dianna Carney

Easy-Going 6-lb Little Dog Saved From Shelter Awaits His Happily Ever After

Argos, a 10-year-old, 6-pound senior dog rescued from a Texas shelter, is now “fully vetted and ready to find his retirement home,” according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. In its introduction of Argos, the organization emphasizes both his age and temperament, calling him “a senior guy saved from the shelter in TX” and adding that “if you are looking for an easy going guy, look no further.” The nonprofit says Argos is currently in a foster home in Texas and “doing well,” and the organization is asking the public to share his adoption post to help him find a permanent home in the Northeast.

Texas · 9d

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 · 14d

Being Liberal

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'No Way on This Earth': Legal Expert Destroys Pirro’s Excuse After She Blames Staffer for Dropping Trump’s Favorite Case

A former federal prosecutor dismissed U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s reported claim that a career staffer, not her, dropped the high-profile vandalism case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn.

Margaret Minnicks

Fruits and vegetables that may be linked to the growing parasite outbreak in Virginia

This is an update on Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness that is across 18 states, including Virginia, according to Patch. In Virginia, between one and 10 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported, according to Patch’s earlier report on the multistate investigation.

Virginia · 29d

Dianna Carney

Meet Gizmo: The 9.5 lb Little Survivor of Neglect Looking for Love

Small Dog Rescue of New England has introduced Gizmo, a small dog now available for adoption after being rescued from neglect and brought into care. “Here is another smiling boy, Gizmo,” the organization wrote in a recent post, asking the public to “Please share for adoption."

Rhode Island · 25d

Dianna Carney

Meet Achilles Barkley: A Gentle Young Pup Searching For Home After Being Pulled From Shelter

Meet Achilles, a gentle young pup who is looking for the family who will help him start the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Achilles Barkley after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “Achilles and his brother, Arlo, were pulled from a shelter in Tennessee. They can't wait to ‘see’ what's in store for them in New England! Hopefully a home with lots of treats!”

Massachusetts · 7d

David Heitz

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Denver drug users can have their substances analyzed before using them

The Harm Reduction Action Center announced in its July newsletter Monday that it now offers on-site, rapid drug testing so drug users know exactly what they’re ingesting. The city purchased the equipment for the drug testing. “We are thankful that the City purchased two FTIR drug checking machines over a year ago,” according to the emailed newsletter. “You'll also remember we have been advocating (read: talking shit) over the past year because those machines were sitting in boxes underneath a desk and not in use while we are in the midst of an overdose crisis.

Denver, CO · 23d

Dianna Carney

5-Month-Old Puppy Searching For Family After Rescue From Life on Streets

Meet Uno, a tiny young puppy who is searching for the family that will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Uno Shuffle after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The SHUFFLE litter were strays in Mississippi but all they want to do is show you the joys of card games! Ready to play?” He is now living with a loving foster family.

Massachusetts · 1d

Three Sonorans

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📋 Congress Already Knows the White House Intervened for Andrew Tate. Ansari Wants to Know How Far It Went.

A White House official ordered Homeland Security to hand back seized devices belonging to Andrew Tate, the influencer facing 38+ new UK charges including rape and child sexual abuse images, according to ProPublica. A House Judiciary letter to Rubio went unanswered for over a year.

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Margaret Minnicks