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Mailing These 7 Surprising Things Could Get You Arrested

Mailing a package feels about as risky as licking a stamp—but federal law treats the mail stream as sacred ground, and a surprising number of everyday items can turn a friendly care package into a federal offense. Here are seven that trip up well-meaning people all the time.

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Thomas Smith

partner publisher · 1.7M followers

America's "Doomsday Plane" Was Seen Flying Again This Week

Military aircraft built to keep America's nuclear command system connected during a catastrophe were reportedly spotted flying over the United States this week. The nickname alone is enough to get people's attention: "doomsday planes."

New York Post

California woman, 22, diagnosed with cancer after her ears didn’t pop on flight to Chicago

A flight to Chicago turned a California mother’s life upside down when a simple unpopped ear after landing triggered months of medical tests, unanswered questions –– and finally a cancer diagnosis. Last year, Aida Burkins, 22, of Hemet, was on her way to Illinois when she realized her ears refused to pop. By the time she returned home, her physical condition deteriorated rapidly , leaving her struggling to make sense of what was happening to her. Aida Burkins of Hemet was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Feb. 2026. TikTok/@moody.aidaa Burkins, pictured with her family, went to multiple doctors and underwent several tests, but was repeatedly sent away. TikTok/@moody.aidaa “I started bleeding into my throat, which would only come out of my nose if I was bent at the hip at about 90 degrees,” Burkins, a mother of two tots aged 1 and 3, told Newsweek . Grieving widow of California man killed by school bus sues district “My hearing got worse and worse. Then I started getting more tired and losing weight,” she added. She followed up with multiple doctors and underwent several tests, but was repeatedly sent away with generic advice that it might just be lingering altitude sickness.

Chicago, IL · 3d

Jim O’Rear

user · 20.2K followers

Florida Man’s Poop Fight Goes Completely Off the Rails.

Folks, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Florida is the only place where a disagreement over dog poop can apparently escalate into a felony case, an assault with a scooter, and enough body-cam footage to make Netflix start taking notes.

Leesburg, FL · 20d

Us magazine

partner publisher · 819.2K followers

Mom Sentenced to Prison for Leaving Son, 3, to Die in Hot Car While She Was Drinking

An Iowa mother learned her fate after she admitted to leaving her 3-year-old son alone in a hot car following a day of drinking, which led to his death. Tiffani Huff Holmes was sentenced on Friday, August 28, to serve two years in prison, according to a Polk County Attorney's Office news release. Huff Holmes, […]

Iowa · 3d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2017 from Westminster, Colorado: Nathaniel Holmes was 17 when he disappeared

Nathaniel James William Holmes has been missing from Westminster, Colorado (Adams County), since December 19, 2017, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His photo above (far right) is a likeness of how he might look at his current age of 25.

Westminster, CO · 17d

Thomas Smith

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.

WyoFile

user · 11.8K followers

Judge rejects trans woman’s immunity request in Laramie gun case that sparked ‘stand your ground’ debate

Ríhanna Kelver, a transgender Laramie woman who drew a gun on a man in what she has said was an act of self-defense, isn’t immune from prosecution under Wyoming’s stand your ground laws, a judge ruled Monday.

Laramie, WY · 2d

Kateable

user · 8.2K followers

This Herb Was Used to Heal Wounds Before Antibiotic Ointment Existed

Here's the full article, built around yarrow, historically known as a battlefield wound herb:. This Herb Was Used to Heal Wounds Before Antibiotic Ointment Existed. Long before antibiotic ointment ever existed, yarrow was the herb people reached for to heal wounds. Soldiers carried it into battle for centuries to stop bleeding and prevent infection, which is actually where it got one of its old nicknames, "soldier's woundwort."

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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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Thomas Smith

Massive 19.1 Million Salmonella Egg Recall Is Sadly Expanding With More People Sick

A massive egg recall has taken a more serious turn as federal health officials investigate a multistate Salmonella outbreak involving nearly 19.1 million eggs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now placed the Midwest Poultry Services recall in Class I, its most serious risk category. The designation means exposure to the recalled product could cause serious health consequences or death.

Texas · 20d

Thomas Smith

Never Put These 7 Containers in the Microwave, Safety Experts Warn

Reheating food in the wrong container can create sparks, start a fire, melt packaging or cause dangerously hot steam to erupt when the lid is opened. The safest rule is simple: Transfer food to cookware clearly labeled for microwave use. The USDA's microwave safety guidance specifically warns against several common packages that were designed for storage or transportation rather than heating.

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The Maine Monitor

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High court: Maine wrongly terminated a mother’s parental rights because she couldn’t find an affordable home

An Augusta District Court wrongly terminated a New Mexico mother’s rights to her child because she couldn’t find affordable housing in Maine, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday.

Maine · 15d

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 · 15d

David Heitz

user · 31.4K followers

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 · 1d

Thomas Smith

Never Charge Your Phone in These 5 Places, Experts Warn

Charging a phone may feel completely routine, but the place where you plug it in can affect the device's temperature, battery health and even your personal data. Modern phones include safeguards designed to manage heat and stop charging under dangerous conditions. Those protections, however, cannot compensate for every risky location, damaged accessory or compromised charging port.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since 1981 from Cedaredge, Colorado: Roger John Ellison was 17 when he mysteriously vanished

Roger John Ellison has been missing from Cedaredge, Colorado (Delta County), since February 10, 1981, 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 48, though he would now be 63 if alive.

Cedaredge, CO · 28d

David Heitz

user · 31.4K followers

Homeless hotel diary: Goodbye, Fusion Studios, hello fresh start

This is my last day at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel where I have lived for the past six years. I have chronicled what it’s like living here in this “Homeless Hotel Diary” column.

Denver, CO · 1d

Dianna Carney

10-Week-Old Puppy Who Was "Put Out of a Car" Now Looking For New Home

Meet Army, a sweet young puppy who is hoping to put his traumatic past behind him and find a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Army after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This poor boy was put out of a car in Tennessee, but he's shaken off the past and is looking forward to a better future with you!” He is now living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 22d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2016 from Greensboro, North Carolina: Tyarra Williams disappeared without a trace

Correction made to the number of years Tyarra has been missing. It's been corrected to read "10 years." Tyarra Cacique Williams has been missing from Greensboro, North Carolina (Guilford County), since January 7, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Tyarra would now be 30 years old.

Greensboro, NC · 18d

Edmond Thorne

user · 25.7K followers

Once Extinct & Rare Diseases Roar Back To Life In Florida As Immunizations Continue Declining

Vaccine coverage drops leave schools and hospitals exposed to measles, whooping cough, and chickenpox & the bill is landing on families, employers, and taxpayers. *This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI.

Florida · 27d

The Maine Monitor

user · 4.1K followers

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 · 3d

David Heitz

user · 31.4K followers

Sweep of homeless camp ruined Sunken Gardens Park neighborhood, resident says

The City of Denver caused the area near Sunken Gardens Park to become overrun with homeless people using drugs after crews dismantled a 130-person encampment on 8th Avenue, down the street from the park, according to a mother in the neighborhood.

Denver, CO · 8d

Dianna Carney

Meet Duffy: A 10-Month-Old Puppy With a Big Heart Looking for Love

Meet Duffy, a friendly, active 10-month-old pup currently in Texas who is expected to travel north in the coming weeks, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The New England-based nonprofit volunteer rescue says Duffy will be “ready to travel in a few weeks,” giving prospective adopters a short window to prepare for his arrival and begin the adoption process.

Texas · 7d

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 · 8d

Dianna Carney

10 lb Puppy Searching For New Home After Being "Unexpectedly Born"

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Briar Racer, a joyful little puppy who recently came into their care alongside several siblings and is searching for his place in the world. 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 · 9d

CJ Coombs