Motorcyclist in critical condition following Walcott crash

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.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1977 from Hernando, Mississippi: 17-year-old Jerry Lee Armstrong and his car vanished

Jerry Lee Armstrong has been missing from Hernando, Mississippi (DeSoto County), since December 23, 1977, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have looked at 62, though he would now be 66.

Hernando, MS · 2d

Edmond Thorne

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Florida GOP Screamed “DEI Hirers”—Now Its Black & Cuban Candidates Must Face That Vitriol

What goes around comes around: Republicans who spent years vilifying "DEI" diversity programs now face the same language they used, aimed squarely at their own nominees in the race for governor, even by their own voters.

Florida · 1d

Letters from Leo

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After Bishops Defy His Anti-Vaccine Campaign, Florida AG Compares Catholic Schools to “Sharia Law”

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.

Florida · 2d

realbalanced

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7 Cabin and Cottage Meals Families Cooked at the Lake, 1950s-1970s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The cabin pantry was a plank shelf above the icebox: a row of canned goods and a bag of cornmeal up top, whatever bologna and pork chops had survived the drive from the city packed down below. One propane range with a small oven whose thermostat you trusted only loosely, and a blackened cast iron skillet. Nobody expected much. You'd spent the whole afternoon in the lake, and by six o'clock you would have eaten anything.

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realbalanced

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7 First-Apartment Dishes Newlyweds Made in the 1950s and 1960s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The kitchen in a first apartment circa 1955 was often a single wall of cabinets, a small gas stove, and a refrigerator that barely held a week's worth of groceries. Young couples married in their early twenties, set up housekeeping on one salary, and figured out dinner mostly by instinct. Cookbooks helped some. Neighbors helped more. The other resource was whatever cost the least at the A&P that week.

David Heitz

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Cops do more harm than good busting drug dealers, doctor tells Denver council

Yes, Dr. Sarah Axelrath of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless told the Denver City Council Monday. Axelrath, an addiction medicine specialist, said going after drug traffickers doesn’t make people stop using substances. In fact, she said it disrupts “an already potent and unpredictable drug supply.” Demand doesn’t go down after a bust. New players come to market who could be peddling an even more toxic product.

Denver, CO · 5d

Dianna Carney

Unique Young Puppy Who Shelter Wanted to Euthanize at Birth Still Looking For Love

Meet Cora,a loving young puppy who was born a little different and is searching for the family who will give her a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently highlighted Cora Psychic, who has been in their care. According to the rescue, “Some puppies are special because of what they can do. Cora is special because of who she is. At just 4 and 1/2 months old, Cora was born with a congenital spinal deformity, but if you asked her, she'd tell you she's just like every other puppy.”

Massachusetts · 2d

Dianna Carney

Two Scared Little Chihuahuas, One Big Second Chance: Could You Be Their Person?

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton has shared an urgent, hopeful plea for two tiny brothers who have already endured more than most dogs should. In a recent post, the shelter introduced Tico and Rocky, 1-year-old Chihuahua siblings searching for what the organization describes as a “very special home”, one willing to welcome them together and give them the time and gentleness they need to feel safe.

Brockton, MA · 1d

Dianna Carney

“How Has NO ONE Applied?”: Little Mandy Is Still Waiting for Someone to Choose Her

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, says it can’t understand why a small senior dog named Mandy has drawn no interest, posting an emotional plea that begins, “How has NO ONE applied for this girl?! Not a single application, phone call, nothing. What? How? WHY?” The shelter describes Mandy as an affectionate “velcro pup” who “will glue herself to you and never leave,” adding that while she enjoys walks “at a brisk dawdle,” she’d “much rather be in your lap or curled up next to you, as long as she’s touching you somehow.”

Fall River, MA · 2d

Dianna Carney

Meet Dash: The 12-Pound Maltese Mix With a Big Heart

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Dash, a friendly Maltese mix, is now in Rhode Island and ready for adoption. According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Dash is settling in well with a foster family and is showing an active, playful personality as they prepare to place the young dog in a permanent home.

Rhode Island · 15h

realbalanced

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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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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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Dianna Carney

Found Emaciated, Matted, & Neglected: Yet Jude’s Tail Still Wags for Love

Rhode Home Rescue is asking the public to help “our little buddy Jude” find a permanent home after the small dog was discovered in Pawtucket in severe neglect, arriving “emaciated and matted, with pee stained fur.” The all-volunteer Rhode Island nonprofit says Jude has rebounded quickly since being taken in, and is now healthy enough and vaccinated to be adopted, “up to date on shots and ready to find his forever home!!”

Pawtucket, RI · 12h

Dianna Carney

Loving 6-Month-Old Puppy Still Searching For Love After Being Surrendered Alongside Siblings

Get ready to meet a loving young puppy who is searching for a new home and hopes it could be yours. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently highlighted Maddie Mojito, who has been in their care. According to the rescue, “The MOJITO litter were surrendered by their owners in Tennessee. Just like the drink, Maddie is looking forward to bringing some cool, minty freshness to your life! Grab a glass and enjoy!”

Massachusetts · 15h

Dianna Carney

Returned Through No Fault of His Own, Little Carson Is Still Ready to Be Someone’s Best Friend

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Carson, a small dog currently in New England, is once again available for adoption after a recent placement did not work out due to tension with another dog in the home. "He was adopted but the dog in his new home didn't want a new friend coming in so the best thing for Carson is to find him a different home," they explain. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, returning Carson to the rescue was the best option so he can be matched with a more suitable, long-term household.

Rhode Island · 6d

Dianna Carney

Sweet Young Pup Has Been Waiting Over 7 Months to Find Loving Home

Meet Daddio, a loving young pup who is searching for his bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently highlighted Daddio, who has been in their care for several months. According to the rescue, “This dreamboat was found as a stray, wandering the streets of Mississippi playing the blues on his harmonica. But happy days are coming once he finds his fur-ever home with you! This poor boy has been looking for a home since February!! Come on people, just look at this face!”

Massachusetts · 1d

Tanner Callais

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What I Wish I Knew Before I Visited Cozumel on a Cruise

Cozumel is one of the most visited ports on the planet. Today millions of passengers stop there each year on across every line you can name. After dozens of cruises, I’ve been there countless times and have sailed to all three cruise piers on the island. That said, there are lots of things I wish I knew before I ever visited. So from a pro, here’s what you’re going to want to know before you stop at the island…

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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?

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1983 from Croom, Maryland: Kimberly Mileo was 20 when she mysteriously vanished

Kimberly Christine "Kim" Mileo has been missing from Croom, Maryland (Prince George's County), since June 9, 1983, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Kimberly would now be 64 years old.

Maryland · 26d

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 · 21d

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 · 23d

CJ Coombs

Missing since July 4, 1979, from Charleston, South Carolina: Cheryl Yvonne Davis, age 17, vanished

Cheryl Yvonne Davis has been missing from Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County), since July 4, 1979. She would now be 64, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Charleston, SC · 15d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1983 from a Cocoa Beach, Florida, location: Tammy Leppert was 18 when she vanished

Tammy Lynn Leppert has been missing from Cocoa Beach, Florida (Brevard County), since July 6, 1983, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Cocoa Beach, FL · 27d

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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Dianna Carney