Rock Island man arrested; accused of striking man with truck

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 · 14d

David Heitz

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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 · 13d

CJ Coombs

1990 John Doe: Police need help in identifying this homicide victim in Opelika, Alabama

John Opelika Doe 1990, the name given to a homicide victim in Opelika, Alabama, was found on September 22, 1990. His age was estimated to be between 15 and 21, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Opelika, AL · 5d

CJ Coombs

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

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 · 10d

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

CJ Coombs

The Baby Jane Doe, who was abandoned in 1998 in Northeast Washington D.C. is still a mystery

Baby Jane Doe was found abandoned in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 1998. She would now be 28, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). As of today, seven missing children from Washington, D.C. are listed with the NCMEC, and the oldest case dates back to 1961. Notably, not all missing children are reported to the NCMEC, but they should be.

Washington, DC · 4d

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

Meet Chai Java: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Looking For Love

Get ready to meet a cuddly young puppy who is searching for her place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Chai Java after she came into their care. According to the rescue, “The JAVA litter were surrendered by owners in Tennessee. Just like the many varieties of coffee, the Java litter may also have Boxer and Hound in them as well. You never know what you're gonna get, but it's gonna be the perfect Monday morning fix!”

Massachusetts · 5d

realbalanced

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

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2019 from New Orleans, Louisiana: Eriel Mack-Mariscal vanished when she was an infant

Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal has been missing from New Orleans, Louisiana, since July 27, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be seven years old.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

realbalanced

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.

10d

Dianna Carney

Bibi Is Still Waiting: The Tiny 6‑Pound Pup Who Just Wants a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Rhode Island · 3d

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 · 2d

realbalanced

7 Snow-Day Suppers Families Made After Sledding in the 1960s and 70s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. School was called off, the hill behind the elementary school was packed three sleds deep by ten in the morning, and by late afternoon the back door was letting in wet mittens and a cold that had worked all the way through a jacket. The kitchen was the payoff. Something bubbling on the stove, the windows steamed over, a smell that reached the entryway before anyone got their boots off.

12d

Letters from Leo

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“Even the Nuns Are Mad” — Indianapolis Archbishop Excuses Catholics From Mass as ICE Surges Into Indiana

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.

Indianapolis, IN · 6d

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

realbalanced

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 · 3d

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 · 24d

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 · 10d

Dianna Carney