Bettendorf again earns Yearbook of the Year from Iowa High School Press Association

Check Your Pantry: USDA Warns Against Eating A Canned Food Sold in 5 States

Two varieties of Grace canned chicken sausages sold in five states are the subject of a federal public health alert -- and shoppers are being urged to check their pantries. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert on October 6 after discovering that the products were illegally imported from Jamaica, which is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States.

Georgia · 11d

Thomas Smith

Americans on Social Security Just Got a Huge Monthly 'Raise'

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security just learned how much more money they will get next year. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, October 14, that benefits will increase 3.6% for 2027. For retired workers, that means an average increase of about $75 a month -- roughly $900 over a full year.

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Thomas Smith

Iconic Frozen Pizza Discontinued Forever, After More Than 60 Years

A familiar name in the frozen pizza aisle is disappearing for good. Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, ending production of the longtime grocery staple also known as Mama Celeste. The company will sell its remaining inventory, but once those pizzas are gone, there will be no more products.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Are They Actually Lower Middle Class? 28 Signs Someone is Lower Middle Class

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.

FlurrySports

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Kelsey Mitchell Reacts to Caitlin Clark’s Parting Message

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell shared a brief but warm exchange on social media after the team’s 2026 season ended with a first-round playoff exit. Kelsey Mitchell Reacts to Caitlin Clark’s Parting Message.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

Dianna Carney

Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 16d

Bucks County Beacon

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Supreme Court Will Consider Trump’s Mandatory and Indefinite Immigrant Detention Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a case challenging a Trump administration policy that threatens millions of immigrants with mandatory and indefinite detention while fighting their court cases.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since early 2025 from Haleiwa, Hawaii: Samantha Ayako Chun was 17 when she disappeared

Samantha Ayako "Sammy" Chun disappeared in Haleiwa, Hawaii (Honolulu County), on January 17, 2015 , according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). At the time, she was 17 and would now be 18.

Haleiwa, HI · 20d

Jim DeLillo

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He Died on Halloween 100 Years Ago. His Wife Spent a Decade Trying to Reach Him.

On Halloween night in 1936, a small gathering assembled on the rooftop of a Hollywood hotel. There were reporters, magicians, spiritualists, and a woman who had spent ten years waiting for a message from her dead husband.

Appleton, WI · 2d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

Washington, DC · 6d

Thomas Smith

Company Busted for Allegedly Buying $1.3 Billion of Event Tickets, Reselling at Big Markup

A California ticket broker allegedly made more than $120 million in profit by bypassing ticket purchase limits, buying millions of seats and reselling them at higher prices. Federal authorities say the operation included thousands of tickets to a single Beyonce concert -- seats that otherwise could have been available to fans buying directly.

California · 4d

Margaret Minnicks

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10 things about the federal indictments of Virginia Senator Louise Lucas and family members

Senator Lillie Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth is one of the state’s most powerful political figures. The 82-year-old senator faces charges as part of an alleged racketeering conspiracy that is mostly about marijuana, according to Cardinal News on October 23, 2026.

Virginia · 1d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1991 from McKees Rock, Pennsylvania: William Majewski was only 8 when he disappeared

William Eric Majewski has been missing from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), since November 9, 1991, 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 34, though he would now be 43 if alive.

Mckees Rocks, PA · 14d

Dianna Carney

9 Pounds of Love: Meet the Tiny Chihuahua Mix Seeking a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing the story of Rocky Red, a two-year-old, nine-pound Chihuahua mix hoping to find a loving forever home. The rescue describes him as friendly with both dogs and people, and says he was expected to travel north during the first week of November to be adopted. The organization is asking the public to share his story and help him connect with a family.

Rhode Island · 3d

Thomas Smith

Carrying These 3 Items in Your Glove Box in CA Could Get You Fined -- or Arrested

Your glove box might hold your registration, a stack of napkins and whatever you wanted out of sight before your last passenger climbed in. But closing that little door does not make everything inside legal to carry.

California · 27d

Wisconsin Watch

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As Republicans face a mounting Democratic wave election, Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District becomes a battleground

When Mitchell Berman received an email from Elon Musk asking him to justify his job as a front-line emergency room nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs, he began thinking more seriously about how he could make a difference beyond the hospital.

Wisconsin · 6d

Dianna Carney

Meet Justice West: The Tiny 4.6 lb Puppy in Need of Home

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Justice West, a sweet little puppy who is searching for the family who will give her a place in this world. According to the rescue, “Rescued from a shelter in Tennessee, these pups are looking for a deputy that'll be with them through thick and thin!” She is now living safely with a loving foster while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 4d

Letters from Leo

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U.S. Military Archbishop Orders Catholic Troops Not to Take Part in Hegseth’s Firing Squad

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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Dianna Carney

Gentle Giant Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered Due to No Fault of His Own

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

Massachusetts · 28d

CJ Coombs

Missing for nearly a decade: Donna Kay Cloud mysteriously disappeared at age 19 from Spring, Texas

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Spring, TX · 23d

realbalanced

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7 Dishes American Families Made in 1969, the Moon Landing Year

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Apollo 11 touched down on the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969. That night an estimated 600 million people watched the first steps on television. In American living rooms, families watched from the couch or a folding chair, the dinner dishes long since done. It was a summer Sunday. American families were cooking the same things they always cooked on summer Sundays.

Dianna Carney

Unique Little Poodle Mix With a Big Heart Is Still Looking for Love

Small Dog Rescue of New England is asking the public to help Richie, a 2-year-old, 12-pound poodle mix, find the loving forever home he’s been waiting for. Despite a rough start that left him with one eye and a coat that had to be shaved because of matting, the rescue says Richie’s sweet nature shines through. “That doesn’t stop him,” the organization shared. “It just makes him unique.”

Rhode Island · 2d

Dianna Carney

This Tiny 2 lb Shih Tzu Mix Puppy is Ready to Start Next Chapter

An adventurous little puppy named Dash is searching for the humans who will show him the world, or at least his place in it. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dash Pudding after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!”

Massachusetts · 16d

Letters from Leo

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The Catholic Church Is Back

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Letters from Leo

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Defying Pope Leo XIV and Tennessee’s Bishops, Bill Lee Sends Christa Pike to a Botched Execution

Tennessee · 13d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2024: Josiah Reed was only 6 months old when he vanished from Phenix City, Alabama

Correction: The title was corrected to reflect that the infant's age was 6 months old. Josiah Reed went missing from Phenix City, Alabama, on June 24, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Josiah would now be two years old.

Phenix City, AL · 21d

Thomas Smith

4 Dead in California Following Mushroom Outbreak, as Dangerous Season Approaches

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

California · 27d

India Currents

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The Trump Administration Is Suspending Microsoft From A Green Card Program, Alleging Fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs.

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Dianna Carney