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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.

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 · 14d

FlurrySports

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Sophie Cunningham Calls Out Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream

Indianapolis fans following the Indiana Fever into the offseason have another reason to tune in as Sophie Cunningham breaks down the Atlanta Dream’s playoff approach. On a recent episode of her “No Hesitation” podcast, the Fever guard addressed the Dream’s decision—led by coach Karl Smesko—to emphasize Angel Reese’s three-point development during the postseason rather than waiting for the offseason.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled After 8 People Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Bacteria

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Utah · 26d

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.

Thomas Smith

Rabid Bat Numbers Spike in California, Prompting Warnings About Nearly Always Fatal Disease

California has already reported more rabid bats this year than in all of 2025, prompting renewed warnings about a disease that is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. But there is a critical distinction: People exposed to rabies can receive treatment that prevents the disease. Recognizing a possible exposure and getting medical help promptly can save a life.

California · 2d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

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.

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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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 · 25d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1973 from Petaluma, California: Timothy Gerard Mckernan was 16 when he vanished

Timothy Gerard Mckernan has been missing from Petaluma, California (Sonoma County), since April 23, 1973, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Petaluma, CA · 19d

CJ Coombs

The 1976 disappearance of Teresa "Trenny" Lynn Gibson during a Great Smoky Mountains field trip

Trenny Lynn Gibson, or Teresa "Trenny" Lynn Gibson, has been missing from Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina (Swain County), since October 8, 1976, 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 62, though she would now be 66 if alive.

Swain County, NC · 2d

CJ Coombs

Two-year-old Zaela Walker disappeared in North Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2018, and parents are to blame

Zaela Walker has been missing from North Las Vegas, Nevada (Clark County), since August 23, 2018, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 10 if alive.

North Las Vegas, NV · 15d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Spice Rack: Ground Cinnamon Recalled Over Elevated Lead

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Texas · 26d

Eat Like No One Else

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What I Learned About Costco Beef By Reading the Packages

Sharing anything I can learn about Costco beef from just reading the labels. A lot of people are asking questions these days about where beef is being sourced from. It can be hard to track down where every steak is coming from. There are no requirements to label beef with the country of origin. According to PBS News, requirements were removed by Congress in 2016 in response to being ruled against by the World Trade Organization (WTO). They authorized Canada and Mexico to begin economic retaliation against the United States. This is when the requirement was removed.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since 2023 from Encinitas, California: Sophia Hall Nunez was one year old when she vanished

Sophia Hall Nunez has been missing from Encinitas, California, since October 6, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Sophia would now be four years old.

Encinitas, CA · 24d

Jack Beavers

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Coast Guard Stops 66 Migrants From Reaching US

The US Coast Guard intercepted 66 migrants aboard a human smuggling boat attempting to illegally reach Puerto Rico on Friday, October 16, 2026. A Coast Guard airplane patrolling the treacherous waters of the Mona Passage first spotted the dangerously overloaded vessel 70 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla and reported the sighting to Coast Guard Sector San Juan, which dispatched the Cutter Winslow Griesser and a rescue helicopter to the scene.

Puerto Rico · 3d

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 · 2d

Dianna Carney

Sweet Dog Whose Owner Decided Not to Keep Has Been Waiting Over 2 Years in Foster Care

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Remmy, a cuddly pup who is still searching for her second chance at happiness. According to the rescue, “Remmy is one of four dogs being surrendered from a home in Tennessee because their owner has decided not to keep them. How has this wonderful pup been looking for her forever family for over 2 YEARS now?”

Massachusetts · 8d

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 · 14d

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7 Dishes Mothers-in-Law Passed Down in the 1950s and 1960s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. In the 1950s and 1960s, a woman who married into a family often inherited a whole kitchen education along with the last name. Her mother-in-law had a way with pot roast, a shorthand for the meatloaf, a dumpling technique nobody had written down. Those lessons happened at the stove, not from a cookbook. A pinch of this, let it cook until it smells right, taste it now.

Dianna Carney

Meet Porky Little Rascals: The Tiny 4.7 lb Puppy Looking For Love

Get ready to meet an affectionate young pup 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, has recently introduced Porky Little Rascals after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “Born right here in New England to Mama Victoria, the LITTLE RASCALS can't wait to bring pure snuggly joy, endless shenanigans, and lots of laughs to your home! They already have for their fosters!”

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.

Dianna Carney

Found as a Stray, Jolene the Loving Golden Retriever Is Looking for a Place to Call Home

Jolene is ready to trade an uncertain past for a loving home, and Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue in Hudson, Massachusetts, says this affectionate six-year-old Golden Retriever is looking for a family with time, patience, and plenty of room for pets.

Hudson, MA · 3d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Right Away

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.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Pantry: More Than 122,000 Cases of Gatorade Recalled

If you keep Gatorade in the pantry for school lunches, sports practices or trips, take a look at the bottles before opening another one. PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled 122,021 cases of certain Gatorade drinks distributed across 37 states, including California. The affected products contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 food dyes that were not declared on the labels.

California · 18d

Dianna Carney

A Little Dog, a Long Journey & One Hopeful Search for Home

Rayven weighs just 8 pounds, but the next chapter of this little dog’s life depends on a big commitment: a forever home. The 6-year-old terrier mix is seeking an adopter through Small Dog Rescue of New England, which says he is fully vetted in Texas and could travel north in the weeks following its adoption appeal if a home is secured.

Rhode Island · 18d

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