Rock Island deputy fire chief retires: ‘I go with a deep sense of pride’

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA · 18d

Missing since 1960 in a California forest: Bruce Howard Kremen was only 6 when he disappeared

Bruce Howard Kremen has been missing from Montrose, California (Los Angeles County), since July 12, 1960. He would now be 73, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

intentionalhospitality

user · 12.8K followers

I Stopped Frying Bacon On The Stove and Used This 9 Minute Trick

Frying bacon in a skillet means standing at the stove, wiping down grease splatters, and scrubbing a pan afterward. This microwave method skips all of that. A full package of bacon is done in about 9 minutes, using nothing but a plate and paper towels.

18d

Margaret Minnicks

user · 49.5K followers

Update on Mia Bieniemy's progress after being shot by her son on Sunday in her Virginia home

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, is out of intensive care and making progress, according to a statement released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Ashburn, VA · 22d

Thomas Smith

A Salmonella Recall Now Reaches Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods

A widening food recall connected to a multistate Salmonella outbreak now covers dips, salsas, guacamole and prepared meals sold by some of America's largest grocery chains. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the voluntary recall on Aug. 9 after learning that jalapeno supplier Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected jalapenos came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as the likely source of an ongoing outbreak.

11d

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 · 7d

Kateable

user · 8.1K followers

This Backyard Weed Heals Cuts Faster Than Neosporin

If you've got plantain growing in your yard, you're basically sitting on a first aid kit and don't even know it. It's one of those "weeds" most people pull and toss without a second thought, but it's actually one of the best skin healing herbs out there. I started using it on scrapes and cuts a few years ago and never looked back. 😊

David Heitz

user · 31.3K followers

How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You may have heard about people using stimulants to motivate them to clean the house. But many people find that smoking marijuana also can lead to spotless floors, shiny mirrors and clean end tables.

26d

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.

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 · 6d

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.

CJ Coombs

Two teenagers disappeared in 1969, in Oscoda, Michigan, and their cases are still unsolved

Patricia Ann "Patti" Spencer and Pamela Sue "Pam" Hobley have been missing from Oscoda, Michigan (Iosco County), since October 31, 1969, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Patricia and Pamela are still listed as missing because they have never been found.

Oscoda Twp, MI · 8d

ChefManiac

user · 20.3K followers

Someone Poured Root Beer Into Baked Beans—and the Cookout Side Dish Got Seriously Interesting

Sweet, smoky baked beans get an unexpected upgrade from root beer, which brings deep caramel notes and a little old-fashioned soda-shop sweetness to the sauce. As the beans bake, everything turns thick, glossy, and bubbling, with savory seasoning balancing the sweetness and crisp-edged bacon adding smoky richness if you pile it in. The result is familiar enough to belong beside burgers and barbecue, but different enough to make people stop after the first spoonful and wonder what gives the sauce that extra depth. It is sticky, saucy, sweet-savory comfort food with just enough surprise to keep the serving spoon moving.

Edmond Thorne

user · 25.5K followers

Trump Tower III Is Sinking & Owners Are Left Holding the Bag While Big Names Walk Free

A Miami high-rise carrying the Trump name is sinking, but the real story is how Florida’s laws let developers, architects, and brand licensors walk away long before the problems show up.

Miami, FL · 28d

Dianna Carney

Little Chihuahua Mix Pup Searching For New Home After Owner Put in Assisted Living

A tiny young pup named Ben is searching for a new home through no fault of his own. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Ben Franklin after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This adorable boy and his brother, Matt, were surrendered when their owner was put in assisted living in Tennessee. They hope their future families will give them all the love. As a bonus, they'll give you all the cash!”

Massachusetts · 8d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1947: An 11-year-old mentally disabled boy vanished in Baltimore, Maryland

For over 79 years, the disappearance of Kenneth Warren Hager from Baltimore, Maryland, has remained a mystery. He was last seen on April 8, 1947. If alive today, he would be 91.

Baltimore, MD · 29d

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 · 5d

National Weather Force

user · 21.6K followers

Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Southeast Arizona as Monsoon Restarts For Weeks

Following Zones: Southern White Mountains ... Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties ... Discussion: Well the monsoon is starting up her engines once again on schedule, and storms will first hit the Southeast half of Arizona and only increase as the days go by. For today, expecting storms to form first along the Southern White Mountains by this afternoon. Outflow from them will surge southward with dust storms, damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornado potential through Southeast Arizona.

Arizona · 18d

Margaret Minnicks

user · 49.5K followers

Blueberries recalled after E. coli outbreak in 8 states, including Virginia

Twelve people in the U.S. have become ill amid a recall of frozen blueberries from Publix due to potential E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Virginia · 18d

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 · 9d

Letters from Leo

user · 14.2K followers

“Nothing Could Be Less Catholic” — Trump Is Suing the Church to Remove Shrine for Border Wall

Last week, Rep. Veronica Escobar, the El Paso Democrat, introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act, a bill to stop the federal government from taking Catholic Church land for Donald Trump’s border wall.

28d

CJ Coombs

The 2021 tragic disappearance of 18-month-old Kytana Ancog in Aiea, Hawaii: Frustrating justice

Kytana Ancog has been missing from Aiea, Hawaii (Honolulu County), since January 31, 2021, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She disappeared when she was 18 months old and would now be a beautiful seven-year-old child if she were alive.

Aiea, HI · 10d

Eat Like No One Else

user · 12.7K followers

The One Apple I'm Buying This Year Before Honeycrisp

The apple variety you don't want to miss out on before you pick up any Honeycrisp apples this season. Apple season has begun. Early season apple varieties are starting to come off the trees. While many people wait for the start of Honeycrisp, there are several great apples that you should be looking out for first. I want to share about one of those apples today - Zestar!

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1968 from Concord, New Hampshire: Janis Louise Taylor was only 15 when she disappeared

Janis Louise Taylor has been missing from Concord, New Hampshire (Merrimack County), since January 8, 1968, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Janis would now be 73 if alive.

Concord, NH · 7d

Butter and Baggage

user · 16.8K followers

Crock pot pork chops that turn out fork tender every time

Pork chops have a reputation for turning out dry and tough. This slow cooker version fixes that problem completely. These pork chops are dredged and browned first, then cooked low and slow in a homemade cream of mushroom sauce, no canned soup involved. That extra step of browning locks in moisture and brings real depth of flavor to both the meat and the gravy.

23d

Dianna Carney

Pickles the Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Heart is Searching for Her Forever Person

Pickles, a 7-year-old long-haired chihuahua weighing 10 pounds, is looking for a home through Small Dog Rescue of New England, a volunteer-run nonprofit that focuses on moving small dogs from high-risk shelters into adoptive homes in the Northeast. The group describes its mission as helping “small dogs find loving forever homes,” noting that volunteers “rescue, vet, and transport small dogs from southern kill shelters to find their loving forever homes in the Northeast.”

Rhode Island · 26d

Dianna Carney

Don’t Let Your Charger Start a House Fire (& Why You Might Not Realize It Until It's Too Late)

Electrical fires remain a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 65. Taking just a few minutes to evaluate your everyday cord and outlet habits is a small investment of time that could ultimately save your family's life.

Massachusetts · 8d

ChefManiac

user · 20.3K followers

The Scrambled Eggs Trick That Turns an Everyday Breakfast Into Something Worth Sitting Down For

Soft, buttery scrambled eggs sound simple, but getting them tender, creamy, and perfectly cooked is what makes all the difference. These eggs stay fluffy without turning dry, with a rich, velvety texture that feels far more luxurious than a rushed weekday breakfast. A little butter, gentle heat, and the right timing help create soft curds that stay moist and savory all the way through. They are the kind of eggs that make toast feel more important, bacon taste even better, and an ordinary morning suddenly feel like you had time to do breakfast properly.

ChefManiac

user · 20.3K followers

The Jiffy Cornbread Upgrade That Turns Broccoli and Cheddar Into Pure Covered-Dish Comfort

Golden cornbread, sharp cheddar, and tender broccoli come together in the kind of easy bake that feels right at home beside a family supper. The Jiffy mix keeps the crumb soft and slightly sweet, while the cheddar melts into savory pockets and the broccoli adds tender bites throughout. Around the edges, everything gets beautifully golden with those crisp little corners people always seem to reach for first. It is cheesy, buttery, and comforting without being complicated—the sort of shortcut recipe that tastes like something destined for a church supper, holiday table, or well-used casserole dish.

Dianna Carney