Section of highway in Galesburg to be dedicated to fallen area soldier

Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Has Now Sickened 11,458 People -- And Routine Tests May Miss It

A massive foodborne illness outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now sickened at least 11,458 people across 20 states, according to federal health officials. The outbreak has also resulted in 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, making it one of the most consequential produce-linked outbreaks in recent years.

Texas · 1d

Edmond Thorne

Buc-ee’s CEO Faces Backlash for Political GOP Stance: Then Lawsuits in Florida & Other Red States

The wildly popular travel center steps straight into the culture wars, leaving investors stunned and customers asking why a gas station chain is suddenly taking sides in politics and suing businesses on the side it chose.

Florida · 4d

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 · 17d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1995 from Carmel, New York: Robin Frances Murphy disappeared when she was 17

Robin Frances Murphy has been missing from Carmel, New York (Putnam County), since April 9, 1995. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Robin would be 48 now.

Carmel Hamlet, NY · 28d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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20 Signs You’re Actually Financially Better Off Than The Average American

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

California Is About to Make a Huge Legal Change For Car Buyers

Buying a used car in California is about to become significantly less risky. Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, Californians who buy or lease most used vehicles priced at $50,000 or less will have three days to cancel the deal for any reason.

California · 6d

Dianna Carney

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She Survived a Kill Shelter: Now Nancy the Little Chihuahua Mix is Finally Safe & Looking for Love

Nancy, a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing 18 pounds, has arrived in Rhode Island and is now looking for a permanent home through Small Dog Rescue of New England. The volunteer-run, nonprofit organization, focused on helping small dogs find loving forever homes, explain Nancy “was pulled by our Texas rescue partner from a high kill shelter after having puppies,” and that they are “so happy she is here in RI to find a fabulous home!”

Rhode Island · 13d

Edmond Thorne

Florida’s Sunshine Fades: DeSantis Cuts Funding for Public Corruption Investigations — Again

Another veto slashes money meant to uncover wrongdoing, raising sharp questions about why Florida keeps pulling the plug on its own watchdogs. *This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI.

Florida · 8d

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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Bucks County Beacon

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The World Inches Toward Catastrophic Climate Events: ‘Bigger Shocks Are on the Way’

NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future,” a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world’s nations unite to combat climate change.

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The Corn-Buying Tricks Most Shoppers Never Learn

For years I picked corn the same way most people do. I'd grab a few ears, maybe peel one back to check, and hope for the best. Half the time I got home with something starchy and bland instead of sweet and juicy.

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Edmond Thorne

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier Desperately Tries To Blame Media For Grand Jury Spotlight

A leaked grand jury report has Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier in the hot seat, and instead of answering for the findings, he’s desperately pointing fingers at the people who reported them. "The only thing illegal here is the leak."

Florida · 1d

Eat Like No One Else

The One Mistake People Make When Bringing Home Tomatoes

Let me share why putting your tomatoes directly into the fridge when you bring them home might be a mistake. Years ago I learned from Alton Brown that putting tomatoes in the fridge was a no-no. The reason being that the flavor of the tomato will forever be changed once they have gone below a certain temperature. Alton says that.

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Dianna Carney

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9-Week-Old Chihuahua and Dachshund Mix Puppy Searching For New Home After Being Dumped

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Twix Candy, a playful little puppy who recently came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The CANDY litter are a mix of adorable pups who were dumped at a ferry landing in Tennessee. They're excited to leave the stray life behind and find their way to candy land!” He is now living with a loving foster family.

Massachusetts · 12d

Thomas Smith

California Homeowners Will Have to Change Their Yards Under New Wildfire Rules

California is moving ahead with sweeping new wildfire rules that could eventually force nearly 2 million homeowners to change the landscaping immediately surrounding their houses.

California · 12d

National Weather Force

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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 · 28d

Eat Like No One Else

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!

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Margaret Minnicks

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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 · 29d

Dianna Carney

user · 43.2K followers

This 8-Pound Yorkie-Chihuahua Mix is Stealing Hearts & Looking for Love

Prince may only weigh 8 pounds, but this “scruffy perfection” is making a big impression at Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts. The shelter introduced the small senior pup in a recent post, describing Prince as “about eight years old — an older adult looking for that forever kinda love,” and emphasizing that while he’s tiny, he’s full of personality and ready for a home that can offer time, patience, and consistent affection.

Fall River, MA · 5d

Eat Like No One Else

Before You Buy Cheddar Cheese, Here Are 5 Brands Worth Knowing About

If you love cheddar cheese, here are 5 brands of cheddars that are worth seeking out. You will find a mix of nationally known brands as well as some regional ones and my favorite store brand cheddar.

Edmond Thorne