Davenport council approves big settlement with former assistant city attorney

Mailing These 7 Surprising Things Could Get You Arrested

Mailing a package feels about as risky as licking a stamp—but federal law treats the mail stream as sacred ground, and a surprising number of everyday items can turn a friendly care package into a federal offense. Here are seven that trip up well-meaning people all the time.

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David Heitz

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Cops do more harm than good busting drug dealers, doctor tells Denver council

Yes, Dr. Sarah Axelrath of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless told the Denver City Council Monday. Axelrath, an addiction medicine specialist, said going after drug traffickers doesn’t make people stop using substances. In fact, she said it disrupts “an already potent and unpredictable drug supply.” Demand doesn’t go down after a bust. New players come to market who could be peddling an even more toxic product.

Denver, CO · 8d

Edmond Thorne

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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 · 14d

Thomas Smith

Former AT&T Customers Are Getting Surprise Zelle Payments From the FTC

Former AT&T customers may notice an unexpected deposit appearing in their bank accounts -- and, surprisingly, it may be completely legitimate. The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is sending Zelle payments to eligible former AT&T wireless customers as part of a long-running refund program involving the company's old "unlimited" data plans.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Popular Walmart Item Joins an E. Coli Recall

A multistate E. coli recall involving frozen berries has expanded to include a product sold under Walmart's Great Value brand. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend because it may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a strain capable of causing severe illness.

Jim O’Rear

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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 · 27d

Thomas Smith

The FBI Is Investigating a Claim That 153 Million Driver's License Scans Were Stolen

The FBI is investigating an extraordinary claim that digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses from the United States and Canada were stolen and offered for sale online.

Greg Wilson, CFA

21 Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well Without a Degree

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.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Careers Fading Fast: 22 Jobs That May Soon Disappear

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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Letters from Leo

Vance Defends Trump’s Mockery of Christ After Warning of the Golden Calf

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Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Retirement Expenses Boomers Will Find Hard to Afford Soon

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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Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Things Many Millionaires Refuse to Buy, Despite Having Money

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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India Currents

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California Braces For A Historic El Niño

“Super El Niño” might already undersell it. “I would suggest maybe we need a new category of extreme El Niño,” said Dr. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources and a research affiliate at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research. “The forecast for this year is genuinely extreme. It greatly exceeds even very strong events that we’ve seen historically.”

California · 1d

Letters from Leo

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

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

Thomas Smith

Never Pack These 7 Things in a Checked Bag, FAA Warns

Packing for a flight seems straightforward until an overlooked item in your suitcase triggers a security problem or, worse, creates a fire hazard in the cargo hold. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces strict safety rules restricting specific hazardous items in checked luggage to protect aircraft, passengers, and crews in transit.

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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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CJ Coombs

user · 43.9K followers

Missing since 1984 from Watertown, New York: Sean Wayne Evans was only two when he disappeared

Sean Wayne Evans has been missing from Watertown, New York (Jefferson County), since May 17, 1984, 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 37, though he would now be 44.

Watertown, NY · 15d

The Maine Monitor

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High court: Maine wrongly terminated a mother’s parental rights because she couldn’t find an affordable home

An Augusta District Court wrongly terminated a New Mexico mother’s rights to her child because she couldn’t find affordable housing in Maine, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday.

Maine · 22d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.9K followers

Missing since 2001 from Eloy, Arizona: Ptah Kaamen Diamond was 3 when he and his father vanished

Ptah Kaamen "Goo Goo" Diamond has been missing from Eloy, Arizona (Apache County), since May 27, 2001, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He would now be 28.

Eloy, AZ · 1d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.9K followers

Missing since 1952 from Lakeville, Connecticut: Constance "Connie" Smith was only 10 years old

Connie Christine Smith, also known as Constance Christine "Connie" Smith, has been missing from Lakeville, Connecticut (Litchfield County), since July 16, 1952. Connie would now be 84 if still alive, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Salisbury, CT · 24d

Edmond Thorne

user · 25.9K followers

Florida GOP Screamed “DEI Hirers”—Now Its Black & Cuban Candidates Must Face That Vitriol

What goes around comes around: Republicans who spent years vilifying "DEI" diversity programs now face the same language they used, aimed squarely at their own nominees in the race for governor, even by their own voters.

Florida · 5d

Dianna Carney

user · 43.4K followers

Local Little Puppy Searching For New Family After Being Unexpectedly Born

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pixie Pupcake, who has been in their care for a few weeks now. According to the rescue, “The PUPCAKES surprised their owner in Tennessee when they were unexpectedly born holding baked goods straight from the oven. How sweet! These pups are serving looks AND slices!” She is now living with a loving foster while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 23h

Dianna Carney

user · 43.4K followers

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 · 20d

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The DSA Was Born in the Catholic Church

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