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This Tiny Puppy Doesn’t Know He’s “Different”, He Just Knows He Wants Someone to Love

PAWS New England reports that Sazerac, an 11-week-old male puppy currently in New England, is still waiting for a home after the rest of their litter, and even their mama, were adopted. According to PAWS New England, Sazerac has vision loss in one eye and diminished vision in the other, a condition the rescue says has likely contributed to being overlooked despite otherwise typical puppy behavior.

Massachusetts · 19d

Thomas Smith

America's "Doomsday Plane" Was Seen Flying Again This Week

Military aircraft built to keep America's nuclear command system connected during a catastrophe were reportedly spotted flying over the United States this week. The nickname alone is enough to get people's attention: "doomsday planes."

14d

David Heitz

user · 31.4K followers

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 · 10d

Thomas Smith

Dog Food Sold Nationwide Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination, FDA Warns

Thousands of cases of canned dog food sold across the United States are being recalled because the products may contain metal. Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods is recalling 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pate Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pate Wet Dog Food. The company announced the recall on August 21, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the alert the same day.

18d

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 · 28d

intentionalhospitality

user · 13.5K followers

The Egg Storage Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes Without Realizing

There's a good chance you're storing your eggs wrong right now, and it has nothing to do with how fresh they were when you bought them. Most people focus on picking good eggs at the store and stop there. But a few small habits at home, ones almost nobody thinks twice about, can quietly cut down how long those eggs actually stay good.

21d

Kateable

This Stops Nausea Almost Instantly—No Dramamine Needed

Nausea is one of those things that can hit out of nowhere, car rides, upset stomachs, you name it, and I got tired of keeping Dramamine on hand for something I could easily make myself.

14d

ChefManiac

user · 21.7K followers

Mama’s American Goulash Is the Kind of One-Pot Supper That Makes the Whole House Smell Like Home

Savory ground beef, tender macaroni, tomatoes, and simple pantry seasonings come together in the kind of old-fashioned goulash that feels familiar from the very first spoonful. The beef cooks down rich and hearty, the pasta soaks up the tomatoey sauce, and everything simmers together until the whole pot turns thick, saucy, and deeply comforting. A little garlic, onion, and seasoning bring that classic family-dinner flavor, while the soft macaroni keeps every bite satisfying without making the dish complicated. It is practical, budget-friendly, and exactly the kind of meal that feels like something Mama could stretch to feed everybody at the table and still have enough left for tomorrow.

18d

Bucks County Beacon

user · 15.7K followers

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.

18d

Butter and Baggage

user · 17.0K followers

I stopped baking cornbread after learning this stovetop version

Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy in the middle, and no oven required. Once you try hot water cornbread, the boxed stuff doesn't stand a chance. This isn't baked cornbread. It's fried patties made with just cornmeal, boiling water, and a hot skillet, the kind of thing grandmothers used to make without ever writing down a recipe.

Thomas Smith

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors. Getting inside is the most important thing you can do when thunder starts rumbling. But being inside a house does not eliminate every danger from lightning.

Kateable

This Clears Up a Stuffy Nose Almost Instantly—No Sudafed Needed

A stuffy nose can make everything miserable, especially trying to sleep, and I got tired of reaching for Sudafed every time congestion hit. Eucalyptus and peppermint have this way of opening things up almost immediately when you breathe them in, and steam does the rest. This has become my go to the second congestion sets in. 😊

Kateable

This Old-School Herb Was Used to Treat Anxiety Before Pills Existed

Long before anxiety medication existed, people turned to herbs like lemon balm to calm a racing mind. It's one of those old-school remedies that's been quietly doing its job for centuries, and it's become one of my go to herbs whenever I need to unwind after a long day with the littles. 😊

28d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.9K followers

A mother and her two sons vanished in 2022, after boarding a boat in Honolulu, Hawaii

Koa Kai Bernstein has been missing from Honolulu, Hawaii, since October 12, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His age-progressed photo (above, far right) shows what he may have looked like at 12, though he would now be 13.

Honolulu, HI · 15h

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.3K followers

29 Foods You Should (Try To) Avoid After 70, Even Though They Are Delicious

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.

ChefManiac

user · 21.7K 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.

23d

Kateable

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. 😊

28d

Dianna Carney

Tiny 9-Week-Old Chihuahua Mix Puppy Looking For Love After Being Dumped

A sweet little puppy named Heath 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 Heath Candy after he 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!”

Massachusetts · 12d

intentionalhospitality

user · 13.5K followers

I Poured a Full Can of Soda Into My Cake Batter, and I'm Never Using Water Again

This Dr Pepper cake starts with a box of chocolate fudge cake mix, a box of instant chocolate pudding, and a full cup of Dr Pepper stirred right into the batter. The soda keeps the cake moist and adds just a hint of flavor in the background, not an overpowering soda taste. Once it bakes, a warm chocolate frosting gets poured right over the top so it soaks in a little as it sets.

Dianna Carney

“How Has NO ONE Applied?”: Little Mandy Is Still Waiting for Someone to Choose Her

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, says it can’t understand why a small senior dog named Mandy has drawn no interest, posting an emotional plea that begins, “How has NO ONE applied for this girl?! Not a single application, phone call, nothing. What? How? WHY?” The shelter describes Mandy as an affectionate “velcro pup” who “will glue herself to you and never leave,” adding that while she enjoys walks “at a brisk dawdle,” she’d “much rather be in your lap or curled up next to you, as long as she’s touching you somehow.”

Fall River, MA · 7d

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.3K followers

28 Ways to Tell If Someone Belongs to the 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.

18d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.9K followers

The Baby Jane Doe, who was abandoned in 1998 in Northeast Washington D.C. is still a mystery

Baby Jane Doe was found abandoned in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 1998. She would now be 28, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). As of today, seven missing children from Washington, D.C. are listed with the NCMEC, and the oldest case dates back to 1961. Notably, not all missing children are reported to the NCMEC, but they should be.

Washington, DC · 1d

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.

26d

Dianna Carney

Three Gentle Giants Found Wandering Together: Now They Just Need Someone to Choose Them

Three Mastiff-mix dogs, Chance, Duncan and Isabel, are ready to trade their wandering days for permanent homes, according to the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts. The shelter recently introduced them with an invitation to adopters: “Meet Chance, Duncan + Isabel… three VERY big reasons to fall in love,” adding that each dog arrived after being found roaming together in Stoughton and is now looking for “a home of their own.”

Scituate, MA · 2d

Dianna Carney