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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."

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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 · 14d

Edmond Thorne

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Feds Target Publix in Massive Nationwide Investigation Over Skyrocketing Beef Prices

Federal antitrust investigators want answers from Florida's grocer Publix after meat counter prices hit outrageous records across the state and Publix profits hit the highest levels in its history.

Florida · 8d

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.

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Thomas Smith

5 Foods You Should Never Wash Before Cooking, According to USDA

Washing food usually sounds like a sensible safety step. But when certain raw foods are placed under a running faucet, that rinse can make your kitchen less safe -- not more. Water does not reliably remove the harmful bacteria that may be present on raw animal products. Instead, droplets can carry those germs into the sink, onto countertops and utensils, and even onto nearby food.

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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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Thomas Smith

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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CJ Coombs

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 · 5d

Kateable

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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.

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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 · 6d

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.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since 2015 from Marietta, Georgia: Kayla Marshell Miller was only 13 when she disappeared

Kayla Marshell Miller has been missing from Marietta, Georgia (Cobb County), since April 13, 2015, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have appeared at 19, though she would now be 25.

Marietta, GA · 18d

CJ Coombs

1990 John Doe: Police need help in identifying this homicide victim in Opelika, Alabama

John Opelika Doe 1990, the name given to a homicide victim in Opelika, Alabama, was found on September 22, 1990. His age was estimated to be between 15 and 21, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Opelika, AL · 6d

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Man Leaves $457 Tip After Staging Dine-and-Dash Prank on Kind Waitress in Quad Cities

A post circulating in the Quad Cities community has drawn attention after a man identified as Busker Vaughn said he left a $457 tip for a waitress at a 24/7 restaurant in the area. Vaughn shared the story in the Facebook group What’s Going On Quad Cities, describing the gesture...

Quad Cities, IL · 5d

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 · 16d

Thomas Smith

Can Restaurants Legally Deny You A Bathroom? Experts Weigh In

You walk into a restaurant, urgently ask to use the restroom and hear the dreaded response: "Sorry, customers only." It may feel cruel -- particularly when the restaurant clearly has a bathroom -- but is it illegal?

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CJ Coombs

Missing since Christmas 2021 from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii: Solenne Grimes was four when she vanished

Solenne Grimes has been missing from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, since December 25, 2021, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 7, though she would now be 9.

Kailua-Kona, HI · 22d

Dianna Carney

He Lost the Only Life He Knew: Now Red Just Wants Someone to Choose Him

PAWS New England is searching for a home for Red, a “handsome 75-pound country boy” who they say is ready to become “a best friend for all of life’s adventures.” The rescue describes Red as “friendly, affectionate, smart, and active,” and emphasizes that the roughly 5-year-old dog thrives when included in daily life, noting he loves “walks, outdoor adventures, and—most importantly—being included in whatever his people are doing.”

Massachusetts · 8d

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7 Classic County Fair Casseroles, With the Full Recipes

County fair cooking competitions have been a fixture of American life since at least the mid-1800s, and the casserole division has long been one of the busiest. Home cooks would spend weeks testing batches, write the recipe down in pencil on an index card, and carry a covered dish to the fairgrounds in late summer knowing the judges were taking notes on appearance, taste, and whether the thing held together when you cut into it.

Kingsville, TX · 20d

Dianna Carney

They've Only Ever Had Each Other: Now These Little Best Friends Need a Home Together

Vintage Pet Rescue has introduced Lovey and Ladybug, “a bonded pair of cuties looking for their new home”, and the Rhode Island-based rescue hopes an adopter will welcome the senior dogs together. “Available for adoption. Located in Rhode Island. Apply to adopt on our website,” the rescue shared, describing the pair as affectionate companions who have already built their lives around each other.

Rhode Island · 14d

Alameda Post

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Alameda’s 90 Day Fiancée, Catie Norboe

Catie Norboe, 26, is Alameda’s own reality TV star. The Alameda native is a pet sitter who is featured on the current season of the hit series 90 Day Fiancé. The show documents experiences of couples who have applied for a K-1 Visa and are required to wed within 90 days. Catie’s fiancé Josh, 30, is from the UK and intends to move to Portland, Oregon to be with her and begin life in the US. Their screen time on the show has included a variety of locations throughout Alameda, including Swell Bar and Whisk Cakes, as they’ve come here to visit Catie’s family and prepare for their wedding.

Alameda, CA · 12d

David Heitz

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Marijuana time: When a few minutes feels like eternity

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this article. I tend to savor moments when I’ve been smoking marijuana. I remain present and react mindfully to the world around me.

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Edmond Thorne

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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 · 10d

Letters from Leo

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“They Were Falling Into the Arms of God” — A Catholic Defense of the 9/11 Jumpers

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.

CJ Coombs