Man killed during collision with semi in Iowa

Missing since 1973 from Creswell, Oregon: Deborah Lee Tomlinson just turned 16 when she disappeared

Deborah Lee "Debbie" Tomlinson has been missing from Creswell, Oregon (Lane County), since October 15, 1973, 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 58, though she would now be 68.

Creswell, OR · 6d

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 · 13d

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 · 23d

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 · 27d

Dianna Carney

Meet Ruby: She Kept Her Babies Alive in the Freezing Cold & Survived the Euthanasia List

PAWS New England, a New England–based 501(c) all-breed dog rescue, is highlighting Ruby as an adoptable dog whose story reflects what the organization calls a day “for resilience,” “positivity,” and “staying hopeful,” according to PAWS New England. The rescue says Ruby is a “gorgeous, young girl” who survived extreme hardship while caring for her puppies “in the freezing cold,” and that she was also placed on a euthanasia list before being saved and brought into their care.

Massachusetts · 11d

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.

19d

Dianna Carney

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Two Scared Little Chihuahuas, One Big Second Chance: Could You Be Their Person?

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton has shared an urgent, hopeful plea for two tiny brothers who have already endured more than most dogs should. In a recent post, the shelter introduced Tico and Rocky, 1-year-old Chihuahua siblings searching for what the organization describes as a “very special home”, one willing to welcome them together and give them the time and gentleness they need to feel safe.

Brockton, MA · 18d

WEKU

This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead

The U.S. gets nearly a third of its pork from Iowa. One family is making the switch from pigs to more sustainable specialty mushrooms and trying to show other pig farmers how they did it.

Iowa · 2d

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.

21d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2023 from Redmond, Washington: Noah and Oliver Richard have had little media focus

Noah Henry Richard has been missing from Redmond, Washington, since December 14, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Noah, pictured above, was two when he went missing, but he would now be five years old. His brother, Oliver Richard (pictured below), was only seven months old when he also went missing on the same date. Oliver would now be three.

Redmond, WA · 6d

Thomas Smith

A 'Planetary Wave' Is Heading for California and Could Cause Major Effects

A sprawling ocean disturbance moving toward California could temporarily raise coastal water levels by several inches, increasing the potential for flooding and beach erosion as fall turns to winter.

California · 1d

WyoFile

Wilderness advocates delay removal of tree ‘Yellowstone Forest Reserve’ surveyors inscribed in 1893

Public opposition will slow plans to remove and display a section of a dead Shoshone National Forest tree that surveyors mapping Yellowstone Forest Reserve boundaries inscribed 133 years ago.

Wyoming · 14d

WyoFile

Director Angi Bruce’s departure from Wyoming Game and Fish was likely involuntary, records suggest

A week before Gov. Mark Gordon announced Angi Bruce would trade in leading the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for a newly created policy job in his office, she was out checking Bighorn Basin anglers’ fishing licenses with game warden Jordan Winter.

Wyoming · 29d

Jack Beavers

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US Coast Guard Intercepts 200+ Migrants at Sea

The US Coast Guard has intercepted or repatriated more than 200 migrants involved in more than half a dozen cartel smuggling attempts this month off both US coasts. The latest smuggling run they interrupted occurred on September 13, 2026 21 miles west of San Diego.

San Diego, CA · 7d

Dianna Carney

He Was Found Protecting Two Tiny Puppies: Now Gus Needs Someone to Protect Him

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

Massachusetts · 7d

Thomas Smith

5 Dryer Mistakes That Can Easily Start a House Fire

Your clothes dryer may look harmless, but a combination of heat, restricted airflow and highly combustible lint can turn it into a serious fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clothes dryers cause an average of 6,400 fires each year, resulting in approximately 180 injuries and nearly $105 million in property damage.

19d

Dianna Carney

She’s 20 Pounds of Hope: Meet Maripily, The Little Shih Tzu Waiting for a Forever Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England, a nonprofit volunteer organization based in the Northeast, is asking the public to help find a home for Maripily, a 1½-year-old, 20-pound Shih Tzu mix currently in Texas and preparing for transport north. In a recent update shared by the rescue, Maripily is described as friendly with other dogs and eager to play outside, and the organization says they are actively seeking adopters who can provide a stable, loving “forever home.”

Texas · 4d

WyoFile

No Mollie’s Pack, Yellowstone wolves killed, state reports after hunt area’s quick close

EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday.

Wyoming · 1d

Dianna Carney

8-Week-Old Puppy Searching For Family After Being Surrendered Alongside Siblings

Get ready to meet a joyful young puppy who is searching for the family that will give her a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Daffodil Racer after she came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The RACER pups have a need for speed after being unexpectedly born in Tennessee. Their owner has given them up so they can find their perfect fur-ever home. Buckle up, 'cause they're coming for you!”

Massachusetts · 29d

WyoFile

National Elk Refuge plan calls for feeding Jackson Hole elk, even if CWD transmission skyrockets

A long-range plan for the National Elk Refuge released Friday afternoon proposes continuing to feed elk for the long haul in the Jackson Herd, even as deadly chronic wasting disease propagates across the landscape.

Jackson, WY · 25d

Letters from Leo

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Father Mychal Judge, Gay Franciscan Killed in the North Tower, Could Be 9/11’s First Saint

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.

12d

Dianna Carney

Young Puppy Found Near Deceased Parent Now Looking For Bright Future

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Wonton Dumpling, a joyful young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “She and her sister, Waffles, were found in Tennessee and brought in as their finders could not keep them. Mom is a stray Rottweiler, and dad was a brown mixed dog that was deceased near them on the side of a road. Despite the rough start, these girls are looking to enjoy the finer things in life! Like dim sum!”

Massachusetts · 8d

WyoFile

Two neighboring Wyoming towns diverge over controversial automated license plate readers

In Converse County, the city of Douglas is looking into installing controversial license plate readers as a crime-fighting tool while just 30 miles west along I-25, Glenrock is pushing pause on renewing a contract for similar surveillance technology after the cameras sparked an uproar.

Converse County, WY · 6d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2017 from Baltimore, Maryland: Shariece Clark was 15 when she and her mother vanished

Shariece Clark (pictured above) has been missing from Baltimore, Maryland, since February 4, 2017, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 24 years old.

Baltimore, MD · 3d

realbalanced

user · 1.2K followers

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 · 28d

Dianna Carney

12-Week-Old Puppy Looking For New Home After Being Born Unexpectedly

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Reed Racer, a playful young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “The RACER pups have a need for speed after being unexpectedly born in Tennessee. Their owner has given them up so they can find their perfect fur-ever home. Buckle up, 'cause they're coming for you!” He is now living with a loving foster family.

Massachusetts · 5d

Dianna Carney