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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 · 18d

Kateable

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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. 😊

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CJ Coombs

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 · 12d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Puerto Rico · 14d

Thomas Smith

Carrying These 3 Items in Your Glove Box in CA Could Get You Fined -- or Arrested

Your glove box might hold your registration, a stack of napkins and whatever you wanted out of sight before your last passenger climbed in. But closing that little door does not make everything inside legal to carry.

California · 13h

Greg Wilson, CFA

17 Things You Can Get for Free at Grocery Stores

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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Dianna Carney

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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 · 19d

Dianna Carney

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Bibi Is Still Waiting: The Tiny 6‑Pound Pup Who Just Wants a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Rhode Island · 17d

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

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 · 29d

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 · 11d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Stock Up Before It’s Too Late: 23 Critical Items You Can’t Afford to Run Out Of

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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Dianna Carney

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This Sweet Little Chihuahua With So Much Love to Give Is Ready for a Fresh Start

Cooper, a six-year-old Chihuahua weighing just 10 pounds, is ready to travel north and find a loving home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue describes him as “a sweetheart who will stand up for a treat” and says he is fully vetted and available for adoption.

Rhode Island · 15h

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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Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Things the Middle Class Enjoys, That the Poor Can’t Afford

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

What Happens When Baby Carrots Turn White? The “Blush” Usually Isn’t Mold

You open a bag of baby carrots and find a chalky white coating on the orange surface. It can look alarming, especially if the carrots were bright orange when you bought them. In most cases, though, that pale film is "white blush," a change in the carrot's surface rather than a sign of mold.

intentionalhospitality

I Found This Recipe and Dumped It All In My Crockpot And Made Enchilada Casserole

This crock pot enchilada casserole layers tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, and queso quesadilla cheese into a Tex-Mex dinner that feeds eight without much hands-on work. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting after about 15 minutes of prep on the stove.

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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.

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intentionalhospitality

Why You Might Want to Stop Grabbing That Bag of Shredded Cheese

Pre-shredded cheese is one of those grocery shortcuts most of us grab without thinking twice. It is fast, easy, and already waiting to be tossed onto tacos, casseroles, nachos, or whatever is for dinner.

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Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Russet Potatoes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

intentionalhospitality

My Fresh Bread Kept Getting Moldy Until I Learned These Tricks

There are few things more aggravating than bringing home a beautiful loaf of fresh bread, enjoying a couple of slices, and then discovering fuzzy spots before you have even made it halfway through the loaf.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

28 Products That Are Usually a Total Waste of 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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7 Home Ec Recipes That 60s and 70s Teenagers Never Stopped Making

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Home economics class sat in the back corner of most American high schools through the 1960s and 1970s, and for a lot of teenagers it was the first time they cooked something from start to finish without anyone finishing it for them. The curriculum covered yeast bread, rolled cookies, simple casseroles, and basic pastry. Recipes came from a classroom cookbook or a mimeographed sheet from the teacher herself, who had often been running the same course for years.

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Jack Beavers

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Americans Warned About Mexican Border City

The US State Department, citing “threat information,” has issued a Security Alert to US Government employees advising that “activities in, and travel to, Nogales , Sonora , Mexico have been restricted to essential movement during daylight hours only. We are alerting U.S. citizens of this threat and change in posture. As a reminder, the U.S. Travel Advisory designates Sonora as a Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) area due to terrorism, and crime.”

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Thomas Smith

Trader Joe's Superfans Swear By These Secret Perks. Most Shoppers Have No Idea.

You can shop at Trader Joe's for a decade and still be missing half of what makes it Trader Joe's. Beneath the Hawaiian shirts and the $3 wine, the chain runs on a set of quiet, customer-first perks that never show up on a sign, an app, or a receipt — the kind of thing you only learn from a chatty crew member or a friend who's deep in the cult.

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intentionalhospitality

I Dump A Box of Stuffing Mix With My Crock Pot Pork Chops, And My Kids Don't Leave Leftovers

This crock pot pork chops and stuffing recipe turns a handful of simple ingredients into a creamy, comforting dinner with almost no hands-on work. Tender pork chops sit under a layer of seasoned stuffing, and a rich chicken and sour cream sauce soaks into everything as it cooks low and slow.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2024 from Gary, Indiana: Ja'Niyah Aubrielle McMichael was only 13 when she vanished

Ja'Niyah McMichael has been missing from Gary, Indiana, since August 11, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She was only 13 years old. She would now be 15. What happened to Ja'Niyah?

Gary, IN · 15h

Thomas Smith

Check Your Pantry: Applesauce Recalled After FDA Finds Toxin

A specific brand of applesauce sold at several East Coast supermarket chains has been recalled after federal testing found elevated levels of a toxin produced by mold. The recall covers certain 23-ounce jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. With a best-by date in 2027, customers may still have a jar at home.

Greg Wilson, CFA