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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

4 Dead in California Following Mushroom Outbreak, as Dangerous Season Approaches

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

California · 2d

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 · 20d

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 · 2d

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 · 22d

Jack Beavers

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125+ Cruise Ship Workers Arrested at US Ports

More than 125 cruise ship employees have been arrested by Federal Agents at U.S. ports for possession of illegal material involving children so far this year as part of “Operation Tidal Wave,” a multiagency initiative led by US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers, which also involves Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

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I Worked in a Restaurant and Learned the Secret to The Best Scrambled Eggs

When I worked in a restaurant, I learned pretty quickly that great scrambled eggs did not require a long list of ingredients or some mysterious chef trick. What mattered most was what happened once those eggs hit the pan.

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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.”

23d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Spice Rack: Ground Cinnamon Recalled Over Elevated Lead

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Texas · 4d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1989 from Maple Grove, Minnesota: Amy Sue Pagnac was only 13 when she vanished

Amy Sue Pagnac was only 13 when she disappeared. She's been missing from Maple Grove, Minnesota (Hennepin County), since August 5, 1989, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her case was classified as a non-family abduction.

Maple Grove, MN · 17d

Thomas Smith

5 Everyday Items You Should Never Store in Your Garage, According to Fire Officials

The garage is an easy place to put things you don't want inside the house: a spare grill tank, leftover paint, the gasoline for your lawn mower. But keeping something out of the kitchen doesn't necessarily mean you've put it somewhere safe.

Dianna Carney

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 · 19d

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.

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Upper Middle Class or Just Faking It? 20 Signs That Give It Away

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.

Thomas Smith

Rabies Is Spreading in California "Hotspots" -- and Is Nearly Always Fatal Once Symptoms Begin

Federal health officials are warning about an increase in rabies exposures as several parts of California report unusually high numbers of infected animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national health advisory on Sept. 10 after multiple jurisdictions reported rising human exposure to rabid or potentially rabid animals during the summer of 2026.

California · 14d

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.

27d

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 · 2d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2019 from New Orleans, Louisiana: Eriel Mack-Mariscal vanished when she was an infant

Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal has been missing from New Orleans, Louisiana, since July 27, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be seven years old.

New Orleans, LA · 18d

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7 Diner Dishes Teenagers Ordered After Prom in the 1960s and 70s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The prom ended at midnight, the gym went dark, and the real night started in the parking lot. By 1 a.m., every booth in the closest all-night diner was full of kids still in formalwear: cummerbunds loosened, heels kicked off, corsages pinned to the vinyl seat back. The food was the best part of the whole evening. Nobody was sleepy and nobody was going home.

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7 Dishes Grandmothers Made When Grandkids Stayed Overnight

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Grandma's house ran on its own schedule. Bedtime crept past its normal hour, cartoons lasted until noon on Saturday, and something was always either in the oven or cooling on the counter by the time you padded into the kitchen. The smell of brown sugar and butter was just what that house smelled like.

Dianna Carney

Chihuahua Mix Puppy Who Was Dumped by Owners Still Looking For New Home

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Rolo Candy, a loving young puppy who has been in their care. 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!” He has been living with a loving foster family where he has reportedly been “doing great!”

Massachusetts · 12d

Dianna Carney

Meet Midge: The Sweet Little Shadow Hoping to Follow You Home

Midge, an affectionate dog awaiting a forever home, needs an adopter with Frenchie or similar breed experience, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. The Massachusetts foster-based rescue describes her as a devoted companion who loves being close to her people and says she may be happiest in a home ready for plenty of cuddles, continued training and supervision.

Massachusetts · 5d

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 · 15d

Dianna Carney

He’s 5 Pounds of Hope: Tinman the Friendly Tiny Dog is Still Waiting for a Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

Texas · 21d

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 · 27d

Dianna Carney

12 Pound Little Dash is Still Waiting For a Forever Home

Dash, a 12-pound, one-year-old dog, is ready to meet the person who will give him a home of his own. Small Dog Rescue of New England says Dash is in Rhode Island and is friendly with other dogs. He’s ready for a meet-and-greet, and hoping someone will share his story.

Rhode Island · 2d

Dianna Carney

Meet Pongo Pupcake: The Loving Puppy Looking For Home After Being Born Unexpectedly

Get ready to meet a sweet little puppy who is searching for his place in the world and hopes it could be with you. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently highlighted Pongo Pupcake, who has been in their care. 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!”

Massachusetts · 20h

Dianna Carney