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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 · 29d

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 · 12d

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.

27d

CJ Coombs

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 · 29d

Eat Like No One Else

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The One Crispy Apple I'm Choosing Over Honeycrisp Right Now

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Elk Ridge, UT · 19d

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 · 26d

SurviveHack

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Taco Spaghetti Makes Pasta Night Much More Exciting

Taco spaghetti combines seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, sauce, and melted cheese in a dinner that satisfies two cravings at once. Taco seasoning brings cumin, chile, and savory warmth, while the spaghetti absorbs the flavorful sauce and holds everything together. Cheese melts through the noodles and turns the skillet into pure comfort food. The result is familiar enough for picky eaters but far more exciting than another pot of plain marinara.

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7 Dishes That Filled Graduation Party Tables in the 1970s and 1980s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The open house ran from noon until the food was gone, which was usually the better measure. Someone put up a banner over the garage door, someone else hauled in folding tables, and by one o'clock there were thirty people in the backyard, holding paper plates. The graduate circulated with an envelope in each hand. The adults stood over the tables and ate.

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SurviveHack

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Mexicorn Dip Is the Creamy Party Bowl That Disappears

Mexicorn dip combines sweet corn, Rotel tomatoes, melted cheese, lime, and savory seasoning in a creamy bowl built for chips. The corn provides bursts of sweetness and texture, while tomatoes and green chiles bring acidity and gentle heat. Lime brightens the cheese and prevents the dip from tasting overly rich. Every scoop delivers creamy, spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors, making the bowl far more interesting than another plain cheese dip.

13h

FlurrySports

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Packers Make Emergency Signing Ahead of Bears Matchup

The Green Bay Packers have turned to the practice squad for backfield help as they prepare to host the Chicago Bears, with their ground game already ranking as the worst in the NFL.

Green Bay, WI · 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 · 28d

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 · 12d

Dianna Carney

A Survivor with a Spirited Heart: Meet Strudel, the Boston Terrier Who Learned to Walk Again

Strudel, a resilient 20-pound Boston Terrier, is walking again after spinal surgery and months of crate rest and physical therapy, and now Vintage Pet Rescue is hoping to find her a home where she can keep growing stronger. The Rhode Island-based rescue explains Strudel came to them unable to walk after an injury; although her history is unknown, an MRI led to surgery to repair her damaged spine. “She is truly a fighter!” the rescue shared.

Rhode Island · 5d

WyoFile

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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 · 19d

Dianna Carney

Local & Tiny 2 lb Shih Tzu Mix Puppy Looking For Love

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Tad Pudding, an itty-bitty puppy who is in need of a home and family. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” In the meantime, Tad will be living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 3d

Letters from Leo

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Fulton Sheen, a Staunch Defender of the Second Vatican Council and the Poor, to Be Beatified

St. Louis, MO · 15d

Letters from Leo

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“A Priest First” — Commonweal Honors Father John Jenkins, the Man Who Brought Obama to Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · 10h

Dianna Carney

Unique Young French Bulldog Pup Searching For Loving Family

Meet Gary, a special little pup who is searching for the right family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Gary Boris, who has been in their care for several months. According to the rescue, “. This little Frenchie is more than ready to join your home.” He has been living safe and sound with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 4d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled After 8 People Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Bacteria

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Utah · 13d

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 · 11d

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 · 13d

Dianna Carney

She Was Dumped Behind a Restaurant: Now Little Poppy Just Wants a Home to Call Hers

According to PAWS New England, a small dog named Poppy, described as an approximately 15-pound mini Australian Shepherd mix, is currently safe in a southern foster home after being dumped behind a restaurant in Texas called Pop’s, where she got her name. PAWS New England says Poppy is nearing her first birthday and is now available for adoption through their organization.

Texas · 27d

Dianna Carney

This Tiny 2 lb Shih Tzu Mix Puppy is Ready to Start Next Chapter

An adventurous little puppy named Dash is searching for the humans who will show him the world, or at least his place in it. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dash Pudding after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!”

Massachusetts · 1d

Dianna Carney

A Little Dog, a Long Journey & One Hopeful Search for Home

Rayven weighs just 8 pounds, but the next chapter of this little dog’s life depends on a big commitment: a forever home. The 6-year-old terrier mix is seeking an adopter through Small Dog Rescue of New England, which says he is fully vetted in Texas and could travel north in the weeks following its adoption appeal if a home is secured.

Rhode Island · 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 · 24d

CJ Coombs