Plano Man Completes 800 Marathons Before Turning 80

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

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 · 3d

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 · 17d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2015 from Columbus, Ohio: 6-month-old Deklon Ford and his 28-year-old mother vanished

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

Columbus, OH · 8d

Dianna Carney

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 · 3d

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 · 9d

WyoFile

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A flood of Chinese soda ash has Wyoming’s industry swimming in troubled waters

After decades of quietly chugging along as the state’s largest global export commodity, reaping an annual $1.3 billion, Wyoming’s trona mining and soda ash industry is navigating troubled waters.

Wyoming · 2d

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 · 3d

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.

29d

Thomas Smith

7 Surprising Foods You Should Never Feed a Dog

Most dog owners know to keep chocolate out of reach. But some equally dangerous foods look far less threatening: a grape dropped under the table, a spoonful of the wrong peanut butter or a scrap of raw bread dough.

15d

Kateable

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This Spice Clears Brain Fog Better Than Coffee

Rosemary has earned the nickname "herb of remembrance" for good reason, research has actually shown it sharpens focus and memory recall, all without the jittery crash that comes with coffee.

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 · 20d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Stop Eating These 19 Foods After You Turn 50 (Even If They Are Delicious)

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.

15d

Kateable

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This Common Weed Soothes a Cough Better Than Store Bought Syrup

Mullein is one of those tall, fuzzy-leaved weeds most people walk right past without realizing what it's capable of. It's been used across Europe and by Indigenous healers in North America for centuries specifically for coughs and irritated airways, and its soft, mucilage-rich leaves have a naturally soothing quality once brewed into tea. I keep it dried and ready every fall. 😊

10d

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.

27d

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

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 · 3d

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 · 19d

Butter and Baggage

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The frosting you'll want on every cake this holiday season

If you're going to spend the holidays baking, you might as well have one frosting recipe you can count on for everything. This one comes together with just four ingredients and five minutes of mixing, no candy thermometer, no cooking on the stove. It's rich, tangy, and holds its shape well enough to pipe onto cupcakes or spread thick over a layer cake.

ChefManiac

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Whipped Pudding Frosting Makes Every Cake Lighter

Whipped pudding frosting creates a smooth, fluffy topping with more stability and flavor than ordinary whipped cream. Pudding mix helps the frosting hold its shape while keeping the texture light enough to spread easily over cakes, cupcakes, and chilled desserts. It tastes creamy without the dense sweetness of traditional buttercream, making it particularly useful when the cake underneath is already rich. The result spreads beautifully and creates soft swirls without advanced decorating skills.

intentionalhospitality

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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.

22d

The Powell House Press

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Tuberville is Worried About Who’s in the Cockpit. Alabama Should Worry About Who's in the Senate.

There are senators who make news, senators who make noise, and then there is Tommy Tuberville, the old Auburn football coach who has, in the twilight of his Senate career, discovered his true calling: hall monitor of the animal kingdom. Other men leave Washington with a library, a think tank, a lucrative board seat. Tuberville appears determined to leave with the his reputation as the most rediculous senator ever elected intact if not enshrined.

Alabama · 17h

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

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.6K followers

22 Retro Home Trends That Are Perfectly Back in Fashion

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.

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.”

24d

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

Dianna Carney

Gentle Giant Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered Due to No Fault of His Own

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who 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 Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

Massachusetts · 5d

Thomas Smith