New Initiative Aims To Expand Disability-Inclusive Employment Across North Texas

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 · 25d

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 · 21d

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).

Kateable

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This Herb Was Used for Anxiety Attacks Before Xanax Existed

Passionflower has been used as a folk remedy for anxiety for generations, long before Xanax or other prescription options existed. What's interesting is that it's been studied directly against a prescription anti-anxiety medication, with some promising results. I keep it on hand for days when anxiety feels like it's creeping up. 😊

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: 167,000 Lbs of Meat Were Just Recalled

Check the beef, pork and goat meat in your refrigerator or freezer. A North Carolina company has recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw meat after federal officials found that it was produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark.

Lucama, NC · 12d

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 · 8d

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 · 24d

The Maine Monitor

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What to know about this year’s flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots

Doctors are encouraging Mainers to follow guidelines from major medical groups recommending regular annual vaccines ahead of the fall respiratory virus season. National physicians’ groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, issued immunization recommendations last week. The groups cited recent research from the Vaccine Integrity Project at the University of Minnesota and the American Medical Association published in the medical journal JAMA that found that the latest influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines remain safe and effective against severe illness.

Maine · 24d

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 · 20d

Thomas Smith

Emergency Declared as "Super El Nino" About to Hit California

California has declared a statewide emergency months before the heart of winter, as federal forecasters warn that a rapidly strengthening El Nino could become the most powerful event in the modern record.

California · 12d

Thomas Smith

What Happens When You Refreeze Thawed Food? USDA’s Answer May Surprise You

You moved a package of chicken from the freezer to the refrigerator, planning to cook it for dinner. Then plans changed. Does that chicken have to be cooked immediately? Thrown away? Or can it go back in the freezer?

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Eat Like No One Else

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The 5 Apples That Are Giving Honeycrisp a Run for Its Money

Here is a list of apple varieties that are giving Honeycrisp a run for its money that you should try this fall. What people love about Honeycrisp is of course the crisp texture. There have been many new apple varieties developed in the last decade that offer a similar crisp texture.

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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 · 7d

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 · 19d

Greg Wilson, CFA

14 Jobs That Pay Decently, But Many People Think They Are Too Good For

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.

Bucks County Beacon

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Senator John Fetterman’s Isolation from Democrats Grows Stark in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Around this time two years ago, Sen. John Fetterman was in high demand on the campaign trail, going county-to-county in Pennsylvania to help Democrats up and down the ballot.

Pennsylvania · 26d

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.

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CJ Coombs

The murder remains of "Jane Anchorage Doe 1980," found in Eklutna, Alaska

Jane Anchorage Doe 1980, also known as Eklutna Annie ("Annie"), was discovered in Eklutna, Alaska, on July 17, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Annie was believed to be between the ages of 16 and 25.

Anchorage, AK · 2d

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 · 7d

Greg Wilson, CFA

23 Easy To Obtain Certifications That Actually Pay Well

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.

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 · 23d

Thomas Smith

7 Egg Facts That Sound Fake -- but USDA Says Are True

An egg inside another egg sounds like something someone invented for a viral video. And washing an egg sounds like a reasonable way to make breakfast safer. But USDA's egg guides have some surprises on both counts.

22d

CJ Coombs

Missing for nearly a decade: Donna Kay Cloud mysteriously disappeared at age 19 from Spring, Texas

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Spring, TX · 4d

Thomas Smith

What Happens When Mold Appears on Bread? USDA's Advice May Surprise You

You reach into a bag of bread and spot a small patch of mold. The rest looks perfectly fine. Do you throw everything away, or remove the offending piece and keep making your sandwich?

20d

Greg Wilson, CFA

22 Things Many People Care Less About as They Get Older

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.

20d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Right 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

Check Your Pantry: More Than 122,000 Cases of Gatorade Recalled

If you keep Gatorade in the pantry for school lunches, sports practices or trips, take a look at the bottles before opening another one. PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled 122,021 cases of certain Gatorade drinks distributed across 37 states, including California. The affected products contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 food dyes that were not declared on the labels.

California · 16h

realbalanced

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7 Easter Dinner Dishes American Families Counted On Every Spring

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Easter dinner occupied a particular place in the American year. It came right when winter felt like it had finally broken, and the table reflected that: a glazed ham scored in a diamond pattern, a leg of lamb carved at the counter, the first asparagus of the season laid out on the good plates. Whether the family was Catholic or Protestant, Midwestern or Southern, there was a version of this meal they returned to every April without much discussion, because some things just go on the table.

27d

Thomas Smith