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Former child star Ricky Schroder, best known for his big-screen debut in the critically acclaimed box office hit, The Champ(1979), and the classic TV sitcom, Silver Spoons (NBC, 1982-1987), is now officially a senior citizen. He turned 55 years old on April 13, 2025.

Every month, a child goes missing in Missouri. As of April 20, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), nine more children have missing persons posters on its website for this month. Antonia Thompson was previously reported missing as of April 7, 2025.

Jimmy Osmond, the youngest sibling in the famed Osmond family musical group, is now 62 years old. Like his talented siblings, Marie and Donny Osmond, and other famous siblings, Jimmy Osmond has always utilized his creative abilities to the delight of millions of fans around the world.

Former child star Erin Moran, who died tragically from cancer in 2017, was best known as Joanie Cunningham on TV’s beloved classic sitcom, Happy Days (ABC, 1974–1984). Her early life, like her later days, was rife with struggles. Had she lived, Moran would have been 65 years old in the fall.

For centuries, WHSmith has been a fixture on the U.K.’s high streets and in busy travel hubs. But now, the venerable retailer—whose roots date back to 1792—is undergoing a seismic shift. WHSmith recently announced it will sell off about 480 of its stores to private-equity firm Modella Capital for £76 million, effectively parting ways with a significant portion of its iconic high street footprint.

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This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Some people are broke because they don't earn enough. Others stay broke because they keep spending like they’re trying to prove something. One choice at a time, they dig the hole deeper, and call it normal.

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The inmate who was critically injured Monday at the Duval County jail has died, according to his family’s attorney. Charles Faggart, 31, was hospitalized after he was injured during some kind of incident at the jail. He died shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, said attorney Belkis Plata of Belkis Schott Law.

Former child star Tara Correa-McMullen was best known for her role as Maritaz Crus on TV's classic legal drama Judging Amy (CBS, 1999-2005). As tragic fate would have it, in 2005, Correa-McMullen died similarly to that of her television role: She was fatally shot in Inglewood, CA, at only 16.

It's been nearly forty years since the tragic death of actor/comedian Dick Shawn, whose stage, movie and TV career spanned over three decades. He died on April 17, 1987, during a live stage performance in front of approximately 500 people, mere seconds after delivering a punchline. At first, everyone thought his death was a joke. But it wasn't. He was gone, at only 57 years old.

According to WRIC 8 News, the Richmond FBI has a warning for parents. It is against groups that are part of a violent network targeting children and manipulating them into recording themselves committing illegal and violent acts.

Every month, a child goes missing in Missouri. Since I began sharing news about missing children in Missouri, I keep hoping there will be a month when no child is reported missing.

CALIFORNIA – Jack in the Box announced April 23, that it will close 150 – 200 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The Southern California-based company introduced its 'JACK on Track' plan, which includes selling select real estate holdings, discontinuing dividend payouts, reducing debt, and closing stores.

An analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness shows that as many as 9 million people could become homeless if the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ends rental assistance.

The historic and amazing Biltmore Estate is in Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County). On May 23, 1963, it was designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL). The Biltmore Estate was the vision of George Washington Vanderbilt.

Under an emerging Republican plan to require some Medicaid recipients to work, between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults ages 19 to 55 could lose their health care coverage, according to a new analysis.

Ahwar Sultan, a second-year graduate student in comparative studies, speaks at a Thursday press conference organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, alongside other Ohio State student organizations. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor.

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NEW JERSEY - A former New Jersey business owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges for fraudulently obtaining over $3.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans intended to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

WASHINGTON — Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ request to pause the requirement.

Jeanette Avellan admitted to embezzling company funds over six years and failing to pay taxes; state recommends four-year prison term and over $4.5 million in restitution. Monmouth County, NJ - A Howell, New Jersey, woman has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $4 million from her longtime employer and committing tax fraud over multiple years, according to an announcement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice.

A recent study finds that people under the age of 50 who smoke heavily have a higher risk of experiencing an unexplained stroke. The study, published in Neurology , found that this was particularly true in men and people in the 45-49-year-old age group.

Two years ago, as one storm after another piled feet of snow across south-central Wyoming, pronghorn started walking to find something to eat. But quickly, they bunched up against a fence. Then another one.

A judge has entered a restraining order barring Glenna Bevin from any contact with her adopted son, Jonah Bevin, following his request that his adoptive parents, former Gov. Matt Bevin and Glenna Bevin, be ordered to have no contact with him.

NEW JERSEY — A suspended employee of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly accepting payments in exchange for confidential information and deceptive assistance in ongoing DCF cases, according to an announcement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA).

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Newark man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for stealing Social Security benefits intended for his missing girlfriend’s disabled son and for violating the conditions of a prior supervised release, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

If you've ever considered opening your heart and home to a furry friend in need of a place to rest until they find their forever family, then Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. might be looking for you. The foster-based dog rescue located in Massachusetts recently shared with their community that they are in need of more folks to step up and become a foster home for their dogs in need. By becoming a foster pet parent, you can make a direct impact in saving lives while helping dogs transition to their permanent homes.

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore.

Raul Orlando Torres Cubides, known as “Jose Jota,” conspired to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the U.S. from Colombia and other countries between 2016 and 2020.