Bald Eagle's Arrival Signals Environmental Progress in Plano

Liberty, Ohio — What was meant to be a joyful weekend, a homecoming, a picnic, and a mother gathering groceries for a celebration—turned into a mystery. Somewhere between the checkout line and the park, something went wrong. By the time the sun rose again, a mother of three had vanished, leaving a running car, unanswered questions, and a family still waiting for her return.

Hard candies have been a sweet treat enjoyed by generations. Many of us have fond memories of unwrapping colorful, flavorful candies that seemed to last forever. However, not all of these classic treats have stood the test of time. Over the years, some beloved hard candies have disappeared from store shelves, leaving candy lovers feeling nostalgic. Here’s a look at some classic hard candies that no longer exist.

Listen up, fellow Americans! I've learned the hard way that hospital billing is a minefield. My personal experiences have taught me one crucial lesson: NEVER pay a hospital bill without thorough scrutiny. I once received a mysterious bill during college that turned out to be for someone with my same name who had no insurance. Last year, they overcharged me $100 and even sent it to a collection agency after I spent hours on the phone challenging it.

If you are tired of reading about chain restaurants crumbling into bankrupcy, you probably are not alone. The pandemic along with challenging economic conditions has made it difficult for many chains to retain their former sales.

Regional offices assisting U.S. citizens with Social Security benefits are being closed by the Trump administration. The Department of Government Efficiency has terminated leases for five of Georgia’s 34 Social Security offices.

U.S Senator Rand Paul this week introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal responsibility and state flexibility to the federal food assistance program. The purpose of the bill is to confront an uncomfortable truth: while the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was created to fight hunger, it is now fueling a new public health crisis — obesity and chronic disease — by subsidizing the purchase of junk food with taxpayer dollars.

The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday press release said about 300 more soldiers are being sent.

For many, headaches are an all-too-familiar part of daily life. Whether it’s the dull throb of tension or the sharp pulse of a migraine, reaching for medication can feel like the only option. But what if relief could come from your plate instead of a pill bottle?

(Helped by AI) Every zodiac sign possesses distinct characteristics that form individuals' personalities as well as direct their daily activities. Starting your day with knowledge about future events would present a fantastic idea. Find out what awaits you in the current day by continuing forward.

I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Dating an older man is the most relaxing experience of my life. He talks about exactly three things—his investments, his espresso machine, and his perfectly curated vinyl collection. And honestly? I just sit there, sip my coffee, and let him handle everything else.

Just learned something beautiful that made my heart so full! Instead of tossing my gently used/expired makeup, I found out funeral homes can use them to help families give their loved ones a final perfect look.

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful may have noticed that Steffy Forrester Finn (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) has been standing behind objects, wearing loose or dark clothing, and putting her hands in front of her stomach. The actress has four sons, Rise, Lenix, Brando, and Valor, with her husband, Elan Ruspoli.

As employees at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sit anxious in anticipation of losing their jobs, they were visibly absent from a conference held in Los Angeles this week by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young puppy named Chucky who is searching for his forever family. Currently weighing in at only 12 lbs, this Great Pyrenees mix puppy is expected to be a larger dog when he grows up. At just 2 months and 3 weeks old, Chucky embodies all the delightful traits of a typical puppy. His daily routine revolves around the simple pleasures of eating, sleeping, and playing - a cycle that brings joy to everyone around him.

Bamboo seems like a zen, low-maintenance garden staple—until it takes over your yard, your neighbor’s yard. Most bamboo spreads via runners (rhizomes) that can grow 20+ feet underground per year. Even “clumping” varieties aren’t fully safe. Your cute bamboo patch today = a bamboo forest tomorrow.

Ice cream is a beloved treat, but not all flavors are created equal when it comes to health. Some varieties are packed with sugar, artificial additives, and unhealthy fats, while others offer more nutritional benefits. If you're looking to indulge without the guilt, here are some of the healthiest ice cream flavors to consider.

Hey everyone, let’s talk about this: If someone is riding your bumper, do you speed up or play it cool? Here’s my recent experience. I merged onto a winding road heading home (no-passing zones, obviously), and the car behind me was basically glued to my rearview. I gradually increased my speed from 55 to 65 mph over the first 5 miles, but they stayed dangerously close. When we hit the long, straight stretch? I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. Lost ’em temporarily, but then they started gaining speed again—only to pull into my neighbor’s driveway like nothing happened.

Starting April 1, 2025, new California laws will significantly enhance protections for renters statewide. All of them aimed at increasing fairness and transparency in landlord-tenant interactions.

Last night, I came home to play with my cats using a laser pointer. Both were energetic, running around joyfully. But after just over a minute, my smaller cat collapsed. I thought she was tired, but then her legs straightened, she let out a scream, and started peeing uncontrollably. I realized it was a heart attack. Rushing her to the vet, they said it was too late. I had to arrange a pet cremation to send her to "cat heaven."

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a gentle, eager-to-please dog named Ava, who has already overcome so much in her short life. Ava was rescued from a rural shelter in Central Texas and is estimated to be about five years old. “Ava spent her early years being used for breeding and living in a garage. She came from a neglectful situation—shockingly, at the hands of a former police officer—and is now beginning her journey toward healing,” explains the nonprofit rescue who stepped in to help her find her forever family.

Denver’s homeless hotels and clogged traffic on Pena Boulevard dominated the public comment period Monday during the City Council meeting. Homeless advocate Ana Miller told the council the conditions at the former Best Western homeless hotel on Quebec, one of many such hotels owned by the city, are “Absolutely grotesque … worse than most poorly run prisons ....(I’m) tired of hearing things are fixed. When you’re done using (a hotel) it will need to be completely gutted for habitation again. I want the council to look into these conditions and do something about it. Push for better oversight of how they’re running their shelters.”

A possible surge in overdose deaths in Denver could indicate some irregularities in the street drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned Monday. The Denver Post reported there have been a dozen outdoor deaths in March in Denver, including nine in a nine-day stretch. “Over the past month, there have been a lot of reported overdoses in Denver being responded to with naloxone by people who use drugs, services providers, and around the Colorado State Capitol,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville said in the needle exchange’s newsletter Monday. “Over the past couple of weeks, we started noticing the public death posts on social media and then multiple sources from the city reached out to let us know they were overdose related. We alerted HRAC participants and other service providers for quick communication. Unfortunately, many in the city have expressed that we will need to wait for weeks and months before they will officially determine these deaths as overdoses. That is incredibly frustrating as we need real time information of the drug supply and the names of those we have lost.”

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a sweet and loving young dog named Dixie who is waiting for his forever family to find him. At just 10 months old, this 35-pound shepherd mix has the captured hearts of those around him with his energetic personality and affectionate nature.

A friend of mine just helped his mother secure a Section 8 apartment in a great neighborhood. The place is beautiful, but the upfront costs? Absolutely insane. The landlord required $15k upfront, including a broker fee, just to allow her to rent under Section 8.

Health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident.

I grabbed avocado toast and coffee at a casual café yesterday. The total was $15, but the tablet screen prompted a tip starting at 25% ($3.75) on top of an auto-added 15% “service fee” ($2.25). No signage warned about automatic fees, and the cashier just stared at me when I asked to remove it. The kicker? I picked up my order at the counter and bused my own table!

My old workplace had the best lunch system: 11:30-2:00 window, coverage swapped, zero drama. Fast-forward to new management: "EVERYONE MUST LUNCH AT EXACTLY 12:00. NO EXCEPTIONS."

Gen X’ers swear they had Mad Max-level freedom as kids: biking miles alone, playing in woods until streetlights came on, and surviving on PB&Js packed in brown paper bags. But millennials/Zillennials side-eye this like, “Sure, Jan.” So—did 80s parents really not care, or is this just Hollywood romanticizing?

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced The Protecting American Farmlands Act, legislation that reduces the tax burden on selling farmland, encouraging farmers to keep their land in agricultural production and curbing the loss of farmland across the country.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Nubs, a charming seven-month-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix who is searching for his forever home. This small but resilient pup, weighing around nine pounds, has a unique characteristic that earned him his name - one of his back paws is missing all its toes. While the origin of this condition remains unknown, whether from birth or an accident, it doesn't seem to cause him any pain or require surgical intervention.