Los Angeles police are investigating a heartbreaking crime after the body of a young boy, believed to be between 3 and 4 years old, was discovered early Saturday morning, July 12, near dumpsters in a Panorama City parking lot on the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard.

In a heart-wrenching and disturbing case out of Maryland, three-year-old Nola Dinkins' life was tragically cut short, and her remains were discovered in a suitcase wrapped in Saran Wrap. Authorities are now pursuing murder charges against her mother, Darrian Randle, and her boyfriend, Cedrick Antoine Britten.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Attleboro has permanently closed its doors after serving the community for ten years, the organization announced this week. The ReStore operated on a model that benefited both the environment and affordable housing, accepting new and gently used items that might otherwise end up in landfills and selling them at significant discounts. All proceeds directly funded Old Colony Habitat's home building projects, which provide affordable housing to families in need.

People wonder why AMBER Alerts are not issued for every missing child. It's because they are issued for the most serious child-abduction cases. Go here for more information. As of July 11, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are 25 missing children in Missouri, including a recent missing teenager since July 4, 2025.

Well, folks, it’s official — starting July 1st, modifying the weather in Florida is banned. That’s right. No more amateur cloud whispering. No more budget Dr. Evils trying to tweak the thermostat or juice the humidity. The dream is dead. RIP Florida’s Supervillain Starter Kit.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. Seafood lovers, beware: nearly 45,000 pounds of frozen shrimp have been yanked from shelves across the U.S. after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that thrives in refrigerated environments and poses serious health risks—especially for the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

Sean “Diddy” Combs' recent acquittal on three of five charges has ignited a firestorm of criticism among celebrities, who say the verdict sends a disturbing message about accountability and abuse. While Combs walked free from most charges, his peers have not remained silent — instead, they’re standing firmly with Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend and accuser.

National Weather Force’s Northern Plains Weather Force sector is monitoring an upper-level low coming out of the Pacific Northwest for Friday, June 27, 2025. This system is similar in zonal-flow and upper divergence (lift) to one earlier this month across North Dakota.

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AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. In late 2024, Chinese state media announced a “supergiant” gold discovery in Hunan Province’s Pingjiang County: potentially 1,000 metric tons of gold—valued around US $83 billion—lying up to 3,000 m beneath the surface (reuters.com).

Cheesy, creamy, and straight-up comforting, this crock pot cheesy hash brown casserole is the kind of dish that disappears fast at potlucks and family dinners. It’s got big Cracker Barrel vibes with none of the oven babysitting.

Florida—the only state where the line between “news” and “Mad Libs” has been permanently blurred. So let’s talk about Jonathan Patrick Winslow, a Florida man who rang in his 57th birthday not with cake or candles, but by stealing a Conch Tour Train in Key West… on the Fourth of July. Because why not combine America’s birthday and your own in a festive meth-fueled parade of poor decisions?

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Earning income doesn’t have to mean clocking in or sitting in traffic. The way people make money is changing fast, and more are finding flexible, proven ways to get paid without a traditional job.

Pork chops have a bad rep for being dry and boring. These pan-fried boneless pork chops flip the script. Think crispy edges, juicy inside, and flavor that makes you go back for seconds. Plus, they’re ready in just 20 minutes. Yes, really.

Well folks, just when you thought Florida couldn’t out-Florida itself, here we are—again. Welcome to the Sunshine State, where the wildlife wants to eat you, the weather wants to cook you, and now... the maggots want a bite too!

US Navy and Coast Guard crews, leading an international effort to choke off drug smuggling routes from Central America, have recently seized almost 8 billion dollars of cocaine, weighing in at more than 329 tons, in less than 9 months. That's more than 266 million doses of cocaine that will never reach US streets!

The famous quote is “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” but perhaps that needs to be updated to mention Carnival cruise passengers instead. It’s now been roughly two weeks since the cruise line unveiled drastic new changes to its loyalty program and judging by social media, cruise passengers are still up in arms over the changes. Many are threatening to move on to sailing other cruise lines.

A nearly 40-year-long public-private partnership between the Episcopal Church in the United States and the federal government to resettle and support immigrants will end this year.

CALIFORNIA – The California Supreme Court ruled, July 3, in the Ford Motor Warranty Cases that the company cannot force car buyers to arbitrate lemon law claims using dealership contract clauses.

CALIFORNIA – An alleged victim of a crypto romance scam sued California-based East West Bank and Cathay Bank, July 1, claiming they failed to flag suspicious activity after he transferred a total of $16 million to scam accounts.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Sam and Gabby, a bonded pair of Shih Tzu mixes who have spent their entire lives together. According to the rescue, “Sam and Gabby had an owner that loved them, and it shows.” The reason for these two ending up in rescue care was not provided, but one thing is clear: They need a home where they can remain together. Now living with a loving foster family, these inseparable companions are ready to enter the next part of their lives together.

WRIC 8 News reported that 10 students from Washington County Public Schools were on a tour at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 when an accident occurred.

CALIFORNIA – A California woman filed a class action lawsuit against PepsiCo, alleging its Popcorners are sold in oversized bags that are more than half empty. Plaintiff Bonnie Reyes purchased a bag of PepsiCo’s 7-ounce Sea Salt Popcorners in 2025 for $4.79.

Florida. Where the state motto might as well be: “Sunshine, Subtropical Insanity, and Surprise Reptile Attacks.” Because this week in the ‘What in the Swamp Hell?’ files, we bring you: 15-year-old Summer Hinote vs. 10-foot-long prehistoric nightmare.

Questions about drink packages on your cruise? When it comes to taking a cruise, people like to have a good time, and that good time usually involves alcohol flowing freely. Bars are everywhere on a modern cruise ship, and with people buying drinks, the costs can quickly add up.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. College isn’t the only way. And for many, it’s not even the best way. You can get a license or certification in months, weeks, sometimes days, and qualify for real jobs that actually pay.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing yet another legal storm. A former male dancer, Edmond Laurent, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the music mogul in Los Angeles Superior Court. Laurent claims he was drugged, sexually assaulted, and contracted a sexually transmitted disease after attending private industry parties hosted by Combs in the late 2000s.

Nine Spokanites who protested the June 11 detention of two men who were in the US legally, and allegedly blocked their transport from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on Cataldo Avenue, pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges on July 15.

Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a special young cat looking for her forever home. Virginia, described as a sweet, lovable lady who is "super fun and just adores all humans," has had quite the journey since arriving at the shelter in March. Virginia's story began with an unfortunate start, as she arrived with an unknown wound that required a four-month quarantine period. "While we gave her lots of love, this social butterfly couldn't wait to break free!" the shelter shared.