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.

A former Texas Southern University (TSU) football player was fatally shot following a dispute in the parking garage of his Houston apartment complex on July 11. Tyler Martinez, 24, who played four seasons with TSU’s football team as a defensive tackle through the 2023 season, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Houston Police.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. A massive recall has been issued by Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, after 836,721 units of cream cheese were potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The recall spans multiple well-known brands and covers at least 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

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.

If you’re still waiting an hour for your baked potatoes to cook in the oven, it’s time for a new method. This air fryer baked potato recipe skips the long bake time by starting in the microwave, then finishes in the air fryer to crisp up the skin. It’s quick, easy, and the texture is so good you’d never guess it wasn’t oven-baked.

As if Florida didn't already have a reputation for weirdness — let's now add… pink blobs of doom. Yes, folks, just when you thought the Sunshine State couldn’t get any weirder, we’ve been blessed with bubblegum-colored nightmares stuck to every lakeside rock and twig.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. You can leave your kids a house, some money, and maybe a few good stories. But if you’re not careful, you might also leave behind legal problems, debt, or emotional stress they didn’t ask for.

If you grew up in the South, you probably already know that pea salad is a staple at cookouts, reunions, and potlucks. But if you’ve never had it before, get ready—this creamy, crunchy, bacon-packed beauty is about to become your go-to side dish. It’s cool and refreshing, takes just 10 minutes to make, and somehow always disappears before the burgers hit the grill.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Matilda, a charming 4-month-old puppy who is ready and waiting to find her forever family. Matilda’s rescue story began when she was found by animal control down South in Tennessee. She was then transferred into the care of GDRNE, who, in turn, placed her with a loving foster family. Since entering foster care, Matilda has been thriving as she learns what it means to be a part of a family.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity has announced an exciting community initiative to transform a historic church building in Franklin, Massachusetts, into a home for a deserving family. The project, located at 762 Washington Street, is currently seeking volunteer builders and framers to help bring this vision to life.

Everything you love about a cinnamon roll is baked into this Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread! Topped with cream cheese frosting, this is a winner!. Last week, my hubby whipped up a batch of his Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls for a friend of mine. We ended up having leftover cream cheese frosting and if you’ve ever tried it, you know you can’t waste that stuff!

If your summer plans include backyard BBQs, potlucks, or just chilling with something sweet and cold, this pie needs a spot on your menu. It’s light, fruity, and has the perfect balance of sweet and salty with that crisp pretzel crust. And let’s be real, anything that doesn't require the oven in this heat is already winning.

Green beans don’t have to be boring. This easy side dish levels things up with crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and a punch of garlicky flavor all made in one skillet. It’s the perfect thing to bring to summer cookouts or potlucks when you want to impress without stressing.

Tropical Storm Chantal is now inland making landfall last night in the northeast corner of South Carolina. The low center will now slowly weaken but the tropical moisture is well defined on tropical loops as well as on radars. There is risk for flash flooding across much of Central and Eastern North Carolina today and risk spreads northward into Southern Virginia tonight and Monday July 7. Rainfall amounts can exceed several inches or more in some aeras. The area on the map below from the Weather Prediction Center shows 15 to 40 percent risk for locaized flash flooding in the area in yellow. The green area indicates a 5 to 15 percent chance. This forecast through 8am Monday July 7th.

When it comes to potatoes, I usually play it safe with mashed or loaded. But then I discovered this incredible recipe for Mississippi Mud Potatoes—and let’s just say, my boring spud days are over.

Remember those orange creamsicle bars from childhood? This no-bake orange jello pie captures that same citrusy-vanilla magic in a creamy, chilled dessert. It’s light, bright, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any summer party.

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.

Wyoming Trooper Risks It All to Stop Armed Suspect Crossing State Lines. A high-stakes police maneuver unfolded early Friday morning when a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper rolled his cruiser while using a grappler device to stop a fleeing homicide suspect from Colorado. The incident took place near Cheyenne on Interstate 80, according to Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak.

The illicit fentanyl supply in Denver and across the U.S. has been tainted with a chemical known as BTMPS, according to Lisa Raville, director of the Harm Reduction Action Center.

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Hank, a charming 4-year-old Boston Terrier mix seeking his forever home. Though we aren't sure what the beginning of his life looked like, at some point, Hank found himself in need of rescuing. Luckily for him, Great Dog Rescue New England was there to bring him into their care, and set him up with a loving foster home where he can live safely until the next chapter of his life begins.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Cutie, a tiny 3-year-old Chihuahua and Dachshund mix pup who is ready and waiting to meet her forever family. Until recently, this small girl was living on her own as a stray in Tennessee, just trying to find enough food each day. “She was wandering alone down a dark street one night,” says GDRNE when describing how Cutie came into their care. “We aren't sure what her story is, but we are happy we found her when we did and hopefully can help her write her next chapter with a loving family!” Now living in the safety of a caring foster home, Cutie has since been thriving.

My easy cherry cream cheese pie recipe includes a deliciously creamy and sweet cream cheese filling in a graham cracker crust with cherry pie filling on top. It melts in your mouth and has you coming back for more!

CHEYENNE—Standing outside a women’s restroom in the Wyoming State Capitol, Rihanna Kelver gazed downward, clasped her hands and took a deep breath. Like countless times before, Kelver, 27, was about to use a public restroom. But today was different. A new law had just gone into effect.