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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Unemployment is rising, and more workers are unsatisfied with their wages. If you find yourself without a job, having an emergency fund with income for six to nine months can provide some financial wiggle room. Experts said that putting money aside in a high-yield savings account from an online bank...

3 Ways Experts Say You Can Stash Cash If You're Worried About Your Job

Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages fell again Thursday, to an average 6.17%. That's a big-enough drop to push the flagship average to its lowest level since early April 2023. Rates for most other new purchase mortgage rates also moved lower Thursday. National Averages of Lenders' Best Mortgage Rates. Loan...

Mortgage Rates Sink to New Low

A free checking account is a checking account that doesn’t charge monthly maintenance or service fees, regardless of your balance. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a checking account that calls itself “free” or “no-fee” also can’t charge fees for exceeding a certain number of transactions or for depositing, withdrawing, or transferring money. However, a no-fee checking account may still charge other fees in certain circumstances, like ATM fees, overdraft fees, or bounced check fees.

What Are Free Checking Accounts?

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J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

For years, baby boomers have had a major impact on everything from politics to consumer spending. Now, one of America’s most influential generations will reshape a new realm—generational wealth transfer. As baby boomers’ children inherit wealth, it will represent a massive economic shift. For many, it will be...

Unlocking the Great Wealth Transfer: 5 Tips to Know

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Friday's report on the job market showed employers kept hiring in August, although not at a high enough rate to silence talk of a possible recession ahead. Economists found some encouraging data, some worrisome data, and plenty of mixed signals to debate about. On the positive side, the economy kept...

Does Job Market Weakness Signal a Recession is Coming? What Economists Say

BMW and Toyota are teaming up to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology. The two carmakers will jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles that will be used in models for both. BMW said it plans to offer its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028. German...

BMW, Toyota To Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Declutterbuzz

Clutter, can and often does, creep up on us because decluttering is an ongoing process. This makes our homes feel more like chaotic storage units than serene sanctuaries. Keep reading to learn how to avoid making decluttering mistakes.

How To Avoid Making Common Decluttering Mistakes

"Roaring Kitty," the figurehead of the meme stock craze, returned to posting on X on Friday, sending shares of GameStop and other meme stocks higher. The characteristically cryptic post from Roaring Kitty may have led some to speculate he was going back to investing in GameStop. The video game retailer...

'Roaring Kitty' Made Another Cryptic Post Today. Here's What Happened Next

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

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The American Dream Now Costs $4.4 Million

The American Dream now costs $4.4 million—that’s the estimated lifetime household cost of common milestones, including getting married, raising two children, buying a home, having new...

The American Dream Now Costs $4.4 Million

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