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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

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

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

ONE of the Ten Commandments of God is “Thou Shall Not Steal.” We are continuously witnessing this Commandment violated. Where did these individuals get their ideas to practice such a thing? Are gangsters behind them to take stolen goods and sell them for their needs? All you need to do is ask and we’ll be happy to share what we can.

Thou shall not steal

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Vision Pet Care

Cats are often considered mysterious and independent creatures, leading many to believe that they are aloof or even indifferent. However, cats communicate in a variety of ways, and understanding their unique language can deepen the bond between you and your feline friend. By learning to interpret their signals, you can enhance your relationship and become a more empathetic cat owner.

Ways to Speak Cat and Deepen Your Bond

WHEN you’ve got a work-week mission to stay on track and be productive, the last thing you need is for your lunch to come in and be a distraction. You need a meal that fills you up and keeps you satisfied, yet doesn’t make you feel like you’re about to KO at your desk from a food coma.

The Subway Series Wraps have your lunchtime covered

Salem, OH

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

Arizona State

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is implementing a new policy meant to safeguard the personal belongings of people seeking asylum in the U.S. in response to ongoing reports of Border Patrol agents tossing religious items, essential medicine and legal documents.

After years of pressure, new Border Patrol policy protects essential items like medicine, IDs, legal documents

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

AT a recent public hearing, a senator asked the Finance secretary if she is “confident” that the projected government revenue can be collected if a construction tax bill becomes law. To her credit, she acknowledged that the projection was based on “high-level assumptions.” She said there are “so many factors” that can affect a construction project. “What would give us more confidence,” she said, “is the actual passage of the legislation and actual collections and then, from there, we would have a real basis to forecast.” Or, to paraphrase former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, we have to pass the tax hike bill to know if the expected revenue can be realized.

It’s that clear-cut

Colorado State

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

The 35th conference of the annual Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors or APIPA was held in the Republic of Palau from Aug. 26 to 30 with the theme, “Bridging the Gap of Public Accountability and Transparency.” The participants were audit and finance organizations from Palau, the Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Chuuk, Yap, the Federated States of Micronesia national government, Guam, American Samoa, Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the CNMI. The participating CNMI audit and finance organizations were the Office of the Public Auditor, the Marianas Visitors Authority, the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, the Commonwealth Ports Authority, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, the Northern Marianas Technical Institute, Northern Marianas College and the Public School System. Next year’s APIPA conference is scheduled to take place in the CNMI with approximately 500 audit and finance professionals from 13 Pacific Island jurisdictions expected to attend.

APIPA in Palau

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

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

THE Office of the Attorney General received $113,300 for apostilles and certification services from January to December 2023, according to its 2023 annual report. The OAG said it issued 2,171 apostilles and 95 certifications in 2023. An apostille is a form of authentication or certification used to verify the legitimacy...

OAG issues 2023 annual report

J. Souza

More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the closely contested swing state, but allowed some parts of a law requiring proof of citizenship to be enforced.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41,000 Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

Declutterbuzz

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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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Free Zoom webinar: Reflecting on eight years of Arbitral Tribunal award and future of South China Sea

(NYMWPS) — In celebration of the eighth anniversary of the Philippine victory in the Arbitral Tribunal and the ninth founding anniversary of the National Youth Movement...

Free Zoom webinar: Reflecting on eight years of Arbitral Tribunal award and future of South China Sea

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