Columbus, OH

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Houston, TX

Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi News Group

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus "MJ" Daniels, Jr., charging each with capital murder according to a press release from the Hattiesburg Police.

Multiple teens arrested on Capital Murder charge following death of MJ Daniels

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Denver, CO

When Jen Koscheka arrived for her shift that day at a Wild Animal Sanctuary in Denver, Colorado, she never expected to find three adorable kittens in a bear’s den. Among them was Ollie, an adorable blind white kitten whose heartwarming story I’m about to share with you!. According...

Denver Rescuer Discovers Three Kittens In A Bear’s Den But Something’s Wrong With One Of Them

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

While we have many different interests and things we care about, our pets have just one focus – us. Now, imagine losing everything you love and care about in just one day…. That’s precisely what happened to a poor cat and his blind canine friend. One winter, a homeowner made the heart-wrenching decision to surrender his two beloved pets to the Saving Grace Animal Society.

After Being Surrendered To The Shelter, A Cat And His Blind Dog Friend Get A New Chance In Life

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Oregon State

Parade Pets

'Rare' Tortoiseshell Rescue Cat at Oregon Shelter Is 'Like Spotting a Unicorn'

A cat settled in a cold shed to prepare for her kittens but later discovered the perfect dwelling she had always longed for. Early this year, a Good Samaritan noticed a stir in her shed. To her surprise, a cat had taken up residence among her belongings. As she approached the cat, she was greeted with a gentle nudge.

Cat Settles in Cold Shed to Prepare for Kittens But Later Discovers Perfect Dwelling She's Longed for

Animal shelters face a lot of hurdles while caring for and rehoming unwanted pets. The most difficult hurdle is putting a dog down through euthanasia. Every year, 2.7 million pets in animal shelters in the United States are euthanized — that’s around 36% of pets who enter the shelters.

Why Do Animal Shelters Consider Putting a Dog Down: Understanding Pet Euthanasia

Arizona State

Apache County, AZ

The Independent

 An Arizona sheriff’s deputy shot and killed seven starving and abandoned dogs at a rural property in September after giving them water, shocking footage shows.While the Apache County Sheriff’s Office argues the deputy did nothing wrong, the incident has outraged local animal rights groups that argue the area needs to address animal hoarding. Body cam footage shows the deputy approach the group of starving dogs behind a chain-link fence where some are sleeping and others are barking and wagging their tails. He lays out food and water for the dogs. He then proceeds to shoot and kill seven of...

Moment Arizona sheriff’s deputy shoots dead seven starving and abandoned dogs after giving them water

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Nevada State

Henderson, NV

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The Animal Foundation in Henderson, Nevada has found itself grappling with yet...

Overcrowded Shelter Takes in 39 Puppies Rescued from Puppy Mill

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DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Police have seized a dog they believe may be a banned breed following a fatal attack on a pet at a country park in Derbyshire. On Tuesday, officers executed a warrant in the Shirebrook area to seize a dog under section 5 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1999. It follows...

Dog that fatally injured pet may be banned breed

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Rogue Valley Humane Society urging the public to stop illegal pet dumping

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Rogue Valley Humane Society is urging the public to stop dumping animals at the humane society after hours. This issue is...

Rogue Valley Humane Society urging the public to stop illegal pet dumping

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