The members of the Missouri Stream Teams cleanup crew in Jefferson City know all about finding treasures in the trash. Over the years, they’ve uncovered everything from mannequins to money. But this past March, team members parsing through a cleanup site discovered something that stopped them in their tracks. “Until earlier this year, our life-saving efforts were focused on […]
In the summer of 2023, a tan-and-white pit bull named Patience received the exciting news that she’d been adopted. After a long stint at her New Jersey-based animal shelter, Patience couldn’t wait to have a family. But sadly, more than a year after being adopted, someone found Patience wandering the city streets of New Jersey
Melanie Harper never thought of herself as rich. She was used to living on a low budget because she worked as a nurse in a tiny rural hospital. The outside world might believe that healthcare professionals in her nation made enough money to live comfortably, but Melanie’s situation was much more nuanced. She used a
A woman in France was scammed by a fraudster posing as Brad Pitt The scammer who posed as Brad Pitt to obtain €830,000 (£697,000) from a French woman has reportedly been identified and they may not have acted alone. The victim, named Anne, was fooled into sending money to the individual(s), pretending to be the Fight Club star, 61. Anne said
Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 after a 20-year breast cancer journey. The pop star passed away in hospital today (15 January) with her sisters by her side. Her agent, Dermot McNamara, said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nolan, the celebrated Irish pop legend, television personality,
A young lad struck gold with his lottery ticket this January. James Clarkson, 20, woke up as the luckiest man in the UK after realising that he hit the Lotto jackpot. The trainee gas engineer from Carlisle, Cumbria, became the first National Lottery winner of 2025, picking the winning numbers for the first draw of the year on 4
Former Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management company has said. He was best known for playing Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks from 1997 to 2001, and starring in the original series of Celebrity Love Island from 2005 to 2006. Independent Creative PR said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of
Relocating to a new home is a significant life change, and if you’re a pet owner, the challenge becomes even more complex. Moving with pets requires careful planning to ensure their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the best practices, safety measures, and behavioral tips for a smooth transition when
It was a drizzly November day in St. Louis, Missouri, when an unsuspecting mail carrier happened upon a heartbreaking scene. As they drove along Pine St. toward Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), the postal worker noticed a nearby car slow down, shove a brown animal onto the sidewalk, then drive away. “Our mail carrier just
Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy 29 dog rescue, is used to fielding calls about stray dogs in Southern California. Good Samaritans in Orange County often reach out to her whenever they find a pup in need. But, recently, she answered a call that was more concerning than most. The Good Samaritan reported finding not one, but
When a woman heard barking right outside her house, she knew immediately it wasn’t her dogs. She checked the security footage and saw someone run under her car, but they never came back out. She went outside to investigate and peered under her car — and came face-to-face with a foot and a tail dangling
A 67-year-old amputee, Anthony Mitchell, and his son Justin, who had cerebral palsy, tragically died in the Los Angeles wildfires. Anthony, a wheelchair user, stayed behind to protect his son. “He was not going to leave his son behind, no matter what,” said his daughter, Hajime White. Their bodies were found in Altadena after they
When Chris Harvey was hospitalized, his daughter sent her son, Peter, to check on him and make sure his house was ready for him to return. But Peter and his wife had another idea. Chris returned to see his home dilapidated, then heard something shocking from his grandson. “Dad, don’t worry. I’m going to work
Have you ever returned from work or a vacation to find that the time on your digital clock is off? You might think, “There was no power outage, of course.” You just cannot determine how long there was no electricity, even if there was. Perhaps it persisted for a few days, causing food to defrost
Los Angeles Wildfires: Celebrities Share Stories of Loss and Recovery Wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, leaving many, including famous Hollywood stars, to deal with heartbreaking losses. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, Ricki Lake, and Diane Warren have shared their experiences of losing their homes and treasured belongings.
