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HPD welcomes new police K9 Trina to track missing persons
The Hawaii Police Department introduced K9 Trina, a 3-year-old Labrador paired with Officer Christopher Ross to assist in tracking missing children and endangered adults; the Hawaii Island K9 Association donated $25,000 and funded kennel upgrades in Kona.
Looking for spring plants: find expert advice at local nurseries
A Tallahassee gardener recommends buying from local nurseries for personalized advice, plants adapted to the local climate, and classes, while noting online and big-box purchases can bring unsuitable species, pests, or misleading hardiness information.
Knights of Columbus honors Dorchester County first responders at annual awards dinner
The Knights of Columbus held the 35th First Responders Social on Feb. 7 to honor police, firefighters, EMTs, telecommunicators and detention deputies across Dorchester County, and awards included Telecommunicator of the Year Hannah Moffitt and EMT of the Year Allison Brooks.
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Showing: 971-980Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be signaling their children's future roles.
Archewell's rebrand to Archewell Philanthropies explicitly mentioned Archie and Lilibet, and Meghan's recent holiday posts showed clearer family photos; a friend told DailyMail.com this appears to contrast with earlier statements about shielding the children from public expectations.
Bloomington to honor Dr. King with free community pancake breakfast.
The City of Bloomington will hold a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Pancake Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Banneker Community Center. The event is open to all ages and the city says volunteers can register through its parks portal; volunteers under 18 must provide a signed waiver.
67-year-old woman wins $50,000 on $5 lottery ticket days before retirement
Rhonda Larson of Northeast Iowa bought a $5 'Scratch, Match & Win' ticket and claimed a $50,000 prize days before her planned retirement. The Iowa Lottery also reported recent winners of $10,000 and $500,000 in separate scratch games.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at Trane Technologies fosters belonging
Trane Technologies joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in 2025 to offer a discreet signal—often a sunflower lanyard—for employees with non-visible disabilities who may need extra patience or understanding, supported by its VisAbility Business Resource Group.
Massapequa Ground Zero worker starts foundation to spread kindness
Michael Fay of Massapequa founded the With Purpose Foundation after a cancer diagnosis to encourage local acts of kindness and support research; the foundation has provided a beach wheelchair to a 14-year-old and helped collect more than 400 backpacks for a community center.
Kindness and gratitude support mental and physical health
The author outlines research that links practicing kindness and gratitude to benefits for mental and physical health, citing outcomes such as reduced stress and improved sleep.
Woman adopts first rescue puppy and quickly realizes he's not like other dogs
A woman adopted an 8-week 'motherless' rescue puppy who grew much larger than the shelter expected, and her January 4 Instagram Threads post about the pup's rapid growth and repeated crate upgrades has drawn over 117,000 views.
Happy meals may include mood-boosting foods
An American Psychological Association poll reported 54% of Americans feel isolated and 50% feel left out or lacking companionship. The article reports that certain nutrients in foods — including omega-3s, lean proteins, folate, fiber, and specific foods like dark chocolate and berries — support brain chemicals tied to mood and bonding.
Aberdeen native Justin Crosby will fill a Mississippi House seat
Justin Crosby, an Aberdeen native, defeated Jon Lancaster in a November special election and will represent District 22 when the Mississippi Legislature convenes on January 6, 2026.
California Karen surprised when a shopper responds with kindness
A video shows a Barnes & Noble exchange in California where one shopper told another to 'go to the back of the line' and the other shopper paid for the woman's entire cart instead of arguing.