Trump administration halts funding for research on infants with heart defects

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain disruptions and new U.S. tariffs are already affecting shipments.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a delightful senior dog named Hillary, who was luckily rescued after a stranger saw her abandoned. "She and her pal CC were shoved out of a moving car on a busy street, leashes still attached. Thankfully, a kind stranger stopped traffic to rescue them and reached out to us. CC has since been adopted, and now it’s Hillary’s turn to find her forever home," explains Sandy Paws Rescue. This older little lady is hoping that her forever family finds her soon, as she has a lot of love and joy to bring them.

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

In a recent segment on The Ingraham Angle, Border Czar Tom Homan outlined the bold steps being taken by the Trump administration to address the ongoing immigration crisis. Homan, known for his extensive experience in border enforcement, provided critical insights into the administration’s strategy to regain control of the U.S.-Mexico border, emphasizing decisive actions to end catch and release, reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, and hold accountable those exploiting the system.

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

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Several graduation ceremonies occurred in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, May 10, 2025. However, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) commencement ceremony will be different from the others.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Everyone wants six figures, until they see what it takes. Many glamorize tech, finance, and medical careers, but there’s a whole world of $100k jobs that are messy, dangerous, physically demanding, or just plain unpopular.

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By now, many people have seen or danced to the popular "Boots on the Ground" song. If not, see how the graduates and faculty members enjoyed themselves dancing during the Virginia State University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

If travel to Mexico is on your Summer vacation plans, you need to be aware of the latest US State Department Travel Advisories - some which could literally save your life. First, you should be aware that the US State Department has placed six Mexican States under "Do Not Travel" advisories for US Residents, mainly due to the threat of violent crime by the Cartels there.

Kentucky’s federal delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to President Trump expressing their support for Governor Beshear’s request for Public Assistance in 85 counties, additional Individual Assistance for 24 counties, and Hazard Mitigation for the entire Commonwealth as a result of the devastating flooding in April.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Some jobs don’t just take your time, they drain your energy, patience, and eventually, your relationships. A long shift might pay the bills, but it can also chip away at your marriage in ways that don’t show up on a paycheck.

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Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

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STORM PREDICTION CENTER INDICATES A REGIONAL SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK IS POSSIBLE MONDAY CONCENTRATED OVER MISSOURI, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS & NORTH TEXAS. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Dallas, TX...Fort Worth, TX...Oklahoma City, OK...Kansas City, MO...Tulsa, OK Omaha, NE...St. Louis, MO...Lincoln, NE...Des Moines, IA...Little Rock, AR.

This story appears as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. Read more about the partnership.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dutch, a gentle dog whose story touches hearts and shows the resilience of rescue dogs. Despite a challenging past marked by abandonment, Dutch has maintained an unwavering spirit and gentle demeanor. "This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he'd ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him," shares the local nonprofit rescue, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that brought Dutch into their care. Yet, what makes Dutch's story remarkable is not the hardship he endured, but rather his continued capacity for love and trust despite all he has been through.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Lizzy, a tiny 5-pound puppy who has had a difficult start to life. At only six weeks old, Lizzy was left abandoned in an apartment, where her story could have taken a tragic turn if not for the intervention of a compassionate volunteer. Thankfully, Lizzy was discovered in time and has since been placed in a loving foster home. She has not let her past define her. "Lizzy is a small girl with a huge puppy personality," the rescue organization shares, highlighting her vibrant and engaging nature.

NEWARK, N.J. — The former chief executive officer of a healthcare services company admitted guilt in federal court this month to participating in a complex investment fraud scheme that misled investors and financial institutions out of over $200 million, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

There is an interesting wrinkle to the recent seizure of a large amount of suspected cartel cash at the Texas border. On May 2, 2025, US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a Mexican couple attempting to drive across the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge into Mexico for a random search.

Waiting lists to get into a family shelter in Denver are more than 100 people long, according to city officials. Now new data shows the impact migrants have had on shelters. During a presentation Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the City Council, deputy director for shelter at the Department of Housing Stability Jeff Kositsky discussed family homelessness. According to self-reported data shared during the presentation, 74% of households served were experiencing homelessness for the first time. More than a quarter of households had at least one family member with a disabling condition. Causes of homelessness included health problems (46%), lack of employment (24%) and an inability to pay a mortgage or rent (21%). According to the point in time count, 2024 saw a large spike in sheltered families, from 356 in 2023 to 579 in 2024. Unsheltered families fell during that time from 40 to 9.

Georgia’s U.S. senators say they are outraged at the prospect of large job losses for clean energy workers if the Republican Congress implements its proposed cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act.

The future of a Wyoming-focused science team that helped understand and popularize the phenomenon of wildlife migration is uncertain after a series of moves by the Trump administration’s U.S. Geological Survey to hollow out or even end its 43 cooperative research units.

We are going to see strong to severe thunderstorms today over a wide area from Georgia to Maryland but we see the highest risk for issues from severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and tornado risk centered on Virginia & North Carolina. A "slight risk" or a 15 percent chance is being indicated by the Storm Prediction Center for Friday into Saturday morning. Severe weather risk will continue Saturday and the Storm Prediction Center indicates a marginal risk for isolated severe thunderstorms centered again over Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Tornado risk is also elevatedin much of Virginia and North Carolain with a 2 to 5 percent chance.

The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Congressman Barry Loudermilk recently walked into an International House of Pancakes in Woodstock for a meeting with constituents. Loudermilk was the featured speaker for a weekly breakfast meeting series for local conservatives.

Kentucky’s forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.