Another cat food brand recalled due to possible bird flu contamination

In Chelsea, Michigan, the local community rallied together to assist Serendipity Books in relocating to a larger space, demonstrating their strong connection to the independent bookstore. Owner Michelle Tuplin's call for volunteers resulted in over 300 people forming a 350-foot human chain to transport 9,100 books in less than two hours, all while sharing joy and stories about the books. This heartwarming event showcased the town's spirit and love for literature, as the bookstore prepared...

Marshall Garrett, a 38-year-old Texas man, was arrested after his three Staffordshire mix dogs fatally attacked his neighbor, Harriette Phillips, 65, on March 23. Garrett faces three counts of criminal negligent failure to secure his dogs, which had a history of aggression, as evidenced by a prior incident where they nipped another neighbor. Following the attack, all three dogs were euthanized, and Garrett, who has a criminal record including a murder charge from a previous...

The federal government announced it is freezing over $2 billion in grants to Harvard University after the school refused demands from the Trump administration to audit student viewpoints and comply with other controversial policies aimed at combating antisemitism. Harvard's President Alan M. Garber criticized the demands as an unprecedented attempt to control the university's independence, while the administration's spokesperson defended the actions as necessary to address perceived antisemitism and prevent federal funding of discrimination. Similar...

Rescues in Southern Arizona DesertAuthorities rescued two hikers stranded in remote areas of southern Arizona over the weekend. The first incident involved a hiker near the Superstition Mountains who suffered a potentially broken ankle; BORSTAR agents used a helicopter to hoist the individual to safety. The second rescue occurred the following day when agents found a man lost for two days on the Arizona Trail; due to difficult terrain, ground agents provided medical aid and...

The U.S. military detected and tracked Russian military aircraft that entered the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) off Alaska on Monday, which extends 150 miles from U.S. territory. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) stated that this Russian activity occurs regularly and does not pose a threat, emphasizing that there was no need for an intercept as the aircraft remained in the ADIZ without entering U.S. or Canadian airspace. U.S. territorial airspace begins 12...

Research indicates that many Americans misunderstand the tax system, contributing to dissatisfaction with taxes, as a Cato Institute survey reveals that 55% of taxpayers feel they pay too much. Despite the progressive nature of the tax code, which sees the top 10% of earners paying 72% of federal income taxes, a significant portion of the population lacks clarity on tax brackets, with many mistakenly believing their top marginal rate applies to all their income. This...