How a mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her daughter to complete a marathon

Bakeries in the Chicago area are gearing up for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday with paczki orders, but face challenges due to soaring egg prices. Olympia Bakery in Hickory Hills prepares traditional paczki dough in advance due to time-consuming process, but rising egg costs have led to price increases. Creative Cakes in Tinley Park also struggles with higher egg prices for their specialty paczki, with USDA projecting a 20.3% increase this year. Full Article

A Mississippi community mourns the loss of Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call. The suspect, Eric Brown, was wanted for questioning but was found dead inside the home. The investigation is ongoing, with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assisting in the case. Full Article

A video of a clingy cockapoo following their owner to the shower has gone viral on TikTok, showcasing the strong bond between the pup and their human. The owner, known as @_nalacockapoo, shared the footage of the affectionate dog peacefully sleeping on the bathroom rug while she showers, highlighting the breed's tendency for constant companionship. Viewers related to the clingy behavior, with many sharing their own experiences of their dogs exhibiting similar Velcro dog tendencies,...

Mayor Eric Adams announced the impending closure of the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter in Manhattan, citing successful strategies and decreased asylum seekers since President Trump's term. The shelter, expected to close by June, saw a significant drop in arrivals, down to 350 migrants weekly from a peak of 4,000. With fewer migrants in city care, additional shelter sites will be available as part of the plan to shutter 53 sites by June and address the...

A search is underway for a missing person near the New York coast after a boat carrying six people capsized, leaving three dead and two hospitalized. The U.S. Coast Guard, New York City police, and fire departments are involved in recovery efforts, with one person still missing. The incident occurred near Breezy Point, with rescuers able to recover five individuals and transport them for medical treatment. Full Article

Mainstream conservative Friedrich Merz's party won Germany's national election, with a surge in support for the far-right AfD making them the second-largest party. Merz aims to form a government by Easter and plans to unify Europe amidst challenges from the U.S. and Russia, with concerns over Ukraine and the country's alliance with the U.S. shaping the political landscape. The AfD's growing influence raises concerns due to its far-right views and exclusion by other parties, as...