Mom Shops at Goodwill, Can’t Believe What She Finds Inside Item: ‘Jail’

A Pittsburgh funeral home director is facing serious charges for allegedly throwing out the bodies of thousands of pets and providing owners with the ashes of other animals. Patrick Vereb, 70, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial, is accused of stealing over $650,000 from more than 6,500 customers who paid for pet burial and cremation services between 2021 and 2024. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is investigating the case, urging potential victims...

NASA's oldest active-duty astronaut, Don Pettit, has returned to Earth after a 220-day mission aboard the ISS, celebrating his 70th birthday in space. Over his four missions, he has accumulated 590 days in space, conducting extensive scientific research, including advancements in 3D printing and plant growth, while also indulging his passion for photography. Pettit expressed that, despite his age, the unique physiological benefits of living in space make him feel rejuvenated and invigorated. Full Article

The USS Harry S. Truman lost an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet while towing it in the Red Sea, resulting in the aircraft slipping off the hangar deck on Monday. The crew members evacuated safely with one minor injury reported, and an investigation is underway. The Truman, which has been deployed for military operations against Houthi rebels, remains fully mission capable despite this incident and a previous collision in February. Full Article

Pennsylvania authorities defended their handling of evidence during the arrest of alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione, asserting that police acted within their legal authority despite defense claims of an illegal arrest. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including forgery and providing false identification, is also facing murder charges in New York for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors argue that police had reasonable suspicion to detain Mangione based on descriptions...

An analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that the value of a college degree is increasingly questioned, with only 25% of U.S. adults considering it essential for a well-paying job. While college graduates earn a median income of $80,000 compared to $47,000 for high school graduates, 25% of graduates see minimal return on investment, especially if they incur high costs or take longer to graduate. Additionally, students' majors significantly influence earning...

A historic Black church in downtown Memphis, Clayborn Temple, which was pivotal to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 campaign, caught fire early Monday, leading to significant damage, with the interior declared a total loss. Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat indicated that investigations are ongoing, involving local authorities and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The temple, currently undergoing a $25 million restoration, is revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement,...