Rant and Rave: Reader had pleasant pre-Halloween Goodwill experience

After initially voting to finance repairs to the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium, the St. Petersburg City Council reversed course and the Rays will now pay the New York Yankees $15 million to play their home games at the Yankees' spring training ballpark due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The repairs to Tropicana Field, estimated at $55.7 million, cannot be completed before the 2026 season, putting the future of the stadium and a proposed new...

An anonymous donor returned a missing 125-year old stained glass window, made by Louis C. Tiffany in 1899, to the Worcester Art Museum after 50 years. The panel, called Age of Resurrection, was stolen during transportation in 1975 but was recently recovered in a New York auction house, completing the triptych. The museum expressed gratitude to the Art Loss Register and the present owner for reuniting the Tiffany panels, which are now on display at...

Fox News Digital continued to lead in multiplatform views and minutes, finishing October as the No. 1 news brand for the 44th consecutive month, with 3.9 billion minutes and 2 billion views. President-elect Donald Trump's popularity was highlighted on Hannity, emphasizing the restoration of America's core principles under his leadership. Additionally, Fox News maintained dominance on social media, with 47 million total interactions and 283.2 million views on YouTube, showcasing its strong presence across various...

Kudos and thanks to utility workers for restoring power to households, with Seattle City Light providing information and support. The triage policy is understandable, even for those at the low end of the power pole. Gratitude for their hard work and dedication in challenging circumstances. Full Article

Former Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis, after working undercover for more than two years as an FBI mole, testified in the corruption trial of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan. Solis, a key prosecution witness, recorded conversations implicating Madigan in schemes to benefit his law firm. Despite his own illegal acts, Solis received an unprecedented deferred prosecution deal and will have charges dropped next year, sparking controversy over leniency. Full Article

Country music star Luke Bryan revealed that Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's daughter, Daisy Dove, affectionately calls him "Uncle Luke," showing their close friendship even after Perry's departure from American Idol. Bryan, a father of two, keeps in touch with Perry and her family, checking in on them regularly. He also welcomed Carrie Underwood as Perry's replacement on American Idol, praising her for settling into the judging role. Additionally, Bryan is known for being a...