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Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
5 times dogs found new homes after ending up in shelters. See their stories
National 5 times dogs found new homes after ending up in shelters. See their stories A spunky senior Yorkie named Teddy found the perfect match after patiently waiting at a Florida shelter, despite his cataracts and missing teeth. In Pennsylvania, Max the sweet dog was reunited with an old friend after his heartbreaking story went viral on TikTok, leading to a joyful adoption. Take a look at the stories below. A 10-year-old Yorkie was adopted after 'patiently waiting' at a Florida shelter. Screengrab from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay on Facebook NO. 1: 'SPUNKY AND FUN' SENIOR SHELTER DOG NEEDED A NEW OWNER. THEN CAME THE 'PERFECT' MATCH The loving pup was 'patiently waiting' for a home, a Florida shelter said. | Published June 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper Max sits in the corner of the Pennsylvania shelter, the TikTok shows Screen grab from @sarahbrown701's TikTok video NO. 2: PUP WOULDN'T EAT AFTER HIS RETURN TO SHELTER — THEN AN OLD FRIEND SAW HIM ON TIKTOK Max was 'terrified and heartbroken' after returning to the Pennsylvania shelter eight years after being adopted as a puppy. | Published July 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias Dog best friends Rellie, left, and Boone were adopted into the same home. Greenville Humane Society NO. 3: DOG BEST FRIENDS SPENT MONTHS IN SC SHELTER. NOW, THEY GET A SECOND CHANCE — TOGETHER A family came to adopt one of the pups — then fell for her best friend, too. | Published October 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper This little meatball head is no longer up for adoption. Photo screen grab from Helping Hands Humane Society's Facebook post NO. 4: DOG WHO LOOKS 'LIKE SOMEONE SQUISHED A BULLFROG INTO A MEATBALL' GETS A FAMILY Adding to the cuteness? The Kansas shelter says he also 'snorts like a freight train with allergies.' | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias Buu the dog got a new home months after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina. Asheville Humane Society NO. 5: SHELTER WORKER ENDURED 'SO MUCH LOSS' AFTER HELENE. THEN CAME TOUCHING ADOPTION The 'affectionate' North Carolina dog had been living in isolation because she was sick. | Published April 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Florida beach with ‘pristine' setting ranks among world's best. Why it's special
Florida Florida beach with 'pristine' setting ranks among world's best. Why it's special Siesta Beach ranks among the best beaches in the world. Miami Herald file A Florida beach boasts a 'pristine' setting — and it's one of the best coastal destinations in the world, a new report finds. Siesta Beach ranks No. 42 on a list of the top 50 beaches across the globe, according to results published April 29. To create the list, the website The World's 50 Best Beaches said it contacted thousands of travel experts and asked them to vote on their favorite beaches. A team reviewed the submissions, focusing on how the destinations fared across eight metrics: 'unique' landscape, coastal wildlife, under-the-radar setting, non-natural noise levels, accessibility, calm waters, low crowds and ideal weather. 'Our mission is to inspire travelers to go beyond the typical tourist hotspots and discover the kind of beach experiences they've always dreamed of — places that are truly breathtaking, peaceful, and unforgettable,' Tine Holst, co-founder of the website, wrote in a news release. What makes the Florida beach special? Siesta Beach was the only place in the United States to earn a spot on the worldwide list. The destination on Siesta Key — a roughly 65-mile drive south from Tampa — has powdery, white sand that stays cool on hot days, according to The World's 50 Best Beaches. 'The gentle slope of the beach, combined with the shallow, calm waters, makes it ideal for swimming and wading, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for families,' the website wrote in its report. 'Siesta Beach is also known for its pristine surroundings, free from large developments, which helps preserve its natural beauty.' It's not the first time Siesta Beach has received wide recognition. In February, the destination on Florida's Gulf Coast was named the No. 1 beach in the country. In those rankings, the review website Tripadvisor called the beach a fan favorite due to its clear water, seashells and proximity to other attractions, McClatchy News reported. 'The beach has lifeguards on duty, while the relaxing town offers nearby cafes and oyster bars all within walking or biking distance,' Tripadvisor wrote in its report. 'Visitors can spot wildlife like manatees and dolphins while on kayaking tours, and enjoy beautiful sunsets from the soft sand beach.' On the latest list, the world's top-ranked beach was Cala Goloritze, located on the Italian island of Sardinia. This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM. SJ Simone Jasper The News & Observer Go to X Email this person 919-836-5768 Simone Jasper is a reporter covering breaking stories for The News & Observer and real-time news in the Carolinas.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Two lottery tickets worth over $400,000 win a day apart in NC. What to know
National Two lottery tickets worth over $400,000 win a day apart in NC. What to know Two lottery tickets worth over $400,000 were sold in North Carolina. sjasper@ Two lottery players scored $400,000 prizes just one day apart in North Carolina. One player hit the jackpot in the Wheel of Bonuses game, while the other won big in a Carolina Cash 5 drawing. Here's what the N.C. Education Lottery shared about the winning tickets: $461,435 Wheel of Bonuses ticket sold online to a Raleigh player $431,069 Cash 5 ticket sold at B&M Food Service in Pineville, near Charlotte The Wheel of Bonuses winner kicked off the lucky stretch Sunday, May 4. The person spent 50 cents on their ticket, which matched enough symbols to win big in the digital instant game, lottery officials wrote on their website and X, formerly known as Twitter. A lucky NC Lottery player with a Cash 5 ticket from B&M Food Service on Lancaster Highway in Pineville matched all 5 numbers to win a $431,069 jackpot in yesterday's drawing! Congratulations to the winner! — NC Education Lottery (@nclottery) May 6, 2025 In the past, a spokesperson told McClatchy News the lottery can't pinpoint where players are when they try their luck on digital instant games. But officials know the person who bought the winning ticket lives in Raleigh. A day after that win, the Cash 5 player's ticket matched all the numbers picked in the May 5 drawing. That person beat 1-in-962,598 odds to score the top prize in the rolling jackpot game, results show. The winning numbers: 3-4-14-36-37. As of early May 6, the two prizes remained unclaimed. Winners of both games have about six months to cash in, lottery officials wrote on their website and in an email to McClatchy News. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website. SJ Simone Jasper The News & Observer Go to X Email this person 919-836-5768 Simone Jasper is a reporter covering breaking stories for The News & Observer and real-time news in the Carolinas.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Powerball player reads about big win — and discovers she has the lucky ticket
National Powerball player reads about big win — and discovers she has the lucky ticket A North Carolina woman reading about a big Powerball win discovered that she had the lucky ticket. N.C. Education Lottery A Powerball player read about a big win in a North Carolina newspaper — and discovered she had the lucky ticket. 'We have never won anything like this before,' Megan Sikora-Stypolkowski told the North Carolina Education Lottery in a May 5 news release. Sikora-Stypolkowski scored the $150,000 prize after she played Powerball online. She was in the Raleigh suburb of Wake Forest when she spent $3 on a Quick Pick ticket, meaning the lottery chose her numbers at random. It turns out, her ticket matched all but one number picked in the April 21 drawing, just missing the jackpot. Since she spent an extra dollar on the Power Play option, her $50,000 prize tripled to $150,000, McClatchy News reported. A lucky NC Lottery player won $150,000 in last night's Powerball drawing with a ticket from Online Play! Congrats on the win! — NC Education Lottery (@nclottery) April 22, 2025 When the lucky player was searching for the drawing results online, she stumbled upon The News & Observer's story about an unclaimed Powerball ticket. 'I was with my coworker at the time and I said, 'Wouldn't that be funny if it was me,'' said Sikora-Stypolkowski, who lives in Raleigh. Her prize was no joke, and she kept $107,626 after taxes. The big winner now plans to go on a trip with her family, according to lottery officials. What to know about Powerball To score the jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338. Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state. Drawings are broadcast Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:59 p.m. ET and can be streamed online. Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website. SJ Simone Jasper The News & Observer Go to X Email this person 919-836-5768 Simone Jasper is a reporter covering breaking stories for The News & Observer and real-time news in the Carolinas.
Miami Herald
28-04-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
10 bear confrontations and escapes that made headlines in recent months
National 10 bear confrontations and escapes that made headlines in recent months Bears are sparking surprise and action in headlines from coast to coast. This list of stories outlines harrowing close-calls and daring escapes, from a tourist injured after shocking two grizzlies in Grand Teton to a hungry bear rifling through a Tennessee family's kitchen. Take a look at the stories. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. One of the two bears seen in the video is receiving care at a rehab center in North Carolina. Appalachian Wildlife Refuge NO. 1: BEAR CUB YANKED FROM NC TREE FOR PHOTOS IS NOW 'THRIVING.' WHAT'S NEXT FOR HER? The baby bear was found 'wet and shivering' after the moments caught on video, officials said. | Published May 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper A tourist was seriously injured after he surprised two grizzlies on a hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Zdeněk Macháček via Unsplash NO. 2: TOURIST SURPRISES GRIZZLY BEARS AND IS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN GRAND TETON, RANGERS SAY One of the bears made contact with him and left him badly injured, officials said. | Published May 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger Two young black bears, rescued after their mom's death, return to the wild in a California video. Photo from San Diego Humane Society NO. 3: YOUNG BEARS SAVED AFTER MOM'S DEATH RETURN TO WILD, CALIFORNIA VIDEO SHOWS The black bear brothers were raised by the San Diego Humane Society until they were old enough to survive on their own. | Published May 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Don Sweeney A young bear being relocated escaped its carrier and dashed through a neighborhood until game officers killed it, Arizona officials say. Photo by Marc Olivier Jodoin via Unsplash NO. 4: BEAR DASHES THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD AFTER ESCAPING CARRIER, ARIZONA OFFICIALS SAY The young bear, on its way to be released, was killed, officials say. | Published May 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Don Sweeney File photo of a grizzly bear. Wildlife officials wrongly identified a grizzly as a black bear in the Idaho Panhandle region. A hunter then killed it, officials said. Jim Peaco National Park Service NO. 5: HUNTER ASKS BEFORE KILLING 'BLACK BEAR' IN IDAHO. OFFICIALS SAY THEY MISIDENTIFIED IT A concerned hunter sent videos of the animal to wildlife staff days before killing it, officials said. | Published June 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner A patron at a Tennessee adventure park recorded a video of a bear rummaging around a concessions stand then chasing after an employee who came face-to-face with the animal. Screengrab from Zachary Recchia's video via AccuWeather NO. 6: BEAR KILLED AFTER WANDERING INTO CONCESSION STAND AND CHARGING AT WORKER, OFFICIALS SAY The black bear had to be euthanized, Tennessee wildlife officers said. | Published June 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A black bear helped itself to breakfast in a Tennessee cabin, according to a Facebook post. Screengrabs taken from video shared to Facebook by Kiley Pickett-Suits NO. 7: 'GET OUT!' MOM TELLS HUNGRY BEAR EATING BREAKFAST IN TENNESSEE CABIN. SEE THE PHOTOS The bear was found eating out of a jar of peanut butter. | Published October 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Natalie Demaree A homeowner shot and killed a bear (not the one pictured) after he found it destroying livestock, California officials say. Photo from National Park Service NO. 8: HOMEOWNER WHO KILLED BEAR ON HIS PROPERTY WON'T BE CHARGED, CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS SAY The bear visited the mountain property multiple times, officials say. | Published November 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Daniella Segura The cubs were seen closely trailing their mother at Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, officials say. Screengrab from Sonoma County Regional Parks' Facebook video NO. 9: BEAR CUBS CLOSELY TRAILING MOM ARE RECORDED ON VIDEO. IT'S HISTORY FOR CALIFORNIA PARK Officials said they have been tracking bear activity at the park for nearly a decade. | Published February 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Daniella Segura A grizzly bear (not the one pictured) charged at an antler hunter in Montana, officials said. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks NO. 10: ANTLER HUNTER KILLS FEDERALLY PROTECTED BEAR CHARGING HIS WAY, MT OFFICIALS SAY The bear was 13 years old and weighed about 250 pounds, wildlife officials said. | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
