The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would provide free breakfasts and lunches to children attending public schools. A strong majority of a panel of economists agreed that the measure…

Wildlife groups claim the resourceful miniature sausage dog was sighted again this week. But not everyone is on Team Valerie * Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign * Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast There’s a roo carcass on the side of the road, near the turnoff to one of Kangaroo Island’s many excellent cellar doors. Black ravens lift sullenly from their feast as cars speed past. Some think this sort of roadkill is how Valerie, the miniature dachshund that has been missing for more than 500 days, has survived since running away from her owners. It’s hard to picture the 4kg, adorable, goofy-eared, big-eyed sausage dog choosing this particular meal, but that’s a prevailing theory. Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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