Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war that began with a 2022 invasion by Moscow.Putin has thus far offered few, if any, concessions but is now proposing talks with Ukraine in the Turkish city of Istanbul that he says must be held without preconditions and with the goal of lasting peace."We are proposing that Kyiv resume direct negotiations without any preconditions," Putin said in a televised statement on Sunday. "We offer the Kyiv authorities to resume negotiations already on Thursday, in Istanbul."The Kremlin chief said talks should address the root causes of the war and that he would speak to Turkish President Tayyip Erdoan later on Sunday about facilitating the negotiations, which he said could result in a ceasefire.RUSSIA'S PUTIN HOSTS CHINA'S XI AT MASSIVE MOSCOW MILITARY PARADE ON RED SQUARE"Our proposal, as they say, is on the table," Putin said. "The decision is now up to the Ukrainian authorities and their curators, who are guided, it seems, by their personal political ambitions, and not by the interests of their peoples."The proposal was a welcome sign to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said Kyiv was willing to negotiate but that Moscow must agree to a ceasefire."It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war," he wrote on X. "The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time. And the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire. There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire full, lasting, and reliable starting tomorrow, May 12th, and Ukraine is ready to meet."U.S. President Donald Trump said hundreds of thousands of lives will be saved if the "bloodbath" of the war could end."A potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved as this never ending 'bloodbath' hopefully comes to an end. It will be a whole new, and much better, WORLD. I will continue to work with both sides to make sure that it happens. The USA wants to focus, instead, on Rebuilding and Trade. A BIG week upcoming!"Putin's proposal for direct talks came hours after European leaders demanded on Saturday in Kyiv that the Russian president agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions. But Putin dismissed attempts by some European powers to issue what he described as "ultimatums."The Russian leader said he does not rule out that Moscow and Kyiv will agree on "some new truces, a new ceasefire" during negotiations in Turkey, saying that the talks would be the first step towards a "sustainable" peace.Russia had proposed several ceasefires, including a moratorium on striking energy facilities, an Easter ceasefire and most recently the 72-hour truce during the celebrations marking 80 years since victory in World War Two, Putin said.Putin said that during the ceasefire in May, Ukraine attacked Russia with 524 aerial drones, 45 sea drones, and several Western missiles. But Ukraine accused Russia of violating the temporary truces, including the May 8-10 ceasefire.Despite Putin's offer of peace talks, Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, injuring one person and damaging several private homes, Ukrainian officials said.Putin has maintained his conditions for ending the war despite pressure from Trump and warnings from European leaders.In June, he said Ukraine must officially drop its hopes of joining NATO and pull its troops from the entirety of the territory of four Ukrainian regions claimed by Russia. Moscow has also urged the U.S. to recognize Russia's control over parts of Ukraine.But Russian officials have said they are not against Kyiv's ambitions to join the European Union.BIDEN BLASTS TRUMP AS 'FOOLISH' APPEASER OF RUSSIA, SAYS FIRST 100 DAYS WERE NO TRIUMPHPutin mentioned the 2022 draft deal Russia and Ukraine negotiated shortly after the Russian invasion started.Under that draft, Ukraine should agree to permanent neutrality in exchange for international security guarantees from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council: Britain, China, France, Russia and the U.S."It was not Russia that broke off negotiations in 2022. It was Kyiv," Putin said. "Russia is ready to negotiate without any preconditions."Putin thanked China, Brazil, African and Middle Eastern countries and the U.S. for their efforts to mediate.Reuters contributed to this report.

When Michael Bown left New York City for a family reunion at the Jersey Shore, he never imagined he'd return to a nightmare.His beloved adopted dog, Millie, just a year old, slipped out of her collar during a walk in the East Village and vanished into the night.What followed was a frantic, emotional and ultimately heartwarming journey, one that highlights the power of community, technology and a little bit of luck.Join The FREE CyberGuy Report: Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts and exclusive deals plus instant access to myfree Ultimate Scam Survival Guide when you sign up!Michael's story began with a simple act of trust, leaving Millie in the care of a close friend. But as Michael recalls,"She got a little spooked out on the walk with him and slipped out of her collar. This was in the East Village in New York, and she just sort of took off. I think she was trying to find me or figure out where I was."His friend chased Millie for blocks, desperately trying to catch up, even attempting to flag down cyclists and passersby. But Millie, a quick and determined pit bull mix, was gone."He called me on the phone and was just, you know, sort of, like, panting and freaking out saying, like,'Hey. So sorry, but, you know, this is what happened. I'm not able to find her.'"Michael immediately turned around, driving straight back to New York. He and his family searched the city until 2 a.m., visiting police stations and firehouses and posting in Facebook groups and lost pet websites."It was like looking for a needle in a haystack, especially in New York," he said.5 BEST PET TRACKERSThe next morning, Michael's mother uploaded Millie's photo and microchip information toPetco Love Lost, a free, innovative platform that uses AI-powered photo matching to reunite lost pets with their families. Within minutes, Michael received two alerts, one with an image match and another with a microchip match. Both pointed him to an emergency vet clinic in Paramus, New Jersey."It was fantastic. I had never heard of anything like that technology. It couldn't have worked better," Michael shared. "From the time she went missing to when I was able to find her, I think it was only thirteen, fourteen hours. So, yeah, I mean, less than a full day from that happening, or from her, you know, getting off the leash, to me reuniting with her."BEST PET TECH GIFT GUIDEMillie's adventure was as harrowing as it was miraculous. After running nearly ten miles from the East Village to Harlem, she was struck by a car. A Good Samaritan stopped traffic, scooped her up and drove her to an emergency vet in New Jersey.The staff treated her for scrapes, cuts and a leg injury and uploaded her photo and microchip info to Petco Love Lost, where the system's AI matched her with Michael's report."The technology was great. All we had to do was upload a picture of her, and then we were able to just get matched back with her through that picture, and, sort of like the AI technology of her getting matched, with the veterinary group also uploading a picture of her. So, yeah, I mean, it's crazy technology these days and how quickly, you know, people can get reunited with their pets," Michael said.HEARTLESS SCAMMERS ARE PREYING ON PEOPLES LOST PET ANGUISHAaron Klein, director of product at Petco Love Lost, explained the magic behind the platform."Petco Love Lost uses photo-matching technology to instantly scan and compare a photo of a lost or found pet against our massive, centralized database of pets," Klein said. "This includes photos from most animal shelters across North America, as well as from platforms like Nextdoor Neighbors by Ring and direct posts from community members. What used to take hours, manually searching shelter websites, scrolling through social media and piecing together information, is now done in less than a minute."The Petco Love Lost system automatically matches pets based on up to 512 data points, and as soon as you report your pet, we continue monitoring all incoming pets," Klein added. "If we find a possible match, you'll get a new match alert via text and an email right away, so you never miss a lead. This real-time, automated approach makes reunions faster, more accurate and less stressful for pet parents."WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Reuniting lost pets with their families is a huge challenge, especially in a city as sprawling as New York. According to Klein,"The toughest part of reuniting lost pets is twofold: First, getting all lost and found pet data into one central place, and second, getting everyone, whether they've lost or found a pet, to actually look in that one place."GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREWith only 22% of pet parents going to a shelter when a pet is lost, but 80% searching online (often on just one platform), there are huge gaps in the search process. Petco Love Lost is tackling this by connecting data sources into one searchable platform, including over 3,000 shelters and major social media networks, with plans to expand even further.When Michael finally saw Millie at the vet, it was a moment of pure relief and joy."It was a very emotional, like, reunion for me," he said. "I mean, I think the good thing about, like, we got reunited so quickly. But that whole, like, night where she was missing, and I wasn't quite sure where she was was definitely, like, one of the harder nights that I've had for a while. There definitely were [tears]. I was, you know, crying like a baby not to admit it. But, yeah, it was very emotional."SUBSCRIBE TO KURTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICESMichael's story is a testament to the power of community, technology and hope. Thanks to Petco Love Lost's innovative platform and the kindness of strangers, Millie made it home. As Michael puts it,"Love Lost helped me find Millie. It was fantastic."For pet parents everywhere, platforms like Petco Love Lost are changing the game, making it faster and easier than ever to bring lost pets home where they belong.What's the most unforgettable moment you've experienced when searching for a lost pet, and how do you think this kind of AI technology could change that story? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to coverFollow Kurt on his social channelsAnswers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Pope Leo XIV was welcomed as the newest pontiff by a sea of faithful and an uninterrupted view of St. Peters Square on Thursday.Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public using Italian and Spanish dialects and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building bridges and fostering hope for a synodal church."In his opening remarks, he mentioned being a missionary church that includes all people, and that comes right out of Pope Francis," Dennis Doyle, professor emeritus at the University of Dayton in Ohio, told Fox News Digital.Doyle taught at the Catholic research university for 40 years.FIRST AMERICAN ELECTED PONTIFF, GET TO KNOW POPE LEO XIVPope Francis, the 266th Vicar of Christ, created Provest a cardinal in 2023."Pope Francis first major document was called Evangelii gaudium, The joy of the gospel," Doyle said.In his evanescent address, Pope Leo XIV said, "To all you brothers and sisters of Rome, Italy, of all the world, we want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.""Pope Francis was really big into this idea of synodality," Doyle said.POPE LEO XIV, VILLANOVA GRAD, INTRODUCES HIMSELF ADORNED IN SYMBOLISM, PROVERBIAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION"For him, in his very brief remarks, to say we must be a synodal church, that is a big signal that he intends to continue much of what Pope Francis was about," he said of Pope Leo XIV.The first American pope, though pointing to Francis papacy symbolically, dressed in traditional garb including a red mozzetta and white cassock. Pope Francis, in 2013, was notably absent of adornments on the balcony for his first public appearance as elected pontiff."He's signaling he intends to be traditional in some ways," Doyle said. "It'll be interesting to see if he lives in the Apastolic Palace."The papal apartments at the Apastolic Palace are the official residence of the pope. Pope Francis broke tradition and declined residency there and, instead, lived at Domus Sanctae Marthae, the location where cardinal electors stay during a conclave.INCLUSIVE TONE OF NEW POPE ISN'T SITTING WELL WITH SOME IN THE AMERICA FIRST MOVEMENT"In some ways, maybe he's going to be different from Francis," Doyle said. "Francis did do some things that alienated traditionalists."Prevost was ordained on June 19, 1982. During his ministry, Cardinal Prevost was elected as head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, his hometown, and served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, among other notable titles.The newest Bishop of Rome selected the papal name "Leo" and while it is presently unclear which of the 13 namesakes he admired most, Leo the Great, the first Pope Leo, and Pope Leo XIII seem ahead of the pack, according to Doyle."Everybody's looking first to Leo the XIII," he said. "You never know until he says more."FIRST AMERICAN-BORN POPE INSPIRES FAITH LEADERS ACROSS THE NATIONPope Leo XIII is often renowned for writing the first of the great Catholic social encyclicals, Rerum Novarum."In Latin, Rerum Novarum is an idiom, and it means On Revolutionary Changes," Doyle said. "It's like an idiom for revolution. Although, a lot of people just translate it literalistically as On New Things."The encyclical, according to Doyle, addresses the rise of communism and the industrial revolution, including new and harsh conditions for workers in the 19th century.DIO BENEDICA IL PAPA, OTHER WELL WISHES FOR THE NEW PONTIFF, POPE LEO XIV, IN ITALIAN"It starts out with a condemnation of socialism," Doyle said. "Although, by socialism, he meant what we would only use the word communism today.""He condemned it as being out of touch with the natural law. Because that natural law would tell us that ownership is something that is kind of natural to human beings; that were going to have property, if we make things and so on, that they are ours," Doyle added.Doyle said that Catholic social teaching is general and addresses basic human principles about the economy and society with some room for interpretation."I think that he's going to be a very balanced pope," Doyle said.

President Trump is not shy about defending Christianity. His bold commitment to protecting Christians from persecution is one reason that most evangelicals have voted for him in three straight elections. While I am grateful for his strong stand for religious liberty, Im concerned by his administrations recent actions threatening Afghan Christians to self-deport "immediately" or face criminal prosecution, fines and deportation to a Taliban regime likely to kill them for their faith in Jesus.Recently, many Afghan Christians who were lawfully allowed to enter the United States, who have been living and working lawfully in communities throughout the United States, received letters with a stark message: "It is time for you to leave the United States." The message insists that the Department of Homeland Security "is terminating your parole," the legal mechanism that allows these individuals to be safely in the United States. "Do not attempt to remain in the United States the federal government will find you depart the United States immediately," the letter concludes.Similar letters were apparently sent to hundreds of thousands of others who entered the U.S. lawfully in recent years. But no case is as troubling as Afghan Christians, for whom deportation would likely mean martyrdom. Persecuted church watchdog Open Doors classifies Afghanistan as among the ten most dangerous countries for Christians. The situation for Christians has deteriorated since the Biden administrations calamitous 2021 withdrawal that left the Taliban in power.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR THOUSANDS OF AFGHANS AMID DEPORTATION PUSHOf course, President Trump himself surely did not draft this letter, and I suspect it was sent so broadly by leaders within the Department of Homeland Security without considering the full ramifications. As the administration hears from conservative evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham, I am praying President Trump will override whoever made the decision to send these letters and allow Afghan Christians to remain lawfully in the United States. At least long enough to submit and receive fair adjudication of asylum requests, or until Congress passes the Afghan Adjustment Act, a bill co-led in the last Congress by Senator Lindsey Graham, that would allow Afghans with parole to apply for permanent legal status so long as they clear stringent vetting processes.President Trump is absolutely right, of course, to prioritize border security, and most evangelical Christians are thankful for the quick progress he has made to secure our borders. Likewise, almost all evangelical Christians are glad that immigrants convicted of violent crimes are being deported.But evangelicals also agree with President Trump when he praises legal immigration of individuals who come "with love for the country." Afghans and others denied religious freedom abroad love this country profoundly and certainly should not be expelled from it now. Likewise, evangelical Christians want the U.S. to keep its doors open to carefully vetted, lawfully admitted refugees, including Christians from countries like Afghanistan and Iran who faced persecution or even martyrdom in their repressive countries of origin. Last year, roughly 30,000 Christian refugees were resettled from the fifty countries where Open Doors US says that Christians face the most severe persecution in the world.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), my denomination, has repeatedly reaffirmed the biblical call to welcome refugees, who are individuals lawfully admitted to the United States after fleeing a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons such as their religion, race or political opinion. Seven in ten evangelical Christians, including about two-thirds of those who voted for President Trump last November, tell Lifeway Research, the SBCs research arm, that they believe the U.S. has a moral responsibility to receive refugees. As President Trump concludes a 90-day review of the refugee resettlement, nearly 20,000 Christians, including a number of prominent evangelical leaders, have affirmed a statement urging him to restart refugee resettlement, with a particular concern for those persecuted for their faith in Jesus.Of course, as Christians, we affirm the dignity of all people as made in the image of God, not only fellow Christians, so were also concerned with the wellbeing of those at risk of persecution who are not Christians. But it turns out that most refugees resettled in recent years have indeed been Christians, as are roughly four out of five of those vulnerable to deportation right now.I know that President Trump values legal immigration and is a champion for persecuted Christians. I hope and pray hell listen to the appeals of evangelical voters, override the actions of overzealous staffers and protect Afghans and others persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war that began with a 2022 invasion by Moscow.Putin has thus far offered few, if any, concessions but is now proposing talks with Ukraine in the Turkish city of Istanbul that he says must be held without preconditions and with the goal of lasting peace."We are proposing that Kyiv resume direct negotiations without any preconditions," Putin said in a televised statement on Sunday. "We offer the Kyiv authorities to resume negotiations already on Thursday, in Istanbul."The Kremlin chief said talks should address the root causes of the war and that he would speak to Turkish President Tayyip Erdoan later on Sunday about facilitating the negotiations, which he said could result in a ceasefire.RUSSIA'S PUTIN HOSTS CHINA'S XI AT MASSIVE MOSCOW MILITARY PARADE ON RED SQUARE"Our proposal, as they say, is on the table," Putin said. "The decision is now up to the Ukrainian authorities and their curators, who are guided, it seems, by their personal political ambitions, and not by the interests of their peoples."The proposal was a welcome sign to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said Kyiv was willing to negotiate but that Moscow must agree to a ceasefire."It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war," he wrote on X. "The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time. And the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire. There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire full, lasting, and reliable starting tomorrow, May 12th, and Ukraine is ready to meet."U.S. President Donald Trump said hundreds of thousands of lives will be saved if the "bloodbath" of the war could end."A potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved as this never ending 'bloodbath' hopefully comes to an end. It will be a whole new, and much better, WORLD. I will continue to work with both sides to make sure that it happens. The USA wants to focus, instead, on Rebuilding and Trade. A BIG week upcoming!"Putin's proposal for direct talks came hours after European leaders demanded on Saturday in Kyiv that the Russian president agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions. But Putin dismissed attempts by some European powers to issue what he described as "ultimatums."The Russian leader said he does not rule out that Moscow and Kyiv will agree on "some new truces, a new ceasefire" during negotiations in Turkey, saying that the talks would be the first step towards a "sustainable" peace.Russia had proposed several ceasefires, including a moratorium on striking energy facilities, an Easter ceasefire and most recently the 72-hour truce during the celebrations marking 80 years since victory in World War Two, Putin said.Putin said that during the ceasefire in May, Ukraine attacked Russia with 524 aerial drones, 45 sea drones, and several Western missiles. But Ukraine accused Russia of violating the temporary truces, including the May 8-10 ceasefire.Despite Putin's offer of peace talks, Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, injuring one person and damaging several private homes, Ukrainian officials said.Putin has maintained his conditions for ending the war despite pressure from Trump and warnings from European leaders.In June, he said Ukraine must officially drop its hopes of joining NATO and pull its troops from the entirety of the territory of four Ukrainian regions claimed by Russia. Moscow has also urged the U.S. to recognize Russia's control over parts of Ukraine.But Russian officials have said they are not against Kyiv's ambitions to join the European Union.BIDEN BLASTS TRUMP AS 'FOOLISH' APPEASER OF RUSSIA, SAYS FIRST 100 DAYS WERE NO TRIUMPHPutin mentioned the 2022 draft deal Russia and Ukraine negotiated shortly after the Russian invasion started.Under that draft, Ukraine should agree to permanent neutrality in exchange for international security guarantees from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council: Britain, China, France, Russia and the U.S."It was not Russia that broke off negotiations in 2022. It was Kyiv," Putin said. "Russia is ready to negotiate without any preconditions."Putin thanked China, Brazil, African and Middle Eastern countries and the U.S. for their efforts to mediate.Reuters contributed to this report.

When Michael Bown left New York City for a family reunion at the Jersey Shore, he never imagined he'd return to a nightmare.His beloved adopted dog, Millie, just a year old, slipped out of her collar during a walk in the East Village and vanished into the night.What followed was a frantic, emotional and ultimately heartwarming journey, one that highlights the power of community, technology and a little bit of luck.Join The FREE CyberGuy Report: Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts and exclusive deals plus instant access to myfree Ultimate Scam Survival Guide when you sign up!Michael's story began with a simple act of trust, leaving Millie in the care of a close friend. But as Michael recalls,"She got a little spooked out on the walk with him and slipped out of her collar. This was in the East Village in New York, and she just sort of took off. I think she was trying to find me or figure out where I was."His friend chased Millie for blocks, desperately trying to catch up, even attempting to flag down cyclists and passersby. But Millie, a quick and determined pit bull mix, was gone."He called me on the phone and was just, you know, sort of, like, panting and freaking out saying, like,'Hey. So sorry, but, you know, this is what happened. I'm not able to find her.'"Michael immediately turned around, driving straight back to New York. He and his family searched the city until 2 a.m., visiting police stations and firehouses and posting in Facebook groups and lost pet websites."It was like looking for a needle in a haystack, especially in New York," he said.5 BEST PET TRACKERSThe next morning, Michael's mother uploaded Millie's photo and microchip information toPetco Love Lost, a free, innovative platform that uses AI-powered photo matching to reunite lost pets with their families. Within minutes, Michael received two alerts, one with an image match and another with a microchip match. Both pointed him to an emergency vet clinic in Paramus, New Jersey."It was fantastic. I had never heard of anything like that technology. It couldn't have worked better," Michael shared. "From the time she went missing to when I was able to find her, I think it was only thirteen, fourteen hours. So, yeah, I mean, less than a full day from that happening, or from her, you know, getting off the leash, to me reuniting with her."BEST PET TECH GIFT GUIDEMillie's adventure was as harrowing as it was miraculous. After running nearly ten miles from the East Village to Harlem, she was struck by a car. A Good Samaritan stopped traffic, scooped her up and drove her to an emergency vet in New Jersey.The staff treated her for scrapes, cuts and a leg injury and uploaded her photo and microchip info to Petco Love Lost, where the system's AI matched her with Michael's report."The technology was great. All we had to do was upload a picture of her, and then we were able to just get matched back with her through that picture, and, sort of like the AI technology of her getting matched, with the veterinary group also uploading a picture of her. So, yeah, I mean, it's crazy technology these days and how quickly, you know, people can get reunited with their pets," Michael said.HEARTLESS SCAMMERS ARE PREYING ON PEOPLES LOST PET ANGUISHAaron Klein, director of product at Petco Love Lost, explained the magic behind the platform."Petco Love Lost uses photo-matching technology to instantly scan and compare a photo of a lost or found pet against our massive, centralized database of pets," Klein said. "This includes photos from most animal shelters across North America, as well as from platforms like Nextdoor Neighbors by Ring and direct posts from community members. What used to take hours, manually searching shelter websites, scrolling through social media and piecing together information, is now done in less than a minute."The Petco Love Lost system automatically matches pets based on up to 512 data points, and as soon as you report your pet, we continue monitoring all incoming pets," Klein added. "If we find a possible match, you'll get a new match alert via text and an email right away, so you never miss a lead. This real-time, automated approach makes reunions faster, more accurate and less stressful for pet parents."WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Reuniting lost pets with their families is a huge challenge, especially in a city as sprawling as New York. According to Klein,"The toughest part of reuniting lost pets is twofold: First, getting all lost and found pet data into one central place, and second, getting everyone, whether they've lost or found a pet, to actually look in that one place."GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREWith only 22% of pet parents going to a shelter when a pet is lost, but 80% searching online (often on just one platform), there are huge gaps in the search process. Petco Love Lost is tackling this by connecting data sources into one searchable platform, including over 3,000 shelters and major social media networks, with plans to expand even further.When Michael finally saw Millie at the vet, it was a moment of pure relief and joy."It was a very emotional, like, reunion for me," he said. "I mean, I think the good thing about, like, we got reunited so quickly. But that whole, like, night where she was missing, and I wasn't quite sure where she was was definitely, like, one of the harder nights that I've had for a while. There definitely were [tears]. I was, you know, crying like a baby not to admit it. But, yeah, it was very emotional."SUBSCRIBE TO KURTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICESMichael's story is a testament to the power of community, technology and hope. Thanks to Petco Love Lost's innovative platform and the kindness of strangers, Millie made it home. As Michael puts it,"Love Lost helped me find Millie. It was fantastic."For pet parents everywhere, platforms like Petco Love Lost are changing the game, making it faster and easier than ever to bring lost pets home where they belong.What's the most unforgettable moment you've experienced when searching for a lost pet, and how do you think this kind of AI technology could change that story? 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Pope Leo XIV was welcomed as the newest pontiff by a sea of faithful and an uninterrupted view of St. Peters Square on Thursday.Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public using Italian and Spanish dialects and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building bridges and fostering hope for a synodal church."In his opening remarks, he mentioned being a missionary church that includes all people, and that comes right out of Pope Francis," Dennis Doyle, professor emeritus at the University of Dayton in Ohio, told Fox News Digital.Doyle taught at the Catholic research university for 40 years.FIRST AMERICAN ELECTED PONTIFF, GET TO KNOW POPE LEO XIVPope Francis, the 266th Vicar of Christ, created Provest a cardinal in 2023."Pope Francis first major document was called Evangelii gaudium, The joy of the gospel," Doyle said.In his evanescent address, Pope Leo XIV said, "To all you brothers and sisters of Rome, Italy, of all the world, we want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.""Pope Francis was really big into this idea of synodality," Doyle said.POPE LEO XIV, VILLANOVA GRAD, INTRODUCES HIMSELF ADORNED IN SYMBOLISM, PROVERBIAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION"For him, in his very brief remarks, to say we must be a synodal church, that is a big signal that he intends to continue much of what Pope Francis was about," he said of Pope Leo XIV.The first American pope, though pointing to Francis papacy symbolically, dressed in traditional garb including a red mozzetta and white cassock. Pope Francis, in 2013, was notably absent of adornments on the balcony for his first public appearance as elected pontiff."He's signaling he intends to be traditional in some ways," Doyle said. "It'll be interesting to see if he lives in the Apastolic Palace."The papal apartments at the Apastolic Palace are the official residence of the pope. Pope Francis broke tradition and declined residency there and, instead, lived at Domus Sanctae Marthae, the location where cardinal electors stay during a conclave.INCLUSIVE TONE OF NEW POPE ISN'T SITTING WELL WITH SOME IN THE AMERICA FIRST MOVEMENT"In some ways, maybe he's going to be different from Francis," Doyle said. "Francis did do some things that alienated traditionalists."Prevost was ordained on June 19, 1982. During his ministry, Cardinal Prevost was elected as head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, his hometown, and served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, among other notable titles.The newest Bishop of Rome selected the papal name "Leo" and while it is presently unclear which of the 13 namesakes he admired most, Leo the Great, the first Pope Leo, and Pope Leo XIII seem ahead of the pack, according to Doyle."Everybody's looking first to Leo the XIII," he said. "You never know until he says more."FIRST AMERICAN-BORN POPE INSPIRES FAITH LEADERS ACROSS THE NATIONPope Leo XIII is often renowned for writing the first of the great Catholic social encyclicals, Rerum Novarum."In Latin, Rerum Novarum is an idiom, and it means On Revolutionary Changes," Doyle said. "It's like an idiom for revolution. Although, a lot of people just translate it literalistically as On New Things."The encyclical, according to Doyle, addresses the rise of communism and the industrial revolution, including new and harsh conditions for workers in the 19th century.DIO BENEDICA IL PAPA, OTHER WELL WISHES FOR THE NEW PONTIFF, POPE LEO XIV, IN ITALIAN"It starts out with a condemnation of socialism," Doyle said. "Although, by socialism, he meant what we would only use the word communism today.""He condemned it as being out of touch with the natural law. Because that natural law would tell us that ownership is something that is kind of natural to human beings; that were going to have property, if we make things and so on, that they are ours," Doyle added.Doyle said that Catholic social teaching is general and addresses basic human principles about the economy and society with some room for interpretation."I think that he's going to be a very balanced pope," Doyle said.

President Trump is not shy about defending Christianity. His bold commitment to protecting Christians from persecution is one reason that most evangelicals have voted for him in three straight elections. While I am grateful for his strong stand for religious liberty, Im concerned by his administrations recent actions threatening Afghan Christians to self-deport "immediately" or face criminal prosecution, fines and deportation to a Taliban regime likely to kill them for their faith in Jesus.Recently, many Afghan Christians who were lawfully allowed to enter the United States, who have been living and working lawfully in communities throughout the United States, received letters with a stark message: "It is time for you to leave the United States." The message insists that the Department of Homeland Security "is terminating your parole," the legal mechanism that allows these individuals to be safely in the United States. "Do not attempt to remain in the United States the federal government will find you depart the United States immediately," the letter concludes.Similar letters were apparently sent to hundreds of thousands of others who entered the U.S. lawfully in recent years. But no case is as troubling as Afghan Christians, for whom deportation would likely mean martyrdom. Persecuted church watchdog Open Doors classifies Afghanistan as among the ten most dangerous countries for Christians. The situation for Christians has deteriorated since the Biden administrations calamitous 2021 withdrawal that left the Taliban in power.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR THOUSANDS OF AFGHANS AMID DEPORTATION PUSHOf course, President Trump himself surely did not draft this letter, and I suspect it was sent so broadly by leaders within the Department of Homeland Security without considering the full ramifications. As the administration hears from conservative evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham, I am praying President Trump will override whoever made the decision to send these letters and allow Afghan Christians to remain lawfully in the United States. At least long enough to submit and receive fair adjudication of asylum requests, or until Congress passes the Afghan Adjustment Act, a bill co-led in the last Congress by Senator Lindsey Graham, that would allow Afghans with parole to apply for permanent legal status so long as they clear stringent vetting processes.President Trump is absolutely right, of course, to prioritize border security, and most evangelical Christians are thankful for the quick progress he has made to secure our borders. Likewise, almost all evangelical Christians are glad that immigrants convicted of violent crimes are being deported.But evangelicals also agree with President Trump when he praises legal immigration of individuals who come "with love for the country." Afghans and others denied religious freedom abroad love this country profoundly and certainly should not be expelled from it now. Likewise, evangelical Christians want the U.S. to keep its doors open to carefully vetted, lawfully admitted refugees, including Christians from countries like Afghanistan and Iran who faced persecution or even martyrdom in their repressive countries of origin. Last year, roughly 30,000 Christian refugees were resettled from the fifty countries where Open Doors US says that Christians face the most severe persecution in the world.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), my denomination, has repeatedly reaffirmed the biblical call to welcome refugees, who are individuals lawfully admitted to the United States after fleeing a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons such as their religion, race or political opinion. Seven in ten evangelical Christians, including about two-thirds of those who voted for President Trump last November, tell Lifeway Research, the SBCs research arm, that they believe the U.S. has a moral responsibility to receive refugees. As President Trump concludes a 90-day review of the refugee resettlement, nearly 20,000 Christians, including a number of prominent evangelical leaders, have affirmed a statement urging him to restart refugee resettlement, with a particular concern for those persecuted for their faith in Jesus.Of course, as Christians, we affirm the dignity of all people as made in the image of God, not only fellow Christians, so were also concerned with the wellbeing of those at risk of persecution who are not Christians. But it turns out that most refugees resettled in recent years have indeed been Christians, as are roughly four out of five of those vulnerable to deportation right now.I know that President Trump values legal immigration and is a champion for persecuted Christians. I hope and pray hell listen to the appeals of evangelical voters, override the actions of overzealous staffers and protect Afghans and others persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

Allergy season is upon us, and its bringing about some of the worst cases yet."Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places they didnt before," according to the American Lung Association which means a rising pollen count, and even new types of pollen.The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently released its annual allergy report, which identifies the "most challenging cities" for those living with seasonal allergies.19 DRUG APPROVALS IN 2024 THAT HAD 'BIG CLINICAL IMPACT,' ACCORDING TO GOODRXThe report focuses on tree, grass and weed pollen counts throughout the year, as well as over-the-counter allergy medicine use and the availability of board-certified allergists and immunologists.The 2025 report named Wichita, Kansas, as the top allergy capital for the third year in a row, largely due to its worse-than-average tree and grass pollen.HONEY AND ALLERGY RELIEF: DO THESE TWO REALLY GO TOGETHER?New types of pollen and larger amounts of them can trigger allergy symptoms for people even if they havent previously suffered from them.Dr. Purvi Parikh, who specializes in infectious disease allergy and immunology at NYU Langone, spoke with Fox News Digital about the best ways to keep allergies at bay as the seasons change.For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, Parikh recommends starting medications early."One of the most important things that we recommend is to use a 24-hour antihistamine, because they're longer-acting and can really help control symptoms," she told Fox News Digital.Eye drops and antihistamine nasal sprays can also help with itchy eyes and stuffy noses, respectively.HEART DISEASE DEATH RISK RAISED BY COMMON HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS, STUDY FINDS"The other important thing to remember with over-the-counter medications is that if you're having breathing issues, like coughing, wheezing or chest tightness, those are all signs that you might have asthma," Parikh cautioned.In that case, she recommends seeing a medical professional to make sure youre using the right medication.When coming inside after spending time outdoors, Parikh recommends changing clothes and taking a shower to wash off any pollen and decrease exposure.Washing bedsheets once a week in warm water can also help limit exposure to allergens, according to experts.As the pollen count is highest in the mornings, Parikh said it's best to stay indoors early in the day."Keep windows closed early in the morning for the same reason," she advised.9 OVER THE COUNTER REMEDIES TO HELP YOU BEAT SPRING ALLERGIESThe pollen count surges again in the late afternoon and early evening hours.Different plants and trees release pollen at different times, so symptoms can vary depending on where you live, according to the AAFA.Trees generally produce the most pollen from February through April.In some southern states, however, they can begin producing the allergen as early as December or January and peak at multiple times during the year, the same source stated.While stuffy noses and dry eyes are often chalked up to allergies, Parikh noted that other factors could be at play.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Colds and viruses and allergies can have a lot of identical symptoms," she told Fox News Digital."Allergies tend to last longer so if you feel like you're sick for the whole month of April and May it may be more likely that it's allergies."For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThose who are unsure whether their symptoms are due to allergies or illness should consult a doctor, Parikh advised.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at1-800-273-TALK(8255). The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673.Wynonna and Ashley Judd admitted in a new docuseries they had a complicated relationship with their late mom, Naomi Judd, who also dealt with her own trauma on her road to success.In the A&E docuseries "The Judd Family: Truth Be Told," the sisters opened up in the first three episodes about growing up with a young mom, the abuse they experienced from one of their mothers exes when they were children, leaving Los Angeles behind to move home to Kentucky and how Wynonna and Naomi found and dealt with superstardom in country music."Ive loved her more than Ive loved myself, but mother was both in love with me and terrified of me because I represented what she didnt know and couldnt control," Wynonna said at the beginning of the docuseries.Wynonna said she believes her mothers suicide was partly to blame on "generational trauma" her mother experienced.WYNONNA JUDD RECALLS LAST PERFORMANCE WITH MOM NAOMI: SHE WAS VERY FRAGILE"One of the reasons I have decided that Mom left this world is because of trauma, generational trauma, family stuff that never got healed or fixed," Wynonna said in the first episode of the show.Growing up, Naomi Judd had a judgmental mother, her younger brother died of Hodgkin lymphoma as a child, and she was a teen mom when she gave birth to Wynonna.Wynonna called the closeness with her mother a "blessing and a burden" because she felt "responsible for making her feel better.""As a child, she did not get what she needed," Wynonna said. "That is a fact."But she admitted that she was "not allowed to be a child" growing up."I was the adult," Wynonna said of her relationship with her mother.Ashley added that their mother lived with a "constellation of her sufferings" that spiraled into severe depression before her death.Wynonna said, from a young age, Naomi was always looking for approval from her own mother, who judged her for loving an audience as a kid, which Ashley said continued into her professional music career."It wasn't about ego and grandiosity and self-importance," Ashley revealed. "It was actually something much more humble than that. It was about basic self-worth."Naomi died by suicide in April 2022.After splitting from their father, their mother met a man who Wynonna described as "creepy," Ashley and Wynonna said."Mom had a really, really not healthy boyfriend," she explained. "She saw him as James Dean. The reality was hes not James Dean. Hes a guy whos creepy."I was old enough to know that something was wrong. I just remember being very, very aware of this man watching us in the bathtub, and, you know, laying on top of me while I was watching television."Wynonna said their mother often wasnt home, and she became "incredibly, incredibly protective of Ashley."Ashley said one time the live-in boyfriend discovered the girls had written on the walls, "and he hung me out the bedroom window by my ankles."Naomi wrote in her memoir about how he moved to an apartment across the street from them after she broke up with him so he could stalk her.One night, she said, she discovered someone was inside her house. When she went inside, her ex grabbed her in a jealous rage, demanding to know if she'd been with another man."As he was raping me, I prayed he wouldnt kill me because my kids needed me," she wrote.Ashley said she felt "abandoned" by her parents as a child, adding that everyone thought she was a "very capable child" and so "nobody needed to take care of me."Naomis widower, Larry Strickland said that while he was on the road touring with Naomi and Wynonna, Ashley was left alone."Ashley, Im sure, felt left behind. You know, she suffered, she suffered because of that. It changed her," Strickland said in the docuseries.She moved in with her father in her junior year of high school, but she said he wasnt home much and was using drugs as well."My hunch is the justification for abandoning me came from this belief that I was this very capable child so nobody needed to take care of me. And both of my parents had those beliefs," Ashley said.She also remembered dealing with chickenpox by herself in a motel room when she was a young girl."Mom was working and then going out at night, so I was in this strange place with the chickenpox. I just slept all the time," Ashley said.Naomi had moved with the girls back to Kentucky at that time, but she was still struggling with nine-to-five jobs, before she and Wynonna found musical success."That was a bout of childhood depression," Ashley said, referring to a disease she would continue to battle, much of the time unnoticed."I would just watch the commercials and get out the cleaning products that were advertised and just copy what I saw on television," Ashley remembered of taking care of herself at the motel. When she was 14 years old, Ashley was sent to model in Japan, where she said she was raped twice.She said that when her mom later found out from Ashleys diary about the assault, Naomi "sneered" at the idea, referring to the man who raped her as her "boyfriend.""But I was a little girl. I was not a participant. I was a victim. Theres no such thing as consent, and Mom and I had a lot of these conversations later in life," Ashley said. "And her understanding of sexual assault and rape was not the perspective into which she grew and evolved. She just didnt have that information and perspective."So, her reaction was to sneer at me. I was shut down. My own experience and reality invalidated and denied, which in her heart today would be a very painful lament."But she added that her experience of her mother is a "description not an indictment. Everyone was doing the best they could."Dan Potter, musical director for the Judds, said he understood why Wynonna struggled with her weight in her singing career."She was wanting to not be attractive," he told the producers of the documentary. "Things happened to her that caused her to not want to be attractive.""I was molested at 12, so my whole sexuality thing was really stamped out because I, just at 12, really shut down," Wynonna revealed. "So, I carried the weight, literally and figuratively."Her weight, which she said she put on because food became a "soother" to her like drugs or alcohol, became an issue after she and her mom found success as a country duo."Mom was very hard on me," she said, "because she was terrified of losing me, of course, but she never would say it that way. It was always, Well, if you lost 20 pounds, youd be a pop star. I remember that conversation very well."Wynonna noted it was the same kind of thing her grandmother said to her mom growing up."Thats why I would get so angry because I knew it was being passed down," she added.She said her mothers sexuality on stage when they performed together "so aggravated" her."She was 36 years old. She was ready to be fire," Wynonna laughed. "As kids would say today, she had drip. She was foxy and ready to rumble. Man, she had the modes down, but then I was so aggravated by her sexuality."She added that she wished her bond with her mom could have been harmonious like their music, but "there was a lot of dysfunction."Strickland, who is also a musician, admitted in the docuseries he was "jealous as crap" of Naomis success early on in her career.Naomi wrote in her memoir that after she found out that their song "Mama Hes Crazy" was No. 1, Strickland stood up and walked out the door."I was jealous as crap of her, you know," the 76-year-old admitted of his late wife, "so we just kind of fell apart a little bit."Naomi described in a 1987 interview played in the docuseries that Strickland "left me" when he found out that "Mama Hes Crazy" had gone No. 1. "But were back together now."Naomi wrote in her memoir that she met Strickland in 1979 when his gospel group, The Stamps Quartet, walked into the building where she was a secretary in Nashville. The group had toured with Elvis Presley for the last three years of his life."I mean, it was almost a love at first sight kind of thing," Strickland said of Naomi in the docuseries.He said they didnt have any money at that time, and hed started his own band, Memphis, which toured around the country playing clubs."I was trying to find my way," he said. "Naomi, she was the breadwinner. We were dirt poor. It was trying times, very trying times."Strickland said Naomi would work during the night at her new job as a nurse, and she would knock on doors on Nashvilles Music Row during the day."So, she was doing it all," he said."Only a handful of people make it through [into the industry]," he added.After years of hard work, Naomi and Wynonna got their big break after meeting Nashville producer Brent Maher at her nursing job and signing with RCA Records in 1983."If you can imagine all of those years of Naomi fighting the fight, all of the meetings, all of the nos, it had to be staggering," Maher said of when they signed with RCA.Naomi wrote in her memoir that, one night, while she and Wynonna were on the road, Strickland called long distance."He wanted to change his life," she wrote of Strickland. "Im getting off the road. I love you, so Im asking you to marry me. Whats your answer?""I was just being funny, but I said, How would you like to be buried with my people?" Strickland told the producers of the docuseries. "Thats an old saying."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPNaomi wrote in her memoir of that time, "Wed had the greatest year of our entire lives, not only professionally but personally as well."Strickland and Naomi wed in 1989 and remained married until her death in 2022.

Allergy season is upon us, and its bringing about some of the worst cases yet."Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places they didnt before," according to the American Lung Association which means a rising pollen count, and even new types of pollen.The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently released its annual allergy report, which identifies the "most challenging cities" for those living with seasonal allergies.19 DRUG APPROVALS IN 2024 THAT HAD 'BIG CLINICAL IMPACT,' ACCORDING TO GOODRXThe report focuses on tree, grass and weed pollen counts throughout the year, as well as over-the-counter allergy medicine use and the availability of board-certified allergists and immunologists.The 2025 report named Wichita, Kansas, as the top allergy capital for the third year in a row, largely due to its worse-than-average tree and grass pollen.HONEY AND ALLERGY RELIEF: DO THESE TWO REALLY GO TOGETHER?New types of pollen and larger amounts of them can trigger allergy symptoms for people even if they havent previously suffered from them.Dr. Purvi Parikh, who specializes in infectious disease allergy and immunology at NYU Langone, spoke with Fox News Digital about the best ways to keep allergies at bay as the seasons change.For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, Parikh recommends starting medications early."One of the most important things that we recommend is to use a 24-hour antihistamine, because they're longer-acting and can really help control symptoms," she told Fox News Digital.Eye drops and antihistamine nasal sprays can also help with itchy eyes and stuffy noses, respectively.HEART DISEASE DEATH RISK RAISED BY COMMON HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS, STUDY FINDS"The other important thing to remember with over-the-counter medications is that if you're having breathing issues, like coughing, wheezing or chest tightness, those are all signs that you might have asthma," Parikh cautioned.In that case, she recommends seeing a medical professional to make sure youre using the right medication.When coming inside after spending time outdoors, Parikh recommends changing clothes and taking a shower to wash off any pollen and decrease exposure.Washing bedsheets once a week in warm water can also help limit exposure to allergens, according to experts.As the pollen count is highest in the mornings, Parikh said it's best to stay indoors early in the day."Keep windows closed early in the morning for the same reason," she advised.9 OVER THE COUNTER REMEDIES TO HELP YOU BEAT SPRING ALLERGIESThe pollen count surges again in the late afternoon and early evening hours.Different plants and trees release pollen at different times, so symptoms can vary depending on where you live, according to the AAFA.Trees generally produce the most pollen from February through April.In some southern states, however, they can begin producing the allergen as early as December or January and peak at multiple times during the year, the same source stated.While stuffy noses and dry eyes are often chalked up to allergies, Parikh noted that other factors could be at play.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Colds and viruses and allergies can have a lot of identical symptoms," she told Fox News Digital."Allergies tend to last longer so if you feel like you're sick for the whole month of April and May it may be more likely that it's allergies."For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThose who are unsure whether their symptoms are due to allergies or illness should consult a doctor, Parikh advised.

What started as a way for a pair of two Illinois detectives to crowdsource tips to solve decades-old cold cases ended in a shocking discovery.Detectives Andrew Houghton andMatt Vartanian were looking to breathe new life into unsolved cases by launching the true-crime podcast, "Somebody Knows Something," in October 2024 at the request of Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Their goal centered around using modern investigative technology to potentially bring closure to local families."We both kind of looked at each other and said, No, I'm not really sure that's for us," Vartanian told Fox News Digital. "Then we took a step back, were open-minded in our thinking and objective, and thought that this could be a really good vehicle to utilize investigative processes within law enforcement."MISSING WOMAN FOUND AFTER MORE THAN 60 YEARS, SHERIFF REVEALS WHAT REALLY HAPPENEDThe pair combed through open cold cases within their area, zeroing in on the disappearance of 23-year-old Karen Schepers in 1983."Our thought was, depending on whatever case we started with or if we did multiple cases, there may be people that are outside of Illinois and outside of our region that might have known about some of these cases," Vartanian said. "So it was the right thing to be able to get that information out there to be able to get answers for the victims and families."Schepers was enjoying a night of celebratory drinks with coworkers atP.M. Bentleys in Carpentersville, Illinois located 45 miles outside Chicago.Schepers was the last of the group to leave the bar at approximately 1 a.m.onApril 16, 1983, and neither she nor her1980 Toyota Celica wereever seen again,according to the Elgin Police Department.BODY OF MISSING WASHINGTON STATE GRANDMOTHER FOUND BURIED UNDER SHED PARTIALLY ENCASED IN CONCRETEEven though the community had countless theories of what may have happened to Schepers, including the possibility something happened to her on the way home or when she arrived at her destination, the case ran cold.Schepers disappearance remained an open investigation for 41 years, and was briefly revisited by the Illinois State Police in the late 1980s and again by investigators in 2010."In 2008 [and] 2009, we did a bunch of billboards for that case and tried to generate media interest," Houghton told Fox News Digital. "A lot of DNA was put into the national databases that were kind of new on the scene at that time, so that was the new technology then."FOX HOLLOW SERIAL KILLER'S SECRET TAPES COULD REVEAL MURDER HORRORS IF EVER FOUND: DOCUMENTARYDespite the multiple attempts to solve what happened to Schepers, detectives were unable to follow any major leads, until the department launched "Somebody Knows Something.""When we started to look at the Karen Schepers case, we realized that we could put everything out there because we had no idea what happened to her,"Vartanian said. "Whether it was an accident or if it was something intentional, and then anything in between. There was so much time that had gone by,we knew that there was a lot of content that could be there."With permission from her family, Houghton andVartanian began digging for new information regarding Schepers, using a mix of old-fashioned police work while leaning on updated technology.MISSING WISCONSIN TEEN FOUND MORE THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER DISAPPEARANCE"This was very much an old-fashioned talk to people, get in a car, go knock on doors, go drive around type of investigation," Houghton said. "Investigations for any of our cases are still like that, but this was much more like that in the fact that we had to go look and see what roads existed in 1983? What bodies of water existed in 1983? Because it's very different now than it was then."The pair hit the pavement, talking to locals in the area who knew Schepers to paint a picture of her final moments on the morning she went missing. Houghton and Vartanian worked to determine what route Schepers took home, along with researching the weather conditions and other details that may have contributed to her disappearance.As the detectives were pouring over print media, they discovered the nearby Fox River was flooded at the time of Schepers disappearance a key break in the case that prompted them to call in expert divers to search the body of water.LUXURY FLORIDA MALL'S STRING OF MURDERS AND KIDNAPPING HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON: RETIRED FBI AGENT"Interestingly enough, we would get a lot of tips from people that were saying, 'There's no way she's in the river," Houghton said. "It's too shallow, I fish there, I boat there. However, there are different parts where the river might be two feet deep or one foot deep, and there are other spots where it's [up to] 15 feet deep, so it really depended on where you were looking."On March 24, 2025, the Elgin Police Department called in Chaos Divers, a non-profit team of independent divers specializing in underwater recovery, to search the river.In a dramatic end to a four-decades-long mystery, Schepers and her vehicle were found."As we each heard the news that her car was found, time stopped while we drew an audible gasp," Schepers family said ina statement. "When it started back up again, our lives took a new path that finally included the answer to Where is Karen? This question has been haunting all who knew Karen for many years."'DATING GAME' SERIAL KILLER'S RISE TO FAME WAS KEY TO HIS DOWNFALL, ARRESTING OFFICER REVEALS FOR FIRST TIMEThe divers were able to recover Schepers vehicle while keeping the structure intact, allowing investigators to use dental records to identify her skeletal remains."With this case, it was a bit of a unicorn in the fact that we had no idea what happened to her," Houghton said. "Don't be afraid to fail, dont be afraid of looking foolish. Because at the end of the day, the goal is to find this person and we did that in this case. If we do this five more times and this is the only time it works out, so be it. But if you do this five or 10 times, and you find one case or solve one case, it's totally worth doing that for that family."Houghton andVartanian are already planning on the next case to revive in the second season of their podcast, telling Fox News Digital it will likely be a homicide investigation.Houghton and Vartanian were able to provide her 90-year-old mother with two items recovered from her vehicle hersapphire birthstone ring and class of 1977 high school graduation tassel providing a sense of closure for Schepers loved ones as the mystery surrounding her disappearance finally comes to a close."We hope for continued success on each and every cold case," Schepers family said. "Miracles do happen."