Category: News
From Planned Parenthood to the NRA: These Are the Favorite Brands of Conservative vs. Liberal Americans
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Elections, Liberals, and Conservatives, Oh My! The US presidential election, with Kamala Harris replacing Biden as the Democratic candidate running against the Republicans’ Trump in a …
Is It Really True That Pizza Boxes Can’t Be Recycled?
Written by: Dominic Faria
Media Credit: vanbeets / iStock We’ve all been there. You just threw a big house party, or spent the night in with the family and polished …
Researchers Are Thrilled to Have Possibly Found a Baby Great White Shark
Written by: Kathleen St. John
You’ve probably never seen a baby great white shark on a list of cutest baby animals. But not due to any lack in their looks — …
Couple Adopts Foster Son Surrendered at Fire Station as a Newborn
Written by: Bridget Sharkey
It was 8 a.m. on May 12, 2022, when she rang the doorbell. Before the firefighters at the Lousiville, Kentucky, fire station could answer the door, …
Teen Girls, 13 & 14, Save Couple From Riptide in Barbados
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
On Jan. 3, a London couple vacationing in Barbados found themselves caught in a riptide and experienced a moment of true panic. They realized they weren’t …
Man Finds 7.46-Carat Diamond at State Park
Written by: Jenn Fields
A man from Paris has likely had a trip to America that he’ll never forget after making a big discovery at a state park in Arkansas …
The Scientific Reason People Feel Calmer When it’s Snowing
Written by: Anna Weaver
When you go outside after a decent snowfall, things feel different. It may be just as cold, and you’re in the same place — but a …
Billy Joel is Releasing His First New Music in Nearly 20 Years
Written by: Taylor Kuether
Billy Joel, the prolific singer-songwriter with iconic hits including “Piano Man” and “Uptown Girl,” announced Tuesday he’s releasing his first new single in 17 years. Dropping …
Experts Say The Northern Lights in 2024 Are Predicted To Be The Best in 20 Years
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
If you’ve never had a chance to see the northern lights in person, 2024 is shaping up to be a good year to finally witness the …
These are the best states for working parents
Written by: Margeaux Baulch Klein
As any working parent knows, raising a family while juggling a full-time career is no simple feat. But, according to a new study, where you live …
5 ways to repurpose your live Christmas tree after the holidays
Written by: Marie Rossiter
We understand if you’re one of the people who have held on just a little longer to the holiday season. Letting go of your home’s festive …
The top 10 cities to visit in the world, according to a new report
Written by: Bridget Sharkey
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to travel more in 2024? If so, you’re not alone: Experts are predicting that there will be an airline passenger …
Bioluminescent tides: Waves lit up in blue are rolling onto California’s beaches right now
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
California’s beaches are a little extra beautiful these days, and it’s all thanks to something called bioluminescent algae. These are tiny marine phytoplankton that grow on …
You may qualify for a $25 voucher from Shutterfly’s class-action settlement
Written by: Marie Rossiter
Have you used Shutterfly to create and purchase photo gifts during the past five years? If so, you may qualify for up to a $25 voucher …
Man who taught himself to read finished 100 books in 2023
Written by: Marie Rossiter
Oliver James understands the power of words. His inability to read and write held him back from success for years. In 2020, James decided to take …
At 191, Jonathan the tortoise is the world’s oldest land animal
Written by: Tod Caviness
Age makes us all move a little slower, but the world’s oldest living land animal is at least used to the pace. The title is held …
Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record for time at Billboard’s No. 1 spot
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
Another day, another piece of history-making news for Taylor Swift. The globe-trotting superstar’s most recent album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” just earned her a fifth week in …
Why are there marine fossils at the top of Mt. Everest?
Written by: Helen Lee
The more we know about the world, the stranger it seems. And it’s human nature to develop all sorts of theories, even far-fetched ones, about how …
Are passport wait times back to normal? There’s good news
Written by: Brittany Anas
Planning an international trip over spring break or getting serious about a European summer vacation? The U.S. Department of State has some good news for international …
Ariana Grande announces she’ll have a new album out in 2024
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
If you’ve been patiently waiting for a new album from Ariana Grande, it looks like 2024 will be your year! The 30-year-old singer confirmed on her …
Our most popular life hacks of 2023
Written by: Marie Rossiter
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New mom tucks her baby into her college graduation gown at ceremony
Written by: Marie Rossiter
A 24-year-old Michigan mom thought she had the perfect plan to balance her upcoming graduation and the arrival of her second child. Grace Szymchack intended to …
Scientists use Webb Space Telescope to find three of the smallest brown dwarf stars ever seen
Written by: Helen Lee
The James Webb Space Telescope, which NASA calls the most powerful telescope ever built, has been astounding scientists and space enthusiasts since international agencies, including the …
Brad and Kimberly Paisley opened a free toy store to help families in need
Written by: Bridget Sharkey
Christmas gifts can be a luxury that not every family can afford. As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to realize that your children won’t have …
You can visit the national parks for free on these days in 2024
Written by: Marie Rossiter
It’s never too early to start planning for your 2024 vacation. If you’re looking for an affordable alternative to expensive theme parks or tourist destinations and …
Get paid $10,000 to watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
If you’re already looking past the holiday season and gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday, there’s a paying gig you may want to apply for before …
Oxford University Press names ‘Rizz’ word of the year for 2023
Written by: Bridget Sharkey
Oxford University Press has just announced its word of the year, but if you’re not in Gen Z, you might not know this popular term. Oxford’s …
When to see December’s Geminids meteor shower
Written by: Jason Meyers
The Geminids meteor shower, arguably one of the best celestial shows of the year, peaks every year in mid-December. It has already begun, but it will …
USDA updated the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and half the country has shifted
Written by: Marie Rossiter
Anyone who loves gardening knows the importance of understanding their area’s growing conditions. To help farmers and gardeners lay the foundation for their crops and gardens, …
Dying woman raises funds to settle $82 million in medical debt for others
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
A young woman who recently died of ovarian cancer has left a beautiful legacy. Before dying, she helped to set up a fund for other ailing …
