Here’s a toast to the occasions In addition to being America’s birthday, it’s also prime cold-can-in-your-hand season. But in this era of ubiquitous spiked seltzer, all canned cocktails are not created equal. Some are fruity, some are booze-free and some are spiked with a little tequila. Whether you’re kicking back …
Read More »Rainbow python goes viral on social media: ‘Stunning’
This snake is truly mesmerizing. A beautiful reticulated pythonu>< that shine like a rainbow in the sunlight. The snake, named MyLove, was recently featured on the zoo’s Instagram page last week in a video with a handler holding her in the sunlight. SNAKE HIDING IN FILING CABINET SURPRISES HOMEOWNER The …
Read More »Girls launch lemonade stand to honor late sister who couldn't get a heart transplant
Two little girls are running a lemonade stand with proceeds for organ donations in memory of their late sister. Makenzie Madsen of West Jordan, Utah died at age 14 last summer while waiting for a heart transplant. Now, her sisters are celebrating her life and memory by helping others by …
Read More »Walmart worker restrained deer in Wisconsin store, wildlife agency chimes in: 'Hopefully all unharmed'
A deer entered a Walmart in regions and got restrained by one of the store’s workers, a viral first-hand video shows. The incident reportedly occurred in the city of Baraboo on June 23, according to Rebecca Pickel – the passerby who recorded the employee holding down the belting mammal. …
Read More »The best patriotic films on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu to stream July 4
Sure, you could get sucked into a vortex of binge-watching “Manifest” or passing out after your post-barbecue coma to “The Great British Bake Off.” But come on, it’s the occasions weekend, supercharge your movies” target=”_blank”>streaming <. “Patton” Ah, what can we say about this 1970 flick starring George C. Scott …
Read More »Mom's viral photo encouraging kids to get outside sparks screen time debate
A Virginia mom is speaking out after a photo of her and her children promoting outdoor activities in replace of screen time was criticized on social media. Brooke Raybould, a 33-year-old lifestyle blogger and parenting” target=”_blank”>mom<. The post was part of Claritin’s The Outsideologist Project – a campaign aimed to …
Read More »Parents ask Amazon to change name of Alexa speaker after kids with same name get bullied
“Alexa, change your name!” That’s what parents are calling on companies to do after a teenage girl named Alexa legally changed her name after being bullied for having the same name as Amazon’s smart speaker assistant. U.K.-based parents revealed how their daughter’s name, Alexa, has resulted in harassment because of …
Read More »Shop owner finds mysterious note on donated prom dress: 'Give her a chance'
A food in Pennsylvania successfully tracked down a woman who personal-freedoms her prom dressa> with a personalized note.< in mid-June to asks the public’s help in finding the original owner of a teal prom dress, which made its way to her from a third-party donor who had procured 25 bags …
Read More »Dad saves 4-year-old daughter with CPR he learned from 'The Office'
A father from Indiana had seconds to act when his 4-year-old child fell to the ground and became unresponsive amid a sudden cardiac arrest. “She was giggling, laughing and chasing me and then it went quiet. I turned around and she was on the ground,” Matt Uber, 46, of Carmel, …
Read More »Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend
It’s a good idea to check with the neighbors before planning a Fourth of July party. As the occasions approaches, people across the country are likely preparing to celebrate in traditional ways. This includes grilling with friends and family and, of course, shooting off some fireworks. For some, however, fireworks …
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