Scripps National Desk 
A pet cat was caught after weeks on the run at a Boston airport. According to the Associated Press, Rowdy the cat’s owners, Patty Sahli …
Read moreMissing cat caught after weeks on the run at Boston airport
There have been lending libraries in communities for years allowing people to trade books. Now, there is one styled like a once popular video rental …
Read more‘Free Blockbuster’ lets people take a movie, leave a movie
Now that Travel + Leisure has released its list of the world’s top 100 hotels, travelers have a bit more information to use when planning …
Read moreTravel + Leisure releases top 100 hotels in the world, and the top 5 might surprise you
Another object has been discovered as the waters in Lake Mead continue to shrink. The Associated Press reported that a World War II-era landing craft …
Read moreWorld War II-era boat emerges as Lake Mead waters continue to shrink
After 90 years of bowling, Harry Berckes is still bowling strong. According to KCRG-TV, Berckes bowls in a summer league in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and posts …
The James Webb Space Telescope has given NASA its clearest view into deep space. The first image was revealed by NASA to President Joe Biden …
Read moreNASA reveals first images of deep space from Webb Space Telescope
Zookeepers in Oklahoma are celebrating the birth of rare Sumatran tiger twins. Last week, the Oklahoma City Zoo announced that 11-year-old Lola gave birth to …
Read moreOklahoma City Zoo celebrates birth of rare Sumatran tiger twins
Actor James Caan, best known for his role as Sonny in “The Godfather,” has died at the age of 82, his family tweeted. “It is …
With June 30 marking Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s final day on the bench, the court moved quickly to swear in Ketanji Brown Jackson as …
Read moreKetanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in to join Supreme Court
Dolly Parton fans can now experience a day in the singer’s life — Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa is accepting reservations for one of Dolly’s …
Read moreYou can book a stay on Dolly Parton’s former tour bus
Love was in the air on one recent Alaska Airlines flight. Two of the airline’s employees got engaged on their “Fly with Pride” flight from …
Read moreAlaska Airlines employees get engaged on Pride flight
The upcoming live-action “Barbie” movie has found their Ken. On June 15, Warner Brothers released a publicity photo of actor Ryan Gosling dressed as Ken, …
Read moreRyan Gosling to play Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie
Jennifer Hudson is now among the few artists to achieve EGOT status. Hudson won a Tony on June 12, adding to her Emmy, Grammy and …
A 29-year-old cheerleader has just made history in the NFL. Justine Lindsay is the first openly transgender NFL cheerleader. She announced the news on Instagram, …
Read moreCarolina Panthers hire first openly transgender cheerleader in the NFL
On June 6, 70 companies across the U.K. kicked off a new 4-day workweek pilot program. The trial, organized by 4 Day Week Global and …
Research members of an aquarium in Florida are being hailed as heroes for rescuing a baby manatee in Belize. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium said on …
Read moreMarine researchers rescue baby manatee from rough waters
Harini Logan of San Antonio, Texas, is the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The 14-year-old’s victory came after a dramatic night of competition. Harini …
Read moreHarini Logan wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after unprecedented spell-off
June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated annually in June because it commemorates the 1969 riots near the Stonewall Inn …
Social media platform Instagram announced rolling out the new in-app feature Amber Alerts. The company said it would notify users of missing children in the …
The White House released a proclamation from President Joe Biden on May 31 ahead of June’s Pride Month. The Biden administration said that the announcement …
Starting today, 234 spellers will compete in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee as the event returns to National Harbor, Maryland, after the 2020 Bee …
Actor Ray Liotta has died at the age of 67. Famous for his characters in the classics Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, the actor got …
Rihanna is reportedly a new mother. The singer gave birth to a baby boy in Los Angeles on May 13, according to multiple reports. The baby’s name has …
After 84 years and 9 days of service at the same Brazilian textile company that he has worked for since he was 15 years old, …
Read more100-year-old holds world record for longest time spent at one company
Patron, a bomb-sniffing dog, was honored for his efforts in Ukraine. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recognized the four-legged hero for …
Read moreBomb-sniffing dog Patron honored for saving lives in Ukraine
A three-legged dog battling cancer in Minnesota came to the rescue of a baby otter by jumping into a river to save it. On its Facebook page, …
Read moreThree-legged dog battling cancer rescues baby otter from river
For the Ng family, travel once seemed out of reach. Eating out while traveling carried great risk for their daughter, Stella, who faced a severe …
Read moreNew treatment offers hope to people with peanut allergies
The Oregon Zoo announced that a critically endangered orangutan became a first-time mom last week. The zoo said 20-year-old Bornean orangutan Kitra gave birth to …
Read moreOregon Zoo’s critically endangered orangutan welcomes first baby
A man who recently won a $1 million jackpot said he got a lucky break when a ticket-printing error caused his numbers not to be …
April 16 marked the 50th anniversary of the National Zoo’s historic panda exchange agreement with the Chinese government. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the zoo’s …
Read morePandas celebrate 50 years at National Zoo by devouring ice cake
Gerber Baby is on the search for its next “spokesbaby.” The company said children up to 4 years old could enter the 2022 photo search, and …
Betty White fans will have a chance to own a memento from her career. Julien’s Auctions is putting 1,500 of White’s treasured possessions on the …
Read moreBetty White’s mementos will be up for auction this fall
Britney Spears says she is pregnant with her third child, her first with partner, Sam Asghari. In a post on Instagram, the pop star said she took …
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting as he battles health issues, his family said. The actor’s daughter, Rumer Willis, posted on Instagram that her father …
Read moreBruce Willis stepping away from acting due to cognitive disorder
Actor Tom Hanks gave a Pennsylvania bride the ultimate surprise. Wedding photographer Rachel Rowland said the bride was about to hop into a limo when …
Read moreTom Hanks surprised a bride on her wedding day and took photos with her
There is apparently a lot to be happy about in Finland. It took the top spot in the 2022 World Happiness Report. The report looks at …
Read moreThe 2022 World Happiness Report was released—here’s where the US ranks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally thanked Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher for their support. In a tweet, Zelenskyy said that the pair had …
Read moreZelenskyy thanks Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher for raising $35 million to help Ukrainians
If you’re having a bad day, there are kindergartners in California that could probably brighten it up by giving you a pep talk through a …
Read moreHaving a bad day? Call this hotline for a pep talk from elementary school students
The U.S. Senate passed a bill March 15 that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, …
Read moreSenate passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
How much does it cost to convince a child to stay off social media for six years? For one Minnesota mom, it cost $1,800. In …
Read moreMom pays son $1,800 to stay off social media until he turns 18
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick launched an initiative through his Know Your Rights Camp on Feb. 23 to offer free secondary autopsies to those whose …
A teacher is thanking an entire class of first graders for saving her life. The students at Cedar Hill Elementary in Ardmore, Alabama, are now …
Read moreFirst graders credited for saving their teacher’s life
An educational nonprofit just received its largest unsolicited donation in its history, thanks to philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Communities in Schools (CIS) announced the news Feb. …
Read moreMackenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to Communities in Schools
From a kill shelter to an ice skating rink, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever is putting smiles on a lot of people’s faces — not just …
Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Orange Is the New Black” and “Seinfeld,” has died. According to USA Today and CNN, Kates’ reps …
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham served as a substitute teacher Jan. 26. She decided to step in as the state faces a teacher shortage …
Read moreNew Mexico governor completes first day as substitute teacher
An artist paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on the second anniversary of their deaths. According to CBS Sports, sculptor Dan Medina erected …
Read moreStatue of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna erected at site of helicopter crash
A group of volunteers was able to save a stranded dog in England with flying sausages. Millie became stranded in dangerous mudflats in Hampshire after …
Read moreVolunteers tied sausages to a drone to save a stranded dog in England
Conservation activists in Kenya say they’ve spotted a rarity in Kenya — baby twins elephants. The newborn twin calves were spotted in the Samburu National …
To mark the 100th birthday of the late Betty White, her fans found a way to pay tribute to the Hollywood icon. On Jan. 17, …
Read moreAnimal shelters nationwide see surge in donations from Betty White Challenge
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to staff schools as the state faces a surge in cases of COVID-19. Lujan Grisham …
Read moreNew Mexico governor asks National Guard to volunteer in classrooms amid COVID surge