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Do opposites attract? New research suggests that’s not usually the case

December 4, 2023December 1, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

Everyone’s heard the expression “opposites attract.” But is it true? According to a recent study, the answer is decidedly no. In a 2023 study published …

Read moreDo opposites attract? New research suggests that’s not usually the case

Aurora Borealis reflected between two fjords in Tromsø.

See the northern lights in parts of the US tonight

November 30, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The sun has been throwing out some major magnetic storms recently. According to scientists, thanks to all of this solar activity, parts of the United …

Read moreSee the northern lights in parts of the US tonight

Casey McIntyre

Dying woman raises funds to settle $82 million in medical debt for others

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 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 …

Read moreDying woman raises funds to settle $82 million in medical debt for others

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform 'Imagine' at a tribute service for Rosalynn Carter

Watch Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

One of country music’s most famous couples, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, were close friends with one of our country’s most famous couples, Jimmy and …

Read moreWatch Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral

The Irwin Family at the Steve Irwin Gala

Bindi Irwin’s daughter makes her first appearance at the Steve Irwin Gala

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Helen Lee

Bindi Irwin has long been in the spotlight as a conservationist at the Australia Zoo, the daughter of Steve “the Crocodile Hunter” Irwin, and a …

Read moreBindi Irwin’s daughter makes her first appearance at the Steve Irwin Gala

Make (or buy!) a festive hanging holiday basket

November 21, 2023November 26, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

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Read moreMake (or buy!) a festive hanging holiday basket

Mashed potatoes in white bowl

How to make mashed potatoes without peeling or mashing them

November 18, 2023November 17, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Mashed potatoes and holiday meals are a match made in food heaven. But, this favorite side dish can be a hassle for the person preparing …

Read moreHow to make mashed potatoes without peeling or mashing them

Wedding set, solitaire diamond engagement ring, channel setting eternity wedding bad on blue glossy background. 3D rendering

Woman accidentally loses wedding rings when she donates to Goodwill

November 14, 2023November 13, 2023 by Helen Lee

Donating a valuable item to charity by accident happens often enough that it has long been a sitcom plot device — like in “The Brady …

Read moreWoman accidentally loses wedding rings when she donates to Goodwill

Kevin Bacon

Watch Kevin Bacon do the ‘Footloose’ dance to mark end of actor’s strike

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Anna Weaver

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike is over, and Kevin Bacon pulled out some fancy “Footloose” moves to celebrate. The 65-year-old actor, …

Read moreWatch Kevin Bacon do the ‘Footloose’ dance to mark end of actor’s strike

Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench

You can join ‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ Wanda and Jamal for a holiday meal

November 12, 2023November 13, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Every year around Thanksgiving, we love to hear about Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton. This duo began a tradition in 2016 when Dench accidentally texted …

Read moreYou can join ‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ Wanda and Jamal for a holiday meal

Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll

Barbie’s new Inspiring Women series doll honors Wilma Mankiller

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreBarbie’s new Inspiring Women series doll honors Wilma Mankiller

Hand holds Starbucks red Stanley cup

People are reselling Starbucks’ $50 red Stanley holiday cups for hundreds

November 8, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Starbucks sure knows how to cause a stir. Whether it’s their popular seasonal coffees and drinks or the latest decorative holiday cups, the marketing folks …

Read morePeople are reselling Starbucks’ $50 red Stanley holiday cups for hundreds

Cinnamon sticks and powder

Should you be mopping with cinnamon?

November 8, 2023November 7, 2023 by Helen Lee

If you do a search on Tiktok for “mopping with cinnamon,” you’ll find a bunch of creators who are advising others on the best way …

Read moreShould you be mopping with cinnamon?

cheer dad dancing in football stands

Dad goes viral mirroring his daughter’s moves during cheerleading routine

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Anna Weaver

Cheerleaders come in many different shapes and sizes — including the form of enthusiastic dads dancing from the stands. One such dad, Andrè Simmons, recently …

Read moreDad goes viral mirroring his daughter’s moves during cheerleading routine

Cruise ship vacation woman enjoying travel vacation at sea

TikToker explains PTO hack to get 50 days off work in 2024

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

Paid time off (PTO): Three of the most wonderful words in the English language. And yet, there never seems to be enough of it. With …

Read moreTikToker explains PTO hack to get 50 days off work in 2024

Pregnant woman checks items of to-do list ahead of baby's birth

What is a nesting party, and should you have one instead of a baby shower?

November 4, 2023November 1, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

I once attended a baby shower where they didn’t serve food. “What?” I said. “But that’s the only good thing about baby showers!” I may …

Read moreWhat is a nesting party, and should you have one instead of a baby shower?

Kevin, a white pig with black spots, rests at home

Runaway pig named Kevin Bacon is lured home by a sticky bun

November 3, 2023November 6, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Kevin Bacon’s days of being footloose and fancy-free are over. Fortunately, we’re not talking about the famous actor known for his roles in “Footloose,” “A …

Read moreRunaway pig named Kevin Bacon is lured home by a sticky bun

three men in suits carrying a flower girl dressed in a fluffy white dress

Flower men step in when flower girl falls asleep at wedding

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

What do you do when the flower girl falls asleep on the job? The wedding must go on! When Tara Colella planned her Oct. 7 …

Read moreFlower men step in when flower girl falls asleep at wedding

rainbow bridge

People can honor their late pets at this real-life rainbow bridge

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

When a pet dies, many owners talk about the animal “crossing the rainbow bridge.” The Washington Post calls the rainbow bridge “a mythical overpass said …

Read morePeople can honor their late pets at this real-life rainbow bridge

little girl interacting with dolphin at aquarium

Watch this adorable dolphin make fast friends with a tiny human

October 30, 2023October 27, 2023 by Tod Caviness

If your heart could use a little warming today, look no further than the video below. It was shared by Carly Keech during her visit …

Read moreWatch this adorable dolphin make fast friends with a tiny human

Family eats at restaurant together

Restaurant charges parents a $50 fee when kids misbehave

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Toccoa Riverside Restaurant is known for its fresh trout and fried oysters, but this casual seafood joint won’t put up with any fishy business from …

Read moreRestaurant charges parents a $50 fee when kids misbehave

a group of teenagers pose with a grandmother, all smiling

Grandma cooks breakfast every week for her late grandson’s classmates

October 25, 2023October 26, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Every Wednesday before dawn, Peggy Winckowski cooks up pounds of bacon and her famous waffles in the kitchen. Soon, a group of hungry teenagers will …

Read moreGrandma cooks breakfast every week for her late grandson’s classmates

husband talking about household chores

Why a husband’s rant on household chores is really going viral

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 by Tod Caviness

These days, TikTok is the arbiter of cool, telling us what’s exciting in terms of fashion, food, dance, and other trends. But it’s also a place …

Read moreWhy a husband’s rant on household chores is really going viral

MOMbies dancing on Halloween

‘Zombie Moms’ dance every Halloween to raise money for cancer research

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Dancing zombies will arise in Fairfield, Connecticut, this Halloween. But, residents aren’t anxious or scared of the impending invasion. That’s because these aren’t your typical …

Read more‘Zombie Moms’ dance every Halloween to raise money for cancer research

group of women holding homemade signs on national mall with U.S. capitol building in background

Mom creates nonprofit to help combat drug shortages at the patient level

October 12, 2023October 11, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

In 2019, Valrico, Florida, resident Laura Bray faced a parent’s nightmare when doctors diagnosed her nine-year-old daughter Abby with leukemia. Then, as if that weren’t …

Read moreMom creates nonprofit to help combat drug shortages at the patient level

I tried the viral TikTok pancake hack—here’s my honest opinion

October 11, 2023October 10, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

In a viral TikTok video that’s been making the rounds, a woman named Alex G (@lilypcrumbs) makes a pretty outrageous claim. She said she’d “seen …

Read moreI tried the viral TikTok pancake hack—here’s my honest opinion

colorful homemade bread next to an open pink container of ice cream

This 2-ingredient ice cream bread is super easy and delicious

October 10, 2023October 13, 2023 by Helen Lee

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Read moreThis 2-ingredient ice cream bread is super easy and delicious

woman with furrowed brow holding a sandwich in each hand on a green background

These are the most hated foods in the US

October 10, 2023October 11, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

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Read moreThese are the most hated foods in the US

Eat like Barbie with pink pasta, burgers and more

October 9, 2023October 6, 2023 by Tod Caviness

Now that the “Barbie” movie is available for streaming, we’re in the middle of a second wave of excitement for the Margot Robbie blockbuster. Thinking …

Read moreEat like Barbie with pink pasta, burgers and more

What is ube and why is it so popular?

October 9, 2023October 6, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

I first learned about ube at a hip Seattle coffee shop with fancy iced drinks. Their hard-to-resist Ube Monster was a bright purple smoothie made …

Read moreWhat is ube and why is it so popular?

Taylor Swift performs in her Eras Tour

Taylor Swift fans are creating Eras Tour-themed Halloween decor for their homes

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreTaylor Swift fans are creating Eras Tour-themed Halloween decor for their homes

Toys ‘R’ Us plans to open 24 stores in 2024, plus airport and cruise ship shops

October 5, 2023October 6, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

When Toys “R” Us closed all its stores in 2018 after an unsuccessful attempt to pull itself out of bankruptcy, people who grew up with the …

Read moreToys ‘R’ Us plans to open 24 stores in 2024, plus airport and cruise ship shops

a rocky river bank with a bridge over the river on a clear, sunny day

Which are the ‘stickiest’ states, where more native-born residents remain?

October 5, 2023October 4, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

Ten years ago, I moved to one of the stickiest states in the country. And what do you know? I’ve stuck around. “Sticky” actually describes …

Read moreWhich are the ‘stickiest’ states, where more native-born residents remain?

Broadway actor Mikalya Renfrow poses for photo with pilot

Airplane’s crew helps Broadway understudy get to theater just in time

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Airlines often get a bad rap because of delayed flights and other inconveniences travelers face. However, a recent Delta Air Lines crew helped to make …

Read moreAirplane’s crew helps Broadway understudy get to theater just in time

Kids run to board school bus

Meet ‘Miss Sparkles,’ the school bus driver whose positivity is contagious

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Tod Caviness

There’s no denying that the right teachers can have a massive impact on kids during their earliest years. But let’s not underestimate the importance of …

Read moreMeet ‘Miss Sparkles,’ the school bus driver whose positivity is contagious

Popcorn in red-and-white-striped bucket at movie theater

Woman’s video of stopping at movie theater just for popcorn goes viral

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

When it comes to a mid-day nibble, sometimes you’ve got to break from convention. A little bowl of baby carrots or some crackers and cheese …

Read moreWoman’s video of stopping at movie theater just for popcorn goes viral

Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift cheer for Chiefs

Taylor Swift celebrates Travis Kelce’s touchdown alongside mom Donna

September 25, 2023November 8, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Pop queen Taylor Swift and two-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce got fans in a frenzy on Sunday afternoon when then Kansas City Chiefs played …

Read moreTaylor Swift celebrates Travis Kelce’s touchdown alongside mom Donna

Paralegal holds law book

10 high-paying jobs you can get with an associate degree

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

At a time when the price for a bachelor’s degree is higher than ever, you may be asking, what about an associate degree? Rather than …

Read more10 high-paying jobs you can get with an associate degree

Frixion pens in multiple colors next to planner

I hate messing up my writing, so I use these erasable pens every day

September 25, 2023September 22, 2023 by Helen Lee

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Read moreI hate messing up my writing, so I use these erasable pens every day

Lucy Edwards walks down aisle at her wedding

Blind bride asks wedding guests to wear blindfolds as she walks aisle

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Like all brides, Lucy Edwards was very particular about choosing the perfect wedding gown. But unlike most brides, she couldn’t pirouette and ponder before the …

Read moreBlind bride asks wedding guests to wear blindfolds as she walks aisle

Family welcomes their third baby born on the exact same date

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

It’s rare for two siblings to share the same birthday. But three siblings? That sounds like it belongs in the plot of a fantasy novel. …

Read moreFamily welcomes their third baby born on the exact same date

Mama bear and cub, and donuts

Bear family beaks into Krispy Kreme truck for a sweet treat

September 19, 2023September 20, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

It’s not unusual to see a mom taking her kids out to pick up some Krispy Kreme doughnuts. However, no one expects to witness a …

Read moreBear family beaks into Krispy Kreme truck for a sweet treat

Emmali Osterhoudt wears Galia Lahav gown she found at Goodwill

Thrifter finds $6,200 designer wedding dress at Goodwill for $25

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Anna Weaver

Thrift store hunters are always looking for an amazing deal. But it’s not every day you find a designer wedding dress for over 99% off. …

Read moreThrifter finds $6,200 designer wedding dress at Goodwill for $25

Can you open (and eat) food before you buy it at the grocery store?

September 14, 2023October 25, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

I admit it: I never buy grapes at the grocery store without trying one first. And if the grape I sample isn’t to my liking, …

Read moreCan you open (and eat) food before you buy it at the grocery store?

Taylor Swift, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake

*NSYNC reunites for the first time in a decade at 2023 VMAs

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony had a moment that made ’90s music fans explode with joy when *NSYNC took the stage. Lance Bass, …

Read more*NSYNC reunites for the first time in a decade at 2023 VMAs

Double rainbow in sky over New York on Sept. 11, 2023

Double rainbow breaks through storm clouds over NYC skyline on 9/11

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

A beautiful sight emerged over the skies of New York City the day the world stopped to remember a darker time in history. On Monday’s …

Read moreDouble rainbow breaks through storm clouds over NYC skyline on 9/11

Here are 5 college degrees that pay the highest median salaries

September 12, 2023September 14, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

College has never been more expensive, and astronomical tuition costs only continue to climb. As a result, choosing a major can definitely be stressful. Not …

Read moreHere are 5 college degrees that pay the highest median salaries

Nursing home staff adopted a dog that kept sneaking out of the shelter to visit

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

About six years ago, Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan got a new resident. It was an adorable, 65-pound mutt named Scout — …

Read moreNursing home staff adopted a dog that kept sneaking out of the shelter to visit

Home Depot cat becomes TikTok sensation

September 7, 2023September 6, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

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Read moreHome Depot cat becomes TikTok sensation

Diana Ross

Diana Ross sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Beyoncé during tour

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

Sure, Beyoncé had to work on her birthday. In the midst of her Renaissance World Tour, she turned 42 on Monday, the third night of …

Read moreDiana Ross sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Beyoncé during tour

A cockroach trapped between glass on a plane goes viral

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Helen Lee

When animals go viral, it’s often because they are super adorable, have fun facial expressions or maybe because they like to sit upright and … …

Read moreA cockroach trapped between glass on a plane goes viral

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