Shonda Lemon has worked for the United States Postal Service in the Chicago area for eight years. During that time, she has come to know …
Read moreElderly woman fell in her home and a mail carrier saved her
Those who watched Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in “Wayne’s World” when it was first released might be surprised to know that it’s been 29 …
Read moreMike Myers and Dana Carvey reunited for a ‘Wayne’s World’ Super Bowl promo video
Actor Dustin Diamond, who is best remembered as Samuel “Screech” Powers from the classic teen TV show “Saved by the Bell,” died Feb. 1 after …
Read more‘Saved by the Bell’ costars react to Dustin Diamond’s death
Country superstar Darius Rucker continues to show he is a man of the people, and this time he’s done it by paying for everyone’s meals …
The Black Lives Matter movement started in the U.S., but its global reach has made it an ideal candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize, says …
Read moreBlack Lives Matter was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Drive-thru vaccines aren’t a new thing — providers have made the flu shot available this way for years. But the demand for the coronavirus vaccine …
Read moreMayor brought in a Chick-fil-A manager to help run a vaccine drive-thru
Everybody knows about New Kids on the Block, but what about “Best House on the Block?” Alas, that’s not what Jonathan Knight’s new HGTV show …
Read moreNew Kid on the Block member Jonathan Knight is getting his own show on HGTV
Ben & Jerry’s, the ice cream geniuses from Vermont who’ve given the world creative flavors like Netflix and Chill’d, have decided to kick off 2021 …
Read moreBen & Jerry’s has 7 new ice cream flavors topped with chocolate ganache
National Historic Landmarks are buildings, objects, and sites that have been determined by the Secretary of the Interior to be significant in American history and …
Read moreEmmett Till’s Chicago home granted official landmark status
Oscar-winning actress Cloris Leachman passed away from natural causes on Jan. 27 at the age of 94. Although she was best known for her roles …
Read moreInteresting facts about late actress Cloris Leachman
TikTok videos have given the world its share of useful food-and-drink tips, from how to order the latest Starbucks secret menu drink to using your …
Read moreTikTok user turned a bag of potato chips into mashed potatoes
Wearing masks even when you’re outside “[is] necessary in this day and age we’re living in especially in those places where people are gonna be …
Read moreTampa will have a mask mandate in place for the Super Bowl
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Read moreCelebrities are paying tribute to Cicely Tyson after her death at 96
Since her compelling, impassioned reading of her original poem, “The Hill We Climb,” during President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the attention of the …
Read moreInauguration poet Amanda Gorman just signed with IMG Models
Winnie the Pooh has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers since author A.A. Milne’s first book featuring the adorable bear was published back in …
Read moreBulld-a-Bear’s new Winnie the Pooh collection is adorable
Congratulations to country singer Brett Young and his wife, Taylor, who are expecting their second child! The couple, who are parents to 15-month-old daughter Presley …
Read moreCountry singer Brett Young and his wife are expecting their second child
Back in October, and ahead of a contentious presidential election, Facebook temporarily stopped using algorithms to recommend political and civic groups to its users. Now, …
Read moreFacebook will permanently stop recommending political groups following Capitol attack
When health workers in Oregon found themselves stranded on the highway in the snow on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event, they didn’t …
Read moreHealth workers stuck in the snow vaccinated other stranded drivers
It’s been a long time coming, but Harriet Tubman might finally become the face of the $20 bill. At a White House press briefing on …
Read moreEfforts have resumed to replace Andrew Jackson’s image with Harriet Tubman’s on $20 bills
Jojo Siwa, the 17-year old YouTube star and singer, is known for her larger-than-life hair bows, glittery fashion sense and boundless, energetic personality. But the …
Read moreYouTube star Jojo Siwa came out as LGBTQ, inspiring kids to be themselves
For many people, 22-year-old poet and Harvard grad Amanda Gorman was the highlight of Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. Only a week has …
Read moreInauguration poet Amanda Gorman to recite original poem at Super Bowl
As the coronavirus pandemic has worn on, everyone has anxiously awaited the arrival of a vaccine. Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United …
Read morePfizer says it will deliver vaccines ahead of schedule
Jungle Cruise, an opening-day attraction at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, has been beloved by fans since Disneyland first opened in …
Read moreDisney’s Jungle Cruise ride is being updated to remove racist depictions of native people
If you need proof that dogs are entirely devoted to their owners, the story of Turkish pooch Boncuk is sure to cement the “man’s best …
Read moreDog spent 6 days outside a hospital waiting for his sick owner
Stray cats in Atlanta have enjoyed a little more warmth this winter thanks to a Boy Scout named Tyrell Cooper and his troop, Troop 3310. …
Read moreBoy Scout troop made warm winter shelters for stray cats
Are you feeling a little bored with your usual Starbucks order? This delicious combo of cookies and cream from one of the creators of Starbucks …
Read moreHow to order cookies and cream cold brew from Starbucks’ secret menu
A new decoration on display in Joe Biden’s Oval Office is, quite literally, out of this world. NASA has loaned out a 3.9-billion-year-old moon rock …
Read moreNASA is lending a 3.9-billion-year-old moon rock to the Biden White House
You won’t see the iconic Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses in a Super Bowl commercial this year. That’s because the beer company has decided for the first …
Read moreInstead of a Super Bowl commercial, Budweiser is airing a touching video about the pandemic
Now that the holidays are officially over, it’s time to trade all things peppermint for pink and heart-shaped desserts to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This year, …
Read moreDairy Queen’s February Blizzard of the Month is perfect for Valentine’s Day
Walt Disney World reservation center cast members are used to booking vacations for people who call them. However, one alert employee is credited for helping …
Read moreDisney World reservations operator helped a caller escape domestic violence
If you’ve been doing puzzles and getting into Legos with your kids during lockdown, you might be ready to ramp it up, and Lego has …
Read moreLego sets for adults will be your new favorite pandemic pastime
The image of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont sitting in warm, cozy mittens and a plain brown coat on Inauguration Day continues to make the …
Read moreMeet the woman who knitted Bernie Sanders’ now-famous mittens
Guinness World Records has declared a 40-year-old iguana, named Rhino, the oldest living rhinoceros iguana. To be exact, Rhino was 40 years and 278 days, …
Read moreIrwin family’s rhinoceros iguana was declared the oldest in the world
It’s impossible for many of us to show just how grateful we are to the health care workers who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the entire coronavirus …
Read moreThe NFL is giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
Chrissy Teigen loves sharing her life with her fans on social media. So, it was no surprise to see her recent tweets about her family’s …
When President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, the official White House website got a number of updates …
Read moreWhite House contact form now includes gender-neutral pronoun options
If you’re a Fruity Pebbles fan, your tastebuds are about to get a serious treat. Hitting store shelves now, new Pebbles Crisps are about the …
Read moreNew Fruity Pebbles Crisps are the size of potato chips
One of the biggest Netflix Original hits of all time, “Bridgerton,” is coming back for season 2. And it’s official, because the announcement came straight …
On Jan. 19, actor Jodie Sweetin celebrated her 39th birthday. Bob Saget, her “Full House” co-star, took to Twitter to send her well wishes and …
Read moreBob Saget wrote a touching message to ‘Full House’ co-star Jodie Sweetin on her birthday
Dolly Parton shared a sad personal update on her social media accounts, informing fans that her younger brother, Randy Parton, had died following a battle …
Read moreDolly Parton’s brother died following battle with cancer
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Read moreWhat to know about Amanda Gorman, the poet who made history at Biden’s inauguration
From Slim Jims and Vlasic to Reese’s and Internation Delight, it’s not uncommon for seemingly disparate brands to join forces and create new treats. Meanwhile, …
Read moreOreo and Funfetti teaming up for a new line of baking mixes
For the very time in its 55-year history, the Super Bowl had a woman officiating in 2021. Sarah Thomas, who worked Super Bowl LV as …
Read moreMeet Sarah Thomas: The first female NFL referee to work the Super Bowl
Researchers have been studying airflow on airplanes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but you’ve probably had questions about how the virus might spread …
Read moreNew study on airflow shows how to stay safe in cars amid the pandemic
It’s looking likely that Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine will be President-elect Joe Biden’s assistant secretary of health, which would make her the first openly …
Looking to get away from it all? A remote island in Ireland is hiring two people to manage four guest cottages and a coffee shop …
Read moreRemote Irish island hiring 2 people to run coffee shop and guest cottages
It’s not easy to get the COVID-19 vaccine to the more remote parts of the world. In Alaska, where the vials are going out to …
Read moreAn all-female medical team in rural Alaska is delivering vaccines by snowmobile and sled
The era of self-driving cars has nearly arrived. Zoox, the autonomous driving startup company that was purchased by Amazon in 2020, recently unveiled photos of …
Imagine this: A Keurig-style machine, but instead of coffee, it dispenses soft-serve ice cream in just a couple of minutes. Doesn’t that sound dreamy? Well, …
Read moreNew appliance churns out homemade ice cream in 2 minutes
The largest private farmland owners in the U.S. are people you’d associate more with technology, philanthropy and public health efforts than agriculture. According to The …
Read moreBill and Melinda Gates are now America’s biggest private farmland owners