For the first time in 175 years, the United States Naval Academy has appointed a Black woman as a brigade commander. The U.S Naval Academy …
Read moreUS Naval Academy appointed its first Black female brigade commander
If you’re a Skittles fan, you’ll soon have a new way to “taste the rainbow”: Skittles Gummies! While the original fruit-flavored candy could be classified …
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Read moreChocolate spice banana bread is a new version to bake for fall
If you love all things Harry Potter and his drink of choice, butterbeer, there’s a new way to enjoy the flavor and bring some magic …
Cinnamon rolls are always a welcome sight on the breakfast table, but if you have never tried pumpkin cinnamon rolls, you are missing out on …
Read morePumpkin cinnamon rolls will warm you up on chilly fall mornings
Target’s newest partnership will have beauty-lovers batting their lashes. The mega-retailer announced that beginning next year, Ulta Beauty at Target will debut in 100 stores. …
Read moreUlta is putting mini stores in 100 Target locations
If he wasn’t already hardworking enough as a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, one Florida man spends his Sundays off cleaning veterans’ graves at local …
Read moreMailman spends days off cleaning veterans’ headstones
Emani Outterbridge’s creativity and crocheting skills have given her celebrity status. Her custom yarn designs have become popular with stars such as Cardi B. and …
Sugar Good, the general manager at a Dunkin’ in Oklahoma City, was used to seeing many customers throughout the day at her drive-thru window, but …
Read moreCouple met at Dunkin’ Drive-Thru and got married there 5 years later
Chess pie is a uniquely Southern dessert, although James Beard says it originated in England. Some say the name for chess pie comes from an …
It’s clear that wearing face masks during the pandemic could save countless lives and that caring for reusable masks properly is essential. The Centers for Disease …
It’s not a case of “Who let the dogs out?” but who let them in at a Cancun animal rescue. When Hurricane Delta threatened the Cancun …
Read moreMan brought 300 dogs home to protect them from hurricane
Emily Harrington is being celebrated for becoming the fourth woman to free-climb Yosemite National Park‘s famous El Capitan within a day. And she’s the first …
Read moreFirst woman climbs Yosemite’s El Capitan via the Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours
It seems like there are doughnuts in every flavor, and with every filling, nowadays. But, if the simplicity of a glazed doughnut is more your …
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Read moreCBS just released its schedule of classic Christmas specials
If you’re a Starbucks fan, you’re likely well aware of their “secret menu.” While it’s not a real menu, fans and baristas have developed dozens …
Read moreHow to order a Santa Claus Frappuccino at Starbucks
Many dogs have called the White House home throughout the years, but Major the German shepherd will be the first shelter pup to reside at …
Read moreBiden family’s dog Major will be first-ever shelter dog in the White House
Answer: He is the Guinness World Record holder for the most game show episodes hosted by one announcer, and he is beloved by millions of …
Longer nights, drier weather and clear skies during the fall months create the perfect conditions for viewing the night sky. And this November, we’ll get …
Over two and a half years ago, the Parkland school shooting shook Americans to their core and left a nation in mourning. On Feb. 14, …
Read moreWidow of Parkland school shooting victim ran for local office and won
Voters in Mississippi gave approval to a new state flag that bears the image of a magnolia flower rather than a Confederate battle emblem. Sixty-eight …
Read moreMississippi voters have officially chosen a new state flag
Mauree Turner’s election to Oklahoma’s state House marks two firsts: The 27-year-old will be the state’s first Muslim lawmaker, as well as the first out …
Read moreMauree Turner is the first out nonbinary state lawmaker
Voters in Denver recently overturned a 30-year ban on pit bulls in the city. While the election results won’t be certified until later this month, …
Read moreVoters repealed Denver’s decades-old ban on owning pit bulls
The election of 2020 has broken a number of records and barriers all over the country. Voter turnout showed the highest number of votes ever …
Read moreNew Mexico is the first state ever to elect all women of color to the House
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published an extensive list of recommendations for safely celebrating Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. As indoor …
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, and it just recently snapped imagery of colorful bursts of electrical flashes. “Sprites” and “elves,” as …
Read moreNASA spacecraft captures images of ‘sprites’ and ‘elves’ on Jupiter for the first time
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Read moreWall-mounted Christmas trees are perfect space-savers in smaller homes
Brussels sprouts aren’t typically a crowd favorite, but with a little creativity, this oft-maligned veggie can serve up hearty, savory flavor — plus plenty of …
Read moreBacon Ranch Brussels Sprouts will make even the pickiest eater want to eat their veggies
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Many bacon-lovers will insist that absolutely everything is better with the salty, crisp strips of meat added. If you agree, you might want to try …
Read moreBacon-wrapped Oreos are a decadent treat to make at home
The California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act, also known as Proposition 24, will make it more difficult for large technology companies such as Facebook and …
Read moreNew California law will make it harder for Facebook, Google to gather users’ data
Voters in two states passed measures this week that will give major boosts to parents and families. Workers in Colorado will soon be able to …
Read morePaid family leave and free preschool win big in Colorado and Oregon
Before county music superstar Blake Shelton proposed to his longtime girlfriend Gwen Stefani, he knew he needed to sit down and have an important discussion. …
Read moreBlake Shelton asked Gwen Stefani’s sons for permission to propose
To say this is an election season that will go down in history is an understatement. Along with notable events such as an enormous voter …
Read moreThe first two openly gay Black men were just elected to Congress
You may still be enjoying sipping on Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but Starbucks is already moving on. The coffee chain will be adding their holiday beverages …
Fall calls for recipes that make you feel all warm and cozy, with entrees that are hearty and creamy. But if you’d rather not add …
Read moreStuffed portobello mushrooms are the perfect low-carb fall dinner
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Read moreMake a cookie wreath with Keebler’s new decorating kit
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Although many people refer to the holiday as Turkey Day, the sides that you serve alongside your bird are just …
Read moreCinnamon brown sugar carrots are a perfect Thanksgiving side dish
For a wide variety of reasons, the U.S. election of 2020 will be one for the history books. While the path of the presidential candidates …
Read more2020 election had the highest voter turnout rate since 1900
Hard seltzer may be the unofficial drink of summer, but Bud Light is looking to make it a year-round beverage with its Ugly Sweater variety …
Read moreBud Light Seltzer’s Ugly Sweater variety pack has some interesting holiday flavors
An ice-cold milkshake may not be the first thing you think of when you’re looking for a winter treat, but the return of a fan-favorite …
Read moreDairy Queen is bringing back Frozen Hot Chocolate this year
For many, myself included, the holiday season just isn’t the same unless there’s snow on the ground — even better if it’s actually snowing on …
Read moreLowes is selling a fluffy pink Santa flamingo for your yard
There’s nothing quite like an iced coffee to wake you up and get you ready for the day, but Sonic Drive-In’s newest menu item may …
Read moreSonic just released two new shakes made with espresso
Like the pumpkin spice latte for fall, a sure sign that winter is coming is when Bath & Body Works drops their holiday collection. While …
Read moreBath & Body Works’ holiday and winter collection just dropped
As the United States continues to wait for the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, we’re all tracking the Electoral College count. But what is …
In a U.S. election unlike any other in history, Sarah McBride is celebrating a big win for both herself and the LGBTQ community in general. …
Read moreSarah McBride becomes first openly transgender state senator
Oregon voters have passed a measure that decriminalizes possession of small quantities of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, making it the first state in the country …
Read moreOregon just became the first state to decriminalize hard drugs—here’s what that means
Nothing makes a cold winter night warmer and cozier than a steaming mug of hot cocoa. If a cup of hot chocolate isn’t enough to …
Read moreSwiss Miss and Duncan Hines debut hot cocoa cake mix and frosting
If you have always imagined yourself cruising on a Harley, but pedaling is more your speed, you are in for a treat. Iconic motorcycle manufacturer …
Thanksgiving will no doubt look different for many of us this year, and if your plans include staying home, you might not want to cook …
Read moreYou can get an entire heat-and-serve Thanksgiving dinner from Cracker Barrel
When the weather gets colder, those gardens that sprouted up this spring don’t have to end. Many herbs grow well inside during the chillier months …
Read moreHow to keep your herbs thriving indoors all winter long