Bluetick coonhounds must be courageous, amenable, friendly and fearless to be considered fit to carry the torch held by the 11 University of Tennessee Smokey mascots before them. Now, as USA Today reports, two-year-old Neyland will follow in the paw prints of his predecessors as “Smokey XII” to become the very first rescue dog to assume the […]
After a two-year experimental run, an updated track forecast cone graphic moves into a starring role with the National Hurricane Center this summer. As USA Today reports, the new graphic, to debut when the first tropical storm forms, is one of several changes the hurricane center is making for the Atlantic season that starts June 1. Members of […]
Victoria’s Secret is looking for a new angel to walk their storied runway show − and it just might be you. As USA Today reports, the famed lingerie brand announced Thursday, April 2, that they were launching an open casting call for a new angel to be plucked from the masses to not only walk in their fashion show but also […]
The Wendy’s fast food chain is hiring for a new position, and it’s not for flipping patties on the grill. Instead, the new “employee” will test-taste burgers on camera, all for a six-figure paycheck. As USA Today reports, through a new contest, Wendy’s is looking to hire a Chief Tasting Officer, who will take on an independent contractor role […]
Daylight saving time kicks off on Sunday, March 9, requiring Americans to lose an hour of precious sleep as time shifts ahead by one hour. On the bright side, the time change will delay the moment day becomes night for those hoping to walk their dogs outside before it gets dark. As USA Today reports, twice-annual time […]
Move over, Moo Deng — America has a new baby pygmy hippo to obsess over. As USA Today reports, Jellybean the baby pygmy hippo – named via a public vote – is the newest breakout star at Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona, about 20 miles outside of Phoenix as first reported by The Arizona Republic . […]
With the ongoing “gut health” craze, prebiotic sodas continue to have their moment, and soda giant Pepsi has officially jumped on the bandwagon with its own option, now available nationwide. As USA Today reports, PepsiCo announced last summer the rollout of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a new soft drink that contains five grams of cane sugar, 30 calories and three grams of […]
Last week, it was confirmed that beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate. TMZ was first to report the news. This left many wondering, what exactly is a pulmonary embolism? What are the symptoms? Who is at risk? What is a Pulmonary Embolism? In general, a pulmonary embolism (PE) […]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has come to a close; the prestigious Best in Show honor has been awarded to one amazing dog — Penny the Doberman Pinscher. The 2026 show marked the event’s sesquicentennial. The Westminster Dog Show, now running for 150 years, is the second-longest continuous sporting event in the U.S. As USA Today […]
The arctic blast that blanketed most of the nation earlier this week is now reported as responsible for over 40 deaths, knocked out power that still hasn’t been restored to hundreds of thousands in the South and crippled travel across the country. At Least 42 People Have Died So Far As the Associated Press (AP) […]