A cat who was rescued from a rough living situation is looking for her forever home. Meet Pumpkin, a three-year-old cat named after the autumn season during which she was rescued. Pumpkin was brought to the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons in the fall of 2023 after she and 13 other felines were found in a hoarding home in …
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Movie producer of 'Cabrini' responds to critics that film fails to show nun's faith motivation
The movie “Cabrini,” now in theaters, is getting a lot of positive reviews for its cinematography, acting and storytelling. But some of the most piercing criticisms of the film have come from the faith media. The Catholic Exchange asked whether “Cabrini” is a “feminist Social Justice Warrior or [a] Catholic Saint?” An EWTN critique said the movie is “gutted of …
Read More »Washington, DC, to lose more than 100 cherry blossom trees, including beloved 'Stumpy'
Washington, D.C., is set to lose over 100 of its iconic cherry trees next year, including one lovingly referred to as “Stumpy.” The trees will be removed as part of a multiyear restoration of the Tidal Basin, one that has been “long overdue,” the Associated Press noted. In the summer of 2024, work will begin to replace the Tidal Basin’s …
Read More »Reddit user issued 'curfew' by roommate seeks advice for college sleep drama
A Reddit user who says she was given a “curfew” by her college roommate received reassurance from other people on Reddit that she should not have to abide by these rules because she’s an adult and can do what she wishes. “I’m a freshman in college living in a dorm and got a randomly assigned roommate. We live very different …
Read More »California dog owners make ‘secret door’ for pet ‘best friends’ to have regular playdates
Two dog owners solved a big problem by creating a secret door for their furry friends to access for “playdates.” Miranda Stockton and Whitney Tipton are pet owners in San Francisco, California, who have dogs that have become quite friendly. Stockton and Tipton are next-door neighbors and often took their dogs over to each other’s backyards for playdates. Stockton, 45, …
Read More »Catching Zzz's: 5 Amazon buys that could help you sleep better at night
An estimated 50 million to 70 million Americans have ongoing or chronic sleep disorders, according to the National Institutes of Health. The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep can be detrimental to our overall health and well-being, so it may come as no surprise that thousands of products are purported to help us sleep better. But which ones are …
Read More »Princess Kate Middleton undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘Stronger every day’
Princess Kate Middleton announced on Friday that she’s been diagnosed with cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. The Princess of Wales has just begun a treatment regimen of “preventative chemotherapy,” she said in a video message. After Middleton underwent “major abdominal surgery” in January, it was initially thought that her condition was “non-cancerous,” she said in the video message. …
Read More »Florida vacationers beware! Great white shark named 'Penny' circling warm waters
A 10-foot great white shark, named Penny, was captured lurking the waters off the coast of Florida. According to ocean research organization OCEARCH, Penny was tracked off the coast of Fort Myers Beach at about 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 17. The 10 foot 3 inch great white shark first pinged off the coast of Boynton Beach, Florida in Dec. …
Read More »Family reunions can be a source of conflict. Here's how to minimize drama.
For the past 11 years, Kathy Sudeikis has planned a yearly family reunion. Called “Nanapalooza,” the tradition began as a way to bring her six siblings and their families together to honor the memory of their mother. Held annually near Michigan City, Indiana, the event has doubled from about 40 people in its first year to 74 in attendance last …
Read More »On this day in history, March 21, 1952, first rock concert held in Cleveland ends in chaos, conflict
The first rock ‘n’ roll concert, the ill-fated yet legendary Moondog Coronation Ball, pulsed from the stage of the former Cleveland Arena amid chaos and controversy on this day in history, March 21, 1952. “There was a sense of dynamite going off,” Indiana University professor emeritus and rock ‘n’ roll historian Glenn Gass told Fox News Digital. “Right from the …
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