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Trending in Lifestyle: Solar eclipse prompts school closures, a shocking Goodwill find and more

This week, Fox News Digital drew readers to an array of trending Lifestyle topics that involved solar eclipse news, a Goodwill find gone viral, a senior furry friend and much more. Fun quizzes and crosswords are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes daily crossword puzzles seven days a week.) TRENDIEST VIRAL HEADLINES OF THE WEEK …

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New York pet alligator seized by state 'like they were raiding a terrorist's home,' owner says

Tony Cavallaro returned from a quick trip to the post office to find law enforcement swarming his western New York home like “they were raiding a terrorist.” “I pulled into my driveway and got out of my car, and the guy grabbed my hand and grabbed my phone. He reached into my pockets and pulled out my wallet,” Cavallaro told …

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South Carolina woman's hand amputated after burning it in freak accident with hair dryer

A South Carolina woman is recovering from a horrific accident where she burned her hand so badly with a blow dryer that it had to be amputated. Mary Wilson says she is taking a positive outlook on life after losing her hand and wrist in the freak Feb. 7 accident, according to WCIV. Wilson was doing an everyday chore, drying …

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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, …

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New York cat rescued from hoarding situation is now available for adoption

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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French bulldogs remains top ranking breed in US, according to American Kennel Club

French bulldogs. U.S. dog owners. C’est l’amour. Frenchies remained the United States’ most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. The club calls the Frenchie the most popular breed, though other canine constituencies may beg to differ. Is it a coup to be celebrated? Au contraire, say longtime fans who rue what popularity …

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Texas dog adopted by senior citizen after living 700 days in shelter: 'He has chosen me'

A senior dog has found a loving home thanks to a senior citizen in Texas who felt he was the perfect match for her. Velcro, a 10-year-old Carolina dog mix, has been available to adopt since 2022 after being welcomed to Austin Pets Alive (APA), an animal rescue located in Austin, a representative at APA told Fox News Digital. The …

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Rescued therapy dog comforts families of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base: 'Tremendous impact'

The family members of fallen soldiers don’t have to mourn alone. Blaze, a therapy dog, has been introduced as Dover Air Force Base’s newest employee within the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) unit in Delaware. The 2-year-old standard poodle was originally rescued and trained in 2022 by the nonprofit Paws of War. He now serves alongside his owner, United …

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Missing Texas woman's dog found 9 days after 27-year-old vanished: 'Really not her personality'

A 27-year-old Texas woman went missing during a routine walk with her beloved dog in Houston, police said. The Houston Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that Christina Johnson was last seen March 9, when she took her 10-year-old mutt, Max, on their evening walk. Her father, Emmanuel Johnson, told Fox News Digital that he wanted to give his …

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Florida man shot his roommate 10 times over argument over cats: police

A Florida man fired a barrage of gunfire towards his roommate during an argument over cats, police said. According to an affidavit, obtained by FOX 35, from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 59-year-old Glenn White shot his female roommate ten times. Seven of the shots were in her lower extremities, twice in her ribs and once on her finger. Police …

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