NASA is beginning a study about UFOs, or what it calls unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Sixteen individuals were selected to be part of the independent study team, NASA said. “The team will identify how data gathered by civilian government entities, commercial data, and data from other sources can potentially be analyzed to shed light on … Read more
The town of Greenwood, Mississippi, unveiled and dedicated a larger-than-life statue of Emmett Till, the Black teen whose murder catalyzed the 20th-century civil rights movement, on Oct. 21. The 1955 kidnapping and killing of a 14-year-old boy following allegations that he had whistled at a white woman in a country store became an important part … Read more
McDonald’s was all about nostalgia when it announced the limited-edition Adult Happy Meal. But as they have sold like hotcakes, what some customers are doing might make the big purple guy actually grimace. Each meal includes one of four uniquely-designed figures. Three are well-known mascots of the Golden Arches — Birdie, Grimace and Hamburglar — … Read more
Actor Leslie Jordan has died, according to TMZ and Variety. Jordan reportedly suffered a medical episode while driving Oct. 24 and crashed his vehicle into the side of a building. The comedian’s career spanned more than three decades. His breakout role came in the sitcom “Will & Grace.” He earned an Emmy Award for his … Read more
Spooky season is officially upon us, and Halloween is right around the corner. While it can be an exciting time for kids eager to get their hands on all of the treats, it can be very stressful for parents whose children have allergies. Data shows that one in 13 children here in the U.S. is … Read more
The best way to greet trick-or-treaters is costumed and with a bowl full of candy. But the next best way is with some stellar Halloween decor, which includes a themed doormat that’s been rolled out to welcome all the ghosts and goblins that show up on your doorstep (as well as your friends and family). … Read more
Regardless of your job, the amount of stress in your life, whether you exercise or how much you sit, we all have one thing in common: we could benefit from a massage. But if you find the cost of multiple massages to be too much, you may want to look into purchasing a massage cushion, … Read more
Kids love taking pictures. Many parents can relate to the experience of finding a conglomeration of random images on the phone after retrieving it from tiny hands. But unfortunately, children’s cameras can be expensive and difficult to use. And unless you want to pay for prints or use up your printer’s ink, it’s not always … Read more
Pink meanies might sound like the name of a high school girl gang from the ’50s, but they are actually a recently discovered type of jellyfish. And lately, experts are urging Gulf Coast beachgoers from Alabama to Florida to watch out for the vividly-colored sea creatures. These pink blobs show up near the shoreline every … Read more
It doesn’t require cutting down, watering or dragging out to the green bin at the end of the holiday season. And you’ll possibly enjoy decorating it even more than your real Christmas tree. The newly released Lego Christmas tree kit currently costs $89 on Amazon, or you can get it at the Lego website for … Read more