One of the top food stories over the past few years has been the notorious rising cost of eggs (the current national average is $4.62) due to supply chain issues. And in late January, things have gotten even worse — many store shelves’ egg sections are empty, thanks to the bird flu epidemic. So with that in mind, you…
Whether it be fresh yellowtail sashimi or a piled-high rainbow roll, Americans love sushi. But when faced with an encyclopedia of fish options, it’s hard to know what to choose. There’s long been a rumor that when you order tuna at some sushi restaurants, you’re actually just getting a worse-quality fish dyed red with food…
Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner. “I’ve always had them growing up, I had a big fantasy life with them (as a child),” he said. “I just think that they’re nice things you have.” He has a plush racoon from…
A young woman who went into A&E crying woke up to discover her leg had been amputated after she waited 16 hours for surgery. Molly Harbron, 26, said she was in ‘a lot of pain’ as she made her way to Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire. The former carer’s foot and leg were left…
They make an unlikely duo. But after meeting at a reserve for endangered animals, Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe the Bluetick hound have become inseparable. And now the pals have released a picture book capturing their unorthodox friendship. The best friends were besieged by young fans as they held their own signing for the new…
A heartbroken dog whose owner died two months ago is missing her so much he is attending services at the Italian church where her funeral was held patiently waiting for her to return. Loyal Tommy, a seven-year-old German Shepherd, belonged to Maria Margherita Lochi, 57, and had been her faithful companion after she adopted him…
Samantha Carress lost her beloved Golden Retriever, Luna, and is now warning other dog owners about a hidden danger found in many homes. Most dog owners know that sweets and chocolate can be harmful to dogs. Sugar can damage their teeth, and chocolate contains substances that can make dogs very sick, causing vomiting, diarrhea, seizures,…
Ally Langdon of Australia couldn’t conceal the anguish she felt within as she met with a mother and father who were forced to make the difficult decision to end the life of their 13-year-old daughter. The young girl died as a result of a viral fad known as chroming, and Langdon, a mother, battled to hold…
When my husband, Eric, said he wanted a third child, I knew something had to change. Taking care of two kids, working, and managing the house was already exhausting, and he hardly helped with anything besides earning money. I wasn’t going to take on more while he sat around doing nothing. When I told him…
6 months ago, I was designing a nursery and deciding whether to use cloth or disposable nappies. I had no idea my entire life was going to turn upside down—twice. It began with a dull pain in my thigh. I suspected it was pregnancy-related, maybe a pinched nerve or sciatica. But things grew worse. After my…