Keeping your pet comfortable during Fourth of July fireworks
Fireworks were used during our first Independence Day celebration which was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. Ever since, dogs and cats have been dreading the holiday. It’s no secret that dogs and cats have far superior hearing when compared to humans. So imagine how loud those explosions are to them. It’s not a party. It’s a warzone.
Fireworks were used during our first Independence Day celebration which was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. Ever since, dogs and cats have been dreading the holiday. It’s no secret that dogs and cats have far superior hearing when compared to humans. So imagine how loud those explosions are to them. It’s not a party. It’s a warzone.
Programmer floods alleged IRS scammers with 28 calls per second
Have you ever been the target of a phone scam? Perhaps someone tells you they’re calling from the IRS? After the initial panic wears off, most of us realize it’s a scam. Perhaps it’s because we remember that the IRS sends written notifications. Maybe it’s that the person’s accent doesn’t exactly sound like a “Frank Jones”. Or is it the detail that your prison sentence can be avoided if you pay...
Have you ever been the target of a phone scam? Perhaps someone tells you they’re calling from the IRS? After the initial panic wears off, most of us realize it’s a scam. Perhaps it’s because we remember that the IRS sends written notifications. Maybe it’s that the person’s accent doesn’t exactly sound like a “Frank Jones”. Or is it the detail that your prison sentence can be avoided if you pay...
Dog becomes first therapy dog for funerals in Texas
Therapy dogs are helping heal people in all types of situations, but a recent trend is seeing them incorporated at funerals. One such dog is Kermit, the one-year-old border collie. And he recently became the first therapy dog for funeral homes in Texas.
Therapy dogs are helping heal people in all types of situations, but a recent trend is seeing them incorporated at funerals. One such dog is Kermit, the one-year-old border collie. And he recently became the first therapy dog for funeral homes in Texas.
Gold Star mother biking across US for her son and others
Kaye Jordan’s son, Austin Garrett Staggs, made the ultimate sacrifice. He was killed in action in Afghanistan seven years ago.
Kaye Jordan’s son, Austin Garrett Staggs, made the ultimate sacrifice. He was killed in action in Afghanistan seven years ago.
Boy places over 17,500 flags on veterans' headstones
When 12-year-old Preston Sharp visited his grandfather’s grave on Veteran’s Day two years ago he didn’t like what he saw -- There were no flags or flowers on any of the veterans’ headstones.
When 12-year-old Preston Sharp visited his grandfather’s grave on Veteran’s Day two years ago he didn’t like what he saw -- There were no flags or flowers on any of the veterans’ headstones.
Umpire saves woman from jumping off bridge
Typically if a Major League Baseball umpire makes the news, it’s for kicking someone out of the game. But MLB ump John Tumpane is in the news for keeping someone in the game.
Typically if a Major League Baseball umpire makes the news, it’s for kicking someone out of the game. But MLB ump John Tumpane is in the news for keeping someone in the game.
America's Best Drivers report is out just in time for deadliest day of road travel
Allstate released its annual America’s Best Drivers Report.
Allstate released its annual America’s Best Drivers Report.
Mount Sinai employs full-time therapy dog for children
There’s a new doctor in town at Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children's Hospital. Or should we say professor? Professor Bunsen Honeydew has just become the first dog to be a full-time employee in New York -- Making Mt. Sinai the 11th hospital across the country to have a facility dog.
There’s a new doctor in town at Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children's Hospital. Or should we say professor? Professor Bunsen Honeydew has just become the first dog to be a full-time employee in New York -- Making Mt. Sinai the 11th hospital across the country to have a facility dog.
New study shows how hand-holding provides pain relief
Hand-holding is a supportive, romantic gesture, and, according to a new study, it’s also an effective pain reliever.
Hand-holding is a supportive, romantic gesture, and, according to a new study, it’s also an effective pain reliever.
Texas clerk turns tables on would-be robber
A would-be thief tried to rob a Texas convenience store but found himself getting away with absolutely nothing.
A would-be thief tried to rob a Texas convenience store but found himself getting away with absolutely nothing.
Total solar eclipse map shows what it will look like from wherever you are
Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun.
Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun.
New Hampshire State Police: What not to do
A driver in New Hampshire was pulled over for the sheer and dangerous number of items stacked and strapped to the top of the minivan.
A driver in New Hampshire was pulled over for the sheer and dangerous number of items stacked and strapped to the top of the minivan.
WATCH: Pigs hoof it after crash on Texas interstate
Several pigs were wandering a Texas interstate early Thursday after a truck transporting the pigs crashed.
Several pigs were wandering a Texas interstate early Thursday after a truck transporting the pigs crashed.
Boa constrictor may also have died in Florida man's plunge over Niagara Falls
A Florida man who died after plunging over Niagara Falls in an apparent stunt with an inflatable ball might have brought a boa constrictor along for the ride.
A Florida man who died after plunging over Niagara Falls in an apparent stunt with an inflatable ball might have brought a boa constrictor along for the ride.
Paddington bear creator Michael Bond dies at 91
It was a last-minute Christmas gift for his wife that inspired Michael Bond to create Paddington bear, the marmalade-loving teddy in a duffel coat and floppy hat.
It was a last-minute Christmas gift for his wife that inspired Michael Bond to create Paddington bear, the marmalade-loving teddy in a duffel coat and floppy hat.
U.S. Navy holds memorial service for 7 sailors killed in crash
The U.S. Navy paid tribute on Tuesday to seven sailors who were killed when their destroyer collided with a merchant ship off Japan.
The U.S. Navy paid tribute on Tuesday to seven sailors who were killed when their destroyer collided with a merchant ship off Japan.
Florida fishermen catch snook from 3rd floor balcony
The fishermen of Salt Strong, a Tampa company, was having its morning meeting on the third floor of a building on Harbour Island when a couple of snook caught the eye of one of them, who was standing at the glass window.
The fishermen of Salt Strong, a Tampa company, was having its morning meeting on the third floor of a building on Harbour Island when a couple of snook caught the eye of one of them, who was standing at the glass window.
Speeding man in Alpharetta pulled over with alien doll passenger
Police say a motorcycle officer who stopped a driver for speeding on a suburban highway north of Atlanta had an 'extraterrestrial encounter' - sort of.
Police say a motorcycle officer who stopped a driver for speeding on a suburban highway north of Atlanta had an 'extraterrestrial encounter' - sort of.
Collin County Sheriff's Office issues warning about new Snapchat feature
The Collin County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about the new Snapchat feature, "Snap Map".
The Collin County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about the new Snapchat feature, "Snap Map".
Strangers buy new car for Rockwall man walking to work
A young man's days of walking to work are over thanks to the help of generous strangers.
A young man's days of walking to work are over thanks to the help of generous strangers.