Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
Disney theme parks to begin offering more vegan food options
Vegan guests visiting Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels will soon have more food options to choose from.
Vegan guests visiting Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels will soon have more food options to choose from.
Fearless baby rhino squares up with other animals in hilarious first encounter at Netherlands zoo
A cheeky one-month-old white rhino calf squared up with antelope and even chased a giraffe when he was let out into the group enclosure for the first time.
A cheeky one-month-old white rhino calf squared up with antelope and even chased a giraffe when he was let out into the group enclosure for the first time.
Need a Halloween costume idea? You can dress up as a can of White Claw this year
We definitely saw this coming.
We definitely saw this coming.
Winged wonder: Meet the butterfly from Season 2 of ‘The Masked Singer’
The butterfly may just be the most complicated costume the design team has ever created for 'The Masked Singer.'
The butterfly may just be the most complicated costume the design team has ever created for 'The Masked Singer.'
Dry shampoo explodes inside woman’s car, shattering sunroof and cracking center console
Dry shampoo users, beware. A woman is warning people to be careful with aerosol cans after a dry shampoo canister exploded in her daughter’s car.
Dry shampoo users, beware. A woman is warning people to be careful with aerosol cans after a dry shampoo canister exploded in her daughter’s car.
'No one should ever do this:' Colorado driver puts injured bobcat in car next to child
Officials have a warning after a Colorado Springs woman put an injured bobcat in her car, inches away from where her child was in a safety seat.
Officials have a warning after a Colorado Springs woman put an injured bobcat in her car, inches away from where her child was in a safety seat.
Most young kids shouldn’t drink plant-based milk, new guidelines say
Most children younger than 5 years of age should avoid drinking plant-based milk, including almond, rice and oat blends, according to new health guidelines released by four of the nation’s leading health organizations.
Most children younger than 5 years of age should avoid drinking plant-based milk, including almond, rice and oat blends, according to new health guidelines released by four of the nation’s leading health organizations.
For one week, Krispy Kreme is serving doughnuts filled with coffee-flavored cream
With National Coffee Day in the horizon, one doughnut shop promises customers can have their coffee – and eat it too.
With National Coffee Day in the horizon, one doughnut shop promises customers can have their coffee – and eat it too.
'I never lost hope': Washington woman quits job, searches 57 days to find missing dog
After quitting her job, a Washington woman’s 57-day search for her missing dog ended in tears of happiness when they were finally reunited in a Montana subdivision.
After quitting her job, a Washington woman’s 57-day search for her missing dog ended in tears of happiness when they were finally reunited in a Montana subdivision.
'Game of Thrones' takes top drama, Phoebe Waller-Bridge wins big for 'Fleabag'
"Game of Thrones" resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday's Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which "Pose" star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series "Fleabag" led a British invasion that overturned expectations.
"Game of Thrones" resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday's Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which "Pose" star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series "Fleabag" led a British invasion that overturned expectations.
Girl, 8, who opened lemonade stand for St. Jude while battling leukemia is now cancer free
A mother from Virginia can rest easy knowing her 8-year-old daughter triumphed over cancer, all while raising $5,807.15 on her own for St. Jude from a lemonade stand she opened.
A mother from Virginia can rest easy knowing her 8-year-old daughter triumphed over cancer, all while raising $5,807.15 on her own for St. Jude from a lemonade stand she opened.
Kids cheer on classmate in wheelchair, help him score during basketball game
Students at an elementary school in North Carolina made sure to include a classmate with special needs during a game of basketball at recess.
Students at an elementary school in North Carolina made sure to include a classmate with special needs during a game of basketball at recess.
Summer vacation is too long, 67 percent of parents agree: study
If you’re relieved the kids are back in school, then you’re not alone: 67 percent of parents think children’s summer vacation is too long, according to a new poll.
If you’re relieved the kids are back in school, then you’re not alone: 67 percent of parents think children’s summer vacation is too long, according to a new poll.
Bikers surprise Indiana girl running lemonade stand after mom assists during motorcycle accident
Thirsty bikers won’t just settle for any old glass of lemonade — they only stop for the “best lemonade in the state.”
Thirsty bikers won’t just settle for any old glass of lemonade — they only stop for the “best lemonade in the state.”
Video: Bobo, a once-lost dog, is ecstatic when finding owner
When Anthony lost his dog Bobo, it was with the help of friends and the Memphis (Tennessee) Animal Services that the two were able to have an ecstatic, heartfelt reunion on September 12.
When Anthony lost his dog Bobo, it was with the help of friends and the Memphis (Tennessee) Animal Services that the two were able to have an ecstatic, heartfelt reunion on September 12.
National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Where to snag deals on your favorite slice
If you needed a good excuse for a cheat day, National Pepperoni Pizza Day is Friday, and it might just be the alibi you’ve been looking for to enjoy your favorite slice.
If you needed a good excuse for a cheat day, National Pepperoni Pizza Day is Friday, and it might just be the alibi you’ve been looking for to enjoy your favorite slice.
Ohio man goes to emergency room for bug bite, receives cancer diagnosis instead
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.
Tap water contaminants cause an estimated 105,000 lifetime cancer cases, study finds
Carcinogenic chemicals in tap water could be causing an estimated 105,000 lifetime cancer cases, according to a new study.
Carcinogenic chemicals in tap water could be causing an estimated 105,000 lifetime cancer cases, according to a new study.
Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 110th birthday in New Orleans
A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran was serenaded and showered with kisses during a celebration of his 110th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran was serenaded and showered with kisses during a celebration of his 110th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.