Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach For years, sisters Cindy Shuster and Nancy Stultz spent their time at the beach searching for a comfortable way to put their feet up. They tried everything from coolers to beach chairs with built-in footrests to building endless sand piles. Nothing stayed comfortable for long. Then, during what Shuster calls the perfect beach day in Avalon, NJ, in Summer 2025, inspiration struck. Shuster, of Baltimore, MD, and Stultz, of Frederick, MD, brought two pillow cases to the beach and filled them with sand to prop their feet up. It worked. "I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfo…
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while waiting for emergency crews, despite severe pain, the outlet noted. The National Park Service has not released a detailed …
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps He became famous playing a lifesaver, then spent decades honoring the people who do that work for real. Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," died Thursday, July 9, at 80, according to multiple reports. Mantooth died at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, after years of declining health, People reported, citing his brother, Donald Mantooth. Entertainment Weekly also reported that Mantooth had battled several cancers before his death. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, California, in 1945, he g…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit A new IRS change could make penalty relief less of a paperwork chase for some taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday, July 8, that it is introducing an Automatic Exemption from Penalty program for eligible taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. The new process will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief program, the IRS said. First Time Abate has allowed eligible taxpayers to request removal of certain penalties when they have a timely compliance history. The new system is designed to apply relief automatically rather than …
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff
NY Man Shot His Own Dog With Shotgun, Killing It: Sheriff A man is accused of shooting his own dog with a shotgun, killing the animal in upstate New York, authorities announced. Daniel J. Van Aken, 28, of Providence, was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, following an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint received by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 1, according to a media release issued Sunday, July 12. Investigators said Van Aken shot his dog with a shotgun "with no justifiable purpose," causing the animal's death. The shooting allegedly happened on Fish House Road in the Town of Providence on Sunday, June 29, sheriff…
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham The sudden death of one of the Senate’s most recognizable figures now has a preliminary medical explanation. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday evening, July 11, from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings from the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Earlier story: Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Graham’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, shared the information on social media late Sunday afternoon, July 12. Th…
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video A quiet campground walk turned into a frightening scene captured on video at one of America's most iconic getaways. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone An older man was seriously injured Friday evening, July 10, after an agitated bull bison charged him at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park. The campground is south of Fishing Bridge near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming. The park covers 3,500 square miles and is located mainly in the northwest corner of Wyoming, with small portions extend…
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination The State Department is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The federal government updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Caribbean destination on Tuesday, July 7. State Department officials renewed their warning about crime and strict ammunition laws in the British Overseas Territory. Most crime occurs in the largest city of Providenciales, and police may have limited resources to investigate cases, according to the advisory. "Tourists should beware of overcharging and scams in tourist areas," the advisory said. …