Tiny Trunk, Huge News: National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Asian Elephant In 25 Years (VIDEO) Tiny Trunk, Huge News: National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Asian Elephant In 25 Years (VIDEO)
Tiny Trunk, Huge News: National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Asian Elephant In 25 Years (Video) It's a girl!  For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating the birth of an Asian elephant, after a healthy female calf arrived in the early morning hours on Monday, Feb. 2, officials announced. The calf was born at 1:15 a.m. inside the Elephant Barn to first-time mother Nhi Linh, 12, following a 21-month pregnancy, according to the Zoo. The father is Spike, 44, whose genes — like Nhi Linh’s — are considered critical to strengthening the endangered species’ genetic diversity. “This birth fills us with profo…
Kelly Clarkson Ending Her Popular, Emmy-Winning TV Show After 7 Seasons: Here's Why Kelly Clarkson Ending Her Popular, Emmy-Winning TV Show After 7 Seasons: Here's Why
Kelly Clarkson Ending Her Popular, Emmy-Winning TV Show After 7 Seasons: Here's Why Kelly Clarkson has announced that her Emmy-winning TV program, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," will end after its current seventh season, with final episodes airing through Fall 2026.  Clarkson, 43, said the decision on wrapping up the talk show was deeply personal and motivated by her desire to prioritize her children, River Rose, 11, and Remy, 9, following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in August 2025. Earlier report: Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Talent Manager Brandon Blackstock, Dies At 48 "I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of…
Most Americans Believe This One Change Could Boost Their Pay, Survey Finds Most Americans Believe This One Change Could Boost Their Pay, Survey Finds
Most Americans Believe This One Change Could Boost Their Pay, Survey Finds That afternoon slump many Americans feel may be costing them more than motivation. A new national survey suggests energy levels are closely tied to both productivity and pay, with nearly three in four Americans saying they believe they would earn more money if they simply had more energy during the day. The survey found that 74 percent of respondents said higher energy levels would translate into higher earnings. Participants also reported hitting their daily low point at 2:06 p.m., a time many associate with fading focus and motivation. Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans on behalf o…
Netflix Will Have Stacked February Lineup: New Shows, Films, Return Of 'Drive To Survive' Netflix Will Have Stacked February Lineup: New Shows, Films, Return Of 'Drive To Survive'
Netflix Will Have Stacked February Lineup: New Shows, Films, Return Of 'Drive To Survive' Netflix is kicking off February with one of its biggest release months in memory, anchored by major returning hits, new Netflix Originals, and a huge wave of classic films landing on the platform.  The first major release comes Wednesday, Feb. 5, when “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 4 arrives, bringing Mickey Haller into a new legal and personal battle after “The Law of Innocence.”  On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Netflix debuts “Love Is Blind” Season 10, followed by the new mystery‑comedy “How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” on Thursday, Feb. 12. Action returns Wednesday, Feb. 18, with “The N…
Lost For 5 Years, Found In The Snow: Dog’s Reunion Is Unexpected Winter Miracle (PHOTOS) Lost For 5 Years, Found In The Snow: Dog’s Reunion Is Unexpected Winter Miracle (PHOTOS)
Lost For 5 Years, Found In The Snow: Dog’s Reunion Is Unexpected Winter Miracle (Photos) While the snow and ice in Virginia caused hell for many, one family is celebrating a reunion five years in the making. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter reported that Luke has been reunited with his family five years after they reported him missing, following his discovery frolicking in the snow after the latest storm. Luke was adopted by the family as a puppy, and they were with him through sleepless nights, his first birthday, and even graduation from puppy school, but when he was 3 years old, he went missing. "His family searched everywhere, desperate to find their best friend," officia…
Snow Moon Coming, Bringing Winter Skywatch Show: When To Watch Snow Moon Coming, Bringing Winter Skywatch Show: When To Watch
Snow Moon Coming, Bringing Winter Skywatch Show: When To Watch A familiar winter glow will soon return to the night sky, giving skywatchers a reason to bundle up and look east after sunset. Click here for a new, updated story: Full Snow Moon Will Illuminate Sky As Nor'easter Hits East Coast: Here's Timing The Snow Moon of 2026 will reach its peak fullness on Sunday, Feb. 1, offering a bright and steady lunar display that should be easy to spot for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. According to Space.com, the moon officially reaches its full phase at 5:09 p.m. EST, just as it begins rising into the evening sky. Skywatchers should look tow…
These Are Most Frequent Winter Health Issues, Survey Reveals These Are Most Frequent Winter Health Issues, Survey Reveals
These Are Most Frequent Winter Health Issues, Survey Reveals Winter doesn’t always knock people flat, but it often leaves them feeling just unwell enough to drag through the day. Body aches, fatigue, feeling “off,” and a runny nose top the list of symptoms Americans most often associate with a subpar winter day, according to new research. The findings offer a snapshot of how seasonal health issues quietly chip away at daily routines for millions. A survey of 2,000 adults conducted by Talker Research for Bayer Consumer Health found that 28 percent report body aches during winter, followed by fatigue (26 percent), feeling “off” (23 percent), and a runn…
Chilly Weather, Hot Chili: Maryland Man Lifts Spirits During Potomac River Sewage Emergency Chilly Weather, Hot Chili: Maryland Man Lifts Spirits During Potomac River Sewage Emergency
Chilly Weather, Hot Chili: Maryland Man Lifts Spirits During Potomac River Sewage Emergency While crews raced to stop millions of gallons of sewage from spilling into the Potomac River, one Maryland man showed up with something far more unexpected: a pot of hot chili and a handwritten thank-you sign. As DC Water crews worked long hours along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County this week, a local man set up on the roadside to serve hot chili to workers braving cold temperatures and a messy emergency, turning a grim infrastructure crisis into a small moment of humanity. Photos shared from the scene show "Kevin" ladling chili into cups beside a sign reading “THANK YOU HOT CHILI…
Vanna White's Latest Reveal Isn't A Vowel — It's Marriage: 'New Joyful Chapter' Vanna White's Latest Reveal Isn't A Vowel — It's Marriage: 'New Joyful Chapter'
Vanna White's Latest Reveal Isn't A Vowel — It's Marriage: 'New Joyful Chapter' Vanna White would like to solve the puzzle: "I now pronounce you husband and wife." The iconic "Wheel of Fortune" co-host announced she quietly married longtime partner John Donaldson, a California real estate developer. White shared the wedding news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Jan. 21. "Surprise!" she posted. "We got married! ❤️ John and I have been in love for more than a decade and a little while back, we wanted to make it official in a private ceremony. We're excited to share this new joyful chapter in our lives with all of you!" The couple met in 2012 when a friend i…
Microchip Miracle: Maryland Dog Missing For Nearly 3 Years Finally Comes Home Microchip Miracle: Maryland Dog Missing For Nearly 3 Years Finally Comes Home
Microchip Miracle: Maryland Dog Missing For Nearly 3 Years Finally Comes Home Three years. Hundreds of unknown miles. One incredible reunion. A Maryland family was reunited with their long-missing dog after he turned up nearly three years later at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, stunning staff and sparking an emotional homecoming that nobody saw coming. The dog, named Chase, had been missing since March 2023, when he somehow slipped away from his home in Maryland, according to Fairfax County Animal Services.  Despite searching for him, his family never found a trace — until an unexpected email changed everything. Animal Services officers were responding to …
New Study Explains Why Americans Are Losing Hundreds Of Hours Of Sleep New Study Explains Why Americans Are Losing Hundreds Of Hours Of Sleep
New Study Explains Why Americans Are Losing Hundreds Of Hours Of Sleep Americans are staying up late far more often than they realize, and it’s quietly costing them hundreds of hours of sleep every year. New research suggests the culprit is a behavior known as “revenge bedtime procrastination,” a pattern in which people intentionally delay sleep to reclaim personal time, even when they know it will leave them exhausted the next day. The national survey of 2,000 adults, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress, found that respondents lose an average of 332 hours of sleep per year because of the habit. Nearly all respondents, 96 pe…
Maryland Health Influencer Turns The Camera Around As Family Documents Husband’s Long Road Back Maryland Health Influencer Turns The Camera Around As Family Documents Husband’s Long Road Back
Maryland Health Influencer Turns The Camera Around As Family Documents Husband’s Long Road Back For years, Oliver “Bong” Cortez and his wife Hazel built an online following by sharing health advice, encouragement, and faith-based guidance.  Now, the same social media pages are chronicling something far more personal: Bong’s slow, uncertain recovery after a frightening medical crisis. Cortez, known online as “BongCort,” was hospitalized earlier this month after his vision and balance rapidly deteriorated in Maryland.  Doctors later discovered multiple lesions in his brain, a development that led to a transfer to Johns Hopkins Hospital and a brain biopsy that is still awaitin…