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Inside the plan to grow a huge rainforest in the Arizona desert
Talk about a desert oasis. Developers are plotting a nearly 93,000-square-foot indoor rainforest with free-flying birds, sloths, snakes and exotic plants — smack in the middle of Arizona’s scorching Sonoran Desert. Dubbed Paradise Earth, the four-story…
Dear Abby: I want my husband back, not the grandpa he’s become
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband, “Ted,” for nearly 15 years, married for 11. He has two children, 38 and 33, and I have one who is 32. When we started dating, none of our children planned to have children of their own. I made it clear from the start that…
Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over deadly Salmonella contamination fears
Woof! Both you and your furry friend may now be eating food that causes diarrhea, as cyclospora is no longer the only recall to worry about. Connecticut-based pet food company Oma’s Pride issued a voluntary recall posted to the US Food and Drug Administration…
Australian activewear brand shuts down after receiving backlash from ‘gym shaming’ video
An online activewear brand has announced its closure after facing online backlash earlier this year. SUAVE, owned by Connor Wright and his wife Chloe, began operations in Perth in 2023. Back in May, the couple issued an apology after Mrs. Wright shared a…
Your mental and emotional health could be affected by how you eat your lunch: survey
New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyond their morning and evening…
LA’s top competitive eater tries Fat Sal’s $100, gigantic 30-inch sub
Fat Sal’s has never been known for subtle sandwiches, but its Big Fat Fatty takes things to another level. The massive food challenge, offered at select Fat Sal’s locations, stretches 30 inches, can weigh up to 14 pounds and gives diners 40 minutes to finish…
Influencers left in tears after Hollywood restaurant suddenly shutters
The Queen is dead. A popular West Hollywood restaurant and influencer mecca is closing its doors after five years in business. Queen Violet, an Asian fusion restaurant, announced the closure in a sign posted to its door this week. “To Our Queen Violet…
Bride serves McDonald’s patrons in wedding dress while getting married: ‘Handing out extra sauces’
A Northeast Ohio McDonald’s restaurant was transformed into a wedding venue last Saturday as two co-workers said “I do” in front of friends, family, fellow employees and the occasional customer. “We had people trying to come in the lobby the whole time,”…
Massive humpback whale named ‘Chompers’ puts on show off SoCal coast in new video
A popular humpback whale known as “Chompers” has been spotted in the waters off the Southern California coast as she delights fans once again, this time bringing along a new baby calf. The giant whale was seen in the waters of Newport Beach with the majestic…
Family with 37 kids spends over $50K annually on groceries — as they consider adding more to their brood
They’re one Brigg happy family. Paul and Jeane Briggs already have their hands full with 37 children, but the West Virginia couple say they won’t rule out adopting more. Married since 1976, the couple share five biological children and 32 adopted children…