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After Cincinnati Zoo’s Global Contest, Fiona the Hippo’s Baby Brother Has a Name

A (very big) bundle of joy was delivered at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on August 3. And now, after a worldwide internet poll, the bouncing baby hippo has officially been named: say hello to Fritz.    The impossibly cute hippopotamus calf joins his mother Bibi, dad Tucker, and sister Fiona, who had a dramatic […]

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Baby hippo fritz stands by his mother with his mouth open wide at the Cincinnati Zoo

Meet Delilah: The “Stowaway” Cat Who Snuck Into Her Family’s Camper and Joined Their Cross-State Road Trip

Whoever said cats can’t get attached to their owners hasn’t met Delilah — the orange, fluffy, and crafty kitty who made herself a “stowaway” on her family’s road trip. The Scholten family of St. Albans, Maine, left in July for a long-awaited trip to EAA AirVenture, an aviation show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After throwing pillows

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The Scholten family in their camper on vacation with cat Delilah

Daring Dogs Take to the Waves at World Dog Surfing Championships: See the Adorable Photos

This is truly a sporting event you have to see to believe. On August 6, the World Dog Surfing Championships took place in Pacifica, California, near the San Francisco Bay, and hundreds of people gathered to watch dozens of dogs ride the waves.  “I can’t even explain his passion for it and how much he

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A big dog and a small dog wearing life vests and goggles ride tandem on a surfboard

Inside the World’s First Hot Air Balloon Restaurant, Featuring a Three-Course Meal Amid the Clouds

Up, up, and away! If you’re yearning to hop aboard a hot air balloon but are too nervous to throw caution to the wind and take off, Dutch chef Angélique Schmeinck has something to sweeten the deal — literally. On CuliAir Skydining, the world’s first hot air balloon restaurant, you can enjoy a three-course meal

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How Travel Can Boost Mental Health for Dementia Patients and More

It may seem obvious that travel can leave people feeling relaxed and restored, but a recent study says it’s the first of its kind to explore the link between tourism and mental health, specifically for vulnerable groups like people with dementia. The researchers concluded that tourism can provide dementia patients with “relaxing and memorable experiences that stimulate neurological functioning,” and recommended using

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Helsinki Continues 80-Year Tradition of Bringing Free Lunches to Playgrounds All Summer Long

A heartwarming — and belly-warming — tradition marks its 80th year this summer, as Helsinki, Finland, continues its long practice of delivering hot, free lunches to playgrounds around the city.  The meals are made available every weekday at noon, from June to August, and are free of charge to all kids up to age 16.

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The Americans With Disabilities Act Turned 32 This Year: Learn Its History

On July 13, 1990, congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation for the approximately 40.7 million Americans living with disabilities — a community that has been fighting for its members’ civil rights for decades.  The ADA followed other legal triumphs, such as The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, previously passed in 1972 but

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Group of people with disabilities stand and communicate with mobile phone, laptop. Vector illustration

US Navy’s Blue Angels Selects Its First Female Jet Pilot for Aerial Acrobatic Team

Besides being able to maneuver a Super Hornet strike fighter jet at speeds over 1,200 mph, Lt. Amanda Lee has achieved the distinct honor of becoming the first woman ever to do so with the famed Blue Angels’ aerial acrobatic team.  One of six new recruits to the U.S. Navy’s famous flight show team, Lee

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The Blue Angels fly in formation over the San Francisco Bay, with Treasure Island and the city of Oakland in the background.

Friends Appreciate Being Reached Out to More Than We Think, Study Finds

If you’d like to text an old friend but worry they won’t appreciate the gesture, new research might compel you to hit “send.”  In a paper published by the American Psychological Association (APA), researchers found people consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle appreciate a surprise check-in. What’s more, the more unexpected the

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Senior Asian woman smiles and uses smartphone to communicate with her friends at home near window with plants

Why the Price of Arizona Iced Tea Remains 99 Cents Despite Inflation

Don Vultaggio began Arizona Beverages in May of 1992, creating the now-ubiquitous iced tea can with a 99-cent stamp indicating its affordable price. Thirty years later, that stamp has remained — and despite soaring inflation across the U.S., it’s not going away anytime soon. In April, Vultaggio told Today that his consumer-focused strategy, which places

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Domenick "Don" Vultaggio, chairman of Beverage Marketing USA, parent company of AriZona Iced Tea
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