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Jul 10, 2026

Summer Strategies for a Cooler Car

Getting into a hot car in the summer is basically a gamble with the skin on your hands and the back of your thighs. Good news: you can make it way less miserable without cranking the AC into panic mode. First move? Don’t hit recirculate right away. Crack the windows, turn the fan on, and … Continue reading Summer Strategies for a Cooler Car

Jul 8, 2026

Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Summer Safe

Hot weather reminder: your dog is not built for summer like you are. Dogs don’t sweat like we do, so they can get heatstroke really fast. So how hot is TOO HOT for your dog? Easy rule of thumb—take the temperature, add the humidity. If that number hits 150 or more, it’s officially “we’re staying … Continue reading Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Summer Safe

Jul 7, 2026

Myth-Busting Summer Cooling Hacks

So the internet really showed up for this “Heat Dome” dilemma we’ve been enduring… with a whole bunch of “life hacks.” Some helpful, some… not so much. Like sleeping under a damp sheet. That can work—unless it’s humid, in which case you’re just marinating. Then there’s the whole “smear yogurt on your windows” idea. The … Continue reading Myth-Busting Summer Cooling Hacks

Jun 30, 2026

Woman Charged After Pickleball Attack

Pickleball is officially no longer a low-impact sport. In St. Augustine, Florida, a post-game squabble turned into a full-on paddle attack. Cops say a nurse, Michele Bannister, didn’t love how a guy was talking to her son after a doubles match… so she jumped in and started swinging. Not metaphorically. Literally. Paddle to the head. … Continue reading Woman Charged After Pickleball Attack

Jun 29, 2026

How to Stay Hydrated When You Hate Water

So here comes a July heatwave, and apparently the official advice is “drink water.” Cool. Love that for people who actually enjoy water. If you’re not one of them, don’t panic—hydration has options. First, just keep a bottle nearby. Not because it’s exciting, but because you’re more likely to sip it out of boredom. Which … Continue reading How to Stay Hydrated When You Hate Water

Jun 17, 2026

Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday

Friday Brings Big Steaks, Street Art, Food Trucks, Classic Cars, And Zero Boredom If you’re still “thinking about” Father’s Day weekend plans, good news: Joplin already covered Friday night for you. Consider this your cheat sheet to a Route 66 weekend that pretty much plans itself. The Friday Night Route 66 Centennial Caravan Party ALLO … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday

May 22, 2026

Home Tasks To Take On Before Summer REALLY Starts

Being a homeowner this time of year is basically discovering what winter quietly broke while you weren’t looking. A contractor I read summed it up perfectly: this is when all those “tiny” problems start waving for attention… and they get expensive fast if you ignore them. Start easy—clean the gutters. What’s up there right now … Continue reading Home Tasks To Take On Before Summer REALLY Starts

May 20, 2026

Baker Burns Cheater’s Birthday Cake

Revenge is usually served cold… but apparently in Louisiana, it comes fully torched. So this baker near New Orleans makes this massive, $600 almond cake—feeds like 75 people. The boyfriend, Jonathan, designed the whole thing. Big party, all-black theme, gold accents… very extra. Only problem? His girlfriend paid for it. And right before pickup, she … Continue reading Baker Burns Cheater’s Birthday Cake

May 13, 2026

Adulting Cheat Codes to Make Life Easy

Turns out “being an adult” isn’t about having it all together… it’s mostly about finding ways to make life less annoying. Like, first rule? Stop making things harder than they need to be. Shortcuts aren’t cheating, they’re survival. Like with cooking. Semi-homemade counts. Nobody’s handing out awards for peeling your own potatoes. Also—duplicate everything. Chargers, … Continue reading Adulting Cheat Codes to Make Life Easy

Mar 17, 2026

Jenny’s Number Finds a New Gig

What’s the most famous phone number in music? Remember? The number everyone prank‑called in the 80s — 867‑5309? Turns out, Jenny’s number is finally doing something useful. Tommy Heath, the guy from Tommy Tutone who wrote the song, teamed up with the Cancer Support Community and Gilda’s Club to turn it into a real helpline … Continue reading Jenny’s Number Finds a New Gig

Feb 25, 2026

Man Heats His Home With Doughnuts

A man in Poland is literally running a Krispy Kreme furnace after he figured out it’s cheaper to heat his house with doughnuts than with wood. Marek Hoffmann noticed that Lidl doughnuts cost about three cents each and pack 440 calories — and since calories are basically heat energy, he did some math. Turns out … Continue reading Man Heats His Home With Doughnuts

Feb 16, 2026

Seniors Got Into Huge Picklebrawl

On Super Bowl Sunday, a Florida pickleball game turned full WWE. It went down at a country club near Daytona when Anthony Sapienza, decided his opponents stepped into the ‘kitchen.’ (That’s a pickleball thing — you can’t volley from there. Apparently it’s serious business.) Arguments flew, then Anthony allegedly dropped the C-word at one of … Continue reading Seniors Got Into Huge Picklebrawl