A giant water lily growing in Florida recently held 285 pounds without immediately sinking beneath the surface. Rather than remaining an isolated horticultural experiment, this feat made Bok Tower Gardens the champion of a surprisingly competitive international contest. People reported on Sept. 1 that the Waterlily Weigh-Off currently includes over 70 gardens, zoos, parks and…
An American Airlines flight headed to Newark was forced to make an unscheduled landing. The cause was not technological or weather-related. Instead, the diversion came after a passenger allegedly became increasingly disruptive in first class and went as far as to reportedly attack another traveler. Two nearby passengers allegedly leaped into action to intervene, eventually…
Garrett Newman needed dirt while building his family’s Texas home. What he ended up with was an 80-foot pond in the front yard. In 2015, Newman paid about $4,500 to have a massive hole dug on the family’s 11-acre property. The excavation took two days and left behind a pit measuring roughly 80 feet wide,…
Squishy toys have become enormously popular with children thanks to their vivid colors, tactile textures, and engaging play mechanics. However, a new wave of federal warnings and recalls has put some versions of the sensory toys under intense scrutiny. Amazon had already begun removing certain products from its marketplace in August. Now, federal regulators have…
For many travelers, goodbyes end at the airport security checkpoint. A new TSA program is bringing back the option to walk some friends and family all the way to the gate for goodbyes or reunions alike. Salt Lake City International Airport is among the first airports participating in this initiative, allowing approved visitors without plane…
Aaron Brown had been away from his Cleveland, Illinois, home for nearly two months. One major obstacle stood between him and finally returning: he needed a safe way to get inside. On Sept. 2, a group of volunteers showed up to build it. The new wheelchair ramp was installed by Rebuilding Together Henry County, a…
Finding time to grab a meal can be tricky when a connection is tight or boarding is about to begin. United Airlines is testing a way to make that airport scramble a little easier. At Newark Liberty International Airport, some United passengers can now order food, drinks and travel essentials before reaching their gate, then…
Petals dyed a whole spectrum of iridescent hues, roses perpetually dappled in morning dew… It’s the stuff of a gardener’s dreams, complete with all the advice for achieving this dreamlike landscape. One problem: the plant may not exist, and the advice can be downright harmful to real plant life. AI-generated garden images, videos, and advice…
Kylie Grimes had spent months caring for four children while learning how to manage type 1 diabetes for her two youngest. By the night of July 31, 2025, she was running on fumes and felt like she had reached her limit. So the Utah mother sought an unorthodox solution: she called 911 for herself. Grimes…