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Watch Layla the bat dog retrieve her last bat after 6 years of service A beloved bat dog's last appearance had the home crowd cheering like they'd just seen a home run. 13-year-old Layla the bat dog has been retrieving bats for the Clearwater Threshold baseball team for six years. But all good things come to

Watch a sailor's tears at a surprise welcome home from her dad A hard-working dad sprung a super surprise on his Navy daughter on her return from deployment. When Madison Meany, an E-4 in the Navy, was back on U.S. soil earlier in the year, her dad, Johnny Meany, was unable to visit from Atlanta

What is the birthstone for October? Hint: There's actually two. Calling all October birthdays: your month has arrived! If you're searching for birthday gift for a loved one, you might want to consider something related to October's birthstone. Beyond flowers and Zodiac signs, each month is also represented by at least one gemstone. For instance, September has the

What is gabapentin? Here's why it's so controversial. Many of the prescription drugs that are commonly abused or misused are brands most people have heard of. Painkillers, also known as opioids, are the most frequently abused ones, per data from the New York State Department of Health. These include morphine, codeine, oxycodone and hydrocodone, with brand

Storm tracker: National Hurricane Center tracking Tropical Depression Joyce, 4 other systems Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are tracking five systems in the Atlantic Ocean, including one tropical storm and two tropical depressions. However, the system most likely to affect the United States was located in the Western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico

What are enzymes, and what do they have to do with digestion? A popular experiment that's recommended to demonstrate the functionality of enzymes is chewing a piece of bread for a moment, then paying attention to when it turns from a starchy flavor to begin tasting sweet. This experiment works because it shows how salivary

Is there such thing as healthy coffee creamer? How to find the best option. About two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every day, according to a National Coffee Association poll. The 2022 data found consumption of the caffeinated beverage had hit a 20-year high. Though most of us are regular joe drinkers, we still can’t agree

Are oats healthy? Here's how to make them an even better breakfast. You've likely heard health and nutrition experts highlight the benefits of eating a healthy, well-balanced breakfast — it's not called the most important meal of the day for nothing. But when you're on the go, it can be difficult to find the time

What is distemper in dogs? Understanding the canine disease, symptoms and causes Dogs can get sick just like humans. The best way to prevent the spread of illness is to vaccinate your pet. There are several "core vaccines" dogs should get to combat serious diseases, Dr. Jerry Klein, the chief veterinary officer at the American

How the US obesity rate has evolved over the past decade, explained in charts Obesity is an epidemic in the America. Four in 10 U.S. adults fit the medical definition of having obesity, which puts them at risk for serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. New data shows a

These women thought you had to be skinny to have style. Weight gain proved them wrong In a fashion culture where oftentimes 'skinny is the fit,' a viral TikTok trend embraces women who found their style after gaining weight. When Libby Faulkner lost about 50 pounds, she began wearing tighter and smaller clothes, but not

Safe from slaughter: Parents opt for homeschooling in aftermath of mass shootings. The day after a teenager opened fire at a high school in Parkland, Florida in February 2018, helicopters rushed to another high school near the campus where 17 people were killed. The nearby Atlantic Technical High School was on lockdown while authorities investigated