Hollywood is reeling from the sudden loss of Hayden Panettiere, the actress who won over audiences as an indestructible cheerleader on “Heroes” and a rising country star on “Nashville.” She was 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her passing in an emotional statement shared with multiple news outlets on Sunday. “It is with profound sadness … Read more
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania woman is facing multiple criminal charges after police say she broke into the home of a man she briefly dated, allegedly attempting to surprise him with wine and dessert in hopes of rekindling their relationship. The incident also shed light on a series of mysterious events the homeowner said … Read more
SAN MARINO, California — Visitors to the Huntington Library are being treated to an exceptionally rare botanical event after two corpse flowers began blooming at nearly the same time, filling the gardens with their infamous odor that has often been compared to rotting flesh. The nonprofit organization announced Sunday evening that its towering corpse flower … Read more
ATLANTA — Health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of a foodborne parasite that has sickened hundreds of people across the United States, prompting renewed warnings about properly washing fresh fruits and vegetables before consumption. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 840 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been … Read more
Fort Lauderdale, Florida — West Marine, one of the nation’s best-known boating and fishing supply retailers, is preparing to close dozens of stores across the United States as it works through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring aimed at stabilizing its finances and continuing operations. The Florida-based company announced that 59 retail locations in 23 states … Read more
Lake Panasoffkee, Florida — A unique partnership between a national nonprofit and Florida high school students is helping transform the lives of injured veterans by providing something many families desperately need: a place to call home. Building Homes for Heroes (BHH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting injured veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families, … Read more
Long Island, New York — The independent wrestling community is mourning the loss of rising star Jordan Saint after the 23-year-old performer was killed in a head-on collision on Long Island, just months after making his return to the ring. Saint, whose real name was Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, died Friday morning following a … Read more
Tonga Trench, South Pacific Ocean — One of the ocean’s most mysterious and rarely seen creatures has finally been observed alive in its natural environment, marking a major breakthrough for marine scientists studying life in the deep sea. Researchers have confirmed the first-ever sighting of a goblin shark in its natural habitat, capturing footage of … Read more