After being on the waitlist for 218 days, 8-month-old Elodie Carmen Baker received a new heart at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY
What is GivingTuesday? What to know about the holiday of ‘radical generosity’
GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, falling on Nov. 30 for 2021. The day encourages individuals to give back.
Frida Kahlo’s ‘Diego y yo’ sells for record-breaking $34.9 million at Sotheby’s auction
The Tuesday sale of Frida Kahlo’s “Diego y yo” at Sotheby’s set a new high for the most expensive artwork sold at auction by a Latin American artist.
Ready to say goodbye to Snapchat? Here’s how to delete your account
Deleting your Snapchat account is easy. And, if you change your mind, you can always reactivate it within 30 days.
Why is your dog tilting its head? New study dives into the adorable habit
Researchers from Eotvos Lorand University suggested that head tilting in dogs may be related to “processing relevant, meaningful stimuli.”
It’s Great Pumpkin season. Take a look at some of the most gigantic squash on record
Some giant pumpkins weigh more than small cars. And under peak conditions, they can grow as much as 60 pounds in a single day.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Thursday morning, but moon glare might ruin it
The 2021 Orionid meteor shower will peak the night of Oct. 20-Oct. 21. But visibility may be difficult this year.
A Metro train derailed in DC last week. Now, 60% of its fleet is out of service
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced its 7,000 series cars — approximately 60% of the Metro’s fleet — would be out of service.
Goodbye, heels and skirts. Airline finally gives female flight attendants a ‘comfort’ look
SkyUp Airlines is putting an end to skirt-and-heel uniforms for female flight attendants. The new look will include an orange suit and Nike sneakers.
Woman finds 4-carat yellow diamond at Arkansas state park. And she gets to take it home
Within an hour of searching at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park, Noreen Wredberg found the 4.38-carat gem sitting right on top of the ground.