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This week's most popular lifestyle headlines include funny and viral family stories, travel news, food discoveries worth sharing, and much more. Sit back and enjoy. (Tiffany Turner; Stephany Faublas; SWNS)
Family News
A Charlotte, North Carolina, mother took away her daughter's iPad and documented the withdrawal period on TikTok. The mother said the change gave her daughter new confidence. Click here to learn the story.
Akil “Sonny” McLeod of Arizona was named the 2024 Gerber Baby. The McLeod family shared their 1-year-old son's success with Fox News Digital. Click here to learn the story.
Akil “Sonny” McLeod of Arizona has been named the winner of the 14th annual Gerber Photo Scavenger Hunt. Fox News Digital spoke to parents. (The McLeod Family)
Pet Tales
A cat named Prince is credited with saving the lives of several people sleeping inside a Maryland rowhouse that caught fire. Click here to learn the story.
The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot that was adopted and was known for its foul mouth. Click here to learn the story.
Firefighters and officials rescued a large dog weighing 160 pounds from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. The pup had injured paws and was carried away on a stretcher. Click here to learn the story.
A large puppy is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. (Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District)
Travel talk
A tropical cactus once found in the Florida Keys no longer exists in the United States, a result of rising sea levels, hurricanes and herbivory, a field biologist told Fox News Digital. Click here to learn the story.
Two dogs enjoyed the trip of a lifetime after their owners decided to take them on a 12-day road trip spanning 1,700 miles across numerous countries in Europe. Click here to learn the story.
Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency physician in St. Petersburg, Florida, returned to TikTok to reveal her list of the five most dangerous water toys for kids this summer and how to keep your family safe while traveling to vacation rentals with pools. Click here to learn the story.
Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency physician in St. Petersburg, Florida, revealed her list of the most dangerous water toys to avoid. (iStock; Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital)
Food finds
Thinking about making pasta salad this summer for a gathering of friends? Chefs and nutritionists share the smartest ways to create a delicious and healthy dish that your loved ones will enjoy. Click here to learn the story.
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Friends and family will swoon over this light and fluffy cheesecake recipe, packed with tricks and secret weapons like whipped cream cheese, from a California food blogger. Click here to learn the story.
To celebrate an American summer staple, Fox News Digital has highlighted five regional hot dogs from coast to coast. Is your favorite on the list? Click here to learn the story.
There are many regional hot dog options across the country. These include, from left to right, the red snapper, the Coney Island hot dog, the Chicago hot dog, the Sonoran hot dog, and the Seattle hot dog. (Getty; American Coney Island; Portillos; Getty; iStock)
Viral videos
A group of penguins at the Memphis Zoo were spotted enjoying the cool water to beat the summer heat in Tennessee. Check it out! Click here to see the video.
Paleontologists in Brazil have found dinosaur skeletons after erosion caused by catastrophic floods in the region. The fossils could be 233 million years old. Click here to see the video.
Curious news
Costco is going viral on Instagram after a user posted about the wholesaler's emergency meals called the “apocalypse dinner kit.” The video has garnered millions of views. Click here to learn the story.
A woman has asked for advice after relatives criticised her for leaving a family gathering early due to her allergic reaction to a dog that showed up unexpectedly. Click here to learn the story.
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A viral TikTok trend has brides completely changing their look between the wedding ceremony and reception by chopping off inches of their hair. Three new brides reveal why. Click here to learn the story.
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An orange lobster named Crush was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, before being transported to Denver's Downtown Aquarium. Click here to learn the story.
The orange lobster has been placed in quarantine, where it will be examined by a veterinarian before being placed in the museum's “Lurks” exhibit, which houses other cold-water species from the North Atlantic Ocean, aquarium staff said. (Denver Downtown Aquarium)
Wild nature
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is preparing to hold a vote that could result in removing gray wolves from the state's endangered species list. Click here to learn the story.
The largemouth bass is now known as the Florida bass after a study determined that they are two separate species of fish. “This discovery is crucial,” said a wildlife expert. Click here to learn the story.
A largemouth bass, known by its scientific name as “Micropterus salmoides,” is seen in a Florida waterway. (Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
Faith and values
Former Education Secretary William Bennett shared his thoughts on the values and virtues of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, former President Donald J. Trump's pick as his 2024 Republican running mate, following Vance's speech at the Republican National Convention. Click here to learn the story.
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of Florida shared the 25 life lessons he has learned so far. He is a husband, father, religious leader, author, speaker and counselor. Click here to learn the story.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, country star Lee Greenwood reflected on her appearance at the Republican National Convention and her introduction of Trump. Click here to learn the story.
Former President Donald Trump appears on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday night. Lee Greenwood performed his signature song “God Bless the USA” on Monday and introduced the former president on the convention floor. (Reuters/Andrew Kelly/Getty Images)
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