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Bryce Gruber
Woman Puts Camera On Bird Feeder, Here's What She Caught
The Macomb County, Michigan woman caught some pretty amusing images. It's no secret that lockdown and prolonged social distancing has made us reach for more outdoors activities and hobbies we never previously imagined, and that's exactly how Macomb Township, Michigan resident, Lisa Cavanary, got into tracking the wildlife visitors to the birdfeeders in her own yard. Cavanary, who goes by the name Ostdrossel on social media, started feeding and observing birds when she moved from Germany to Michigan before the pandemic. She's since started documenting a range of other adorably amusing wildlife for tens of thousands of online admirers of her work.
Kim Kardashian Shows Kids' Fleet of Luxe Cars (there's even a Lamborghini)
Nothing says childhood quite like a collection of Lambos. Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to upload imagery of her children's fleet of luxury toy cars including a replica-style miniature Lamborghini and Mercedes model in her Hidden Hills, California garage. Before we get into more details about the toy cars for America's most elite toddlers (seriously), let's take a minute to digest that she has dedicated garage space for a Jay Leno-like collection of these, shall we?
New Research Says Mild COVID Raises Long-Term Death Risk 60%
Researchers say we're just at the "tip of the iceberg" in American Covid deaths. New research put out this week from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis concluces that COVID-19 survivors, including those with cases so mild they could easily recover at home without any hospitalization, have an increased risk of death in the six months following their infections with the virus. The researchers also catalogued a lengthy list of diseases associated with COVID-19, painting a fuller picture of the scope of long-term complications the disease is likely to put on the world in coming years.
New Data Reveals How Chicagoans Changed During the Pandemic
Instacart's newly-released data shows Chicago-area residents have made some unexpected changes. One of the most notable shifts in consumer since the stay-at-home orders were issued proved to be America's en masse move from in-store shopping to online grocery. Almost overnight, millions signed up for online grocery delivery to get food on the table safely during a difficult time, which Chicago and other major American cities leading the pack. According to a new Instacart survey of 2,038 U.S. adults conducted recently online by The Harris Poll, nearly half of all Americans (48%) say that they ordered groceries online during the pandemic.
Chicago-area health nuts obsessed with this health trend, but does it really work?
The greater Chicago area searches for information on MCT oil more than any other American region. Chicago residents are pretty serious about their fitness, and they're not willing to stop at long runs and Peloton bikes to reach their goals, it seems. In fact, the topic has been so hot in Illinois that the Chicago Tribune devoted an entire review piece to the topic knowing that thousands of Google-ready residents would land on their content in hopes of finding trimmer waistlines and enhanced athletic performance.
NBA Legend Scottie Pippen's Son Dead at 33
The basketball star shared the news in a heart-breaking social media post. NBA legend Scottie Pippen's firstborn son, Antron, has passed away at the age of 33. In a teary social media post the star and father of eight and Chicago resident penned, "I'm heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game."
Watch Miami's Fave Chimp Gets Salon-Level Treatments, Really
No monkey business for this pretty chimp. In an era where American humans have scaled back their salon visits and beauty treatments more than ever, the monkeys of Miami are feeling prettier than ever. The Earth is healing, right?
Ginny & Georgia Renewed for Second Season of Wellesley, Massachusetts Drama
The hit Netflix series is based on idyllic Wellesley, not Wellsbury. If you tuned into Netflix's recent teen drama, Ginny & Georgia, this year and loved it -- good news, it's coming back for a second season set in Wellsbury, Massachusetts, a fictional town based on the very-real charm of actually-on-the-map Wellesley.
Woodstock a Bright Spot in New York Economy
New York City residents continue to flock to Woodstock. Even on a chilly, gray-skied Sunday afternoon, the streets of downtown Woodstock, New York were filled with locals and tourists making the most of the town. Regulars and new on-lookers lined up for the town's regular drum circle event as peaceful anti-racism protestors with signs reading Stop Asian Hate, end the violence, and Black Lives Matter stood across from the popular Oriole 9 cafe.
Rapper Black Rob, 51, Dies in Atlanta
The famous rapper was part of Diddy's crew at one point. Respected rapper and accomplished musician, Black Rob, died in Atlanta on Saturday. He was 51. The news comes on the heels of another beloved rapper's passing, DMX, just a matter of days earlier. Black Rob, who was born Robert Ross in East Harlem, New York, passed away Saturday morning while he was hospitalized in Atlanta.
32-Year-Old Mom of 11 Kids Shows Family Laundry Pile
Pregnant mom of 11 children, Britni Church, revealed her enormous pile of laundry on social media, and it's so big that two of her kids are actually hidden beneath the massive pile. Church, who is from Arkansas City, Kansas, is 32-years-old and expecting her twelfth child with her husband Chris, 29, after they welcomed triplets Oliver, Asher, and Abel in 2019.
Yikes! TSA Publishes a Retraction About Carry-on Allowances
Oops, they did it again! Springfield, Virginia-based TSA angered dermatologists around the country. Earlier this week the TSA issued an update on their website indicating some pretty exciting news in incredibly bleak times -- they'd be allowing full-size sunscreens in carry-ons at United States airports. Dermatologists around the country obviously offered virtual cheers, high fives, and standing ovations from their offices and homes when they thought the government agency was finally supporting healthy skin habits. After all, sunscreen usage is clearly linked to reduced rates of skin cancer and other serious medical issues, and you'd think that might be enough for the United States to take a firmly pro-sunscreen position.
Bernie Madoff Dead at 82 in North Carolina Prison
The world's most famous Ponzi schemer has officially passed away. Bernie Madoff, the former Wall Street financial advisor and beacon of seemingly-endless cash, has died in prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, the agency that oversaw Bernie Madoff's prison stay, reports that he passed away in custody at his federal prison facility in North Carolina. Sources confirm Madoff died of natural causes, and had not been infected with COVID-19.
'Procoffee' Trend Catching on in NYC, Enthusiasts Swear it Makes Them 'Prettier'
The latest coffee trend to hit New York has solid bones. New Yorkers are pretty jaded when it comes to coffee -- oatmilk lattes, flat whites, upside down mochas, and energy jolt shots? Been there, done that. The newest craze is called 'procoffee' and it's one that health, beauty, and wellness fanatics across social media are sipping with gusto.
Macaulay Culkin is a Dad! Baby's name is a touching tribute
The former child start named his firstborn after his late sister. Macaulay Culkin, everyone's favorite 90s child star and eccentric Hollywood hipster, welcomed his firstborn last week with former Disney star Brenda Song. On Monday, April 5 he and Brenda song welcomed a healthy baby boy in Los Angeles, and named him Dakota Song Culkin in honor of Macaulay's late sister who was killed in 2008 after being struck by a car.
5 West Palm Beach Area Staycation Families LOVE
Easy, affordable WPB-area staycation ideas you probably never thought of. Here's a little-known secret: domestic, close to home travel is more popular than ever. Americans are still wary of air travel, especially with children, and are looking for undiscovered gems within an hour or two of their own homes.
Fort Myers-Based Store Sends Customers Swooning Over Epic Sale
Clearance racks are an extra 60 percent off right now at this iconic Fort Myers-based retailer. When Molly Frank, a professional stylist from Estero Beach, found out Chico's was having a sale -- she was excited. When her best client, an executive with several offices in Fort Myers, told her that everything was an additional 60 percent off the clearance rack, Molly was beyond herself with excitement. They both quickly took to the internet mapping out must-have pieces.
12-Foot Alligator's Stomach Contents Reveal 5 Dog Tags
Some local Charleston-area mysteries are beginning to unravel. In Charleston County, South Carolina the sight of the occasional gator or two isn't terribly surpising, but when a 12-foot, 445-pound alligator was killed along the Edisto River recently, something was definitely beyond the norm. The Lowcountry gator was processed by a local wild game meat processor, Cordray's, which revealed the contents of the giant creature's stomach.
New Deadly Mosquito Species Invading Miami-Dade
Get your bug spray ready. Just when you thought the ongoing pandemic and killer hornets were enough, it turns out there's a new more-dangerous mosquito species invading South Florida, and taking the Miami-Dade and Broward County areas by storm.
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Bryce Gruber covers women's lifestyle content and news ranging from shopping to travel, beauty to parenting, wellness and delicious eating. Find her at @brycegruber on social media, and across a variety of women's lifestyle and parenting topics at TheLuxurySpot.com, Readers' Digest, Bravo, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, FASHION Magazine and on your TV screen through national talk shows. She lives and works in New York's Hudson Valley with her five small children.
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