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This week's hottest Lifestyle headlines include viral and fun family stories, travel news, share-worthy food finds and much more. Lean back and soak it in. (Tiffany Turner; Stephany Faublas; SWNS)
Family news
A mom from Charlotte, North Carolina, took away her child's iPad and documented the withdrawal period on TikTok. The mom said the change led to new confidence for her daughter. Click here to get the story.
Akil "Sonny" McLeod from Arizona has been named the 2024 Gerber Baby. The McLeod family shared their 1-year-old son's success with Fox News Digital. Click here to get the story.
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Akil "Sonny" McLeod from Arizona has been named the winner of Gerber’s 14th annual Photo Search contest. Fox News Digital spoke to the parents. (The McLeod family)
Pet tales
A cat named Prince is credited with saving the lives of several people who were sleeping inside a Maryland townhouse that caught fire. Click here to get the story.
The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot who was adopted — and was known for his foul mouth. Click here to get the story.
Firefighters and officials rescued a large dog that weighed 160 pounds from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. The pup had injured paws and was carried on a stretcher. Click here to get the story.
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A big pup is safe after a rescue from Saddle Mountain in Oregon. (Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District )
Travel talk
A tropical cactus that was once found in the Florida Keys no longer exists in the United States — the result of sea-level rise, hurricanes and herbivory, a field biologist told Fox News Digital. Click here to get 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 through numerous countries in Europe. Click here to get the story.
Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine 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 get the story.
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Dr. Meghan Martin, inset, a pediatric emergency medicine physician in St. Petersburg, Florida, revealed her list of most dangerous water toys to avoid. (iStock; Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital)
Food finds
Thinking of making a pasta salad this summer for a get-together? Chefs and nutritionists share the smartest ways to create a delicious and healthy dish that loved ones will enjoy. Click here to get the story.
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Friends and family may swoon over this light and fluffy cheesecake recipe full of tricks and secret weapons, such as whipped cream cheese, from a California food blogger. Click here to get the story.
In celebration of an American summer staple food choice, Fox News Digital has highlighted five regional hot dogs from coast to coast. Did your favorite make the list? Click here to get the story.
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There are many regional hot dog choices throughout the country. They include, from left to right, the "red snapper," the Coney Island dog, the Chicago dog, the Sonoran dog and the Seattle dog. (Getty; American Coney Island; Portillos; Getty; iStock)
Viral videos
A group of penguins at the Memphis Zoo were spotted enjoying cool water to beat the summer heat in Tennessee. Check it out! Click here to see the video.
Paleontologists in Brazil found skeletons of a dinosaur after erosion from catastrophic flooding occurred in the region. The fossils may be 233 million years old. Click here to see the video.
Odd news
Costco is going viral on Instagram after a user posted about the wholesaler's emergency meals dubbed the "apocalypse dinner kit." The Reel has garnered millions of views. Click here to get the story.
A woman asked for advice after she took grief from family members for leaving a family reunion early due to her allergic reaction to a dog that showed up unexpectedly. Click here to get the story.
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A viral TikTok trend has brides completely changing their look between the wedding ceremony and reception by chopping inches off their hair. Three new brides reveal why. Click here to get 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 get the story.
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The orange lobster was placed in quarantine, where he will be examined by a veterinarian before being placed in the museum's "Lurks" exhibit that houses other cold water North Atlantic Ocean species, said aquarium staff. (Denver Downtown Aquarium)
Wild nature
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is preparing to take a vote that may result in the removal of gray wolves from the state's endangered list. Click here to get the story.
The largemouth bass is now known as the Florida bass after a study determined these are two separate species of fish. "This discovery is crucial," said a wildlife expert. Click here to get the story.
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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
William Bennett, former secretary of education, shared thoughts on the values and virtues of Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, chosen by former President Donald J. Trump as his 2024 GOP running mate, after Vance's speech at the RNC. Click here to get the story.
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of Florida shared the 25 life lessons he's learned so far. He is a husband, father, faith leader, author, speaker and counselor. Click here to get the story.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, country star Lee Greenwood reflected on his appearance at the Republican National Convention and his introduction of Trump. Click here to get the story.
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Former President Donald Trump is shown on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday night. Lee Greenwood on Monday performed his well-known song "God Bless the USA" and introduced the former president at the convention hall. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/Getty Images)
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