Puerto Rico lost its only elephant and cracked open a well of emotions

 Posted on July 23, 2024  |  15 minutes  |  2990 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico — Mundi, the Puerto Rico zoo's prized African elephant, was scheduled to board a cargo jet to her new home at a sprawling elephant refuge in southern Georgia. But there was a problem. She was afraid to enter the massive transport crate in which she'd soon be making the trip. The Georgia refuge's founder, Carol Buckley, had arrived on the island a week earlier to get Mundi comfortable with the cage, and at first had no trouble coaxing her in with her favorite foods. [Read More]

Tommy Wants His Mommy: We Want to Watch More at 2 a.m.

 Posted on July 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  303 words  |  Aldo Pusey

If you’re a blinker, you might have missed Tommy Wants His Mommy on the robust slate of this past spring’s NYTVF selections. Surrounded by dozens of other contributions, the quarter-hour short is summarized: In the style of Dr. Katz [and] Life and Times of Tim, Tommy Wants His Mommy is an absurdly banal short following a 28-year-old slacker that moves back into his Mom’s house as she begins mentoring him in the family business, life coaching. [Read More]

Top 10 novels about motherhood

 Posted on July 23, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  925 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Top 10sFictionFrom Elena Ferrante to Taffy Brodesser-Akner, writers have captured the pressures that being a mother can inflict on marriage and on the creative self What surprised me most when I became a mother was how unfeasibly demanding the job was. This work was 24/7, three six five, and nobody even acknowledged that it was work, nor that mothers were doing it, that they were doing all of it, all of the time. [Read More]

Nardo Wick Fan Attacked, Knocked Out Cold by Rapper's Entourage

 Posted on July 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  348 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Play video content 11/27/23 KNOCKED OUT COLD update 9:51 AM PT -- A spokesperson for Tampa Police tells us they're asking the public to help identify the attackers ... adding the victim is in critical, but stable condition. Anyone with info is asked to reach out to Tampa Police. A Nardo Wick fan got much more than he bargained for after asking for a photo with the rapper, as Nardo's entourage unleashed a brutal attack . [Read More]

Days After Birthday Cheers, Lindsey Vonns Millionaire Boyfriend Surprises theLegend With Best

 Posted on July 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  511 words  |  Martina Birk

An American skiing legend recently celebrated her 39th birthday on 18th October 2023. The 3x Olympic medalist stepped into a new year after another graceful year full of recent life changes. While this formidable public figure welcomed and managed herself through all the changes, she is glad that she also has a constant in her life. Lindsey Vonn and Diego Osario have been dating since 2021 and have maintained a healthy and adorable relationship. [Read More]

How to keep fresh-cut flowers alive longer

 Posted on July 22, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1587 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Updated When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Most cut flowers can last anywhere from 7-12 days if properly cared for, but there are easy ways and simple tricks to make your bouquets last longer with common household items. Here are the best methods to keep your flowers alive longer.Read more: The best flower delivery services  Everybody loves fresh flowers. They bring color and life to your space, add a nice touch to any room, and make the perfect gift for someone special or even yourself. [Read More]

Ina Garten's Brunch Menu Is the Perfect Make-Ahead Meal With a Few Surprising Shortcuts

 Posted on July 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  546 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Celebrity Ina Garten offers up her perfect go-to brunch menu, which features a delicious frittata, but also has some easy shortcuts. The Barefoot Contessa star recommends her potato basil frittata recipe as well as bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese, a tomato salad, and fresh fruit for dessert. Published on May 11, 2021 2 min read Ina Garten loves to entertain guests for a Sunday lunch or brunch because it provides a relaxed atmosphere and leaves the day free when it’s over. [Read More]