Shauna Wright
What the…? Millionaire Couple Busted for Receiving Welfare Benefits
Investigators and authorities have learned that a Seattle couple lived in a million-dollar home and traveled the world, all while collecting more than $135,000 in welfare benefits.
Older Women Are in Luck! Mammograms Work Better for Them — Health Check
Are mammograms actually effective? Several conflicting studies have come out in the past few years, leading some to pose this question. Don’t fear though ladies. An even newer study from Dutch researchers indicates that they do work, but older women might be getting more out of them.
New Planet Kepler 22b May Prove We’re Not Alone in the Universe [VIDEO]
Monday marks the day when astronomers made a startling announcement: after years of searching, they’ve discovered an Earth-like planet outside the solar system that may very well be habitable.
Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There to Help With the Dead-Body Smell In Your SUV
That new-car smell is one of the joys of purchasing a vehicle. It’s hard to define, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t supposed to remind you of a dead body.
Margarita Salais from Michigan says that’s exactly what her SUV smelled like, and she’s now suing the dealership with help from State Farm for her money back.
What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe
Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping.
Autistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with ‘Sensitive Santa’ [VIDEO]
The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa.
So one mall opened early last Sunday morning for some low-key “sensitive Santa” time.
Larry King Reveals He Wants to Be Frozen After Death [VIDEO]
It seems like Larry King has been on television forever — and if he has things his way, he’ll live forever, too.
This Day in History for December 4 – US Joins the UN and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1875 – Notorious New York City politician Boss Tweed escapes from prison and flees the country (More info)
1918 – President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in Versailles, becoming the first US president to travel to Europe while in office (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 4 – Jeff Bridges, Jay-Z and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Bridges
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor and Musician
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his work in ‘Crazy Heart,’ and starring in other films like ‘Starman,’ ‘The Fabulous Baker Boys,’ ‘True Grit,’ and the iconic cult-classic ‘The Big Lebowski’
Coke Pulls White Holiday Cans After Customer Outcry and Confusion
Coca-Cola has once again learned that its customers don’t like change. Only unlike the New Coke debacle of the 1980s, this time it had nothing to do with the beverage itself, but rather the cans that hold the famous soda.
Revenge of the Processing Fees! Ticketmaster Forced to Cough Up Millions in Refunds
If you bought a ticket for an event from the behemoth known as Ticketmaster between October of 1999 and October of 2011, you may be getting a bit of a credit next year.
New York Teacher Is a Grinch — Tells Second Grade Students Santa Isn’t Real [VIDEO]
A teacher in Rockland County, New York may have to change her name to Scrooge after she told her second grade class at George Miller Elementary School that Santa Claus isn’t real.