This week’s hottest Lifestyle headlines cover a range of topics, including travel, trending food, odd and viral tales, moments in the great outdoors, and more. Regular quizzes, crosswords, and other games are also available for readers to enjoy. If you’re looking for some entertainment, check out the variety of new games published on Fox News Digital each morning, including a Daily Crossword. So grab your coffee or tea, sit back, and dive into these trending Lifestyle articles at www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.
In the realm of Fitness & Fun Foods, a Georgia fitness guru has shared her “hacks” for feeling better in your own skin. The “2-2-2” method includes a specific balance of nutrients and exercise, aimed at helping individuals improve their overall well-being. Italian police recently seized 71 tons of “counterfeit” olive oil and equipment in an effort to combat fraud within the industry, with the total value of the items estimated at nearly $1 million. On a lighter note, the Minnesota State Fair has announced 33 new foods that will be available this year, including unique dishes like “Grilled Purple Sticky Rice” and “Deep-Fried Ranch Dressing.” Additionally, the latest drink trend on TikTok involves a “cracking” twist on morning coffee that is both visually appealing and fun to make.
When it comes to Travel Talk, the National Park Service strictly prohibits visitors from picking wildflowers in its 429 parks nationwide, with fines reaching as high as $250. Yosemite rangers are reminding visitors to properly dispose of any toilet paper they bring to the park, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation. WalletHub recently released a list of the top family-friendly cities in 2024, catering to the needs of families seeking a positive environment to raise their children.
In the category of Odd & Viral stories, a man went to great lengths to fulfill his pregnant wife’s food craving by diving into the ocean to retrieve fresh sea urchin, despite potential health risks from consuming raw fish during pregnancy. New York State Assembly passed legislation to ban hospitality care products like shampoo and lotion bottles at hotels in an effort to reduce waste. Additionally, a kangaroo was found six months after escaping from its owner on New Year’s Eve, located over 50 miles away from home.
Wild Nature encounters include recent shark sightings in American waters, accompanied by 12 facts about these fascinating fish species, population data, and circumstances of attacks. A 375-pound injured sea turtle named Bubba was successfully rehabilitated in Florida and released back into the ocean, making headlines as a potential great-grandfather.
Viral Videos feature heartwarming moments like a toddler hugging a sloth at a ranch in Texas and the youngest hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo attempting to crush a whole papaya in his mouth, mimicking his parents’ behavior. Human Interest stories highlight the founding of NASCAR by Bill France Sr., a former race-car mechanic and driver, amid the post-WWII sports entertainment boom, as well as a youth church group’s harrowing experience of being struck by lightning while hiking in Salina Canyon, Utah. Lastly, a single mom has spent the last three years traveling the globe with her daughter on paid maternity leave from her job as a flight attendant.
Lastly, events in the Great Outdoors include a 12-year-old boy in Montana setting a state-record fish catch on video, Monet’s Gardens at Giverny inspiring Claude Monet to become the master of impressionism just outside Paris, and Pennsylvania passing a bill allowing hunting on Sundays, previously limited to three Sundays per calendar year. Share your thoughts on any of these stories in the comments section below.
