Lauren Wellbank
Freelance WriterLocation: Lehigh Valley, PALauren Wellbank is a freelance writer living in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania with her husband, three kids, and dog. She enjoys spending as much time as she can with her family, and can often be found coaching her kids in their various sports teams. When she's not volunteering within her community, she can be found tending to her plants in her yard.
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Pet Parents Beware: There’s Another Dog Food Recall To Be on the Lookout For
There is a nationwide recall of dog and cat food in 2025, thanks to potentially contamination. This isn't the first pet food recall of year.
RFK Jr Claims His Agency Has Discovered the Root Cause of Autism
RFK Jr has announced that his agency has a report that will show what causes autism, and he plans to share the report publicly in September.
People Are Claiming To Be Addicted To Feel Free, a Kratom-Kava Drink
Many people are coming forward about their addiction to Feel Free, a drink made from kratom and kava, both of which aren't regulated by the FDA.
A Popular Hostess Snack Food Is Being Recalled Over Concerns About Mold Contamination
Hostess is recalling its popular Ding Dong cakes due to concerns that a mechanical issue with a piece of equipment allowed mold to grow.
What Is a Hahoob, the Massive Dust Storm That Strikes Desert Regions?
After a massive dust storm hit Arizona, many people have been asking what is a haboob and where else do these massive storms tend to materialize?
The U.S. Has Detected It’s First Travel-Related Case of Human Screw Worm
The U.S. has detected a case of human New World screwworm in August 2025, which was found in a Maryland patient who had traveled to El Salvador.
Climate Change May Be Causing an Increase in Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks
Climate change may be causing more Legionnaire disease outbreaks, increasing case numbers and causing more widespread infections of the disease.
Oklahoma Brings International Teachers in To Help With Critical Teacher Shortage
Oklahoma is just one of many states dealing with a teacher shortage, prompting officials to offer Mexican educators visas to come to work.
Trump Says the U.S. Will No Long Issue Permits for Solar or Wind Powered Projects
Donald Trump, a longtime critic of renewable energy, says the U.S. won't approve solar power projects in a departure from previous policies.
Yosemite Park Ranger Says Anti-LGBTQ Policies Led to Firing Over Flag
A Yosemite Park Ranger said they were fired for hanging a trans flag on El Capitan for two hours while they were visiting the park.
A Positive Case of the Plague Has Been Reported in Lake Tahoe
A California resident has tested positive for the plague. Officials believe it happened during a camping trip, where the person was bit by a flea.
Thousands of Acres of Everglades Are Burning — What Caused the Fire?
What caused the Everglades fire in Florida that pushed heavy smoke into the heavily populated Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, creating a hazy view.
No, Radioactive Shrimp Won’t Give You Super Powers, but It May Give You Something Else
Shrimp sold across 13 states has tested positive for Cesium-137, causing people to wonder what happens if you eat radioactive shrimp.
Can You Cook Listeria Out of Food and Make It Safe To Eat?
Listeria bacterium can be found in a variety of raw foods, like cheese, meat, and vegetables. Can you cook listeria out of food to make it safe?
An Ongoing List of All the Wegmans Recalls in 2025
Popular grocery store Wegmans has announced another recall. Here's everything you need to know about the recalled items before you shop.
A Blind Chicago Man Is Asking for Help After His Service Dog Was Stolen
A Chicago blind man is reeling after he says that someone stole his service dog out of the yard of his Logan square neighborhood home.
Ozempic Sparks Both Weight Loss Success Stories and Major Lawsuits in 2025
The weight loss injectable Ozempic has faced several lawsuits in 2025 from people who had a negative experience with the semaglutide.
Hatteras Island Is Being Evacuated as Residents and Visitors Brace for Hurricane Erin
Officials have issued a mandatory evacuation of North Carolina's Hatteras Island as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the U.S. Coast.
Jury Finds Meta Violated Flo Period Tracker Users' Privacy in Lawsuit Verdict — What Happens Now?
A jury has come to a decision in the Flo Period Tracker lawsuit after users say Meta illegally collected private and personal data from the app.
Drinks With Kratom Are Growing in Popularity — But Are They Safe?
Gas station drinks with Kratom have been making headlines as people who drink it report symptoms of addiction and intense withdrawal symptoms.
A Town Called Somerville Is Holding an Election for a New Mayor, and It’s a Cat
A race for bike path mayor in Somerville has a few strong cat candidates who are hoping to become the next mayor of the bike trail.
Colorado Residents Alarmed by Rabbits With Creepy Tentacle-Like Growths
Rabbits in Colorado appear to have tentacles growing on their faces thanks to a virus, prompting concern and speculation from residents.
A Yellowstone Visitor Broke a Cardinal Rule and Drank From a Thermal Spring
A Yellowstone visitor drinks from the park's hot spring, stunning people who watched a video of the incident online, and generating criticism online.
Trump Keeps Calling Alaska "Russia," Prompting Speculation That He Plans to Sell the State to Putin
Is Trump selling Alaska? Speculation mounted after Trump mistakenly called the state "Russia" during a press conference again of a summit.
Cold and Snowy or Warm and Dry? — Winter 2026's Weather Prediction
What's the winter weather forecast for 2026? Inside the Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction for North American's winter weather expectations.
The FDA Has Issued a Nationwide Recall of a Popular Sweetener
NuNaturals sweetener has been recalled, prompting a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about a mix-up with the product's labels.
Food Safety Data Indicates That These Foods Are Risky To Eat Right Now
Food safety information names the riskiest foods to eat right now in 2025, due to the potential for contamination or foodborne illnesses.
'Chimp Crazy' Star Tonia Haddix Has Been Sentenced to Prison
Tonia Haddix rose to fame after starring in the HBCO docuseries Chimp Crazy, but now fans and critics both want to know where she is now.
Cape Buffalo Strikes Again: Hunter Killed by One of Africa’s Most Dangerous Animals
Why are Cape buffalo so dangerous? The animals are nicknamed Black Death, and the reason why may not come as a shock to anyone who has ever seen them.
A Dangerous Rescue Mission Appears To Have Saved the Lives of 3 People at a Base in Antarctica
People are questioning the reason for an Antarctica evacuation after authorities shared just how dangerous the conditions were during the flight.
China Outbreak 2025: Chikungunya Virus Raises Global Health Concerns
Summer 2025 brought a Chikungunya outbreak to China as cases of the mosquito-borne illness climbed, prompting Covid-19-like measures.
Silence of the Whales — The Scary Reason Blue Whales Have Gone Silent in the Pacific Ocean
Why have the whales gone silent off the California coast? Researchers they they have discovered the sad reason the whales stopped singing.
Understanding Legionnaires' Disease, the Source of One of the 20th Century’s Worst Medical Tragedies
Where did Legionnaires' disease come from? You may be surprised to learn that the name of the disease hints at its origination and first known victims.
Final Report Released on OceanGate Titan Disaster — Were Human Remains Ever Found?
Human remains were found along with the wreckage of the Titan submersible, according to authorities investigating the tragety at sea.
The Gulf Coast Sees a Spike in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Deaths
Flesh-eating bacteria (also known as Vibrio vulnificus) deaths have risen in 2025 as states along the Gulf Coast report higher than normal numbers.
There Is a Clear Connection Between These Foods and Lung Cancer, New Study Finds
A study published in the medical journal Thorax raises questions about foods that cause lung cancer, saying that some foods increase your risk.
Mark Zuckerberg Has a Massive Property in Hawaii, but Does It Really Include Bunkers?
How much land does Mark Zuckerberg own in Hawaii? The Meta founder has quietly been grabbing up thousands of acres on the island.
There Is a Reason the Presidential Fitness Test Ended, but It's Coming Back
Why did the Presidential Fitness Test end? The test used to be administered to students across the country but the practice was ended by Obama.
A Tarantula Invasion Is Expected in Several States as Mating Season Sends the Spiders Into High Gear
Thousands of tarantulas are coming to these five states as mating season sends them out in droves. Experts are warning people to be on the lookout.
The Real Reason So Many Celebrities Are Diagnosed With Lyme Disease
Justin Timberlake, Miranda Hart, why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease? Is it a conspiracy or do the stars just have more contact with ticks?
Think You Know What Happens to a Cruise Ship in a Tsunami? You May Be Surprised
What happens to cruise ships in a tsunami? Those caught out at sea when disaster strikes may find themselves in an unusual position.
Hawaii’s Deadly Tsunami History and What It Means Today
A record-breaking earthquake caused tsunami warnings across all of Hawaii in July 2025, leaving people wondering if a tsunami ever hit Hawaii before.
Russia’s Klyuchevskoy Volcano Erupts Following Massive Earthquake, Ash Expected
Russia's Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted on July 30, 2025 following a massive earthquake that took place in the region the day before.
Sorry, There Is No Solar Eclipse Taking Place on August 2, 2025
Rumors are flying that there will be a full solar eclipse Aug. 2, 2025. But are claims that the Earth will be plunged into darkness actually fake?
Can Fans Expected To See Starbucks Raspberry Syrup Back in Stores Anytime Soon?
Is Raspberry Syrup coming back to Starbucks? Here's everything you need to know about everyone's favorite summer syrup and its return to Starbucks.
Tintina Fault May Still Be Active, Could Deliver Massive Earthquake in Canada
A 2025 study has researchers warning that the Tintina fault line has been showing earthquake activity in Canada, prompting concerns about its future.
The Largest Great White Shark Ever Recorded Tracked Along Coast of a Major U.S. Vacation Destination
The largest great white shark ever recorded was tagged in January 2025. Since then, researchers have been monitoring Contender and its movements near U.S..
Ready To Snap Into a Slim Jim? You Better Hold off if You’re Pregnant
What happens if you eat Slim Jims when you're pregnant? Experts advise against snacking on the processed meat when you're expecting.
Cats and West Nile Virus — What You Need To Know
Can cats get West Nile virus? Find out what you need to know about your cat's health when it comes to the virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Are Being Found in the U.S. — Is There a Vaccine Yet?
Mosquitoes that test positive for West Nile virus can be found all across the U.S. Is there a vaccine for West Nile virus available in the U.S. yet?