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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Alaska Expecting Record Heat in Summer 2025, Officially Fastest Warming State in the U.S.
Alaska will begin issuing a heat advisory warning to residents starting in summer 2025 thanks to rising temperatures brought about by climate change.
SharkNinja Issues a Recall of 1.8 Million Foodi Pressure Cookers Over Risk of Severe Injuries
SharkNinja has issued a recall of 1.8 million of its Foodi pressure cookers after 106 people reported receiving burns after using the product.
The European Gull Screeching Championship Is the Competition You Didn’t Know You Needed
Contestants compete to see who is the best when it comes to the European gull screening championship, where humans screech like seagulls.
Is Glycerol Bad for Kids? Everything You Need to Know About the Slushie Additive
Understanding why glycerol the key ingredient added to drinks like slushies that helps keep the texture of the frozen drink is bad for kids.
Zendaya Skips This Meal Every Day, Shares Go-To Dinner Recipe
People hoping to have a superstar figure often want to know what people like Zendaya eat in a day. As it turns out not a lot of veggies.
Is It Really Illegal to Talk to Dolphins? Kind Of...
Rumors circulating online have people asking why is it illegal to talk to dolphins, with some citing a marine law designed to protect them.
Scientists Have Discovered a New Color That Can't Be Seen With the Naked Eye
Scientists have unveiled a new color called Olo that can only be seen using a laser pointed directly into the cone of the eyeball by a professional.
Woman Goes Viral for "Caveman Method" Skin Care, Accused of Rage Bait
Dermatologists and skin care gurus react to the concept of caveman skin, which involves a seriously scaled back approach to skincare.
Fact Check: Are Snakehead Fish Really Dangerous?
Find out if snakehead fish are dangerous, where they come from, and what you need to know about the invasive predator taking over U.S. waterways.
Dogs and ZYN Are Not a Good Mix — What You Need to Know to Avoid Health Scare
Everything you need to know about what happens if you dog swallows a ZYN cartridge, including when to get them emergency veterinary help.
Here Is What Actress Jennifer Aniston Famously Drinks and Eats for Breakfast Every Day
Jennifer Aniston reveals what she eats each day for breakfast to stay full and feel great all the way up until it's time to eat lunch.
Car Seat Recalls 2025: An Ongoing Guide to Defective Products
An ongoing guide to all of the car seat recalls issued in 2025, including the one from Chicco that saw more than 30,000 seats pulled from market.
Satan’s Minions or Misunderstood Creatures — What’s Do Goats Get Such a Bad Rep?
Why are goats considered evil? The satanic myths associated with goats date back to biblical times, but how did the animals get such a bad reputation?
The Sad Last Words of the Mars Rover Live Rent-Free in Our Minds
When the Mars Rover uttered its last words in 2018, many people responded to the poignant — and emotional — message sent by the rover.
Melatonin Is a Popular Sleep Aid but Experts Say It’s a No-No for Kids
Melatonin may help people fall asleep, but experts say there are several reasons why melatonin is bad for kids to take as a sleep aid.
5 Ways to Naturally Reduce Your Cortisol Levels and Lower Your Stress
Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. Here are some natural ways you can reduce your cortisol levels so that you can feel less anxious.
Just How Far Away Is K2-18b — The Exoplanet Scientists May Have Just Found Signs of Life On?
Scientists say they may have found signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, which is located more than 100 light-years away from planet Earth.
Critics Are Going After the FDA for Failing To Publicize an E. Coli Outbreak That Left a Child Near Death
Critics are accusing the FDA of a coverup after it failed to alert the public to a November 2024 E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce.
Fact Check: What’s the Deal With Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets?
Lab-grown chicken nuggets are expected to hit major markets sometime between 2030 to 2035 after Japanese researchers were able to grow the meat.
Must See TV: Sweden’s Great Moose Migration Is Captivating Viewers
Remote cameras and a collection of drones are livestreaming Sweden's great moose migration. Here's how you can watch it for yourself at home.
Northern Lights April 2025 — Here’s Where You Need To Go To See Them
The northern lights are best viewed around the Earth's magnetic poles, in areas without light pollution, in the Southern and Northern hemispheres.
Colossal Squid’s Are the Heaviest Invertebrates on Earth, Here’s How Big They Get
Colossal squids can grow to be 23 feet in length, making it hard for humans to picture their size in comparison to land dwelling creatures.
Can Celery Juice Make You Sick? The Negative Side Effects Explored
Celery juice is touted for its health benefits, but there may be negative side effects of drinking the vegetable juice. Here is what you need to know.
Meet the Deadly Monster That Gave Us Ozempic
Ozempic has become popular over the years thanks to its ability to help people lose weight, but is the medication just highly processed reptile venom?
Aldi Recalls 2025: Every Product That Has Been Recalled By the Supermarket Chain
Discount grocer Aldi has issued a few recalls in 2025 — here are all the products that have been pulled from shelves.
Fact Check: Does Donald Trump Plan To Raise Minimum Wage in 2025?
A viral post claims that Donald Trump plans to raise minimum wage in 2025, raising questions about whether a planned wage increase is in the works.
Quaaludes Used To Be a Household Name, Where Has the Drug Gone?
Quaaludes were once a household name. What happened to Quaaludes and why aren't they readily available on the market like it was in the 70s and 80s?
How Growing Pink Pineapples Can Land You in Legal Hot Water
Copyright laws are part of the reason why it is illegal to grow pink pineapples at home, even though many love the pretty pink fruit.
Fact Check: Is There Such a Thing as "Clean Coal as Trump Claims?"
Clean coal is a phrase used to describe the carbon emissions from coal burning, but it doesn't mean that coal can be burned without concequence.
St. Louis Zoo Visitors Were Shocked When a Sloth Gave Birth in an Exhibit
Sago, a 6-year-old Sloth living at a St. Louis Zoo surprised guests and zookeepers when she gave birth unexpectedly in her exhibit.
Popular Butter Brand Recalled Over Possible Fecal Matter Contamination
Cabot Creamery has announced the recall of 1,700 pounds of butter over concerns that the butter could be contaminated by fecal matter.
Can a Good Rainfall Ease Your Pollen Related Allergies?
When you're suffering from seasonal allergies, you may wonder if rain can make pollen better or worse. In most cases it can do a mix of both.
Here's Why Dire Wolves Really Went Extinct Around 12,500 Years Ago
Dire wolves became extinct over 10,000 years ago. Scientists believe this was the result of climate change and the loss of their main food source.
Contamination Causes 400 Gallons of 'Hot Ones' Sauce To Be Recalled
The Karma Sauce Company is recalling its Hot Ones Los Calientes Hot Sauce due to potential contamination of a foreign substance, according to the FDA.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' Net Worth Explored as She Removes Forest Protections
Brooke Williams has an estimated net worth in the millions thanks to her family and jobs with organizations like the America First Policy Institute.
Fact Check: What Happens if Asteroid 2024 YR4 Actually Hits the Moon?
The changes of an asteroid hitting the moon on Dec. 22, 2023 have increased. Learn what the experts say will happen if the space rock makes contact.
Nurse Influencer Hailey Okula Tragically Dies After Childbirth — Husband Shares Details
Hailey Okula, the influencer known as Nurse Hailey, died due to a amniotic fluid embolism shortly after giving birth to her son via C-section.
2025 Pasta Recalls: Multiple States Are Dealing With Pasta-Related Recalls
An ongoing list of all of the pasta product recalls issue in 2025, including a recall of Lean Cuisine products that were sold in 37 states.
Is Home Depot Really Going to Start Charging Customers for Parking to Fight Inflation?
A home improvement blog says Home Depot is telling customers that they would now start charging customers for parking in their lots while they shop.
Fact Checking the Movie 'Geostorm:' What Would Really Happen During the Space Weather Event?
The movie 'Geostorm' shows the devastation that can happen to our planet during a geometric storm, but what would a real life storm actually look like?
Understanding the Spiritual Meaning of the Pink Moon and What It Means for You
The spiritual meaning of April's pink moon lies in the astrology sign for Libra, which experts believe is all about romance and self love in 2025.
Fact Check: Are Stimulus Checks Scheduled To Go Out in 2025?
From Elon Musk's DOGE cuts, to a suggested repeat of Donald Trump's first term, everyone wants to know who will get a stimulus check in 2025.
Everything You Need to Know About the April 2025 Lyrid Meteor Shower
The Lyrid meteor shower will be visible in certain parts of the USA on April 22, 2025, offering views of the dust trails left by the Comet Thatcher.
Beekeepers Report Losing 62 Percent of Their Bees in 2025 — Why Are Honey Bees Dying?
Beekeepers reported that 62 percent of their colonies died at the start of 2025, raising questions about the reason why so many honey bees are dying.
FDA Issues a Recall of 692 Cases of Popular Decaf Coffee Brand Over Contamination Concerns
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA has issued a voluntary recall of a decaf light roast coffee after it was discovered that some packages are mislabeled.
Terrifying Moments Caught on TikTok as 7.7 Earthquake Rocks Thailand
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has collapsed buildings in Thailand on March 28, 2025, possibly killing thousands of people in the process.
Fact Check: Does Female Birth Control Work for Men?
When a man takes a birth control pill designed for women, it won't do anything to prevent pregnancy, but it may cause some unexpected side effects.
Capybaras May Be Cute, but Do They Make Good Pets?
The cute Capybaras may seem like the perfect pet, but the Central and South American native rodents are too hard for the average person to raise.
Understanding the Impact Using AI Can Have On the Planet
As AI becomes more accessible, more people are using it to do everyday tasks, which has the potential to take a massive toll on the environment.
Shampoo Recalls 2025: Every Major Retailer That Has Issued a Recall
There have been several shampoo recalls issued in 2025 and we've created a list of the products that are being pulled from shelves as it happens.