The Washington Post/The Washington Post/Getty Images Six Flags is closing down one of its East Coast parks at the end of this season in what the company calls a reshaping of the “park portfolio.” Maryland’s Six Flags America and its water park, Hurricane Harbor, will shut their doors for the final time after the 2025 season, the amusement park giant announced Thursday. “As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” Six Flags CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said....
Fitness Influencer Andy Elliott Has The Idea Of A "Fitness Family" All Wrong
NickyLloyd/E+/Getty Images The fitness industry has exploded over the last few decades, with social media really changing the game in the last 10 years. Now, with just one little swipe, you can find hundreds of thousands of people just like you — moms with limited time to exercise, moms with babies trying to meal plan, moms with big kids trying to build healthy habits — to inspire your own family’s fitness. But, the fitness industry also has a lot of ick, like influencer Andy Elliott’s recent video highlighting his family… specifically, his 9-year-old and 12-year-old daughters’ six-pack abs. Look, I...
Why Is My Dog Attacking My Other Dog All Of A Sudden? Experts Weigh In
Matthew C. Wright/Getty Images Like human siblings who squabble over toys or vie for parental attention, dogs sharing a household can experience their own form of sibling rivalry. When dogs suddenly start fighting or exhibiting aggressive behavior towards each other, it can leave pet owners concerned and confused, especially if they once coexisted in harmony. Unexpected altercations between dogs can happen for various reasons, from developmental changes to competing for resources. While these conflicts can be jarring, identifying the root cause is essential if you want to restore peace in your household and ensure all your furry family members are...
Federal Government No Longer Participating In Safe to Sleep Campaign
Vilin Visuals/E+/Getty Images The Trump administration has made the elimination of so-called “waste” and “fraud” a point of pride in the early days of the president’s second term. In addition to the 130,000 federal employees fired or bought out since January, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports the administration has expressed a desire to more than double that number in months to come. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), run by Robert Kennedy Jr., has been particularly hard-hit with cuts to Head Start, minority health initiatives, and Title X funding for family planning and women’s healthcare...