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Newsweek
17-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Woman Tells Husband She Wants To Try for 3rd Baby—Then He Sends Her a Video
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mom from Illinois who told her husband she wanted to start trying for their third baby wasn't expecting his response. Jessica Haizman (@jessicahaizman) posted a reel on Instagram of herself curled up in bed during her last pregnancy, holding a lime Popsicle, looking teary-eyed and utterly wiped out. It turns out her husband sent her the video to remind her of the challenges she faced during pregnancy. Pregnant woman in bed eating lime Popsicle. Pregnant woman in bed eating lime Popsicle. @jessicahaizman When she received the video, Haizman told Newsweek she laughed and laughed. "Despite being incredibly nauseous and having difficult pregnancies, I would do it again and again and again," she said. "My husband knows this, and he knows that the nine months were worth our incredible children." In the first trimester of her second pregnancy, Haizman recalled how she lost 15 pounds as she couldn't keep food or water down. "My husband would buy me lime Popsicles because the citrus flavor would curb my nausea and allow me to actually consume something without throwing it up," she told Newsweek. That moment, caught on camera, was during one of her lowest points. "I was... feeling exhausted and really overwhelmed because I was so tired and sick," she said. "I couldn't keep up with my toddler and that made my mom guilt soar." The nausea started at the four-week mark and lasted until the day Haizman gave birth. Other than a sore back and heavy pelvis, she told Newsweek that she didn't suffer with some of the other common symptoms of pregnancy. "The most difficult part of my pregnancy was the all-encompassing nausea that prevented me from eating and enjoying food for the entire nine months," she said. So when her husband sent her that video in response to her baby number three proposal, it was both a funny and honest reminder of what she'd gone through. Thankfully, after nine long months, Haizman was able to enjoy her food again. "My husband made me eggs and breakfast sausage with sourdough toast," she said. "I vividly remember how good it tasted, not only because I had just given birth, but because it's the first meal in nine months that I actually enjoyed." Haizman's reel has been viewed over 18 million times on Instagram and received over 2,800 comments, where many other fellow moms chimed in with similar experiences. "Nausea and watermelon only diet. Still want a second," one user shared. "God gave us the gift of forgetting as mothers. We remember as soon as we see those pink lines," another laughed. Haizman told Newsweek that many other moms related to her clip. "I think it really paints the picture of how hard pregnancy is," she said. "Whether you experience nausea or just the fatigue, it's truly impossible to understand what emotions women experience." As for baby number three? It's not off the table. "My husband is fully convinced that we will have a third child," Haizman told Newsweek. "We're definitely not quite ready yet because of the toll it's taken on my body [so] I'm using this time to focus on my health and replenish everything before getting pregnant for a third time."
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Internet Can't Cope With What Vet Does for Patients Who 'Need an Exorcism'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A vet assistant has left internet viewers in hysterics after revealing the extra measures she takes to help the patients who can be quite "spicy" during their visits. Every day, Kaitlin Wakefield, an ER vet assistant, treats all kinds of animals for a variety of ailments. While some are more placid and don't mind being treated, there are others who can get very stressed by their unknown environment, including Percy the cat. When Percy arrived at the Animal Emergency Hospital & Urgent Care in Raleigh, North Carolina, he was loving and calm during his examination. However, Wakefield told Newsweek that he became "very anxious" once he was hospitalized and placed in a cage. "We gave him antianxiety medication, a privacy curtain, sprayed some Feliway, and finally ended up moving him away from other cats," Wakefield said. At the time, Percy was extremely loud and let out a high-pitched screech whenever someone approached. For that reason, Wakefield took matters into her own hands and created a makeshift cross out of Popsicle sticks. From left: Percy the cat rests in his cage at the veterinary clinic, and the wooden cross outside his crate. From left: Percy the cat rests in his cage at the veterinary clinic, and the wooden cross outside his crate. @katiewake9194 / TikTok The small cross was placed on Percy's cage on the privacy curtain "for pure laughs." Wakefield often jokes about giving spicy patients an exorcism, and Percy certainly fits that category. Wakefield said: "We had a rough night at the clinic, and sometimes comic relief is a good way to combat that. At first, all the staff came running, thinking I needed help when I was only looking at him from outside the cage. We had to warn all clients and staff in the building that I was about to get this cat out for X-rays and that the cat and I are fine, just very loud and have feelings." Perhaps the cross worked after all, as Percy was very well behaved when Wakefield took him out of the cage. He cuddled up to her and calmed down, although she ultimately chose to sedate him for further tests and diagnostics. Wakefield said that Percy was "so stressed," so they didn't want to cause him more anxiety. On May 27, Wakefield shared a video on TikTok (@katiewake9194), showing the small cross she made for Percy's cage. The hilarious clip of her "screaming cat patient" went viral with over 1.9 million views and more than 189,600 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. During the video, Wakefield pulls back the curtain on Percy's cage, only for him to let out an almighty scream. Layered over the footage, the caption reads: "Some patients need an exorcism … we shall prevail." Wakefield said she has been blown away by the online reaction to her video, as she had no idea it would generate so much attention. Working in a vet clinic can be exhausting and mentally draining, but Wakefield loves going the extra mile to help her patients and their owners each and every day. "This video blew up overnight, and I was so surprised," Wakefield said. "I think it's important for everyone to see what we deal with in ER veterinary medicine, and that we truly love our patients. We do everything we can to help them when they are generally very sick when they come to us. "My clinic also sees exotic animals and offers care to injured wildlife that the public can bring us at no cost. I've worked here for six years and have never had a better team of doctors and co-workers," she continued. Since the TikTok video of Percy's exorcism went viral, it has amassed almost 600 comments in just a matter of days. One comment reads: "I fear this is my cat at the vet." Another TikTok user wrote: "The tongue depressors used as a cross got me." A third person added: "That's me every morning honestly." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Set it and forget it with the best slow cookers for 2025, tested and reviewed
We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals . This classic slow cooker from Crock-Pot does exactly what it's supposed to do, plus it's portable! (Amazon) If the idea of dumping a few ingredients into a pot and sitting down hours later to a fully cooked, delicious meal sounds appealing (how could it not?!), keep reading. Years ago, I received a slow cooker as a gift, but despite attending culinary school, I never knew what to use it for. Eventually, I gave it away, but now that I'm a mom who regularly cooks for four or more — and values the set-it-and-forget-it functionality — I was intrigued to test the best slow cookers for 2025. There are so many recipes for slow cooker meals I've wanted to try, but couldn't ... until now. The quintessential slow cooker meal might very well be beef stew, so that's the dish I used to put the slow cookers through their paces. I discovered that there are nuances to slow cookers — many have stoneware inner pots (or crocks), some have nonstick-coated metal inner pots, some have brown/sauté settings so you can get a crust on proteins before setting them to braise, some come with steaming racks and some with temperature probes. And did you know that Crock-Pot is a brand name? Like Popsicle is to ice pop, Crock-Pot is to slow cooker. After browsing through dozens of slow cookers, I narrowed down the testing pool to eight popular picks, including, yes, some of the best Crock-Pots. I ruled out manual models in favor of user-friendly displays with programmable timers that allow for at least four to eight hours of slow cooking and automatically switch to a "warm" setting (at a food-safe temperature) once cooking is finished. I looked for even heating, ease of use, a variety of functions and value. My picks for the best slow cookers are real kitchen helpers that allow you to whip up a comforting meal, even if you have to leave for the office or take care of other tasks at home. Table of contents Best slow cookers of 2025 Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo Best slow cooker overall Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Slow Cooker Capacity: 6 quarts | Settings: Slow cook on high or low, keep warm | Weight: 11.9 lbs. | Dimensions: 17"D x 11.8"W x 9.8"H When you're called upon to bring a dish to family gatherings, the Crock-Pot Cook & Carry will be your go-to solution. A locking lid with a rubber gasket ensures that food and sauce stay inside and don't spill onto the backseat of your car. And it's easy to carry thanks to the generous handles. This stainless steel slow cooker from an iconic brand offers slow cooking at low and high temperatures for cook times up to 20 hours, plus a keep-warm setting that turns on automatically when a programmed cook time ends or can be used on its own. The stoneware crock is microwave-safe and oven-safe up to 400°F. I found the control panel easy to read and foolproof to navigate. Just choose high or low for the temperature and then use the up and down arrows to set the cooking time, which counts down on a digital display. I checked a batch of beef stew periodically and found the temperature was consistently at 194°F. When I returned to the stew after eight hours on low heat, it was rich and velvety. I can already tell that this is the kind of dependable appliance that will last for years. It may not have tons of bells and whistles, but that's its charm. You can set it and forget it and trust that it will do what it's supposed to. Maintenance is simple — wipe the outside clean with a damp cloth and wash the inner crock and lid by hand. It's the best Crock-Pot I've tested. Pros Easy to program Portable with locking lid Automatically switches to keep-warm setting when cooking time ends Generous handles Cons The outside of the cooker gets very hot $70 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $80 at Lowe's Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo Best upgraded slow cooker Cuisinart MSC-600 Cook Central 6-Quart Slow Cooker Capacity: 6 quarts | Settings: Slow cook, steam, brown/sauté, keep warm | Weight: 17.4 lbs. | Dimensions: 18"D x 11"W x 10.5"H This Cuisinart brings you all the bells and whistles: Want to steam fish or chicken and veggies? Like to brown and braise cuts of meat or chicken? This is the slow cooker for you. Though the large rectangular shape of this slow cooker eats up countertop real estate, it makes up for it with its quick-heating inner pot and excellent control panel with buttons for all of its functions. The backlit display shows the timer on one side and the temperature on the other. I loved that you could set the brown/sauté function to 400⁰F. This means you don't have to use a separate skillet on the stove to sear meats (which adds depth of flavor) before braising them for eight hours. The unit comes with a steamer insert that's perfect for delicate proteins and vegetables and doubles as a roasting rack for a whole chicken or roast. The inner crock is made from nonstick-coated aluminum. It washes clean easily with warm water and a soapy sponge, but you can also put it and the lid in the dishwasher. Pros Lots of functions Large control panel that's easy to use Time and temperature alerts Pot and lid are dishwasher-safe Cons Expensive Large footprint $134 at Wayfair Explore More Buying Options $134 at Amazon$160 at PERIGOLD Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo Best nontoxic slow cooker GreenPan Elite 8-in-1 Programmable Slow Cooker Capacity: 6 quarts | Settings: slow cook on low and high, brown/sauté, steam, keep warm | Weight: 21 lbs. | Dimensions: 11.81"D x 22.13"W x 16.1"H When you want all the features and value nontoxic cookware and great design, the GreenPan Elite 8-in-1 Slow Cooker is the answer. This 6-quart model is so versatile! It offers eight functions: slow cook, sauté, steam, simmer/buffet, proof, bake, reheat, high temperature, low temperature and warm. The inner crock is made with a PFAS- and PFOA-free ceramic coating that's also certified by the NSF, meaning it meets strict standards for public health and safety. This high-end slow cooker shepherded a batch of beef stew from browning right in the pot at 400°F to braising on low for eight hours, resulting in tender meat and vegetables with a luxurious slurry. The LCD display was easy to read and made programming a cinch. The unit features a handy set of prongs in the back that allow you to rest the lid without taking up counter space. It also comes with a steamer insert, which, along with the pot and lid, is dishwasher-safe. Now on to its good looks. This sleek model comes in a variety of tasteful colors, including glossy white, navy, sage green and charcoal — you will surely find one that integrates into your kitchen decor. Just don't forget to consider the space it takes up on the counter or in a cabinet. Pros Lots of functions Excellent browning Generous handles Attractive enough to leave on the counter Cons Expensive Large footprint $200 at Wayfair Explore More Buying Options $200 at Amazon$252 at Macy's (back to top) Factors to consider when choosing a slow cooker My time spent testing slow cookers yielded these considerations to keep in mind when you're shopping. Features: I value the ability to brown/sear meats directly in the unit rather than using a pan on the stovetop and then adding the meat to the slow cooker. Some people like the option of steaming fish and veggies in their slow cooker. But if you tend to use recipes that don't benefit from these features, and all you want is a timer and either a low- or high-temperature setting, you'll have many options to choose from at various price points. Dimensions: Limited storage space means some models may not work for you. You should consider whether or not you'll use a slow cooker often enough to keep it on the countertop or store it in a cabinet — always check the height of the model before you commit. Capacity: If you cook large-batch soups and stews and whole roasts or chickens, a 6-quart model should satisfy most of your needs. If you cook for two to three people, you can get away with a 4-quart model. And if you want to keep lots of food warm for a tailgate or a family gathering, some 8-quart models work nicely. (back to top) I checked this stew periodically during the eight hours it cooked to ensure the food was in a safe temperature zone. (Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo) How we tested slow cookers After opening each package, I noted if there was any setup required and how easy these appliances were to program. I gave each inner crock and lid a quick wash with soap and water before cooking a classic beef stew in each one. To rank on our list, the gadgets had to excel in the following tests: Temperature test: A safe cooking temperature generally falls between 170°F and 280°F, according to the USDA, but in practice should hover somewhere below boiling, or 212°F, or you will overcook most proteins. Did the slow cooker meet these requirements? Sauté/brown test: Is there a sear/sauté function? If there is, does the pot get hot enough to properly brown meat? Stuck-on food test: After food cools, it can get pretty sticky and adhere to the inside of a pot. I waited for a while to wash the inner crocks to see how much work was involved in getting them clean. Each slow cooker has a slightly different control panel — and some were easier to navigate than others. (Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo) (back to top) Other slow cookers we tested Crock-Pot MultiMeal Programmable Slow Cooker ($210): I love this Crock-Pot's promise of being able to make two dishes at the same time, which might require different settings and cook times. However, this appliance does not offer a slow cook setting that goes for the traditional eight hours, only one that cooks for four hours, which was not long enough for the stew, nor for the convenience of letting a dish cook all day. Hamilton Beach Portable 6-Quart Set & Forget Slow Cooker with Temperature Probe ($76): This and one other slow cooker from Hamilton Beach feature a temperature probe, which none of the other brands I tried have. At first, this seemed like a must for checking the cooking temperature, but you're better off buying an instant-read thermometer that you can use for many other cooking tasks. Outside of that added feature, this model has the popular high, low and keep-warm settings. Hamilton Beach Portable 6-Quart Set & Forget Slow Cooker with Temperature Probe & Defrost ($77) Much like the model above, this Hamilton Beach slow cooker covers basic slow cooking tasks, has a temperature probe and can cook food from frozen, which is a feature none of the others have. If you know you'll forget to defrost the chicken breasts in the middle of a hectic week, this model might be the answer. I understand the appeal of dumping a bunch of ingredients into the pot in the morning, turning it on and coming home to a hot meal. (Lisa Schweitzer/Yahoo) Instant Pot Superior Cooker 7.5 Quart Slow Cooker ($80): I had high hopes for this large-capacity slow cooker from the popular multicooker brand because it has a sear/sauté feature. The downfall here is the metal inner pot — it's too thin and doesn't get hot enough to sear meat properly. It almost feels flimsy. Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 4-Quart Slow Cooker ($35): This was the smallest slow cooker I tested, as the 6-quart version was unavailable. The most exciting feature on this appliance is the lid holder — it's removable, but I loved how I didn't have to clear space on the counter to set down the lid. Unfortunately, this unit cooked food at too high a temperature and therefore resulted in an overcooked, dry stew. There is also no clock to let you know how much time is left in your cooking cycle. (back to top) What is the difference between a crock pot and a slow cooker? Crock-Pot is a brand name many people use to refer to the generic term for a slow cooker. It's not unlike using the word Kleenex (also a brand name) when referring to facial tissues. (back to top) We received complimentary samples of some products and purchased others ourselves, but we reviewed all products using the same objective criteria.
Vogue
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The 13 Best Beach Movies to Cue Up Now
Great beach movies can effortlessly conjure the sun-kissed, saltwater-tinged glory of actually spending the day riding the waves and searching for the ice cream truck—seriously, why is it always so hard to find the orange Popsicle of my dreams at Riis Beach?—all without having to brave the glaring sun, wash sand out of all your belongings, or deal with any of the other not-so-fun parts of embarking on a beach day. They also feel especially apropos this time of year. While some may know the present season as 'spring,' I prefer to think of it as 'those months when it's getting slightly warm out, but not hot enough to actually go to the beach, so you have to spend all your time inside watching movies about the beach.' (Rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?) In that spirit, here are 13 of the best beach movies about sun, surf, and oceanside romance. Gidget (1959) Gidget was one of the first films to put California surf culture (in all its sunscreen-scented, tanned, Valley Girl-accented glory) on the map, and it's still well worth a rewatch if you want to marvel at how charming movies used to be—and get some moodboard inspiration for your next vintage swimwear purchase. Jaws (1975)
Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Miss the Chill? : Try this accidental invention that changed summer forever!
Is it not fascinating how some of the best things in life are born out of happy accidents? That is precisely how the beloved Popsicle came to be! Back in 1905, an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson made a chilly discovery that would change summer forever. One cold night, he accidentally left his cup of flavoured soda with a stirring stick on the porch. By morning, the drink had frozen solid. Curious and excited, he licked it right off the wooden stick—and loved it! Just like that, the first ice pop was born. Young Frank did not stop there. He patented his frosty invention, thoughtfully including details like the ideal stick type. He tested his 'Eppsicles,' as he first called them, on sunny California beaches, where they quickly became a hit. Years later, his children encouraged him to rename them—and 'Popsicles' were officially born. So the next time you enjoy an ice pop, you are tasting a century-old story of childhood curiosity, a little forgetfulness, and a lot of genius. These frozen treats are not just nostalgic—they are also perfect for cooling off in the summer. And now, with fresh fruit-based versions, they can be both delicious and nutritious! Think bursts of vitamin-packed berries, tropical mangoes. I love the addition of Greek yoghurt for a creamy and indulgent twist. Ready to make your own? Try these fruity and juicy ice pops for a fun treat. They are cooling, nourishing and simply delicious! Adults and kids will love them.
