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This Fourth of July icebox cake recipe is a refreshing dessert for summer celebrations This July 4th Icebox Cake recipe, from food blog Little Sweet Baker, combines fruit, graham cracker and a special cream filling. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/363zpuA

Venomous missing snake goes viral on TikTok WRAL’s Kasey Cunningham cautioned her audience that the neighborhood didn’t have any idea that the venomous snake was living in their proximity as well as the snake could spit and bite if cornered and asked anyone who encountered it to dial 911 "immediately." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jvPP6E

Sisters get tattoos of dad's emotional final note: 'It has been such a good life' Two sisters who lost their father to COVID-19 memorialized his last moment with the final words he left for them. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3Afuc0t

A book-based theme park built to encourage reading is coming to Nashville This theme park comes straight out of a storybook. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3w7uPG0

July 4 weekend travel: When not to drive With Fourth of July weekend right around the corner, families all throughout America are planning to hit the road for a brief getaway. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3w9kE3E

4-year-old saves family's house from burning down after spotting burning appliance You’re never too young to be a hero. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xkEYAs

How to keep pets safe in a dangerous heat wave As the current summer heat wave continues to hit the Pacific Northwest, pet welfare advocates are warning families of the danger high temperatures can have on animals. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3y8V4gS

Meet the mother-daughter duo competing in Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest New Jersey-based René Rovtar, 62, and her daughter, Kristina Rovtar Dunne, 33, will be competing in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3h3xtIy

Man accused of suffocating $10k worth of lobsters at Cape Cod seafood market Crime doesn’t pay and lobsters aren’t cheap. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3qxwDH6

Bubba Wallace's Dr. Pepper car will have his giant face on it at NASCAR's Road America race Bubba Wallace's 23XI Racing car will feature a Dr. Pepper advertisement with his face on the hood at the NASCAR Road America race in Wisconsin via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UHCFJp

Exclusive interview: Kevin Hart collecting muscle cars on new Motor Trend show "Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew" is a new show on the Motor Trend app that follows the adventures of Hart and his Plastic Cup Boyz comedy crew as they navigate the world of classic car collecting. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3x6bztO

Los Angeles-area traffic no longer nation’s worst, report says The coronavirus pandemic has had at least one positive outcome in the Los Angeles area: The region is no longer home to the nation’s worst vehicular traffic, according to a report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dqIEJ8

Ford F-150 Police Responder pickup named quickest cop car The Ford F-150 Police Responder has been rated as the quickest law enforcement vehicle by the Michigan State Police. The full-size truck out-accelerated several sedans and SUVs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35Zmutl

Britney Spears is 'driving the cheapest car known to mankind,' but what is it? Britney Spears is on a Hawaiian vacation and driving "the cheapest car known to mankind" but hasn't said what it is. Fox News Autos has some ideas. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3w5dWMi

China's Haval Tank 300 SUV copies Ford Bronco and Mercedes-Benz G-Class The Haval Tank 300 borrows styling cues from some of the world's most iconic SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3AaaGT3

Missing pet dog returns home in the middle of the night and presses family's doorbell It turns out, dogs know how doorbells work. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3y2LTyr

Rare set of twins born in Texas after stressful pregnancy: 'It's a blessing' Despite not having a history of twins in her family, Rima Aldebbeh was pregnant with monoamniotic twins, which is very rare -- and high risk. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hhqVoz

Octopus shows off painting talent at Florida aquarium There’s an eight-armed painter in Florida and its name is Farallon. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3h1BEoe

5 unexpected Fourth of July hot dog recipes Try out these twists on the classic hot dog to surprise friends, family, and hungry neighbors. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jrPPou

World's oldest shark victim on record gets decoded by scientists The mysterious death of a prehistoric man may have been solved with 3D modeling. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3y3wY74

Mom brings toddler to job interview in viral video, sheds light on childcare crisis St. Louis-based mother Maggie Mundwiller, 38, posted a TikTok video bringing her 1-year-old son to a job interview after she was laid off during the pandemic via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jopMyn

United Airlines upgrades in-flight experience As part of its largest order ever for 270 Boeing and Airbus jets, United Airlines will undertake a nose-to-tail transformation of its fleet and offer a new and improved in-flight experience for passengers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hi89gT

Real estate scam robs Florida mom of $63K in life savings A mother of two is speaking out about how she fell victim to a real estate scam that resulted in the loss of $63,000 in savings amid her home buying journey. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3h17ce4

Magnetic weight loss device prevents mouth from opening more than .2cm, sparks outcry A new weight-loss device that uses magnets to stop a person's jaw from opening wide enough to eat solid foods has been developed to help fight the "global obesity epidemic." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3qxYK94

Real estate scam robs Florida mom of $63K in life savings A mother of two is speaking out about how she fell victim to a real estate scam that resulted in the loss of $63,000 in savings amid her home buying journey. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3x5UGj5

Team USA, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS line partner on official loungewear Team USA is keeping up with the Kardashians with an all-new loungewear collection. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hhNWHV

Families stock up on fireworks for July 4 amid supply shortage Families are loading up on fireworks ahead of Independence Day Sunday – and amid an ongoing shortage of the Fourth of July sparklers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ULNH0q

Gorillas find snake in Disney World's Animal Kingdom exhibit in viral video Even gorillas don’t know how to react to snakes. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3A0GVUy

19-year-old shelter cat adopted after his birthday party goes viral: 'Open your heart' A senior shelter cat named Sammy was quickly adopted after going viral on TikTok. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xXcnkE

Viral parking hack sparks debate online: 'We've been doing it wrong the whole time' Nobody likes a tight parking job. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TimKAV

Flinstone house owner settles with California town, will be allowed to keep cartoon-inspired additions It’s time for one homeowner in California to rock out. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TepsHM

TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020 Travel continues to take off in the post-pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ULB0mh

Couple loses 50-year-old wedding album as car is hijacked amid anniversary trip A carjacking in New Orleans has resulted in the loss of one married couple’s 50-year-old wedding album. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jiwDt6

Dominic Toretto's 'F9' mid-engine 1968 Dodge Charger is Hellacious Custom car builder Speedkore has created a street-legal version of the mid-engine 1968 Dodge Charger Dominic Toretto drives in the blockbuster "F9" film. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3A6lP7l

First test: The Ford Bronco is back to battle Jeep The 2021 Ford Bronco is ready to take the Jeep Wrangler head-on in the off-road SUV segment. The resurrected name returns on a very modern machine. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3AfqWSX

NASCAR: Kyle Busch wins Pocono Cup Series race with busted clutch Kyle Busch overcame a broken clutch to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for Joe Gibbs Racing. The victory broke a streak of six straight wins for Hendrick Motorsports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jjdQ0I

NASCAR: Flat tire foils Kyle Larson's bid for fourth straight win as Alex Bowman takes Pocono A last lap flat tire ended Kyle Larson's shot at winning a fourth-straight NASCAR Cup Series race on Saturday. Teammate Alex Bowman took the checkered flag instead. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UDXxkN

Coffee shop vandalized by teens invites community to paint mural: 'Give more second chances' Nashville-based Caliber Coffee responded to vandalism by inviting local artists to paint a mural instead via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3x8bNko

Cat owner gets stuck in tree trying to rescue pet in Oklahoma Sometimes, even rescuers need a helping hand. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3A3vZph

Married couple stuck living in abandoned real estate development This is one of every new homebuyer’s worst nightmares. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3qCfUmg

Med students rescue passenger mid-flight during medical emergency Some heroes need a plane to fly. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35UPRgr

Taco Bell testing plant-based shell on new Naked Chicken Chalupa at this location Taco Bell has launched a limited-time plant-based shell alternative for its Naked Chicken Chalupa. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35SBCsm

Airline incidents on the rise due to 'COVID hangover': Union president Union president Lyn Montgomery says airlines need to respond firmly to a sharp rise in unruly passengers via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gVKWCk

Joanna Gaines gives sneak peek of 'Fixer Upper' ahead of upcoming episodes Joanna Gaines gave fans a sneak peek of two home transformations on Instagram this week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jkEJBo

UK neighbors cut tree in half over bird poop dispute: ‘We were absolutely distraught’ Pictures of the odd tree in Sheffield, U.K., have been posted online and have been turned into memes on social media. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jl8Sk3

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver 'Iron Man' Jack Ingram dead at 84 NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram died this week at age 84. He won 5 championships and over 300 races. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SrkK98

Test drive: The 2021 Toyota Rav4 TRD Off Road likes to get a little dirty The 2021 Toyota Rav4 TRD Off Road is a more rugged version of the compact SUV designed for light off pavement driving. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3qp1aqw

Roger Penske thinks the Indy 500 and car industry aren't going all-electric anytime soon Automotive and racing magnate Roger Penske doesn't think the transformation to electric cars will happen as quickly as some are estimating. The IndyCar owner said "I don't think you're going to see the world going all electric." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3je6hsg

Amazing dash cam footage captures close call accident on Hollywood's Sunset Strip ... in 1963! Vintage film shot from a car driving down Hollywood's sunset strip has gone viral after being posted to Twitter. The clip shows historic sites and a near-miss accident. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3w5o33P

Jeep tries to stomp on Ford Bronco with new Wrangler Xtreme Recon SUV Jeep is introducing a new Xtreme Recon package for the Wrangler that adds equipment to give it the best ground clearance, water fording and approach, departure and breakover angles in the segment. The announcement comes just as the new Ford Bronco is hitting dealers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3h343co