Kaitlyn Radde
Stories
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Health
New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders
Many eating disorder specialists oppose the new guidance's focus on weight loss and BMI, and say it minimizes the risk of disordered eating and will perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas.
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Business
4.9 million Fabuloso bottles are recalled over the risk of bacteria contamination
The products were sold online and at major retailers. As of the recall, no incidents or injuries had been reported.
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National
A curious Colorado bear strikes a pose for 400 selfies on a wildlife camera
Photoshoots are an unintended — but amusing — use of the cameras. The Open Space and Mountain Parks department in Boulder, Colo., set up nine of them to learn about and protect local wildlife.
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Environment
We need native seeds in order to respond to climate change, but there aren't enough
Native seeds are crucial for land restoration efforts after disasters, which will grow more extreme as climate change worsens. "Time is of the essence" to bank sufficient seeds, a new report says.
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National
Southwest faces investigation over holiday travel disaster as it posts a $220M loss
The Department of Transportation says it is looking into the airline's flight scheduling practices and will hold it accountable for refunds. The 16,700 canceled flights cost Southwest $800 million.
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Arts & Life
What tracking one Walmart store's prices for years taught us about the economy
Inside our shopping cart is a story of global trade, extreme weather, shrinking packages and rising prices.
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Food
M&M's replaces its spokescandies with Maya Rudolph after Tucker Carlson's rants
The Fox News host attacked the minor brand changes as "woke" and declared that M&M's wouldn't stop until "you're totally turned off." Maya Rudolph will replace the cartoons as M&M's spokeswoman.
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National
Disney World's Splash Mountain runs dry, as the iconic ride closes for good
Sunday was the last day for the ride in the Florida park. Controversy surrounded the ride, based on the 1946 film Song of the South and its racist themes. It will relaunch as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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Environment
Nearly 6-pound 'Toadzilla' found in Australia breaks the record for largest toad
Cane toads are notorious pests in Australia, colonizing habitats and poisoning other wildlife. Park rangers euthanized the 5.95-pound animal, whose body will be donated to the Queensland Museum.
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National
Amazon ends its charity donation program following other cost-cutting efforts
The company says the AmazonSmile program didn't have enough financial impact. But some charities say the support "made a huge difference," and shoppers have expressed disapproval on social media.