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"Shoebert" the seal. (Credit: Beverly Police Department) BEVERLY, Mass. - A police station in Massachusetts got a surprise visit from a mammal early Friday morning. The Beverly Police Department said "Shoebert" the seal got out of a local pond and made his way to the side of the police station for help. Beverly Animal Control, Members of NOAA, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Beverly Fire Department all came to attend to Shoebert and got him into a special wildlife carrier without incident. RELATED: There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study findsThey said the seal appeared to be in good health and "was a little sassy in the early morning hours."Shoebert was taken to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut and will undergo a medical evaluation before he is released into the wild. "Thank you Shoebert for having faith in the BPD, you will be deeply missed by your friends here," the department posted on Facebook.

FILE - (L to R) Pork Chorizo, Al Pastor, and Oxtail Barbacoa tacos in a file image dated Sept. 7, 2022. (Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post via Getty Images).

FILE - A woman jogs in a Los Angeles park after sunset on April 6, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FREDERIC J.

LOS ANGELES - A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients. Researchers for the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm say waist-to-hip ratio, and not body mass index is a better measure of healthy weight which may also predict early death better than BMI. Scientists say the new method should replace BMI, which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention commonly cites as a preferable tool to analyze weight and health. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kilograms and dividing by the square of height in meters, with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 considered healthy.

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers from purchasing HECOPRO digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors as the devices present a concerning risk for carbon monoxide poisoning.In a press release published on Thursday, Sept.

LOS ANGELES - As if there isn’t enough anticipation for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, groundbreaking K-pop group BTS is reportedly coming out with a brand new song for the event. The group — comprised of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM (formerly Rap Monster), Jimin, V, RM and Jungkook — are ambassadors of Hyundai, a sponsor for the World Cup, will be releasing the song as part of the company’s global campaign "Goal Of The Century."On Sept. 20, Hyundai released a teaser for the song on its Instagram page.https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciw1OyQD6-e/"Warm up, stretch your legs and get ready to dance along with BTS and their new edition of ‘Yet To Come’.

PHILADELPHIA - Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times," beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C.

LOS ANGELES - In an exclusive interview with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson, Los Angeles mayoral candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass discussed her two guns being stolen from her home.Bass, who called the incident "very traumatic," told Michaelson her guns were registered, locked in a safe box, and stashed away in a closet before they were stolen by the suspects over the weekend.Bass revealed two suspects have since been arrested. The Los Angeles Police Department later confirmed the two men were 42-year-old Patricio Munoz and 24-year-old Juan Espinoza.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Karen Bass says two guns stolen from her house during break inFollowing the burglary, FOX 11 filed a public record request in hopes of gaining more information on the incident.

(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) A new Gallup poll shows nearly 50% of Americans — and probably more — are "quiet quitting" while on the job. Quiet quitting is continuing to work but doing the bare minimum in order avoid burnout and keep collecting a paycheck.In addition, Gallup said in the second quarter of 2022, the number of engaged workers remained at 32% but the number of disengaged workers increased to 18%, making the ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees at 1.8 to 1, the lowest in almost a decade.Researchers added the drop in engagement began in the second half of 2021 citing "clarity of expectations, opportunities to learn and grow, feeling cared about, and a connection to the organization's mission or purpose" as contributing factors to the friction between employees and their bosses. RELATED: 'Quiet quitting' is nothing newLeah Gorham spoke with FOX Television Stations about pivoting to a new career.Notably, Gallup found that the drop in engagement and employer satisfaction was among the remote Gen Z population and younger millennials who are 35 years old and younger. The number has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key takeaways from the poll found:Gallup does offer tips for companies to resolve the quiet quitting crisis.

A fireplace is shown in an undated file image. (Photo by Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Americans are likely going to pay more to heat their home over the winter months. The average cost of heating a household is set to increase by 17.2% this winter, compared to winter last year, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), an educational and policy organization for federal programs that help low-income families pay their utility bills. The group expects the average winter heating bill to increase from $1,025 to $1,202, which would be the highest figure in over a decade. U.S.

LOS ANGELES - Following the news from Taco Bell that the Mexican Pizza is officially back on the menu for good, many have been left to speculate whether or not it actually is a pizza. This speculation has apparently offended the popular fast-food chain Pizza Hut as they recently took to social media to throw shade at Taco Bell. Thinking that Taco Bell was intending to out pizza the hut with the latest success of the Mexican Pizza, Pizza Hut posted a photo of someone folding a slice of pizza in the shape of a taco and calling it an "Italian Taco."The post sent pizza and taco fans into a frenzy wondering if they would have the chance to get their hands on such a creation but Pizza Hut later confirmed to multiple outlets that the whole thing was just a slice of pizza folded like a taco. Kicking Taco Bell while they were down, Pizza Hut made a jest out of the news that when Taco Bell originally brought back the Mexican Pizza earlier this year, it sold out within weeks. Pizza Hut noted that their Italian Taco was something that would never sell out. Taco Bell's Mexican pizza will return as a permanent menu item this month after the food chain severely underestimated demand in a temporary release earlier this year.The fast food chain brought back the Mexican pizza as a limited-time menu item in May, but did not purchase nearly enough supply to meet demand.

LOS ANGELES - You can now add "school founder" to George Clooney’s resume.  Last week, the actor helped kick off the school year at the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a new program at the Roybal Learning Center, in downtown Los Angeles.  The specialized academy is designed to drive transformational change across the entertainment industry for students from underserved communities.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - A missing cat wanted to let her family know she had returned when she alerted the home's doorbell camera. Lilly, the 8-year-old feline, went missing from her Long Island, New York home for almost a week but returned on August 14. The video showed Lilly reaching over the camera and meowing, alerting the homeowners, Stefanie Whitley and Efrain Leandry, that someone was at the door. RELATED: Animal shelter says puppy was run over, kicked by bystander"Our family was ecstatic, emotional, and hysterical when she came home," Whitley told Storyful.Whitley said Lilly knows how the doorbell system works. "Lilly is aware of the camera, and looks towards the door when there is [a] notification," Whitley said.Storyful contributed to this report.

GERMANTOWN - Friends, family and fans all gathered in Germantown to honor PnB Rock, in a celebration of his life, by the people who knew him from the start. "I love you Rock," yelled the crowd. Balloons released in Germantown in memory of Philly's own PnB Rock. Hundreds gathered to celebrate his life after it was tragically taken, police say, during a robbery in Los Angeles earlier this week."Rock was my little guy," said Raymond Hunter.

has voluntarily recalled Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot over concerns the product may contain metal fragments. The recall affects over 200 cases of the 15 oz, 12 bottles per case, packages. According to the FDA's report, the recall started on August 15 but was made public on September 8. The product was sold in seven states: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas.RELATED: Starbucks to spend nearly half a billion dollars to revamp image, make stores more efficientCustomers are urged to stop using the product and return it to its place of purchase. FOX Television Stations has reached out to Pepsico for comment. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

LOS ANGELES - Starbucks – ringing up record sales but struggling with low employee morale – plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex.The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025, with an emphasis on meeting the growing demand for new types of service, including drive-thru, mobile ordering and delivery. Drive-thru now makes up 50% of U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock has reportedly died after he was shot at a popular restaurant in Los Angeles. According to a report from TMZ, the rapper, 30, was shot at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles in Inglewood on Monday afternoon. Local officials and communities have begun expressing their sorrows following the rapper's shooting death. Several music venues in Philadelphia began commemorating the rapper by displaying his name on signs. Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, whose song "Dangerous" features PnB Rock, said the news has put him in a "survival mentality." New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called PnB Rock "a star in the industry" and offered his condolences to the rapper's family. Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson also tweeted about the rapper and his experience meeting him at an anti-violence rally in the city. Representative Malcom Kenyatta called PnB Rock's death a "huge loss for Philadelphia." The rapper's death comes as he and entertainment personality DJ Akademics discussed crime in Los Angeles during a podcast interview. His top Billboard hits include "Everday We Lit," "Dangerous," "Selfish," and "Leave Em Alone."This is a developing story.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Rapper PnB Rock is seen arriving to the Palm Angels Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) LOS ANGELES - Rapper PnB Rock is reportedly fighting for his life at the hospital after being shot while dining at a Los Angeles staple.According to a report from TMZ, the 30-year-old rapper was shot at an Inglewood location of Roscoe's House of Chicken'N Waffles Monday afternoon.A suspect has not been formally identified in the reported shooting.

LOS ANGELES - Apple officially launched iOS 16 on Monday, offering a flurry of new features to most iPhones.The new updates come days after Apple announced a fleet of new phones coming this fall. And if you're not willing to shell out the big bucks for a flashy new device, this latest update should at least make you feel like you have a newish phone. Here are all the major updates you should know about.Apple's battery percentage has finally returned to the iPhone's status bar.The percentage, which was moved to the iPhone's Control Center in 2017 following the release of the iPhone X's notched display, is now written within the battery logo. The new update allows users to edit and unsend text messages.Users will also be able to mark already seen conversations as unread and view shared content in message threads. "Users can edit or recall recently sent messages, recover recently deleted messages, and mark conversations as unread so they can come back to them later," the company said in a press release from earlier this year.

Diana Jenkins reportedly has COVID.This means the 49-year-old blonde beauty will not be able to attend Friday's taping of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills reunion alongside Lisa Rinna, Garcelle Beauvais, Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards, among others.The star has been showing symptoms, according to TMZ, and is under a doctor's supervision.  She has recently fallen ill: Diana Jenkins has claimed to have COVID and is under doctor's care, per TMZ; seen in 2017But Diana will still have a presence at the reunion special as she will be participating via Zoom, the site added.Jenkins has been in Hawaii for the past several days during a late summer vacation. She has been enthusiastically sharing photos from the trip on Instagram.But sources tell TMZ that she is already back in Los Angeles where she is trying to recuperate from the virus.This is not the first time a reality TV star has missed a reunion special due to COVID.

Diana Jenkins reportedly has COVID.This means the 49-year-old blonde beauty will not be able to attend Friday's taping of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills reunion alongside Lisa Rinna, Garcelle Beauvais, Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards, among others.The star has been showing symptoms, according to TMZ, and is under a doctor's supervision.  She has recently fallen ill: Diana Jenkins has claimed to have COVID and is under doctor's care, per TMZ; seen in 2017But Diana will still have a presence at the reunion special as she will be participating via Zoom, the site added.Jenkins has been in Hawaii for the past several days during a late summer vacation. She has been enthusiastically sharing photos from the trip on Instagram.But sources tell TMZ that she is already back in Los Angeles where she is trying to recuperate from the virus.This is not the first time a reality TV star has missed a reunion special due to COVID.

Diana Jenkins reportedly has COVID.This means the 49-year-old blonde beauty will not be able to attend Friday's taping of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills reunion alongside Lisa Rinna, Garcelle Beauvais, Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards, among others.The star has been showing symptoms, according to TMZ, and is under a doctor's supervision.  She has recently fallen ill: Diana Jenkins has claimed to have COVID and is under doctor's care, per TMZ; seen in 2017But Diana will still have a presence at the reunion special as she will be participating via Zoom, the site added.Jenkins has been in Hawaii for the past several days during a late summer vacation. She has been enthusiastically sharing photos from the trip on Instagram.But sources tell TMZ that she is already back in Los Angeles where she is trying to recuperate from the virus.This is not the first time a reality TV star has missed a reunion special due to COVID.

Sharon Osbourne gazed adoringly at her husband with tears in her eyes as he took to the stage at a recent football match. The emotional look comes after Ozzy underwent “life-altering surgery” in June and it is also the 73-year-old’s first performance in the US in four years. Ozzy played two songs during the halftime show of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and New York’s Buffalo Bills, rock classic Crazy Train and his new song Patient Number 9.

The Rams take the field at SoFi Stadium on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) NFL football returns on Thursday, kicking off with the possible Super Bowl preview of Buffalo at Los Angeles.

The Weeknd is giving fans a health update, following an unexpected scare onstage during his latest concert in Los Angeles, after being forced to abruptly stop his performance when he noticed vocal issues, declaring that he couldn’t give the audience “the concert that I want to give you right now.”The 32-year-old singer, who is starring in the highly anticipated HBO series ‘The Idol’ alongside Lily Rose Depp, was performing the first set of his show at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, singing his hit song ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ when he rushed off stage.Now the singer is revealing how he is feeling after canceling the show, revealing that he will be playing his upcoming shows in Toronto, Canada. “Doctor says my voice is safe and with rest I’ll be solid and able to bring the show my TORONTO fans are waiting for.”The Weeknd also explained that a new date for his Los Angeles show will be revealed soon, sharing his appreciation for his fans.

The Weeknd performs at the "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour at Met Life Stadium on July 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation) LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance.The four-time Grammy winner was performing his third song "Can’t Feel My Face" before he abruptly stopped his show Saturday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Bruce Willis starred in Die Hard 2 on ITV4. The 1990 movie was the smash-hit blockbuster sequel to Die Hard, which became a worldwide phenomenon and launched Willis into a legendary career that still stands strong today. But in recent months, the actor decided to go back to where it all began in a nostalgic step into his past.

Former NFL player Brett Favre walks off the 10th tee box during the Celebrity Foursome at the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 11, 2022. (Patrick McDermott/Getty I The FBI has questioned NFL Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre for his alleged involvement in a Mississippi welfare fraud case in which Favre was paid $1.1 million for motivational speeches that he never gave, according to a report.The money that was reportedly paid to Favre in 2017 and 2018 came from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) welfare fund, and was part of a larger scandal of $70 million that was paid to Favre, a professional wrestler, a horse farm and a volleyball complex. According to a defendant in the case, the money paid to Favre reportedly came at the direction of former Mississippi Gov.

Ozzy Osbourne has spoken out in a fresh interview as plans for a new family TV show were confirmed. The Black Sabbath frontman has admitted that he would "be dead" if not for his wife Sharon, after their marriage led him to cut down on drinking and drug use.

ITV4, Bruce Willis stars in Die Hard 2. The 1990 movie was the smash-hit blockbuster sequel to Die Hard, which became a worldwide phenomenon and launched Willis into a legendary career that still stands strong today. But in recent months the actor decided to go back to where it all began in a step back into his past.

Radio recordings obtained from the Los Angeles Fire Department reveal grisly details about the rescue of actor Anne Heche after she crashed her Mini Cooper into a home on Aug. 5, igniting an inferno.

Anne Heche died without a will, and her 20-year-old son has filed court papers to control her estate.Homer Laffoon, Heche’s son with ex-husband Coleman Laffoon, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday requesting that he be allowed to administer his mother’s estate. Anne Heche’s death ruled an accident by coroner following car crash The petition lists Homer Laffoon and 13-year-old Atlas Tupper, Heche’s son with former partner James Tupper, as her only heirs.The document says the value of Heche’s estate is unknown.

BALTIMORE - Baltimore firefighters stepped in and gave a little girl a special send-off for her first day of school after her stepfather died in the line of duty last January. Crews lined up outside Trinity Lutheran Christian School Monday for the young girl named Mila. The Baltimore Firefighters Union Twitter account showed Mila holding a bouquet of flowers and high-fiving firefighters are she entered the building. Mila’s stepfather, Lieutenant Kelsey Sadler, died of injuries suffered in a partial building collapse in west Baltimore last January.The school later announced the Lt.

Police in NC say a police horse was hit by a suspected drunk driver. (Credit: Wilmington PD) WILMINGTON, N.C. - A police horse in North Carolina is recovering after authorities said it was hit by a suspected drunk driver.Wilmington Police said early Saturday morning, the department’s mounted unit was downtown when a drunk driver attempted to pass.The horse, 19-year-old Elton, and its officer were struck from behind by the vehicle.The officer was not hurt but Elton sustained an injury to his left leg.RELATED: Update on carriage horse that collapsed in ManhattanThe suspected driver, 24-year-old Alexis Williamson, was arrested and charged with DWI, improper passing and failure to reduce speed.Police said her blood alcohol level registered .19 on the intoximeter.

Sikh Temple in Stockton. Photo: Google Street map LOS ANGELES - At least nine people were wounded in separate shootings at a bar in Los Angeles and a Sikh Temple in Stockton, authorities said.A man opened fire Sunday inside a crowded bar in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights, wounding six people, including one who is in critical condition, the Los Angeles Police Department said.Witnesses told police people were fighting at the Holiday Bar when a man pulled out a gun and fired into the crowd."It is unknown who he was arguing with," LA police Lt.

Kendall Jenner makes a casual arrival for a business meeting in Los Angeles on Friday (August 16).

George Foreman attends the Hublot x WBC "Night of Champions" Gala at the Encore Hotel on May 03, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Hublot) LOS ANGELES - Two women have filed lawsuits accusing former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman of sexually abusing them in the 1970s, according to media reports.Separate lawsuits were filed by the women, who are both in their 60s, under the pseudonyms Gwen H.

LOS ANGELES - It’s a four-legged Cinderella story.  The mom of abused beagle puppies was rescued by royalty... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle…the Duchess of Sussex."She was so awesome.

DESERT CENTER, Calif. - The main highway from Los Angeles to Phoenix was damaged by a flash flood that washed out part of the road through the Southern California desert in the latest bout of punishing monsoonal thunderstorms that have hit the region this month.The latest round of flooding started Wednesday evening, damaging the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near the small community of Desert Center, about 165 miles (265 kilometers) east of Los Angeles.Traffic in both directions was halted initially, but westbound lanes for motorists heading from Arizona to California reopened later."We have a project happening in that area on the I-10, so it’s the I-10 tune up, so the kind of silver lining to this is that we had detour lanes, and those were actually the ones that we lost to the flood and the water, so the good thing is that they were able to use the main line right now for that one lane eastbound that is allowing traffic from LA to Arizona," said said Eric Dionne with Caltrans.All eastbound traffic was diverted until the California Department of Transportation managed to reopen one lane Thursday morning.Officials recommended that people heading from Southern California use Interstates 8 or 40, which are major detours."Everyone, just take [your] time," said trucker Lorne Focht. "Don't cut people off, and be patient.

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Students, faculty and others walk down a campus path amidst a mostly empty University of California-Irvine campus Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES - They may be a little too young to remember, but the newest members of Laker Nation got a sweet care package from UCLA Health. For the second year in a row, newborns sharing a birthday with Kobe Bryant received cute Laker gear at the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers shared adorable photos of literal "Day 1 fans" of the Purple and Gold as the day marked what would have been Bryant's 44th birthday.In addition to scoring the Purple and Gold swag, the little ones were also presented with a heartwarming note from the Lakers and UCLA Health that read, in part: "WELCOME TO THE WORLD! One of your family's most special days has landed on one of our organization's most celebrated days. On this year's Kobe Day, here's to your next-generation Lakers fan.

NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter on Tuesday to shoot down a fake story circulating on Twitter that he was donating blood to COVID-19 patients.A photo of the 63-year-old Los Angeles Lakers legend, who announced at a 1991 press conference that he had contracted the HIV virus, started circulating last week with that claim, though Johnson denied it in a tweet on Tuesday.The Associated Press also shed more light on the viral photo, revealing that the photo originated from a 2012 documentary showing Johnson getting his blood drawn at a routine doctor's appointment, not donating blood to the Red Cross. Fake story: NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter on Tuesday to shoot down a fake story circulating on Twitter that he was donating blood to COVID-19 patientsThe image first surfaced on a satire Twitter account, with many others Twitter accounts sharing it.One Twitter account dubbed @NBAGoatMuse tweeted the photo with the inaccurate caption, 'Earlier today, NBA legend Magic Johnson donated some of his blood to the Red Cross to help underprivileged communities help fight COVID-19.' Johnson simply responded Tuesday on Twitter, 'I’m aware of the false story circling the internet, and to be clear, I have never donated blood.' Never: Johnson simply responded Tuesday on Twitter, 'I’m aware of the false story circling the internet, and to be clear, I have never donated blood'The AP report reveals that the image comes from the 2012 PBS Frontline documentary Endgame: AIDS in Black America.The still, which was also published by NPR in July 2012, was taken from a scene where Johnson's longtime physician, Dr.

Sabastian Spencer, 20, and Danielle Salvator, 19. (Credit: Hendersonville Police Dept.) HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. - A couple was arrested and charged after police said they stole from inside a church.

Labrador retrievers at the head of the pack, which may surprise no one. The Labrador retriever has held the top spot for dog breeds in people’s hearts for the past 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club. Labradors and Chihuahuas proved to be the most popular breeds adopted, coming on top in almost every state, according to data collected by the company Top Data. Take a look to see if your dog’s name and/or breed made it on Trupanion’s lists for 2022. RELATED: Labs still reign as America's most popular dog breed; newcomer ranks top 5This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

FILE - A cashier scans school supplies for a customer at a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in the Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles, Calif.

LOS ANGELES - A man described by a prosecutor as a sexually motivated serial killer was convicted Thursday of murdering two women in the 1980s.A downtown Los Angeles jury deliberated for about three hours before convicting 67-year-old Horace Van Vaultz Jr.