Heather Hayes
Oklahoma City: America’s Unexpected Olympic Hub for 2028
In 2028, the Olympic spirit is heading to Oklahoma City, a city no stranger to hosting major sporting events. Remember the 1989 Olympic Festival, where a young gymnast named Shannon Miller wowed crowds and President Ronald Reagan himself kicked off the festivities? Oklahoma City is also home to the NBA team the OKC Thunder who won the National Championship in the playoffs in 2025 and could win again in 2026. Now, OKC is stepping onto the world stage again, co-hosting two exciting Olympic sports for the LA28 Summer Games: canoeRead More
Florida TV Weatherman Fired — Then His 1.2 Million‑Follower Facebook Page Vanishes
What Happened to Matt Devitt’s Facebook Page – and Did He Get Fired? Former WINK News chief meteorologist Matt Devitt is at the center of a growing media storm after his sudden firing from the Fort Myers TV station was followed by the disappearance of his 1.2‑million‑follower Facebook page. TV Weathermen and Meteorologists are no strangers to being part of the news story. A Sudden End To A Decade At WINK Devitt said on January 10 that he had been “let go” from his role as chief meteorologist after 10Read More
Why Rebranding MSNBC as MSNOW Is a Risky Move — And What Would Work Better
As a media and public relations expert, I’ve watched many iconic brands attempt reinvention—sometimes with disastrous consequences. The recent rebrand of MSNBC to “MSNOW” represents one such gamble, rooted in strategic misalignment and a misunderstanding of branding fundamentals. Here’s why the move is a misstep, and what could be done better. Branding 101: The Value of Clarity and Legacy In branding courses across leading universities, one core lesson remains constant: successful brands are built on clarity, consistency, and audience trust. When consumers hear a network name, it should instantly signalRead More
Cut Costs and Sodium with Easy-to-Make Dried Beans
Whether you’re a vegetarian or meat eater, finding a place for beans in your diet is a healthy and tasty must. If you’re making the switch to more vegetarian and plant-based meals, chances are you’ve been adding more beans to your roster of regular dishes. That means you’ve likely been loading up your grocery cart with cans. Canned beans are convenient but let us show you how dried beans are a better alternative. Dried or canned, beans are nutritional all-stars. They’re known for being good sources of both dietary fiber andRead More
Free Fishing Days for 2026
Why Free Fishing Days? Important Notes: Finding Free Fishing Days in 2026 The most reliable way to find free fishing days for a specific state is to visit the website of that state’s Fish and Wildlife agency. Here are some helpful resources: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia (DC) Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon PennsylvaniaRead More