Watch your dog for signs of squinting, blinking, runny eyes, or pawing at his face.
—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
24 Dec. 2025
Diabetic alert dogs are trained to recognize these scents and alert their owners through specific actions like pawing or licking, according to the American Kennel Club.
When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Kardashian included a round-up of photos throughout the years, featuring pictures of Chicago skiing, cuddling with her mom, spending time with her family and posing in a field of flowers.
While snuggling with your cat might be the ideal way to keep both of you warm in winter, there are other ways to help when your lap isn’t available for naps.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Some of the most romantic restaurants in South Dakota have barely lit corners for kisses, velvet couches to snuggle into and a good wine list to make your Valentine swoon.
Given Brazil's low latitude, Skov explained that the glow was most likely diffuse equatorial aurora penetrating through the South Atlantic Anomaly, rather than a SAR arc, which is more commonly found hugging the horizon.
—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Rami Essam Abu Jamea hugs his deceased daughter, one of two who were killed in an Israeli strike.
Following this audit, the subsidy program had tighter restrictions, like the number of hours a provider could bill the state every two weeks, narrower eligibility requirements for families and attendance verification requirements for providers.
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Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
If the property still isn't cleared after that notice, the city will send a contractor to do the work and bill the owner an additional $75.
Your sweetheart might love plants but not necessarily a fan of cut flowers.
—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.
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