Fresh off her inaugural Broadway run and going viral (more than once) during the Knicks’ championship run, Mariska Hargitay has landed a new gig: Emmys host. The beloved Law & Order: SVU star will helm NBC’s broadcast on Sept. 14 — the first time a woman is hosting the awards show since Jane Lynch in 2011. Following the Hargitay announcement, the Emmys unveiled the 2026 nominees yesterday. Check out the full list to see if your fave TV shows made the cut.
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Bipartisan Legislation Passed to Better Protect Older Adults From Getting Scammed
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Scams can happen to anyone, but unfortunately, older adults are especially vulnerable for several reasons. In 2024 alone, Americans aged 60 and over reported $2.4 billion in scams to the Federal Trade Commission, and the Social Security Administration estimates that 1 in 5 senior citizens are victims of financial fraud.
Thankfully, legislators have taken action: A new bipartisan measure — the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 — cleared the House in a 414-2 vote last month. The bill gives certain investment companies the authority to place a hold on a requested withdrawal (up to 15 days) if an agent believes the transaction involves exploitation of a person age 65 or older or an adult unable to protect their interests due to a disability.
“Many seniors and vulnerable adults need that extra layer of defense from fraud that has become tragically common in today’s world, and [the bill] is a commonsense step to protecting parents, grandparents, and families in communities around our country,” Missouri Rep. Ann Wagner, a lead sponsor, said in a statement.
The bill is now in the hands of the Senate, but in the meantime, be sure to brush up on fraud prevention tips.
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Time Capsule Unearthed in Georgia for “Fun and Lighthearted” Blast From the Past
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Last week, America’s 250th birthday time capsule was buried at Independence Hall in Philadelphia — while over in Georgia, another capsule was just being unearthed. This one was sealed in 1976 beneath a sidewalk near the Whitfield County Courthouse in celebration of the nation’s bicentennial.
Five decades later, residents gathered for its opening to see an array of keepsakes, including newspapers, handwritten letters, an 1881 silver dollar, and a very ’70s carpet. Despite damage from water and half a century underground, many of the items were still salvageable and the letters still readable.
One was from Donna Ivester and Harry Looper, who wrote a heartfelt letter to their sons, then 5 and 1. Although Looper died in 2002, Ivester attended the ceremony with one of their now-grown sons, Todd Looper. “I think it is something that is fun,” Todd told the Chattanooga Times Free Press. “In a world where most everything is bad news, negative news, you know, war, this and that, it’s fun to have something that’s more fun and lighthearted.”
Another Whitfield community capsule is already in the works, with some tweaks to better protect its contents. And if you’re feeling inspired, here are tips to make your own.
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“Living Museum” Preserves St. Bernard Dogs’ Heroic Legacy in the Alps
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Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Barryland offers visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn more about the iconic St. Bernard — a dog breed known for its imposing stature, heroic history, and gentle demeanor (and maybe the movie series Beethoven, too).
The 215,000-square-foot “living museum” is an immersive experience dedicated to celebrating the beloved pups. Now marking its one-year anniversary, the paw-shaped complex in Martigny, Switzerland, has welcomed over 130,000 patrons since opening last summer, per the Associated Press.
St. Bernards have been fixtures of the Great St. Bernard Pass — a high-elevation route along the Swiss-Italian border — since the mid-1600s. Initially serving as guard dogs, they later became famous for helping monks find and save travelers buried in the snow. Although they no longer accompany search-and-rescue missions, a breeding program called the Barry Foundation continues to raise St. Bernard puppies on the pass to keep the tradition alive.
At Barryland, visitors can watch resident dogs roam the grounds, play, and partake in activities like grooming and physiotherapy. “The St. Bernard is a strong Swiss symbol, just like the Matterhorn or the Chapel Bridge, and it has its rightful place here, just a few miles from the Great St. Bernard Pass where the breed’s history began,” Florian Rard, a communications manager for a local tourism board, told Afar magazine last year. Watch a video of Barryland.
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Inspiring Story
Right place, time, and person
Over the July Fourth weekend, off-duty firefighter and medic Jason Horne was out on a Texas lake with his daughter — and soon became on-duty. Horne jumped into action to rescue three children who were trapped under a capsized boat and then performed CPR on two of them (the third was breathing). Thankfully, none of the children had life-threatening injuries. “When others needed help most, Jason did what firefighters do, he stepped up without hesitation,” read a statement from his fire department. “His actions reflect the dedication, courage, and commitment to serving others that we strive to uphold every day, whether on or off duty.”
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Coco Gauff has added yet another historic milestone to her tennis resume. On Tuesday, the 22-year-old became the youngest player to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova did so at age 20 in 2007. Gauff secured her place after coming back from a set behind to beat fellow American Jessica Pegula. And this morning will be her chance to reach the finals: Her match against Czechia’s Karolína Muchová begins at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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