Krispy Kreme is giving customers a sweet treat to help offset rising gas prices. The popular donut chain announced they will set the price for an Original Glazed dozen each Wednesday, from April 13 through May 4, 2022, based on the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the US. On Monday,…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Information Systems Technician 1st Class Shaunte Fraizer
Hampton native, Information Systems Technician 1st Class Shaunte Fraizer, cuts a ceremonial cake to celebrate Women’s History Month while aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4). Hershel “Woody” Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in…… Continue Reading
Bruce Willis “Stepping Away” From Acting Career Following Aphasia Diagnosis
Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia. The actor’s family released a statement saying, “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,”…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Commander Quincy Bowles of Norfolk
Commander Quincy Bowles, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Manvir Gill Bowles joined the Navy 17 years ago. Today, Bowles serves as a strike operations officer. “I joined the Navy…… Continue Reading
How to Make ‘Pizza Toast;’ TikTok’s Latest Viral Food Trend
Move over avocado toast, “pizza toast” is taking over TikTok. The trendy toast, reminiscient of French bread pizza, took off after Hailey Bieber shared her “quick” and “easy” recipe to TikTok in January, which has been viewed more than 6.1 million times. Slice a loaf of sourdough bread Butter each side Add truffle oil and toast on…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Portsmouth native serves aboard floating airport
Petty Officer 1st Class Derrick Battle, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Manvir Gill Battle joined the Navy 16 years ago. Today, Battle serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate (handler).…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Petty Officer 3rd Class Jabrel Donsonwhite
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jabrel Donsonwhite, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Montgomery Donsonwhite joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Donsonwhite serves as an information systems technician aboard USS Bulkeley. “I wanted to…… Continue Reading
Need a Pep Talk? Call This Number to Receive Encouragement From a Kindergartner
If you’re feeling mad, frustrated or nervous…call this number: 707-998-8410. An elementary school in northern California launched a free hotline, Peptoc, that gives encouraging words from kindergartners. You can choose between option 1: receive words of encouragement; option 2: a pep talk; option 3: hear children laughing; and option 4: encouragement in Spanish. A teacher named…… Continue Reading
Here’s When You’ll Be Able to Watch ‘The Batman’ at Home
‘The Batman’ hit theaters this weekend and earned $128.5 million, making it the best opening weekend of 2022 and the second best opening since the beginning of the pandemic. (“Spider-Man: No Way Home” comes in first.) Although many movies over the past two years have been released in theaters and at home simultanously, ‘The Batman’…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Camp
Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Camp, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy aboard U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Montgomery Camp joined the Navy 16 years ago. Today, Camp serves as an electronic technician chief aboard USS Truxtun. “I wanted to do something…… Continue Reading