Los Angeles, California - To celebrate summer, Food Tank is highlighting 18 food and agriculture books to add to your summer reading list. These books tackle topics like food policy, animal welfare, and seasonal eating and allow readers to travel to Australia and Puget Sound without ever having to leave home.

Sonkajarvi, Finland - As many of you probably already know, the 23rd World Wife-Carrying Championships were held recently in Sonkajarvi, Finland. And, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], 53 brawny hubbies from 13 countries, including the United States, shouldered their responsibilities and carried their wives for an hour-long trek over a treacherous course. 

Cherry Hill, New Jersey - In A Shadow Away British archaeologist Andrew Seaton discovers a jewel-encrusted golden statue and immediately realizes he may have uncovered the key to the lost city of El Dorado. The statue disappears before he can verify his findings, and Andrew must rely on private detective Alex Cort to recover the prized artifact.

West Lafayette, Indiana - Whether your pet is curious about fireworks or fears them, here are tips from a Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine expert.

Washington, DC - Will Pope Francis become the first Pontiff in space? 

Sacramento, California - July 4 is right around the corner and for the estimated 80 percent of households that own grills or smokers, that means one thing - barbeques.  Grill masters can make sure they don’t leave their diners with a nasty case of food poisoning by following USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service food safety tips.