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USA Today
12-06-2025
- Health
- USA Today
How to clean your dog's, cat's teeth without a toothbrush: Video
Cats and dogs need dental care, too! While they don't need routine visits to the dentist like their human companions do, it is still just as important to keep their teeth clean as it is to keep yours clean. Like humans, pets can have bad breath and face the risk of plaque buildup, gum disease and tartar, which can cause oral health issues and could result in the loss of teeth, or the costly professional removal of teeth. However, since they lack opposable thumbs and the ability to use a toothbrush, they need some help from you. Watch this video for 4 easy ways to keep your pet's teeth clean. How often should you brush your dog's teeth You should aim to brush your dog's and cat's teeth at least 2-3 times per week, according to PetMD. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Many veterinarians perform a routine check of your pet's mouth during a routine visit, where they will see any oral issues developing in your pet's mouth. How to brush a dog's, cat's teeth The best way to familiarize your pet with having their teeth cleaned is to start getting them used to it as soon as you can. The younger they are when you start, the easier it is to do as they get older. First, you need the right tools: a pet-safe toothbrush and toothpaste. For puppies and kittens, start by getting them used to having a toothbrush in their mouth and the lifting of their lips. You can easily incorporate this into their regular grooming routine, so they are familiar with being brushed, having their nails trimmed and having their teeth checked and cleaned. Not all pets are comfortable with having their teeth brushed, so it may require some time, effort and patience to get your pet comfortable with it, especially if the animal is older. Fortunately, using a toothbrush isn't the only way to clean your pet's teeth. Keep reading for some toothbrush-free alternatives. Shop top-rated related products: Easy ways to clean your dog's teeth Our lives are busy, so frequent brushing of our pets' teeth isn't always feasible. Consider some of these alternatives that still allow you to clean their teeth, but might be a more manageable way to go about it. Let a professional handle it. Some pets don't do well with oral care, so ask your vet for a recommendation on where to get your pet's teeth professionally cleaned. However, depending on the pet and the dental care or work that's needed, it may require them to go under anesthesia and can be costly. Some pets don't do well with oral care, so ask your vet for a recommendation on where to get your pet's teeth professionally cleaned. However, depending on the pet and the dental care or work that's needed, it may require them to go under anesthesia and can be costly. Finger toothbrush. These fit on your finger and are an alternative to a traditional toothbrush. These are good for smaller dogs. However, keep in mind your pet's temperament and consider any potential risks of putting your finger in their mouth. These fit on your finger and are an alternative to a traditional toothbrush. These are good for smaller dogs. However, keep in mind your pet's temperament and consider any potential risks of putting your finger in their mouth. Plaque wipes. Use these to wipe their teeth and gums to help fight against plaque buildup. Wipes can be a good alternative if your pet isn't a fan of the toothbrush or considers it a toy, not a cleaning tool. Use these to wipe their teeth and gums to help fight against plaque buildup. Wipes can be a good alternative if your pet isn't a fan of the toothbrush or considers it a toy, not a cleaning tool. Powders or chews. These alternatives don't require as much work or risk of directly brushing your pet's teeth. These alternatives don't require as much work or risk of directly brushing your pet's teeth. Toys. Make teeth cleaning fun and let a toy do all the gritty work. Some rope toys can double as a flosser, while some harder toys can work on fighting plaque and other gunk on teeth. Just look at the label to see if the toy also doubles as a teeth cleaner. Also, check that the toy is appropriate for the size and age of your pet.
Indianapolis Star
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
'That's my job.' T.J. McConnell makes NBA Finals history off bench, sparks Pacers' Game 3 win
INDIANAPOLIS – T.J. McConnell 's night started inauspiciously enough. A turnover, barely a minute after he entered Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ended the first quarter with a whimper for the Pacers. An eight-point deficit looked like a mountain against an Oklahoma City Thunder team that quieted — or at least subdued — the raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd anxious to celebrate the Pacers' first NBA Finals home game in 25 years. But the second quarter was a different T.J. McConnell. A Clark Kent-to-Superman turn, perhaps. Teammate Tyrese Haliburton had a different superhero name in mind after McConnell's brilliant second quarter helped key the Pacers' comeback in an eventual 116-107 win and a 2-1 series lead. 'I jokingly call him the 'Great White Hope,'' Haliburton said with a laugh. 'He does a great job of bringing energy in this building and I think people feed off that. He had a couple of unbelievable steals and in a series like this, what is so important is the margins — winning the margins.' 'Winning the Margins' might be a good title for the T.J. McConnell autobiography if he ever chooses to write one. That is where the 33-year-old Pacers' guard lives — and wins — when he is playing at his best. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 'I feel like that's my job and the job of people coming off the bench,' McConnell said of bringing energy to the Pacers' lineup. 'Obviously it goes up and down sometimes. But I liked the energy we brought, and we have to do that next game as well.' McConnell's impact was a shot in the arm for the Pacers immediately in the second quarter. He assisted to Pascal Siakam for a layup, then stole the inbounds pass, rebounded a missed 3-pointer by Siakam and hit Bennedict Mathurin for a cutting layup. Two minutes later, he drove baseline and found a cutting Aaron Nesmith diving to the basket for a reverse layup. McConnell was running away from the basket as Nesmith laid the ball in, then turned back when he saw Cason Wallace lob the inbounds pass to Jalen Williams. McConnell ripped the ball away, then threw it off Wallace as his momentum carried him out of bounds. 'It's just kind of a feel thing,' McConnell said of the two inbounds steals. 'If I don't get it, it's a gamble. But I was fortunate enough to get a couple steals and try to give us energy.' Mission accomplished. The crowd was in a full roar after he fired the ball off Wallace. At the 8:58 mark of the second quarter, McConnell gave the Pacers their first lead, 37-36, on two free throws. When he subbed out with a little more than a minute later, McConnell had helped turn an eight-point deficit into a three-point lead. Fittingly, the 6-1 McConnell closed the second quarter with an 11-foot fadeaway jumper to give the Pacers a 64-60 lead heading into halftime. 'He does a great job of getting us energy plays consistently and getting downhill,' Haliburton said. 'Nobody operates on the baseline like that guy. I thought he did a great job of getting there and just making hustle play after hustle play. I thought we did a great job of just feeding off what he is doing.' Haliburton said McConnell has been 'like a big brother to me since I got here.' In his first NBA Finals, McConnell became the first bench player in NBA Finals history since steals were first recorded in 1973-74 to finish with 10 points, five assists and five steals. 'T.J. just brought a competitive will to the game,' Pacers' coach Rick Carlisle said. '… This is the kind of team that we are. We need everybody to be ready. It's not always going to be the same guys who are stepping up with scoring and things like that but this is how we gotta do it. We have to do it as a team and make it as hard as possible on them.' McConnell got another steal on an inbounds pass with 8:36 left in the fourth quarter to tie the score at 95-95. McConnell said there is a measure of risk that comes with going for steals against a team as explosive as the Thunder. But the reward was certainly worth the risk in Game 3. The Pacers needed McConnell. He responded. And the fans let him hear it. 'We hang on a lot on T.J., and he delivers for us,' Thomas Bryant said. 'It gives us extra life, whether we are on the bench or out there playing. If we aren't up to that level, we know we have to bring our level up because T.J. always brings it, day in and day out.'
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Good Morning America' bids goodbye to Times Square studio. Where's the show going?
"Good Morning America" is bidding goodbye to its iconic location at Times Square in New York City. The popular morning show, which first began broadcasting from its long-time studio on Sept. 13, 1999 with tennis legend Serena Williams as the first guest, kicked off its final week at the Times Square studio during the June 9 broadcast. Co-anchors Robin Roberts, Ginger Zee, Lara Spencer, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan took a trip down the memory lane as they recalled the years spent at the studio. "I just remember thinking, 'I'm a little girl from Mississippi and I'm working in Times Square.' It's just so majestic," Roberts said. "I mean truly, I pulled up and the stop light on 44th, I just remember looking up and thinking, 'This cannot be my life,'" ABC News chief meteorologist Zee said. As the show begins broadcasting from a new studio next week, here's what we know. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "Good Morning America" will "embark on a new adventure downtown," the show's website said. The talk show is moving to the Walt Disney Company's new NYC headquarters, named the Robert A. Iger building, located at 7 Hudson Square in downtown Manhattan. This new complex, described as "a collaborative town square," will be "home to news, editorial, live productions, streaming, technology, advertising, corporate, business support functions, and more," Walt Disney said in a December 2024 news release. "The state-of-the-art building encompasses an entire city block and will be a collaborative hub for the company's media, production, and innovation," the news release added. Disney's new campus features three large studios, according to the news release. "Live with Kelly and Mark" and "The View" have already begun broadcasting from the new location. While the show and ABC did not specify why the show was moving, an ABC spokesperson in October 2023 told Deadline the move was part of a larger, "strategic" relocation for all ABC News teams. "'Good Morning America' is defined by the strength of our team in front of and behind the camera, quality of our reporting, and the long, trusted relationship with our viewers," the spokesperson told the media outlet. "Moving all ABC News teams to our new state-of-the-art building was a strategic decision that will allow for more collaboration and innovation." ABC did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for a comment. Strahan revealed 'GMA' will begin broadcasting from the new space during the week of June 16. "It never gets old to say 'Good Morning America,'" Roberts said. Spencer added: "This is our home. We are here all the time … I'm gonna miss it so much." Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Good Morning America' is moving. Where and why? Here's what we know.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Longhorns land commitment from Prosper, TX punter
AI-assisted summary Three-star punter Mikey Bukauskas has committed to the University of Texas' 2026 recruiting class. Bukauskas, the No. 2 ranked punting prospect nationally, chose Texas over Clemson. He joins deep snapper Trott O'Neal and kicker Jake Collett as specialist commits in the Longhorns' 2026 class and aims to compete for immediate playing time. Prosper, TX punter Mikey Bukauskas has announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns 2026 recruiting class. The three-star announced his decision following on an official visit to the Forty Acres. Bukauskas also had a scholarship offer from the Clemson Tigers. The Longhorns staff hope Texas native will become the team's primary punter in the future. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder ranks as the No. 2 punting prospect in the nation according to 247Sports. Per Kohl's Kicking, the 6-foot-3, punter ranks as the nation's No. 2 prospect at that position. Bukauskas becomes the first punter to commit to Texas since Michael Kern's 2024 commitment. Kern entered the NCAA transfer portal in April. Along with Bukauskas, Texas has commitments from deep snapper Trott O'Neal and kicker Jake Collett. Bukauskas hopes to come in and compete for immediate playing time in Austin. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle 'That's the game plan. I would love to make an impact as early as possible,' Bukauskas said. 'I believe I have the talent and ability of being that guy as a freshman.'
USA Today
31-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee eliminates Florida from Women's College World Series
No. 7 national seed Tennessee (46-16) defeated No. 3 national seed Florida (48-17), 11-3, Friday in the 2025 Women's College Word Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Friday's loss ended the 2025 campaign for the Gators. The Lady Vols scored seven runs in the first inning. Tennessee added two runs in the second inning, one run in the third inning and one run in the fourth inning. Sophia Nugent went 2-for-3. She hit one home run, recorded one RBI and scored one run, while McKenna Gibson went 1-for-2. She hit one home run, recorded two RBIs and scored two runs. Alannah Leach went 2-for-3. She hit one double, recorded four RBIs and scored one run, while Gabby Leach went 1-for-3. She hit one triple and scored one run. Freshman Erin Nuwer (6-4) pitched two innings. She allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts. Nuwer totaled 30 pitches, including 19 strikes. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Karlyn Pickens started for the Lady Vols. She pitched one inning and allowed one walk. Pickens recorded two strikeouts, while totaling 23 pitches, including 11 strikes. Sage Mardjetko also appeared in relief for the Lady Vols. She pitched two innings and allowed three runs and two hits. She recorded one strikeout, while totaling 42 pitches, including 24 strikes. Tennessee next plays Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT against the loser of Saturday's Texas-Oklahoma game. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
