The news arrives three days after reports surfaced that the singer, best known for enduring classics including like "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," and "Chain of Fools," was in hospice care. She was reported to be in failing health for several years but kept her struggles private. In February 2017, Franklin announced plans to retire from performing but continued to book shows, and canceled two concerts in March and April 2018, citing doctors' orders.

As we crawl out of the darker days of winter, there’s a lot to look forward to — especially if the family is planning a road trip to a national park or as part of a larger vacation. In a lot of cases, driving can be cheaper than flying, and if you have a dog, road trips are much more pet-friendly vacations than putting your dog in a plane’s cargo hold.

Harry Jowsey is a social media influencer and reality television celebrity. His first major break came from the reality dating programme Heartbreak Island in New Zealand, and then he became well-known from Too Hot to Handle on Netflix. On Instagram and YouTube, he has a sizable following. He has also modelled for companies like Calvin Klein. Harry Jowsey has established a distinct niche for himself within the entertainment industry. Who Is Harry Jowsey?

Maple is a unique wood amongst the American hardwoods. One of the hardest domestic timbers, yet it is reasonably easy to machine and consequently used in a huge variety of applications. It is sought out for its strength, stiffness and density. The wood also has some of the most beautiful figure in variations such as fiddleback, quilted or bird’s eye. I will walk you through everything you need to know about maple to give you the confidence to use it in your next woodworking project.

3 / 10 Jenny Sturm/Shutterstock Drying Winter Hats and Gloves Fun in the snow is a classic winter activity, but when the kids (or kids of all ages!) retreat inside after a snowball fight, there’s often a mound of wet hats and gloves left by the door. Slow to dry and unpleasant to put back on, what’s to be done with these soggy artifacts of winter? You guessed it: your food dehydrator can come to the rescue!