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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Kids Find And Return Woman’s Purse After It Was Stolen Three Years Ago

If you’ve ever lost your wallet, purse, or phone you know that instant feeling of worry that comes over you about all your info being out there in someone else’s hands. Imagine feeling that way for THREE years!

That’s what happened to this woman in Nebraska who had her purse stolen in 2017. Just recently a group of fourth grade kids who were playing in the woods came across the lost purse. They decided to do the right thing and hand deliver it to Mallory Pittman-Morris. Who had it stolen from her car when she was watching her son’s soccer game. She thought she would never see the purse again. When the boys showed up with it she says it restored her faith in humanity. That there are still good people.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Pumpkins Orange?

Since today is National Pumpkin Day I figured we’d dive into one of this season’s great questions… why are pumpkins orange?

If you’ve been to a pumpkin patch this year for pumpkin picking you’ve probably noticed that pumpkins change color from green to orange. For pretty much the same reason you see tree leaves change color in the fall. They also change under the same conditions as leaves. Most pumpkins contain organic pigments called carotenoids. That’s what gives their flesh and skin that classic orange color we all know and love. But you’ve probably seen pumpkins are not orange. How does THAT happen?! Certain pumpkins are bred to be white, red or even blue on purpose. A lot of things factor in to making this happen like day length, temperature, and moisture in the air.

So when you’re sitting down to carve pumpkins this week now you can tell the whole family why they are orange!

Things to Know Monday October 26th

Garden Catering’s ‘Hotsy’ named Best Breakfast Sandwich in America CT Post

FD: 1 evaluated for smoke exposure after Milford fire CT Post

Report: Dunkin’ Planning to Go Private, Join Inspire Brands CT Post

We could see a bit of snow at the end of the week WFSB

Tomorrow is the final day to register to vote in advance of Election Day WFSB

Kendall Elementary, Silvermine Magnet switch to remote learning for two weeks The Hour

‘Tremendous amount of Legos’ focus of debate in Fotis Dulos estate The Hour

Norwalk mayor in quarantine after family members test positive for COVID-19 The Hour

Former home of Jennifer Dulos goes on the market for $1.75M Stamford Advocate

More than 650K absentee ballots in CT have yet to be returned WTNH

The Anna & Raven Show: Crocktober, Scary Movie Scenes and Candy Autopsy

Monday October 26^th, 2020

Every Monday we give you the credit you deserve for something you did that went unrecognized! What did you do over the weekend that you didn’t get credit for? Anna & Raven got you covered! (0:00)

Do you have a fear of spiders? We talk to Jennifer O’Donnell from the University of Richmond Virginia! An expert in everything spiders, and hear some reasons as to why you shouldn’t find them so scary! (7:00)

If you steal this from someone’s doorstep, or don’t throw away your paper towel after washing your hands, that’s all I need to know about you! (10:55)

Anna & Raven kick off Crocktober! But first, Food Networks very own Chef Plum gives you some useful tips on cooking with your crockpot. (13:13)

Anna & Raven try the first recipe of their Crocktober that was submitted. Anna had it for dinner so Raven is giving it a try for himself live in studio! (16:57)

All this week you have a chance at a $50 Amazon gift card by playing Candy Autopsy with Anna & Raven! Anna reads off a specific recipe and you guess the candy! You get it right and you earn yourself an Amazon gift card! (19:55)

It’s October which means it’s time for scary movies! What’s the scary movie scene you saw that has stuck with you your entire life? (22:10)

Couples Court: Joe has purchased all the items to recreate a “Political Debate Horror Show” in his front yard for Halloween. His wife, Andrea, says it’s not funny and all it will do is making their home a target. She says politics and Halloween don’t mix. Do you agree? Whose side are you on? (28:46)

Laura Jean is up in today’s Can’t Beat Raven! Would you have got any one of these five questions right?! (34:55)

Anna & Raven’s Crocktober Begins with Chicken Fiesta Soup!

We start off Crocktober with Chicken Fiesta Soup! Listen below to what Raven feels about it, watch Anna make it and eve get the recipe!

Listen to Raven giving it a try right here!

Curious to try the soup and want to make it yourself?! We have the recipe right here for you!

4 cups chicken broth (one 32 oz box)

2 to 3 large boneless chicken breasts

2 cans of Great Northern White Beans

2 medium Onions, diced

1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix

1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix

Red Pepper Flakes 1 tsp or more (if desired)

Put all the ingredients into the crock pot on low. Cook for 4 hours. Remove chicken to bowl and shred, then place back into pot. About an hour before you want to eat the soup, add in 1 bag frozen corn. If you want to eat right away, microwave the frozen corn according to directions on bag, then add into the pot.

When ready to serve, add in 1 cup milk (warmed) and stir.

If you like a thicker soup, take about 2 cups of the soup out, place into food processor and puree, then add back into soup pot. Serve with sprinkled shredded cheddar cheese and/or tablespoons of sour cream just prior to eating.

Can’t Beat Raven!

It’s Laura Jean’s shot at the Can’t Beat Raven jackpot today! Could you have answered all five of today’s questions correctly?!

SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN Friday October 23rd: BTS Tries To Bring Their Dynamite To Number 1

Here are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week! Vote anytime you want by texting your song pick to 800-330-9999.

5 Justin Bieber & benny blanco – Lonely

4 Ava Max – Kings & Queens

3 Surf Mesa featuring Emilee – ily (i love you baby)

2 Shawn Mendes – Wonder

1 BTS – Dynamite

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family Creates COVID-19 Friendly Candy Launcher For Safe Trick or Treating On Halloween

Everyone is trying to figure out the safest way to have a fun Halloween during a pandemic. I think this family in Pennsylvania has come up with the best idea ever.

They have created a COVID-19 friendly candy launcher. Which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a spring-operated catapult that launches candy out into their yard. They even set up a lighted drop zone in the yard to help kids find the candy when it’s dark out on Halloween night.

Here’s the video, check it out…

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How Does Our GPS Know Exactly Where We Are?

You’ve probably used your GPS at least a few time already just today. We’re all used to it being so easy now whether you use Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. It just works. But how?!

GPS (Global Positioning System) is made up of more than 30 satellites that circle the Earth. Your GPS receiver in the device (phone, car, etc…) listens to all these signals until it can calculate distance from four or more of the GPS satellites. From there it can figure out where you are. Science!

So now the next time you’re looking up how to get to the nearest Dunkin’ you know exactly what’s happening. A lot going on in that millisecond between your phone and space.

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The Anna & Raven Show: Debates, Matching Clothing and Ravens Report Card

Friday October 23^rd, 2020

There is a new game kids have been going crazy over called ‘Among Us’. We ask Anna’s daughter Hayden to give us a better idea of what the game is about and why it’s so popular among youth. (0:00)

It’s time for another installment of The Great Debate with Anna & Raven! Answering the most important questions that boggle our minds and make us scratch our heads. Who has your vote? (2:27)

Are your children getting too much screen time? Is it affecting their eyes terribly? We talk to Optometrist Dr. Victoria Considine to find out about the issues your child could face with too much time in front of their computer screens. (6:19)

If you are going to buy a product just because it is being endorsed by a celebrity, than that’s all I need to know about you! (10:13)

Do you think Anna is out of line? Her husband Paul is starting to dislike that she picks out matching clothing for herself and everyone else in her family. How do you feel about wearing matching clothes with your family? Do you do it often or is it only acceptable for special occasions? (13:21)

Have you found last night’s debate to be difficult to follow? That’s ok because Anna & Raven translate the debate for you! Breaking down what happened in a much easier and understandable way. (21:26)

Today’s kids are using the pandemic as an excuse to not grow up! They are putting everything on hold for the time being and waiting until next year to continue living their life, and there is a name for this action kids are taking…Peter Pan Syndrome. (25:09)

Couples Court: Marcus’ 18-year-old son that lives with his mother in Texas wants to move in with Marcus’ and his new wife, Shanaya. Shanaya thinks it’s a bad idea to allow him to do this for two reasons, Marcus’ ex-wife doesn’t want her son to move to the northeast with them, and two, they have two young daughters and it’ll be a disruption especially since there are behavioral issues. Whose side are you on? (27:29)

$2,200 is on the line for Ashley in today’s Can’t Beat Raven! Can she take the jackpot home?! Find out during Can’t Beat Raven! (37:15)