Authorities in Missouri are working to determine the identity of a person who died in a massive house explosion caught on camera.A neighborhood outside Kansas City was rocked Saturday morning following "a powerful explosion" at a single-family residence that killed one person and one dog.The incident in the suburb of Gladstone severely damaged an adjacent house, shattered nearby car windows and sent debris flying across the street,Gladstone Fire Chief Mike Desautels told Fox News Digital.Desautels said an "unrecognizable" body was found at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.GARBAGE TRUCK EXPLODES IN ILLINOIS SUBURB, SENDING DEBRIS FLYING AND INJURING FIRST RESPONDERS"A powerful explosion occurred earlier today at a single-family residence," the city of Gladstone said Saturday in a press release.The city said the cause of the explosion remains under investigation.Gladstone Fire Department responded promptly to the scene, the city said.Upon arrival, firefighters found the home "completely destroyed," and adjacent homes were also evacuated as a precaution, the city added. Emergency crews battled the remaining flames when they arrived at midday.2 DEAD AFTER HOUSE BURNS DOWN IN NEW JERSEY FOLLOWING 'GIGANTIC EXPLOSION,' CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION UNDERWAYThe shockwave of the explosion was felt across multiple towns, according to Desautels, adding that hundreds of reports outside city limits were made following the incident.Footage from a neighbors Ring camera captured the moment debris from the horrific explosion slammed against their home and car.Nearby residents also saw a massive smoke plume emerge from the woods."We just went down to the scene and hugged a couple of family members down there," nearby resident Glenn Hall told Fox News Digital.A voicemail sent out by the city alerted residents about plans to demolish the remaining property, according to a screenshot shared by Hall."This is an emergency message," the voicemail said. "As soon as the scene is released by the authorities, the city of Gladstone will immediately begin demolition of the property as well as clean up the neighborhood."The area has been secured and is safe at this time.

America's second lady Usha Vance has announced the "Summer Reading Challenge," encouraging children across the country to open up a book this summer."Adventure, imagination, and discovery await right between the pages of a book," writes the second lady in a letter."We are excited to invite all children (K-8) to participate in the Second Lady's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge," the letter continues.SECOND LADY USHA VANCE ON MOTHER'S DAY AND WHAT SHE STRIVES FOR AS A MOMChildren are encouraged to read 12 books of their choice between June 1 and Sept. 5 and track their progress through a reading log issued by the White House.Nicole Reeves, communications director for the second lady, told Fox News Digital that Mrs. Vance is very excited to announce this project in the hope of engaging young readers throughout the summer."It is essential that we encourage our youth to continue learning outside of the classroom, and this challenge provides an excellent opportunity to do so," Reeves added.In the log of their progress, students must list the book titles and author, the date they finished reading the books, and a brief reflection about the favorite book they read. their favorite book that was read.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThe National Center for Education Statistics found in a 2022 report that the average reading scores among 9-year-old students declined five points compared to 2020, marking the largest average score decline in reading since 1990.Approximately 40% of U.S. students cannot read at a basic level, according to the National Literacy Institute.It was also found that almost 70% of low-income fourth grade students cannot read at a basic level.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe institute also found that "struggling readers" suffer both socially and emotionally.Reading promotes positive mental health outcomes, helping reduce stress and anxiety, according to the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).Children who complete the Second Lady's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge will receive a personalized certificate and a small prize.They will also be entered in a drawing for a chance to visit Washington, D.C., with a chaperone.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said on Sunday that he would support President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" if the debt ceiling hike was removed.Paul told CBS' "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan that he and three other Republican senators will hold out against the bill unless it is modified."I think there are four of us at this point, and I would be very surprised if the bill at least is not modified in a good direction," Paul said."I want the tax cuts to be permanent. But at the same time, I don't wanna raise the debt ceiling five trillion," he continued, adding, "The GOP will own the debt once they vote for this."SENATE REPUBLICANS EYE CHANGES TO TRUMP'S MEGABILL AFTER HOUSE WINTrump on Saturday warned Paul would be "playing right into the hands of the Democrats" if he votes against the bill."If Senator Rand Paul votes against our Great, Big, Beautiful Bill, he is voting for, along with the Radical Left Democrats, a 68% Tax Increase and, perhaps even more importantly, a first time ever default on U.S. Debt," Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday afternoon.TRUMP WARNS RAND PAUL HE'S PLAYING INTO 'HANDS OF THE DEMOCRATS' WITH 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' OPPOSITION"Rand will be playing right into the hands of the Democrats, and the GREAT people of Kentucky will never forgive him! The GROWTH we are experiencing, plus some cost cutting later on, will solve ALL problems. America will be greater than ever before!"Next week, Senate Republicans will get their turn to parse through the colossal package and are eying changes that could be a hard sell for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who can only afford to lose three votes.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPCongressional Republicans are in a dead sprint to get the megabill filled with Trumps policy desires on taxes, immigration, energy, defense and the national debt onto the presidents desk by early July.Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson and Alex Miller contributed to this report.

A beloved Costco food court offering is making a comeback.The Washington-based wholesale club recently announced it's bringing back the combo pizza. Only this time, the food offering is in a slightly different form.Priced at $6.99, the "Combo Calzone" is stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, onions, peppers, olives and mushrooms.COSTCO MUFFINS APPEAR TO BE CHANGING, RANKLING SOME CUSTOMERS ON REDDITBut not everyone is enamored with the newest menu item.Costco members on Reddit shared mostly disdain for the calzone concoction."Those toppings sound familiar ... It's the combo pizza!" wrote one Reddit user."We kept asking for it and it looks like they folded."Another Reddit user claimed to have tried it at a Lansing, Michigan, store calling it "all right."UNEXPECTED STATE DOMINATES AMERICA'S PIZZA SCENE AND IT'S NOT NEW YORK"It's kind of like a big slice folded on itself, so it has a 'crust' I felt like it was a little overcooked but maybe it was just my location. I don't think it'd be something I would get very often, but Idon't regrettrying it. I think the regular pizza is better."Yet another Reddit user wrote, "Seems like Costco will do anything but bring back the combo pizza."Others commented that the promotional pictures of the new calzone aren't appetizing."It even looks overcooked in the photo," wrote one user.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Sans picture, the idea of a 'Costco Calzone' is wildly appealing to me, but nothing about that photo makes me want to try it," wrote another person. "Does it even have cheese!?""Those pictures are objectively unappetizing," said another user.Not everyone was crushing the calzone, however.Said one user, "Had one today, it was delicious!"For more Lifestyle articles, visitfoxnews.com/lifestyleCostco announced in January it would be replacing Pepsi products with Coca-Cola fountain drinks later this year.The popular churro was discontinued in early 2024.Not all Costco locations seem to have the new calzone yet.Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment on the latest food item.

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