A woman who said she is 40 years old with a large family “needs a break this year” from hosting Thanksgiving at her home after many years of doing so — yet she’s taking heat for the declaration after the family has grown accustomed to her generosity. Over 2,500 people reacted to the social media...
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Amid tornado, wedding couple forced to have first dance in basement: 'Chaos ensued'
A couple’s wedding night turned out a bit differently than they imagined thanks to a strong tornado in the area. Sarah and Alex Schilke had just said “I do” in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in June 2024 when they noticed the clouds in the sky started to look ominous. The 26-year-olds told Fox News Digital they...
America's veterans and heroes get support through bold Mt. Kilimanjaro climb for charity
Marine Corps veteran and Warriors Heart executive director Michael O’Dell of Texas – along with others – took part in a recent bold adventure to raise money and awareness for important veterans’ and military responders’ support groups across America. “The beautiful thing about this expedition was that we’re in this same fight together – and...
5 blessings from God are at our fingertips if we have faith, insists Washington pastor
“Brothers and sisters: Watch carefully how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord … Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and...
Musical instruments for beginner musicians that are easy to learn
Learning any instrument for the first time is going to take time and dedication. There are so many benefits to learning an instrument. Once you get the hang of it, playing music can help relieve stress and also ignite your creativity. If you have very minimal musical experience, there are certain instruments that are widely...
On this day in history, August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which secured for women the right to vote, was ratified on this day in history, August 18, 1920. It is considered one of the great landmarks in the fight for gender equality. The amendment was often called the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, in reference to the renowned suffragist...
American Culture Quiz: Test your command of US trivia about apples, banana slugs and bar brawlers
APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz above is highlighted by the wide world of apples — and by pioneering talents of...
Too cute: Zoo Atlanta welcomes adorable baby two-toed sloth
Georgia’s Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth earlier this month. The sloth infant, which has not yet been publicly named, was born Aug. 9 to its mother, Nutella, 7, and father Cocoa, 31, Zoo Atlanta said in an Aug. 14 press release. It is Nutella’s second child. Her first, a...
'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles
While kayaking and snorkeling in La Jolla, California, a group spotted a very rare deep-sea fish that had died. The oarfish, also known as a “doomsday fish,” stretched 12 feet in length. Only 20 oarfish have been reported in California since 1901, according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. ANGLER CATCHES PREHISTORIC-LOOKING...
5 sunrise alarm clocks to wake you gently in the morning
Early risers can get a boost in the morning by tweaking how they wake up. If your go-to wake-up method is a classic bedside alarm clock, you should consider switching to a sunrise alarm clock. These devices combine an alarm with gradually increasing light, simulating dawn to help your body wake up naturally and effortlessly....









