The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is rolling through South Dakota for the 84th time this week. Credit local Indian Motorcycle dealer J.C. “Pappy” Hoel (1904-1989) for fathering what’s now the world’s premier celebration of motorcycles and an American way of life.The 10-day festival annually attracts more than 500,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the United States, and...
Bed Bath & Beyond runs its Way Beyond Sale from August 6 to August 14. For nine days, the retailer’s website offers significant savings on everything from kitchen appliances to dining room furniture, as well as patio and outdoor gear. You can even find some big deals on engagement rings! With the holidays approaching, now...
The U.S. women’s rugby team made America proud by bringing home the bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The rugby sevens’ bronze medal match against Australia on July 30 stunned viewers, with the team scoring a game-winning conversion as the clock ran out. Standout Sammy Sullivan, 26, brought an extra air of patriotism to the...
A paramedic with the Houston Fire Department eager to learn more about his late grandfather’s military service had a stroke of luck after he began his research. Mark Holmes of Pearland, Texas, told Fox News Digital that a simple Google search not only taught him about his paternal grandfather, William Watson Holmes, and his service...
Henry David Thoreau’s nonfiction classic “Walden, or A Life in the Woods” was first published on this day in history, on Aug. 9, 1854. “Walden” is about the virtues of simple living and self-sufficiency in a modern world. It was inspired by the two years and two months Thoreau spent living in a small cabin...
Bikers who say they gave the Harley-Davidson brand its “bad—” image over the years, and even claim a role in helping to “build” its success, say they feel kicked to the curb amid the American motorcycle maker’s global expansion. Recent concerns about the brand’s latest “woke” tendencies also appear to have quickened the discontent among...
As the school year approaches, it’s not just the promise of new friends and learning adventures that’s generating buzz on the playground — it’s the idea of having the coolest lunch box in the cafeteria, filled with all kinds of goodies. The lunch boxes on our list aren’t just your typical food containers, they’re a...
Smokey Bear turns 80 years old today, Friday, Aug. 9. In honor of his eight decades of telling Americans about the importance of fire safety, read on for eight fun facts about one of America’s most beloved mascots. His message of fire prevention in the great outdoors is just as important as it was 80...
REVVED UP – Harley-Davidson is facing a Bud Light-level backlash at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the world’s largest gathering of bikers, over concerns that the company has gone “woke.” Continue reading… INTERNETDIVIDED – Teachers on social media are revealing a “new” version of the “Alphabet Song” that alters the grouping of letters....
Summer is not just for vacations and outdoor fun; it’s also a good time to tackle home renovation projects. With longer daylight hours and generally good weather, summer usually provides ideal indoor and outdoor renovation conditions. Consider building a new deck or patio or upgrading your existing one with new materials, railings, an outdoor kitchen...
