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....
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5 home renovation products to help upgrade your space
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...
San Diego Zoo debuts two giant pandas from China in key conservation partnership
A pair of pandas are making their big American debut. Two giant pandas from China have officially arrived at the San Diego Zoo with the grand re-opening of their exhibit on Aug. 8. The pandas, named Xin Bao and Yun Chuan, will live in the zoo’s newly renovated and expanded Panda Ridge, which is inspired...
Farmers carve ‘Peanuts’ comic characters in corn mazes nationwide to celebrate 75-year anniversary
Over 80 farms in the United States and Canada have trimmed their hedges to honor “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz and his timeless, beloved characters. Corn maze farmers have teamed up with Peanuts Worldwide to create “Peanuts”-themed attractions, as the Associated Press noted. Schulz released the first strip 75 years ago in Oct. 1950, across...
Make garden upkeep easier with these 7 garden accessories
Building and planting a garden is only half the battle. You need to protect it from weeds, harvest your goods and maintain the landscape around it or else your garden could soon be overrun with unwanted weeds and bugs. A few key pieces of garden equipment can help you manage your garden during the growing...
8 items you need to throw an Olympics watch party
The Summer Olympics are here again! That means all your favorites are back: gymnastics, swimming, track and field and dozens more. Whether you want to watch Simone Biles win yet another gold medal or Katie Ledecky outswim just about everyone, an Olympics watch party is the perfect way to celebrate your favorite sports with all...
Harley-Davidson faces 'woke' accusations from Sturgis bikers: 'Breaks my heart'
Harley-Davidson is facing biker backlash over fears that the American motorcycle manufacturer born with the renegade image is now identifying as woke. “@harleydavidson has been one of the most beloved brands in America but recently on CEO Jochen Zeitz’s watch, they’ve gone totally woke,” filmmaker Robby Starbuck shared with his more than 528,000 followers on...
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
Social media users appear to be divided as educators are revealing online how they are altering the way in which they teach young students the “ABCs.” Different from the classic “Alphabet Song,” the latest version is switched up by separating the letters into different groups and changing the ending to, “Now I will never forget,...
Pennsylvania angler catches 'beautiful fish' rarely seen in Lake Erie
An 18-year-old fisherman from Pennsylvania has caught a species that’s not often seen in Lake Erie — an Atlantic salmon. Colton Alex was participating in a walleye and steelhead tournament when he hooked into the large catch, GoErie.com reported. The Atlantic salmon that Alex reeled in weighed 10.4 pounds and measured 30 inches in length....
On this day in history, August 7, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft make it to Polynesia
Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew arrived in Polynesia after 101 days at sea aboard the Kon-Tiki raft on this day in history, August 7, 1947. Hyderdahl, along with five crewmen (and one parrot), left Callao, Peru, aboard the Kon-Tiki, a balsawood raft, on April 28, 1947. Heyerdahl was attempting to prove that it...








