Nathan Nearest Green rose from the inhumanity of slavery to lift American spirits around the world. Green lived in bondage in the years before the Civil War. He operated a farmhouse distillery for minister slave owner and grocery-store operator Dan Call in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It was there that the middle-aged, African-American distiller taught a poor,...
A family drama among four adults currently living under the same roof has drawn thousands of reactions over the past few days. Writing on the Reddit page known as AITA (“Am I the a–hole?”), a husband and father shared that his stepson, “Ben,” who is 20, is living with the family “right now during summer...
There is a song that begins, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” — but a nationwide project spearheaded by an independent ice cream shop in Georgia puts a patriotic twist on these lyrics. The “I Pledge Project” gives children age 12 and under a free scoop of ice cream at participating...
A woman who does not want to attend her sister’s wedding is not wrong because of the highly unusual circumstances, said a relationship expert and users of Reddit in response to the woman’s post. “AITA for refusing to attend my sister’s wedding after she secretly dated and got engaged to my ex-fiancé?” asked user “AlisonVio”...
Wednesday, July 10, is “National Kitten Day,” a celebration of all cats under a year old — and amid what animal shelters call “kitten season,” there are increased calls for foster families to help free up space. Fox News Digital spoke to two seasoned kitten foster parents about the process and their own personal stories....
As the saying goes, “Luck favors the prepared.” So, before you embark on an adventure, you may want to be travel-ready, especially during the busy summer season. With many Americans likely planning to travel this summer, packing these essentials could make trips more enjoyable and stress-free. 20 DEALS YOU CAN SCORE FOR TARGET CIRCLE WEEK...
Hot day on the deck? Pass the chicken salad, please. Lisa Bryan, founder of downshiftology (downshiftology.com), said she loves that you can serve chicken salad as a standalone dish, wrap or sandwich for a versatile meal option. “Chicken salad is a classic, but the tarragon in this recipe takes it to the next level and...
Plenty of dog owners across America like to spoil their pets as they would their own children, with some even preparing elaborate meals for them typically reserved for dinner guests. South Florida resident Sara Valdivieso, a mother of two children, has three dogs: Ruby Lulu, a 5-year-old Airedale terrier; Lola Chicky, a 4-year-old mutt; and...
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake just struck Hawaii’s Big Island on Thursday morning, and Japan has warned its citizens that a “megaquake” could strike within decades. But what does that mean, and what causes earthquakes? And what should someone do if they find themselves in one? An earthquake is a sudden, fierce shaking of the Earth’s...
Each year, thousands of families hear news they never want to receive; their child has been diagnosed with cancer. There are around 400,000 children around the world who are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization. For children, the most common types of cancers are leukemia, brain and spinal cord...
