The Harrier Jump Jet, a highly innovative warplane that helped solve several operational problems for military planners, made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The fighter jet, developed in the United Kingdom, is known for its eye-popping vertical and short take-off and landing (V/STOL) capabilities and for its ability to...
A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to the most recent national health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. More than a quarter of respondents (28%) said they believe the COVID vaccines have contributed to thousands of deaths, according to...
You’ve likely heard the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what if you’re just not hungry in the morning? Is it OK to consistently skip the morning meal and hold off until lunch? Fox News Digital asked some nutritionists about the potential ramifications of bypassing breakfast on a...
The Space Shuttle Discovery took off on its maiden voyage on this day in history, Aug.30, 1984. For Discovery, the fourth time was the charm: The previous three launch attempts were scrubbed, with one canceled just six seconds before liftoff. That aborted launch — the first of its kind for the Space Shuttle program —...
A bride recently walked herself down the aisle after her mother failed to be there on time. The newlywed woman sought advice on Reddit after her wedding day turned into a fiasco thanks to a few tardy family members. “The day of the wedding started out as they normally do. I [the bride] was inside...
For many people who wake up early to attend school or work during the week, lack of sleep is a common complaint. In a recent Gallup poll, 57% of adults said they would “feel better if they got more sleep,” while only 42% said they get “as much sleep as they need.” Sleeping late on...
Major John Griffith envisioned a nation made better, healthier and stronger — more powerful and patriotic — and forged by youthful competition that preached good citizenship. To this day, his legacy thrives on baseball fields across America and in the highest levels of intercollegiate competition. Griffith, a World War I veteran, inspired the creation of...
A rare disease called SPG50 affects fewer than 100 people in the world — and one of them is Naomi Lockard, a 3-year-old in Colorado. An experimental genetic therapy has shown promise in stopping the disease’s progression — but it is far too expensive for most families to afford. Rebekah Lockard, the girl’s mother, is...
College football is back – and so are the tailgates. As college students return to campuses across America and celebrate their favorite teams, tailgating will be plentiful. But what constitutes the perfect tailgating food — and what are some factors that should be considered before game day? A political consultant who moonlights as a “world...
Visitors in Taiwan have gathered at the Taipei Zoo to help celebrate a giant panda’s birthday, with politics set aside. The panda, Yuanyaun, has turned 20 years old. It first arrived at the zoo in 2008 from China, according to the Associated Press. Zookeepers gave the female panda a birthday cake in the shape of...
