Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their feelings, according to the Alzheimer’s Society — which can make communication difficult. “Most people do not have regular interactions with those living with...
The leadership of Harley-Davidson is facing questions following a series of curious strategic decisions and public relations moves that have attracted widespread attention. The “woke” internal agenda of CEO Jochen Zeitz, and the shocking comparisons he made of himself to the Taliban, the global terror group, in his quest for “sustainability” have damaged the motorcycle...
President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation declaring Hawaii the 50th state on this day in history, Aug. 21, 1959. “All 49 states will join in welcoming the new one – Hawaii – to this union,” said Eisenhower in extemporaneous remarks made after signing the proclamation. He noted the “truly historic” nature of the time, as...
Italian beef isn’t just a Chicago sandwich. It’s ingrained in the flavor of Chicago cuisine. At least that’s how the proprietor of Mr. Beef sees it. Christopher Zucchero has made Mr. Beef his life’s work, succeeding his father, who opened the preeminent Italian beef stand at 666 N. Orleans St. THIS CHICAGO DEEP-DISH PIZZA REQUIRES...
The Goliath birdeater’s massive size earns it the title of the world’s largest spider. The Goliath birdeater, or theraphosa blondi, if using the scientific name, is ranked the largest for its overall size and mass. The massive size can make these spiders very intimidating, but their venom is not lethal to humans, according to National...
Sorority rush week is back on college campuses across the United States — and on TikTok. The online phenomenon known as “RushTok” — a once-a-year look inside the rush process at large U.S. colleges and universities — draws billions of views and likes on the app, allowing some big-time, Greek Life influencers to earn enough...
Several Colorado livestock producers have sent letters to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Governor Jared Polis calling for wolves to be lethally removed. The ranchers are making the plea as they say wolves are preying on and killing their cattle while arguing that non-lethal methods are not effective. Twenty-four cattle and sheep have been...
For the last five months, Chicago native Jeremiah Smith, 28, has been driving a truck around major U.S. cities and college campuses with a picture of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 24, and other hostages who were abducted in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas terrorists. This week, he’s circling through the Windy City as the Democratic...
When you walk into your favorite café for breakfast or to grab a morning coffee, you’ll likely spot a matcha option on the menu, too. Matcha has origins in China and became extremely popular in Japan. More recently, it’s become a drink of choice in many other countries, including the United States. COFFEE VS. MATCHA...
T-Rex enthusiasts with little arms and big dreams gathered in Washington state this week to compete for the grand title at Emerald Downs.The T-Rex World Championship races, held in Auburn, summoned over 200 dinosaur enthusiasts to complete the 100-yard dash in full costume.TEXAS BOY, 7, TAKES BLUE RIBBON IN BAKING COMPETITION, BEATS OUT EVERY ADULTAccording...
