The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently voted nearly unanimously to request that Mother Teresa’s feast day be added to the General Roman Calendar as an optional memorial. It is now going to the Vatican for further approval. The Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, better known in …
Read More »'Christmas Sermon' by author C.S. Lewis warned of a world that no longer knew right from wrong
The Christian faith of early 20th-century Irish author C.S. Lewis is enjoying a rebirth right now as American culture, and the wider Western world, appear to have lost a sense of right and wrong. Credit the recent rediscovery of the author’s writings on religion, culture and morality, including “A Christmas …
Read More »'Gargantuan' butcher-block wavy flag is a quarter-ton testament to power of patriotism, land of opportunity
A simple father son-project that started a decade ago has grown into a thriving all-American business as solid as U.S. steel and as reliable as heartland hardwood. Shane Henderson, president of Metal Art of Wisconsin in Manitowoc, credits patriots from coast to coast for lifting the fortunes of his family …
Read More »Factors that may transform your hair into silver strands
Hair turning gray is a natural phenomenon that accompanies aging for most people. It is a visible sign of getting older, but have you ever wondered what really causes this transformation? When hair turns gray, it is due to the gradual decline of pigment cells within the hair follicles. The …
Read More »Why the adoption of senior pets can be the 'purrfect' addition to your life
Amid the buzz of adorable puppies and playful kittens in adoption centers, the charm of a senior pet beckoning for love and attention cannot be ignored. Embracing the opportunity to provide a loving home for an older companion is a uniquely rewarding experience, though vastly different than taking home a …
Read More »8 tips for sealing and reducing drafts to keep your home toasty this winter
As winter descends and frosty temperatures arrive, the pursuit of a warm and inviting home becomes a top priority. Yet, those pesky drafts can sneak in, disrupting the coziness and letting precious warmth slip away. But worry not! 11 INDULGENT HOT CHOCOLATES TO HEAT UP YOUR NIGHTS There is a …
Read More »What American life was like 50 years ago, plus 'trashy' hot wing trend breaks bar food rules
TIME FLIES –In honor of the new year, take a look at how life has changed in 50 years. From 1974 to 2024, here are some ways that America is different. Continue reading… WEDDING DRAMA – A bride-to-be asks Reddit users if she’s in the wrong for choosing a bridesmaid …
Read More »Pizza chefs break Guinness World Record for using 1,001 varieties of cheese on one Italian staple
A new record has been broken. French pizza chefs Benoit Bruel and Fabien Montellanico recently broke a Guinness World Record for making a pizza with the most variety of cheeses. Bruel and Montellanico made a pizza topped with 1,001 types of cheese —breaking the previous record from 2021, with 834 …
Read More »Dunkin’ Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts’ state flag
The results are in, and Massachusetts residents have flooded the Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission with submissions that range from solemn to sidesplitting. Some sketches pay homage to pine trees, codfish and Revolutionary heroes. Others went for humor, featuring Dunkin’ Donuts collages, velociraptors clutching coffees and lobsters taking the …
Read More »Powerball jackpot flashback: Three record-breaking drawings worth remembering in 2025
Since no one claimed a Powerball win on Saturday, Oct. 11, the next Powerball drawing rolled over to Monday evening. The estimated jackpot for the Monday night drawing was $258 million — with a cash value (lump sum) of $120.8 million. And now, with no winners of that, per the …
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