The contestant from Alaska was crowned events at an event Thursday marking the competition’s 100th anniversary. What began as a 1921 Atlantic City beauty pageant has evolved away from the emphasis on looks alone — contestants are no longer judged on physical appearance — with a new focus on leadership, …
Read More »Test drive: The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is an animal
The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor doesn’t look a half-ton different from the previous model, but boy is it ever. The Ford F-150 Raptor has been redesigned for 2021. (Ford) The high performance style gets all the updates that the rest of the F-150 lineup received this year, plus one that …
Read More »Patsy’s Italian Restaurant’s crown roast of pork for Christmas dinner
Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in midtown Manhattan first welcomed guests in 1944. To this day, the family-owned restaurant churns out Italian classics that will melt in your mouth. But if you can’t make it to Patsy’s this holiday season, bring the taste of Patsy’s to your own home with this festive …
Read More »This spinach-Parmesan casserole will be on your Christmas table in 20 minutes
There are only so many chicken casseroles one can make. This vegetarian casserole delivers serious flavor and is perfect for your Christmas dinner. Best of all, recipe developer Anne Clark of My Kitchen Serenity has dreamed up a dish that only takes about five minutes of prep work. LEMON CHICKEN …
Read More »White House considered teachers unions' labor disputes before releasing reopening guidance, emails show
White House officials considered ongoing labor disputes teachers unions were facing before releasing school reopening guidance to the public, emails show. Additionally, executive staffers facilitated a meeting between Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky and the head of the nation’s largest teachers union, National Education Association President Becky …
Read More »North Korea, 10 years after Kim Jong Il's death, says citizens should be more loyal to Kim Jong Un
North Korea on Friday commemorated the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong Il’s death with calls for greater public loyalty toward his son and current leader Kim Jong Un, who is struggling to navigate the country out of deepening infectious-disease-related hardships. In his 10 years at the helm of …
Read More »Pro-life advocate calls FDA rollback of restrictions on telemedicine abortions 'reckless'
After the Food and Drug Administration announced a rollback of restrictions that former President donald-trump” target=”_top”>Trump’s< on Thursday, one pro-life advocate is calling the decision “reckless.” On Thursday, the FDA announced that the requirement for mifepristone, the abortion-inducing drug, to only be prescribed in clinics, medical offices and hospitals is …
Read More »Potential 2024 GOP candidates warn US influencers taking money from China: You're 'condoning' genocide
Several potential 2024 GOP presidential candidates warned U.S. influencers taking money from world-regions to promote the Beijing Olympics that they are “condoning” genocide. Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations nikki-haley”>Nikki <, as well as Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, cautioned social media stars …
Read More »Fox News' Bill Hemmer: Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without family and home
It is so easy to be cynical about occasions these days — but Fox News’ Bill Hemmer, cohost of “America’s Newsroom” (weekdays 9-11 a.m. ET), doesn’t subscribe to that. Not one bit. Nor do any of the other contributors who shared their beautiful Christmas traditions, family memories, favorite recipes, and …
Read More »Build Back Better bill accused of making it 'virtually impossible' for religious child care to receive funding
house-of-representatives Build Back Better spending package is taking heat for language that purportedly would block federal funds from flowing to religion” target=”_blank”>religious< multiple religious organizations sent to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) on Dec. 1. MoveOn supporters and students attend a sit in for a Build …
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