world-regions on Saturday sent three astronauts to its air-and-space” target=”_blank”>space< The two men and one woman are the second crew to move into the space station, which was launched last April. The first crew stayed three months. The new crew includes two veterans of space travel. Zhai Zhigang, 55, and …
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Los Angeles scrubs Catholic Saint Junipero Serra from park where statue was torn down by activists
los-angeles” target=”_blank”>Los Angeles<, a religion saint and missionary, from a downtown Los Angeles park, more than a year after activists vandalized statues of the 19th century priest. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that La Plaza Park, known as Father Serra Park, will be renamed and that an “indigenous cultural easement” would …
Read More »13-year-olds' reading, math scores decline for first time in national test's history
natural-science and reading education” target=”_blank”>test scores<, mirroring patterns observed in other subjects. HARVARD’S ENDOWMENT SWELLS BY $11.3 BILLION AS 20% OF US HOUSEHOLDS LOSE ALL SAVINGS DURING PANDEMIC Math scores for lower-performing students declined among students from both age groups, in addition to declining for 13-year-olds at the 50th percentile. …
Read More »Thanksgiving history: Traditions and origins, where did it begin?
Many people know the story behind Thanksgiving, but its history as an actual holiday is a bit more confusing. While people may be excited to get into the Christmas spirit, occasions. The holiday is associated with a traditional turkey dinner (that has plenty of sides), along with a thoughtful reflection …
Read More »Loudoun County superintendent apologizes, board member resigns as backlash grows over alleged sexual assaults
The superintendent of us-regions Public Schools issued an apology and a education” target=”_blank”>school< Scott Smith, a Loudoun County father who was arrested at that June event, said this week that his daughter was sexually assaulted in a girls’ bathroom at Stone Bridge High School by a male student who was …
Read More »NY police union honors fallen 9/11 officers with video tributes
The largest municipal police union in the world is paying tribute to the personal-freedoms who sacrificed their lives during 9/11 through a series of videos. The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York’s goal is to work to ensure their stories are accessible across the nation so Americans …
Read More »Split pea soup recipe is savory, smoky perfection
food” target=”_blank”>Soup season<, a renowned New York City butcher founded in 1937. SMOKED GARLIC PIG SHOTS FOR THE ULTIMATE GAME DAY APPETIZER “Our split pea soup is a hearty take on a fall favorite,” says the company’s vice president, Jesse Denes. “A little meat goes a long way with this …
Read More »This snickerdoodle pumpkin pie recipe is a ‘delicious’ twist on the classic fall dessert
If you want to impress your food” target=”_blank”>dinner <, this recipe is for you. The “Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Pie” from Southern food blog Quiche My Grits gives a cinnamon twist on the classic holiday recipes. FRIED APPLE CRISP FOR FALL: TRY THE RECIPE According to blog creator Debi Morgan’s post, the …
Read More »Test drive: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz reboots the American compact pickup
There must be something in the water in us-regions. How else do you explain that the only two style built in the state are both crossovers instead of traditional trucks? The Santa Cruz is the smallest pickup on sale today. (Hyundai) The first was the midsize Honda Pilot/Passport-based Honda Ridgeline, …
Read More »How to make the ultimate Maine lobster grilled cheese sandwich
food” target=”_blank”>Grilled cheese sandwiches< recipe developed by Erin Alvarez on behalf of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative. “Punch up the lobster flavor even more with the new Maine Lobster Butter, the ultimate mash-up of sweet, salty Maine Lobster and smooth, creamy butter,” says Alvarez. Take your grilled cheese up a …
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