Some general are just better than others. And if you’re looking to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at one, the Associated Press recently uncovered which U.S. beaches are top-tier, according to coastal scientist Stephen Leatherman. The Florida International University professor has ranked beaches in the last 30 years and he just …
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Celebrities who served in the military
It’s Veterans Day, which means it’s time to honor those who have served in the military” target=”_blank”>military< who have served in the military over the years. Many of their experiences vary, and they have served across various branches and at different times in their lives. From musicians to actors and …
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Smile for the camera! Tesla has activated a facial recognition technology in its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to ensure that the driver is in the seat and watching the road when using the cars’ advanced driver assist systems. The two vehicles have always been produced with the cameras …
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Read More »Florida wildlife officials investigate decapitated 10-foot alligator
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Read More »East Coast's at-risk river herring see population growth
wild-nature that has been the subject of conservation efforts for years appears to be growing in number in the rivers of the East Coast. River herring are critically important to coastal ecosystems because they serve as food for birds and larger fish. Regulators have described the fishes’ population as nearing …
Read More »'Blue Miracle' star Dennis Quaid reveals why he prefers to play real people
Dennis Quaid helps tell an almost unbelievable true story in the netflix” target=”_blank”>Netflix movie< Quaid said he was drawn to the “arc of this character.” (L-R) Dennis Quaid as Captain Wade Malloy, Jimmy Gonzales as Omar in ‘Blue Miracle.’ (Carlos Rodriguez/NETFLIX © 2020) “You know, rather than just playing somebody …
Read More »Dr. Kent Ingle: Safety in a pandemic – here are 6 things parents of college-bound kids need to consider
education will look different this fall when it comes to health and safety protocols. So far, over 200 colleges across the country have issued vaccination requirements, while other universities have announced plans to return to a pre-pandemic normal with the possibility of eliminating masks and social distancing altogether. As a …
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