“God Bless The U.S.A.” — arguably one of the most recognizable and inspiring songs in the country — is the perfect anthem for this Memorial Day weekend. Singer Lee Greenwood, who composed the tune some 40 years ago and sings it regularly at venues of all kinds, joined “Fox & …
Read More »Memorial Day by the numbers: Facts about the solemn American holiday
Memorial Day will be observed in the U.S. on Monday, May 30. While some Americans will use the federal holiday as a time to celebrate and recharge, others view it as a day of mourning. If you’re not certain why that is, here are 10 number-based facts about how Memorial …
Read More »Disney World guest says she was asked to leave park or buy shirt to match dress code
A woman who visited Walt Disney World Resort says she was “dress-coded” by theme park staff, and the viral TikTok detailing the alleged incident has led to a larger debate on the organization’s dress code policy. Content creator Nicole DeLosReyes took a Mother’s Day family trip to the Orlando resort …
Read More »Combat veteran and his wife help others fight PTSD — and find healing and hope
Tom Satterly is a highly decorated combat veteran who was portrayed in the Oscar-winning 2001 film “Black Hawk Down,” about the 1993 battle in Somalia. But that is only the beginning of his dramatic and stunning story. Satterly, who grew up in Indiana, served in topics for 25 years — …
Read More »St. Louis 'trashed ribs' with parsley and pickles: Try the recipe
On a recent trip to St. Louis, I overdid it on the barbecue. It was a good thing, of course. But now that I’m back home in New York City and craving some of the best of what’s around, I’ll default to the ‘cue wizards at Salt + Smoke – …
Read More »11 newborns killed in Senegal hospital fire: Report
A deadly hospital fire in Senegal has claimed the lives of 11 newborns. The fire started on Wednesday, May 25, at the Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh hospital in Tivaouane – a city in regions (western Africa), which is located about 75 miles from Dakar, the nation’s capital. In a …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry honors US military at Salute the Troops event ahead of Memorial Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The show that made country music famous honored the men and women who keep America safe at Tuesday night’s military” target=”_blank”>Salute the Troops< invited America’s heroes to join its live show in recognition of military personnel, both past and present. Performances came from country favorites such as …
Read More »Texas school shooting: How parents should talk to their kids about the tragedy
American families are on high alert after a gunman opened fire on Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in us-regions killing 19 children and two teachers. School districts across the country are increasing security in the wake of the tragedy, which raises questions about how parents and caregivers should speak to their children about violence, …
Read More »American flag-carrying 'Old Glory Relay' for The World Games kicks off with veterans, military supporters
The start of the “Old Glory Relay” to The World Games has officially kicked off, and personal-freedoms are carrying the U.S. flag as they make their way to the multi-sport event. Military veterans and military will make the 44-day trek to Birmingham, Alabama, from Washington, D.C., rain or shine. 100-YEAR-OLD …
Read More »Does Texas school shooting highlight need for faith, higher purpose in kids' lives?
As Americans all over the country continue to react to the Texas school shooting on Tuesday — in which an apparent lone gunman took the lives of at least 19 elementary school children and two teachers — psychologists, faith leaders and others are sharing keen reminders about the importance of …
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