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Michigan researchers discover eerie 1909 shipwreck at bottom of Lake Superior

Historians in Michigan recently announced that a shipwreck dating back more than a century has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior. The Adella Shores, a wooden steamship built in 1894, was carrying salt to Duluth, Minnesota, when it mysteriously disappeared on May 1, 1909. None of the ship’s 14 sailors were ever heard from again, according to the …

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Meet the American who created the Kentucky Derby, Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., born of pioneers

The Kentucky Derby is a global sports spectacle and, in the eyes of many, America’s definitive sporting tradition. The event was forged, remarkably, by two of the great epic events in United States history: the triumph of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the tragedy of the Civil War. The bluegrass seeds of the world’s most famous horse race were …

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News Quiz: May 3, 2024

This week’s News Quiz from Fox News Digital features some surprising social media posts from Trump trial fixture Michael Cohen and one celebrity’s embarrassing question to Melissa McCarthy. Try to get a perfect score! Watch out for some tricky questions ahead. Take our quiz below. App users: click here. Anti-Israel agitators at Columbia University took over a campus building named …

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Campus chaos and anti-Israel rhetoric reveal stark failures of today’s higher education

What is going on at today’s universities in terms of the campus protests tells you that we have abandoned the single most important function of higher education. And that is higher education. People have forgotten that civilization is not self-executing. It has to be nurtured, protected and taught. VIRTUES OF COURAGE, COMPASSION, WORK, FRIENDSHIP — THESE MUST BE TAUGHT, SAY …

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Super rare bird appears for first time in America, plus these donuts are a sweet trending treat

RARE ENCOUNTER – A teacher has made headlines in the bird community after photographing a rare species in Oregon that’s believed to have made its very first appearance in the U.S. Continue reading… TRENDING TREAT – Mochi donuts, a fusion of Japanese and American culinary traditions, are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable and surging in popularity in the United States. Continue reading… …

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National Day of Prayer 2024: 'People need a safe place to be with God'

Thursday, May 2, 2024, is the National Day of Prayer — an occasion observed typically on the first Thursday in May in the U.S. This year is the 73rd such day of prayer. This year’s theme is “Lift up the Word, Light up the World.” At a time of strife and stress, many believe there is a very strong need …

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Family celebrates 5 generations of women for second time in its history: ‘Quite remarkable’

One family is all about girl power. The Jones family of the U.K. has decades’ worth of women all within the same family tree — and they’re now celebrating the birth of another baby girl. Teya Jones was born in Shrewsbury, England, in April 2024, making her the fifth generation girl in the Jones clan, as SWNS, the British news …

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8 kitchen gadgets to take your cooking to the next level

Cooking is equal parts technique and artistry, which can only improve with practice. One easy way to elevate your kitchen skills is with gadgets that will help youget the job donewith precision. We picked 8 kitchen gadgets to help novice chefs graduate to more advanced meals. These tools will help you deliver flavorsome precision time and again and will help …

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Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers announced Thursday. The Asian American Literature Festival is making a return, the Asian American Literature Festival Collective said in a statement. It will take place Sept. 14-22 — but without the Smithsonian’s help. And instead of only being in …

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Reading wedding vows privately or during the ceremony: Which is more preferred?

If you’ve decided you want to write your own personalized vows for your wedding, there are a few different ways you can share them with your partner. There is no right or wrong way to share your vows, and this isn’t going to look the same at every wedding. Talk through the options with your partner to find the one …

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