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Passover brisket: Holocaust survivor's recipe holds 'special significance' amid Jewish holiday

Passover begins Monday, April 22, as members of the Jewish faith gather to commemorate the Israelites’ freedom from slavery by God in Egypt. In honor of the holiday, June Hersh, a New York-based author, is offering a brisket recipe from her book titled, “Food, Hope & Resilience: Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors.” The dish was originally owned …

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10 privacy fence options for your deck, patio or backyard

Owning a home means you get your privacy and a space to call your own, but if you live close to your neighbors, your privacy may be limited. No matter how friendly they might be, you probably still want some privacy. If you’re looking for different privacy fence options, Amazon has plenty to choose from. Whether you want an addition …

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Wedding gift debate: Do you owe the bride and groom something if you aren’t attending the event?

Wedding season is very nearly upon us —with many people already planning ahead for the spring, summer and even fall months. With the prices of such luxury experiences as travel, wedding attire and gift-giving still rising, a new debate has hit the internet. Do you need to send a gift to the newlyweds if you aren’t attending their wedding? AS …

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This Passover has a 'bitter taste,' says Los Angeles-based activist as Hamas hostage crisis continues

This year, with dozens of hostages remaining in captivity in Gaza, the Jewish holiday of Passover has an especially poignant meaning, activist and actress Noa Tishby told Fox News Digital. Tishby is a New York Times bestselling author as well and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. She is based in Los Angeles. Passover, said Tishby, is …

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Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

Another special cosmic event is to occur this year, and it could be a “once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,” according to NASA. It’s a nova explosion located in a star system 3,000 light years away from Earth and astronomers predict it will be visible to the “unaided eye” sometime in 2024. “Unfortunately, we don’t know the timing of this as well as …

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Viola the circus elephant with history of escapes breaks free again in Montana, heads toward casino slots

An elephant named Viola recently caused chaos in Butte, Montana, after escaping a circus and roaming the streets on her own. Astonishing video shows the Asian elephant casually walking through a four-lane road in Butte on Tuesday, dodging moving cars on her way towards a casino building. Eyewitness Matayah Smith told Fox News Digital that she was in her car …

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On this day in history, April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 astronauts return alive, defy odds after space explosion

An incredible human drama in space exploration ended with the miraculous safe return of the three Apollo 13 astronauts on this day in history, April 17, 1970. “In Mission Control, pandemonium erupted,” NASA reports of the joy that overwhelmed the command center after the mission’s capsule splashed down in the South Pacific shorty after noon Central Standard Time, just four …

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1st generation circus performer breaks Guinness World Record every show with unicycle 34.6 feet tall

How does it feel to break a record day after day? Wesley Williams, a performer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, knows a thing or two. The “One Wheel Wonder” takes a spin on the tallest rideable unicycle in the world with each show, at a whopping 34.6 feet tall. Williams did not come from a family of entertainers. …

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Gifts not desired: 3 ways to handle unwanted or inappropriate presents from others

Social media platforms are full of postings about gifts received but not desired. And with graduation and wedding season just about upon us — plus Mother’s Day and Father’s Day close behind — the volume of both giftgiving and the challenges posed by certain gifts may increase. So what should people do when they receive a gift they don’t want …

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Why do we say ‘elephant in the room' and other expressions? Here are the fun origins of 3 popular phrases

Popular sayings in the English language often have multiple meanings —such as “a heart of gold” and “time is money.” Some expressions are also clever metaphors for deeper meanings. But where did they come from? Who started saying these popular phrases — and why are they so familiar today? WHY DO WE SAY ‘BREAK A LEG’ AND OTHER POPULAR EXPRESSIONS? …

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