“Cat got your tongue” and other popular sayings are common in the English language. These and many other popular expressions are part of everyday life — yet most of us haven’t stopped to consider or explore their interesting origin stories. Where did these expressions come from and what do they mean? WHY DO WE SAY ‘UNDER THE WEATHER’ AND OTHER …
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Pennsylvania mom seeks ‘perfect match’ bone marrow donor to cure daughter’s rare disorder: ‘Crucial need’
A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant — and her mother is on a mission to find the perfect match. Lani Walter suffers from a disease called DOCK8 deficiency (dedicator of cytokinesis 8 deficiency), an immunodeficiency syndrome that can cause recurrent, life-threatening infections. DOCK8 is very rare, with only 250 people worldwide currently …
Read More »American veterans who commit suicide are 95% male, crisis often driven by family disputes, say experts
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). FIRST ON FOX: Suicide among veterans is a well-known national crisis. But a Fox News Digital deep dive into the numbers paints a disturbing picture that shows male veterans committing suicide at an …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Sheriff's office celebrates major 'baby boom' as law enforcement poses for sweet photo with their 15 kids
Law enforcement officers in Kentucky are celebrating some adorable additions to their department as several deputies and sergeants all welcomed little ones within the span of a year. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in Burlington grew by more than 15 as officers became parents to baby boys and girls. A photo of the children posing with their parents was …
Read More »When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts
For members of the so-called “sandwich generation,” doing double-duty caregiving can take a toll. Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids and maintaining social and work relationships can come with physical, mental and emotional challenges, several experts expressed to Fox News Digital. It can be especially difficult dealing with the role reversal, experts …
Read More »5 eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts to grab now on Amazon, including an indoor herb garden and more
If your mom or other special woman in your life loves Mother Earth, show her you care this Mother’s Day with presents that are kind to the environment. Below is a roundup of gifts that do just that — plus, you can save fuel by shopping online all in one spot. You can find all of these ideas on Amazon, …
Read More »Texas pregnancy center provides faith-centered 'holistic care' for women in crisis
A faith-focused “life center” that assists women who are experiencing crisis pregnancies recently opened a new, expanded facility in Austin, Texas, to better meet the increasing demands for its services. The John Paul II Life Center was established in 2010 by two married couples, Tim and Pat Von Dohlen and Chris and Sheri Danze. They were seeking “to take the …
Read More »Granger Smith's wife, Amber Smith, partners with drowning prevention organization to drive awareness
Amber Smith is partnering with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), a California-based nonprofit organization, ahead of the summer months to drive conversation and awareness around water safety and drowning prevention. On June 4, 2019, Amber Smith and her husband, country music singer Granger Smith, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare. That’s when their 3-year-old son, River, squeezed through the fence …
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