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? …
Read More »
A new kind of baby boom could be taking place. Some women taking GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have reported that they’re getting pregnant unexpectedly. The term “Ozempic babies” has been coined on TikTok, with many women posting there about their unplanned pregnancies. OZEMPIC, OTHER WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS MAY STRENGTHEN NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, EXPERTS SAY This includes Michigan …
Read More »
A 9-year-old Oklahoma boy’s unorthodox choice of pet has gone viral on TikTok as he’s adopted an octopus that he named Terrance. Cal Clifford’s parents said their son wanted an octopus as a pet more than anything in the world, starting when he was just a toddler, according to The Associated Press. While they attempted to fulfill his little-boy dreams …
Read More »
New York City-based author and essayist Warren Kozak, who lost his beloved wife to cancer on Jan. 1, 2018, has written “Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss” (Post Hill Press, April 2024), a new book that describes his wrenching experiences and the continuing fallout from the loss of his wife, Lisa Krenzel, his best friend and mother of their now-grown daughter. …
Read More »
The circus is full of compelling acts, dangerous stunts and entertaining performers. One performer who is part of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is Skyler Miser, who stars as the Ringling Rocket. During the show, in some cases three times a day, Miser acts as a human cannonball — she’s blasted through the air out of a rocket. Even …
Read More »
A teenager and his father had a once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to a thoughtful gesture from a CEO. Joseph Tegerdine, 18, of Springville, Utah, is currently in his fifth year of battling bone cancer. Tegerdine was diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer in May 2019 after suffering from knee pain ever since he was 13. In Jan. 2022, cancer was also found …
Read More »
A young girl is being called a hero by her own family after she ran inside her house as its roof burned to alert her sleeping mom and siblings to the grave danger. Olivia Patterson, age 6, was playing outside with a friend in a nearby yard. That’s when she realized that the roof of her family’s semi-detached home in …
Read More »
Long active in the health and health policy fields and passionate about those disciplines, Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Fox News medical contributor, is also “equally passionate about being a mother,” she told Fox News Digital in a phone interview just as her new book, “Love, Mom,” hits stores this week on April 16. The book celebrates her unexpected and dramatic …
Read More »
In 2021, the City of Los Angeles announced that it would dedicate over $1 billion to provide much-needed services and resources to its homeless population. L.A. has consistently sought new ways to provide funds to fight what has become one of the city’s most pressing needs. This included a quarter-percent sales tax, which generates more than $350 million every year …
Read More »
Games provide plenty of opportunities for bonding time with loved ones. Plus, they’re easy to tote along on long car trips and plane rides. Below, check out five new and classic games to buy and play with family and friends. All are available for purchase on Amazon. 5 SPORTS ESSENTIALS FOR PARENTS WHO ARE CHEERING FROM THE SIDELINES These games …
Read More »
