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Reps. Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush mix up Memorial Day with Veterans Day in since-deleted posts on X

Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Cori Bush, D-Mo., appeared to mix up Memorial Day with Veterans Day in since-deleted posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Monday morning, the two “Squad” members posted similar messages to X for the federal holiday dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died in service to their country. “On Memorial Day, …

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Memorial Weekend facts you must know, plus great American travel and more hot reads

Lifestyle headlines from this week include offbeat news stories focused on fascinating Memorial Day facts, food, family, travel in America and much more. Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes a variety of new games each morning, including a Daily Crossword.) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE …

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Summer fun barbecue essentials include grills, thrills and more

Memorial Day weekend — a time for honoring America’s servicemembers who have sacrificed their lives for our country — is also the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. As you get ready to welcome friends and family to your home or apartment, have you remembered everything you need? It’s easy to overlook a few key items when planning a party …

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Memorial Day travel set to break 20-year record as AAA predicts jams, delays

Americans planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend are likely to run into traffic jams and other delays as the country is poised to set a 20-year travel record, according to AAA. The organization predicts that 43.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between Thursday and Monday. U.S. airports are expected to be nearly as congested as the …

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Heart attacks more likely during presidential elections and other stressful times, study shows

Your genes could put you at a higher risk of heart attack during very stressful times, including presidential election season. Research from Massachusetts General Hospital found that people who have specific genetic traits — paired with anxiety or depression — are at a “significantly higher heart attack risk” during periods of social or political stress, such as presidential elections, winter …

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This is how Buddhists across the world celebrate the Buddha's birthday

The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century B.C. This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs. In …

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Babies of Punxsutawney Phil and groundhog wife Phyllis have been named

Punxsutawney Phil’s two new groundhog babies have been given names that are right on brand with Groundhog Day. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced on Mother’s Day that the baby girl and boy groundhogs will be called Sunny and Shadow. After the pups were born in March, members of the public submitted hundreds of name suggestions, according to TMX, …

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What is the history of Mother's Day and what made the founder turn against it?

Mother’s Day takes place every May, on the second Sunday of the spring month. The day is filled with traditions such as holding yummy brunches, gifting flowers and showing appreciation for your mom and all she has done. The occasion has been an official holiday in the United States since 1914. MOTHER’S DAY: THE BEST ONE-LINERS AND LIFE ADVICE I’VE …

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Mother's Day: 5 affordable activities you and your mom can enjoy together

Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your mom how much you appreciate her. Showing your appreciation doesn’t mean breaking the bank, though. The occasion, like any other holiday, can quickly get expensive, but it doesn’t have to. FOR PATRIOTIC AMERICAN MOMS ON MOTHER’S DAY, HERE ARE 6 GREAT GIFT IDEAS A little creativity and thoughtfulness could go a …

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Mother's Day: The best one-liners and life advice I've ever gotten from Mom

Mother knows best — or so the saying goes. In honor of Mother’s Day 2024, Fox News Digital collected the best advice from the special women who guide us through life. Whetheryou’re in the mood to laugh a bit or get a little weepy, lean into these affirmations, insights and (in some cases) very funny one-liners. MOTHER’S DAY QUIZ! HOW …

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