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Best European vacation spots for avid runners to visit on 2024 summer trips, Hoka says
The top vacation destinations in Europe for those looking to exercise while on holiday were announced —and some spots are surprising. Global Running Day is June 5, 2024 — and Hoka, the running shoe brand known for comfort and support, enlisted researchers to discover which European vacation spots would be the best choice for avid runners to hit this summer. …
Read More »This scenic Southern city is the most popular place to move to in 2024
A recently published report named a popular Southern beach destination as the most moved-to city in 2024. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, took the crown of most moved-to city in an analysis published by PODS, a moving and storage company. Wilmington, North Carolina, shared the same spot. PODS found that more and more Americans are opting to move to Southern states, …
Read More »Delicious (and easy) Brussels sprouts recipe could rock your world
It’s worth getting a little closer to a gloriously green vegetable that’s gotten a bad rap for far too long. Brussels sprouts, a cruciferous veggie, are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, soluble fiber and foliate, as Alyssa Burnison, MS, RD, LN, of ProfilePlan.com, recently told Fox News Digital for an article about some of the best vegetables …
Read More »Cat reunited with owner 12 years after disappearing from family home: 'Didn't feel real'
A cat has finally been reunited with its owner — 12 years after disappearing from the family home. Artie the cat went missing from the home of Theo-Will McKenna, 29, after the family moved from Blacon in Chester to Connah’s Quay in Flintshire, Wales, in 2012, according to SWNS, the British news service. Then just 17, McKenna, the cat’s owner, …
Read More »Archaeologists surprised by 'intriguing' art drawn by Christian pilgrims 1,500 years ago
Recent archaeological excavations in Israel have revealed a rare find: early Christian art from around 1,500 years ago. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on May 23. The art was found in an ancient church in the city of Rahat, located in the northern Negev Desert. The church dates back to the Byzantine era, …
Read More »Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human'
As the saying goes, “A dog is man’s best friend.” But for Alpharetta Police Department Sgt. Mark Tappan, a man of deep faith, there is a much stronger connection between him and his K9, Mattis. In Tappan’s new book, “A Dog Named Mattis,” he takes readers through his experience as a K9 handler — from getting the job to mastering …
Read More »Mediterranean diet could help women live longer, Harvard study finds
The Mediterranean diet has long been linked to a bevy of health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity and more — and now a new study has revealed a very specific new advantage for women. In a long-running Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open, women who adhered to the heart-healthy, plant-focused diet were found to have …
Read More »Rare snake-like fish that breathes air caught in Missouri for fourth time: 'Aggressive predators'
Is it a fish? Is it a snake? No, it’s a snakehead fish. For only the fourth time in the state of Missouri, an angler caught a northern snakehead fish that is not native to the U.S. Fisheries biologists with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirmed the catch occurred on May 25 in Wayne County, according to a recent …
Read More »Violent doodles made by children 2,000 years ago raise eyebrows
Archaeologists in Italy recently uncovered “violent” cartoons, roughly 2,000 years old, drawn by children in ancient Rome. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii announced the discovery on May 28. The doodles were found on a wall along Via dell’Abbondanza, which was the main street of Pompeii. Pompeii is an ancient Roman city that was buried by volcanic ash during the eruption …
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