Rev. Billy Graham was remembered as “one of America’s greatest citizens and enduring heroes” during an unveiling ceremony of a statue in his honor at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, May 16. The event featured speeches from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation, and Rev. Franklin Graham, son of …
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Short questions with Dana Perino for Dr. Nicole Saphier
You’ve seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we’re like off-camera? For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What’s the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favorite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg …
Read More »Pet medication for deadly cat illness soon to be available in US: 'Huge triumph'
Many cat owners are rejoicing at the news that a drug used to treat an otherwise fatal illness for cats will be available in the United States as of June 1. “Stokes Pharmacy has formed an exclusive partnership with the Bova Group to offer a U.S.-made compounded oral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP),” according to a statement from Stokes …
Read More »Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I don’t know if I can sit still this long,'” said Hutchins, who was working as a radio journalist. At the urging of her father, …
Read More »Why do we say ‘wear your heart on your sleeve’ and other love-drenched expressions? 3 fun origin stories
Popular metaphorical sayings in the English language often have a deep history and interesting background. Sayings like “cat got your tongue” and “feeling under the weather” have grown in popularity over the decades to become the catchy phrases we use today. But where did they come from? What did they originally mean? COLOR IDIOMS WE CAN’T RESIST: WHY DO WE …
Read More »Two Georgia anglers recognized as 'newest state saltwater record holders': See the massive catches
Two new saltwater fishing records were recently recognized in the state of Georgia, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Facebook this week. The record for the largest almaco Jack fish was set, while the largest blackfin tuna caught by a woman was tied, said the department’s post. Both fish were caught earlier this month. MISSOURI ANGLER BREAKS WORLD …
Read More »Sage, a mini poodle, takes first place in Westminster Kennel Club dog show
For a last hurrah, it was a Sage decision. A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States’ most prestigious canine event. After 45 years of competing and two best in show dogs, he plans …
Read More »Health care costs up to 300% higher for privately insured patients than those with Medicare, report reveals
Most Americans — more than 65% — have private health insurance, but a new report has revealed a potentially very expensive drawback. Patients who have private (commercial) coverage may end up paying significantly more for their medical care compared to those who have public health insurance, such as Medicare, according to recent data from RAND Corp. in Washington, D.C. As …
Read More »A 'border pap' becomes first mixed-breed dog to win Westminster dog show agility competition
When the Westminster Kennel Club dog show added an agility competition a decade ago, it opened U.S. dogdom’s most elite door to mixed breeds for the first time since the late 1800s. But purebreds won every year — until Saturday, when a border collie-papillion mix aptly named Nimble outran and outmaneuvered 50 other finalists to seize the trophy and plant …
Read More »Judi Dench says trigger warnings ruin viewer experience: 'If you’re that sensitive, don’t go to the theater'
Dame Judi Dench was asked about her opinion on trigger warnings in theater productions, to which she responded that audience members with sensitive natures might avoid the theater altogether. She expressed skepticism toward the necessity of content advisories, asking what the point of going to the theater actually is. “I can see why they exist, and it is preparing people, …
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