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Meet the American who invented sliced bread: Otto Rohwedder, hard-luck hawkeye

Otto Rohwedder gave the world an innovation by which all others are compared. Rohwedder, a native of Davenport, Iowa, invented sliced bread. It’s the greatest thing since … Well, it’s the greatest thing, according to popular acclaim. “Sliced bread is the standard of all innovation, past, present and future,” said Ed Douglas, a businessman, local historian and county commissioner from …

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Your best food and drink choices at the airport, according to dietitians and nutritionists

If you’re traveling this spring and summer and want to stick to your healthy eating goals, it can sometimes be a challenge — especially if you’re flying to your destination. A common question to registered dieticians is, “What should I eat when at the airport?” Fox News Digital reached out to experts who shared picks and preferences. Here’s what to …

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Lara Trump, Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values in new children's books at Florida story hours

Lara Trump and Kevin Sorbo have joined the Herculean effort to offer lessons to kids in traditional values amid a current culture that appears to reject them. Each celebrity is the author of a new children’s title published by Brave Books of Texas. Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, is the …

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Top baby names in the US announced: Why are Liam and Olivia standing the test of time?

What’s in a name? Apparently, quite a lot, if yours is Olivia or Liam. These two names are once again the most popular baby girl and baby boy names in America for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) 2023 report released on Friday. “I was not surprised at all,” Colleen Slagen, a professional baby name …

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CDC, WebMD give update on current bird flu outbreak: ‘Be alert, not alarmed’

As bird flu continues to spread among cattle in the U.S., WebMD and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined forces on Thursday to present a live-streamed briefing on the status of the outbreak. The presentation, called “WebMD and CDC Presents, 2024 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know,” was moderated by Neha Pathak, M.D., chief physician editor …

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Even with glitches, planning your next trip with AI is making me rethink travel

With vacation planning, most people fall into two camps: those who love planning and those who hate it. Artificial intelligence tools like GuideGeek, developed by Matador Network and accessible via Meta’s Messenger app, offer a glimpse into a future where vacation planning is as simple as sending a text. Yet, as we lean into this new era, it’s clear that …

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Florida woman becomes 5th American arrested in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammo

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force on Thursday confirmed the Monday arrest of a Florida woman accused of carrying ammunition at an airport in the islands. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt initially shared news of Sharitta Shinese Grier’s arrest in a Wednesday interview with Fox News Digital after he sent a letter to Turks and Caicos Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam …

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World War II love letters reveal passionate young man 'I never knew,' daughter writes in new book

Paula Bernice Roberts was swept off her feet by a passionate young World War II hero she met after her parents died. Her own father. “He was so romantic and he loved my mother so much,” Roberts, who lives in Massachusetts, told Fox News Digital. AMERICAN VETERANS WHO COMMIT SUICIDE ARE 95% MALE, CRISIS OFTEN DRIVEN BY FAMILY DISPUTES, SAY …

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On this day in history, May 16, 1986, Tom Cruise Cold War blockbuster 'Top Gun' jets across silver screen

“Top Gun,” a triumphant all-American pre-“woke” Hollywood movie classic, was released on this day in history, May 16, 1986. Patriotic and sexy, if somewhat predictable, the action-romance placed cocky young U.S. Navy pilots in a “Danger Zone” of love and Cold War combat. It roared across the American landscape like an F-14 strafing pop culture with one memorable explosion after …

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The ultimate grilled recipes to get you through spring and summer months

Depending on the climate and weather conditions you live in, grilling season may be year-round. For those who were nestled away during the winters and avoiding snow at all costs, grilling season begins in the spring — and takes residents across America all through the summer and into the fall months. If you’re cleaning off the grill or rolling it …

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