On this day in history, May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation for Americans to show a public expression of reverence to mothers through the celebration of Mother’s Day. “Proclamation 1268 – Mother’s Day” stated, in part, “Whereas, by a Joint Resolution approved May 8, 1914, designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, and for other …
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An orangutan in a protected Indonesian rainforest site who sustained a facial wound treated the injury himself, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports earlier this month. The male primate chewed the leaves of a plant known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and pain-relieving properties — then applied a paste he made from the chewed leaves to his …
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A pet owner is making sure her dog gets the royal treatment wherever they travel. Catherine Sophie, 23, of Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a month-long vacation — with her dog. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese and a “great companion,” said Sophie, when it comes to traveling. CANADIAN ‘INFLUENCER DOG’ TRAVELS THE WORLD, LIVES LUXURIOUS LIFE WITH 75-PIECE WARDROBE WORTH $2,500 …
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“And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight” (Acts 1:9). Today, 40 days after Easter, is known as the “Feast of the Ascension,” “Ascension Thursday,” and “Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ.” It’s a commemoration of Jesus Christ’s bodily ascension into heaven following …
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If you have a craving for pasta tonight or this weekend, a creamy and rich tortellini dish is a tasty option worth pursuing — and it can be made in less than an hour. Mary Woita, a rancher’s wife and homeschooling mother of four who is the founder of Boots and Hooves Homestead (bootsandhooveshomestead.com), said she loves to make this …
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Each year, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. It’s the perfect time to highlight the women in your life who have made a difference to you. On Mother’s Day, you can show gratitude to your grandmother(s), too. FOR MOTHER’S DAY, A VIRGINIA MOM’S STUNNING DISCOVERY REMINDS HER OF GOD’S LOVING PRESENCE If you want to buy …
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April showers bring May flowers! With spring in full swing, Mother’s Day nearly here and wedding season about to kick off, here is a look at some of the trendiest blooms for this season – both for weddings, holidays, and any reason in particular. Fox News Digital spoke to several florists and flower experts who weighed in on what is …
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Mother’s Day is usually just weeks or days away from Memorial Day. The former honors moms and those we view as moms — while the latter honors our fallen soldiers and heroes. Sometimes, that special mom or mom-like figure has a personal connection to a veteran or a service member, or she’s simply proud to be an American. 5 ECO-FRIENDLY …
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Reims, France, boasts the best of European travel condensed into a single little city. It’s the home of crowned kings, Christian faith, Gothic majesty and luminescent wine. It’s also where a sad, weary world toasted the defeat of Adolf Hitler and his evil National Socialist German Workers Party in World War II. COLUMBIA’S FORMER PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER WARNED THE WORLD …
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Mother’s Day is a celebration for most. Yet for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. “The first year after any loss can be awful, but the holidays stand out in particular,” noted Rebecca Feinglos, a certified grief support specialist in North Carolina and founder of Grieve Leave, an online …
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