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On this day in history, May 8, 1945, President Truman announces 'flags of freedom fly all over Europe'

On this day in history, May 8, 1945, President Harry Truman announced to the American people that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered in World War II — and that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe.” The day has been known as Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day — with celebrations erupting all around the globe to mark …

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For Mother's Day, a Virginia mom's stunning discovery reminds her of God's loving presence

Just ahead of Mother’s Day this year, the husband-and-wife team of SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt, co-founders of the Godwinks brands and based in Massachusetts, shared an endearing personal story of family and faith with Fox News Digital. It’s among the stories they’re writing for a forthcoming book. “We all need more light. We need more positivity. We need family …

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Gorilla, just 4 months old, delights zoo visitors with funny faces: 'Very happy'

A baby gorilla’s adorable face can light up the world. At the Prague Zoo recently in the Czech Republic, a baby gorilla was seen having some fun while visitors noticed she was making funny faces at them. Through the glass at the gorilla exhibit, visitor Lucie Stephnickova said she saw a baby animal making faces, as SWNS reported. TEXAS ZOO …

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Hot flower trends for 2024: Here's what's in and what's out in the world of blooms

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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For patriotic American moms on Mother's Day, here are 6 great gift ideas

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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Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'

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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Family weddings will be paid for only if the kids agree to two conditions, including wheelchair accessibility

A parent writing on Reddit is letting others know that he or she will pay for the children’s weddings only if certain conditions are met — and now the parent’s youngest has balked at the conditions, so payment is out. The piece by the parent (gender not specified) has gotten some 5,800 reactions to date — with over 1,500 people …

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Mother’s Day breakfast recipe has a 'sweet' twist that celebrity chef says will leave mom 'needing a nap'

Looking for an at-home recipe to make for your mom this Mother’s Day? Florida-based celebrity chef Robert Irvine shared his churro French toast recipe with Fox News Digital ahead of the celebratory day, which falls this year on Sunday, May 12. The breakfast recipe also includes Mexican chocolate sauce ingredients for the top of this sweet meal. 5 THOUGHTFUL MOTHER’S …

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Vietnam veteran reunites with lost dog tag after 56 years: 'I didn't believe it'

A Vietnam War veteran recently reunited with a precious souvenir from his military career, nearly six decades after his service ended. Florence, South Carolina, resident Larry Morganti was given his dog tag, a piece of identification for military personnel, last month. He lost the metal tag during a rocket attack. According to WPDE, the veteran served in the 311th Squadron …

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Ask a doctor: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? “When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the pressure within the joint changes,” Dr. William Kemp, a neurosurgeon at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute), told Fox News Digital. “This can cause a sudden release …

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