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On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

Trailblazing female tennis star Billie Jean King beat former men’s champ, Bobby Riggs, in a highly publicized match, the so-called “Battle of the Sexes,” on this day in history, Sept. 20, 1973. The made-for-TV sports spectacle proved a watershed moment in the fight for women’s equality in athletics. King won the tennis match in straight sets (6-4, 6-3, 6-3) before …

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Birthday bonus: 10 places to eat and drink for free on your special day

Birthdays come once a year, but many people make the most of it with free food and drinks. Read on to find out where you can spend your special day collecting free items, including coffees, cheesecakes and more. Below are some of the different companies offering birthday freebies, listed in alphabetical order. PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT, 101 YEARS OLD, CELEBRATES HIS …

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Here's why National Taco Day will always fall on 'Taco Tuesday' from now on

Calendar alert for all food lovers: National Taco Day has been rescheduled. National Taco Day was previously observed on Oct. 4, but it will now be celebrated on the first Tuesday in October, Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar announced Tuesday. This change means that National Taco Day will always be on “Taco Tuesday,” according to a news release. …

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Cookbook for Jewish holiday of Shavuot honors hostages still held captive in Gaza: 'Food is home'

In honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a volunteer organization founded by relatives of abductees in Gaza, has dedicated a cookbook the group produced called “Shavuot of Longing.” Shavuot this year takes place beginning the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024, …

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Mike Rowe, well-known storyteller, announces 'Something to Stand For,' new film celebrating America

FIRST ON FOX: A popular host, storyteller, producer and author has a new project coming out — and “it lines up, not coincidentally,” with the Fourth of July, he told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview. Speaking in a video interview from his home studio in Northern California, Mike Rowe, host and narrator of “How America Works,” “Dirty Jobs” …

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Why American fathers need to reject '3 damaging lies' in today's culture, says pastor

Ahead of Father’s Day on June 16, a faith leader on the West Coast shared “three damaging lies” he believes American dads are being told, either directly or indirectly, in today’s culture – and why fathers need to reject these untruths in order to do the best job possible in raising their children. “Many dads are hardworking, fun, kind and …

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Kindergartener misses graduation, gets mid-flight celebration instead as passengers cheer

A young boy got the celebration he deserved after missing his kindergarten graduation. Xavier Joel was scheduled to travel to Puerto Rico for a family wedding on May 15 —meaning he would have to miss his kindergarten graduation ceremony at school. Mom Janeiry Jay Rivas told Fox News Digital the two were traveling from Orlando, Florida, to the tropical island …

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Family hosts ‘FUNeral’ for 500 guests after dad dies suddenly, featuring paints, music and more to honor him

A family grieved the loss of an important member by hosting a party in his honor —named a “FUNeral.” Katie Young, a mom of three from Mesa, Arizona, recently lost her 39-year-old husband, Brandon Young. He had a hemorrhagic stroke on his brain stem on May 3, 2024, as a result of high blood pressure —something Katie Young told Fox …

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Father's Day 2024: Amazon gift ideas for the adventure-seeking dad

If hiking, biking or scaling a mountainside is Dad’s idea of fun, then this gift guide is for you. Consider a gift that will cater to his adventurous spirit and provide practical tools and inspiration for his outdoor pursuits. From action cameras to survival tools, here are five gift ideas on Amazon for the adventure-seeking dad. A BEER FLIGHT, CHOCOLATE …

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Short questions with Dana Perino for Todd Piro

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 …

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