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1 year ago
While remembering veterans who paid the ultimate price, a group of moms wage a war against opioids

A guest post from Lisa Bolton, the founder of a nonprofit organization called The Dandelion Project.

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1 year ago
MOVIE REVIEW | “Ezra” tackles family challenges of having a child on the autism spectrum

Ezra follows the story of a stand-up comedian struggling to co-parent his son who has autism. The movie is described as an endearing and often funny exploration of a family determined to find their way through life’s complexities with humor, compassion, and heart.

Photos
1 year ago
Florida 12-year-old wins the National Spelling Bee during tiebreaking spell-off | PHOTOS

Bruhat Soma, a seventh-grader from Tampa, Florida, blitzed through 29 words correctly in 90 seconds Thursday night to win the Spelling Bee. As the champion, he receives a trophy and more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.

Sports
1 year ago
College sports departments gearing up for ‘economic earthquake’ with direct pay for athletes looming | POLL

A revenue-sharing model outlined in last week’s $2.8 billion antitrust settlement proposal from the NCAA and the five largest college conferences would allow schools to each provide up to $21 million annually to pay athletes or up to 22% of the average power league school’s annual revenue.

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1 year ago
More people make ‘no-buy year’ pledges. If you’re tempted to try, we have 5 tips to help you be successful | POLL

Any time can be the right time if you’re looking to tackle your credit card debt, declutter your home or to spend less time shopping. Take our poll and let us know what you most challenging to cut back on.

Local
1 year ago
Bloodhound finds missing teen with autism alive in neck deep water

16-year-old Peyton Pickard was dehydrated, had bug bites and scratches. But was able to walk out on his own once he was found.

National
1 year ago
5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies

Memorial Day honors service members who died while serving in the United States military. Though Memorial Day traces its origins to the years following the American Civil War in the mid-nineteenth century, it did not become an official federal holiday until 1971.

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1 year ago
MOVIE REVIEW | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | PHOTOS & TRAILER

While Furiosa stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, the true stars of any “Mad Max” movie are the vehicles. The characters and actors have come and gone across the saga’s 45 years, but the marauding mechanized horde keeps chugging.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Niña combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer

There’s an 85% chance that the Atlantic hurricane season that starts in June will be above average in storm activity, according to NOAA’s annual outlook.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says

In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people reported using marijuana daily or near-daily compared to 14.7 million daily or near-daily drinkers, according to an analysis of national survey data.

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