Lifestyle

A new study revealed that severe childhood obesity rates have risen in the United States — and experts expect to see the upward trend continue. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study looked at 16.6 million children ages 2 to 4 who were enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program …

As Louisiana’s statewide election slated for Saturday hit the campaign home stretch, one state senator used the likeness of an unlikely hero for the trail: a nutria rat. Earlier this year, Louisiana Department of Fisheries and Wildlife agents took “Neuty” away from the family that raised him since it discovered …

Eleanor Roosevelt, who holds the distinction of longest-serving first lady and who helped guide the American people through the Great Depression and World War II, died after a two-year battle with baffling illnesses on this day in history, Nov. 7, 1962. She was 78 years old. “A shy, awkward child, …

An American flag flapping in the wind was stolen off a woman’s porch in California, but local police were quick to arrest the suspect, with officers going above and beyond and rehanging the flag on the woman’s porch. In a Facebook post, the Orange Police Department in California shared a …

Veterans Day is a chance to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the military. As the federal holiday of Veterans Day approaches every November 11th, there are numerous meaningful ways to celebrate and pay tribute. This day serves as a poignant reminder to …

Former Union officers, who had led the costly battlefield effort to free 4 million Americans from bondage, chartered the National Rifle Association (NRA) in New York City on this day in history, Nov. 17, 1871. Civil War veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate created the organization after …

Communication is the bedrock of human interaction, influencing every facet of our lives — from our personal connections to our professional endeavors. Beyond being a beneficial skill, effective communication stands as a vital asset in shaping the depth of our relationships, steering the course of our careers and serving as …

The catastrophic loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger on Jan. 28, 1986, stands as a haunting reminder of the immense risks and complexities involved in humanity’s exploration of space. This event, occurring merely 73 seconds after liftoff, not only claimed the lives of seven courageous astronauts, but also ultimately advanced …

“John the Baptist appeared in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, one of the three synoptic Gospels. The Gospel of Mark is attributed to St. Mark the Evangelist and is believed to be the …

The world’s first flight officially took off from North Carolina’s Outer Banks on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. The Wright brothers were allegedly the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, after years of experimenting with the concept of flight. Brothers …