Month: October 2021

Little Girl Meets Santa on Vacation

Can you imagine how magical it must be for this innocent child to talk to Santa in person? What a wonderful, caring man!


French President Urges China to Send a Clear Signal for Climate Change

Despite French President Emmanuel Macron calling on China’s authoritarian leader Xi Jinping to send a “clear signal” to the world on climate change before the COP26 Scotland summit, China hasn’t submitted a clear emission goal, and Xi didn’t attend the summit. On Oct. 26, the French Presidential Palace said in a statement that Macron urged…


How to Choose a Home Exercise Machine

Most people don’t need another excuse not to exercise: no time, too hot, too cold, or even pain and practicality can hold people back. Purchasing a home exercise machine can help solve the problem and make exercise much easier. Hopping on an exercise bike for 15 minutes, for example, can help you squeeze in a…


Essential Oils for Knee Pain Relief

During my time in the military, I’d frequently hear other soldiers (usually middle-aged or older) complaining about their “trick knee.” As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that knee pain is a frequent issue for adults, especially as we all age. While knee pain is commonly caused by daily wear and tear from activities such as…


Walker-Led No. 8 Michigan St Tops No. 6 Michigan 37–33

EAST LANSING, Mich.—Kenneth Walker earned the right to stump for Heisman Trophy votes and humbly refused, shaking off questions about the coveted award as if they were linebackers trying to tackle him. Walker ran for 197 yards and five touchdowns, helping No. 8 Michigan State top No. 6 Michigan 37–33 for a thrilling comeback win…


China Uses ‘Whole-of-Society’ Effort to Steal From US: Former CIA Officer

China is using a whole-of-society approach to steal its way to becoming a military power, and the U.S. government needs to better defend against such an espionage campaign, according to a retired CIA officer. “U.S. security officials estimate that the Chinese steal between $300 billion and $600 billion a year in U.S. intellectual property, research…


China Uses ‘Whole-of-Society’ Effort to Steal From the US: Former CIA Officer

China is using a whole-of-society approach to steal its way to become a military power, and the U.S. government needs to better defend against such an espionage campaign, said a retired CIA officer. “U.S. security officials estimate that the Chinese steal between $300 billion and $600 billion a year in U.S. intellectual property, research and…


Artist Crafts Tiny, Meticulously Detailed Antique Rooms Inside Adorably Cozy Suitcases

One artist from Central Asia discovered a love for crafting antique furniture and interior décor—on a miniature scale. Artist Olga Mokriskaya, from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (bordering the Caspian Sea), started rendering tiny themed rooms—rich in texture and meticulous in detail—inside adorably packaged “roombox suitcases.” She developed her pastime as a young girl. The artist recalls the…


Woman Receives Surprise Gift From Stranger Whose Car Rear-Ended Hers: ‘Just Be Kind’

A woman rear-ended at a roundabout in Canberra, Australia, drove away from the ordeal feeling reassured by the kind conversation she’d shared with the other driver. A week later, she was shocked seeing a surprise gift at her doorstep. Bek Pearson was on her way to work when she joined a queue of cars approaching…


Abolish the CDC and NIH

Commentary Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) spends public money to warn of attacks by hordes of zombies? Really. The program is designed to make some demographic groups more receptive to CDC propaganda—or rather, “messaging.” But spending our tax dollars on zombie posters, a zombie novel, and zombie history…