Month: April 2022

Grandkid on the way? It’s time for a Granny Moon

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Do you have a grandchild on the way? Are you hoping to assist when the new bundle of joy makes his or her debut on the planet? Here’s a way to make sure Grandma is rested and ready to be a part of the little one’s life. Put a…


Russia Makes No Major Gains as Ukrainian Counterattacks Hinder Offensive

Russian forces have failed to make any major gains over the last 24 hours in their offensive in Ukraine as counterattacks by the defenders have hampered their efforts, according to UK intelligence and U.S. analysts. British intelligence said in an April 23 operational update that Ukraine’s airspace and its Black Sea waters remain contested as…


Good Samaritans Build House for Homeless Man in Romania

Thanks to all the good people for giving this old man a new home just in time before winter. …


Blast in Northeastern Nigeria Injures 11 People, Say Police

ABUJA—A blast in the capital of Nigeria’s northeastern Taraba state on Friday evening injured 11 people including children, police said, days after an explosion claimed by ISIS terrorist group killed 3 people at a marketplace in a rural town in Taraba. The blasts in Taraba mark the spread of ISIS insurgencies that have gripped Nigeria’s…


6 Things You Must Quit Doing Now If You Want to Be More Successful

By Travis Bradberry Most of us grew up hearing the mantra “don’t be a quitter,” and we’ve internalized it to the point where we feel guilty even if we don’t finish a book that’s boring us to death. Our parents weren’t entirely wrong in saying that persistence is necessary for success, but sometimes quitting is the…


Being Present Over Perfect

I was recently standing at the kitchen sink doing the usual dinner time prep. As I stood and watched my children run happily through our yard gathering all sorts of items to create their own “house” in their tree fort, I was reminded of a bittersweet thought. These childhood moments are present, yet fleeting. I…


Bipartisan Congressional Group Backs Legislation That Would Force Biden to Extend Emergency Border Powers

The Problem Solvers Caucus, an independent member-driven group in Congress composed of 58 Republican and Democrat representatives from across the nation, has announced support for legislation aimed at extending the Title 42 protections officially due to end on May 23. “Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan Public Health and Border Security Act of…


Bipartisan Group Backs Title 42 Extension, DHS Estimates up to 18,000 Illegals to Cross Border If Order Removed

The Problem Solvers Caucus, an independent member-driven group in Congress composed of 58 Republican and Democrat representatives from across the nation, has announced support for legislation aimed at extending the Title 42 protections officially due to end on May 23. “Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan Public Health and Border Security Act of…


How Does Coffee Affect Your Metabolism?

Coffee contains many bioactive compounds that influence metabolism directly, causing your colon to contract and promoting bowel movements, as well as indirectly, via neurohumoral responses. Story at-a-glance There’s an, often unspoken, effect of coffee drinking that many would consider a benefit — it makes you poop Colon activity increases quickly after a cup of coffee…


Three Miners Killed in Explosion at Russian Mine: Agencies

Three miners were killed in an explosion at the Gaisky ore mining and processing plant in Russia’s Orenburg region, Russian news agencies quoted the regional prosecutor’s office as saying on Saturday. The office also said that the remaining 88 people were evacuated. The Gaisky copper and zinc mine and mill complex, one of Russia’s largest…