A political showdown between pro-Trump “America First” and “Never Trump” establishment Republican factions is set to come to a head in California’s primary election on June 7. Tensions boiled to the surface at the California Republican Party convention in last month in Anaheim, when a few pro-Trump candidates’ mics were cut during their campaign speeches…
Acquitted of Murder, Man Sentenced for Hiding Teacher’s Body
OCILLA, Ga.—A Georgia man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for hiding the death of a popular high school teacher whose disappearance baffled family, friends, and investigators in her rural hometown for more than a decade. Ryan Alexander Duke was sentenced in Irwin County Superior Court just three days after a jury acquitted…
Neuschwanstein: The Castle of Beauty and Dreams
“It is my intention to rebuild the old castle ruin of Hohenschwangau … in the authentic style of the old German knights’ castles.” That sentence, written by king of Bavaria Ludwig II to his friend and protégé, Richard Wagner, started the incredible architectural project that became Neuschwanstein Castle. Not only did he build an architectural marvel,…
Justin Thomas Credits ‘Bones’ in Comeback for Playoff Win at the PGA Championship
Justin Thomas wins his second major championship at the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club, in Tulsa, defeating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff after starting the day seven shots behind Mito Pereira. Thomas added to his first major win at the 2017 PGA Championship in Charlotte, shooting a final round of 67,…
More Monkeypox Cases Suspected in Fourth US State: Officials
Authorities in Utah on Monday said they are investigating two possible monkeypox cases—the fourth U.S. state to probe potential instances of the virus in recent days. The Salt Lake County Health Department said two adults in a household located in the country are suspected to have monkeypox based on preliminary testing, according to a news…
Democrats’ $28 Million Baby Formula Bill Faces Challenges in the Senate
A Democrat-driven bill to address the ongoing baby formula shortage by granting around $28 million to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to face hurdles in the Senate, where Republicans have expressed concerns that the bill won’t do much to improve the situation. Over the past few weeks, parents across the country have…
Philippines Installs ‘Sovereign Markers’ Over Islands in Disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has installed five 30-foot-long navigational buoys bearing the national flag on four islands near the disputed South China Sea, where Beijing has increased its military presence. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on May 18 the placement of five navigational buoys on four important islands—Lawak Island, Likas Island, Parola Island, and Pag-asa Island—in…
Old-Fashioned Baked Goods: 4 Recipes That Should Have Never Gone out of Style
By Daniel Neman From St. Louis Post-Dispatch Far away on a distant sea lies the Island of Old-Fashioned Baked Goods. There, slices of applesauce cake play in the tall green grass. Charlotte russes dance in the dappled sunlight. Coconut cream pies huddle with date-nut bread to gossip about pineapple upside-down cake. But despite the appearances,…
The Challenge of Doing Hard Challenges
This year, I’m doing a series of 40-day discomfort challenges, as a way to continue my training in falling in love with discomfort and uncertainty. It’s a training I’ve been doing for 1 1/2 decades now, but I’ve been deepening into it even more in the last 5 years. And now I train others in…
Discover Daylilies | P. Allen Smith Garden Style
This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. P. Allen Smith brings a new style to his long-running series, exploring the many ways you can Grow, Cook, and Design all areas of your life! Discover ideas to spark your own creativity as the award-winning designer, gardening and lifestyle expert adds more…
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