The governor of Mississippi declared a state of emergency for Jackson, the state capital, after a water treatment plant failed, and urged residents not to drink the water. “Until it is fixed, it means we do not have reliable running water at scale. It means the city cannot produce enough water to fight fires, to…
Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency, Tells Residents Not to Drink Water
6 Things to Clear out for a More Organized, Less Cluttered Bathroom
We can all recognize a beautiful bathroom, but it can be difficult to tell what actually makes the space appealing. Some folks choose to incorporate bold, bright colors into their bathrooms, with a textured mat or patterned shower curtains. With other bathrooms, neutral tones and pops of fresh greenery read as modern and elegant. Your…
‘Appletons’ School Readers’: An Alternative to Educational Malaise
A little more than a century ago, education in America followed a very different vision than it does today. A few years back, I encountered a vintage relic in a used bookstore that, for a mere $6, opened my eyes to how much we have lost. “Appletons’ Fifth Reader” is the last volume in a…
Sheriff: 4 Found Fatally Shot in North Dakota Likely Murder-Suicide
CANDO, N.D.—Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the deaths of four people found shot in a wheat field in rural northeast North Dakota as a murder-suicide. The Towner County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the field south of Cando, the county seat, about 6 p.m. Monday for a report of four unresponsive individuals. Responding deputies…
Turn This Easy Dip Into a Full-Blown Appetizer Spread
Muhammara is a smoky, hot and sweet red pepper dip that originated in Syria. A staple in Middle Eastern cooking, pomegranate molasses (a dark red syrup made from tart pomegranate juice) adds just the right amount of sweetness and acidity to this healthy recipe. Turn this easy dip into a full-blown appetizer spread (or dinner,…
Enjoy This Cool Dish as the Hot Summer Days Wind Down
I remember the first time I ever tasted this delectable salty, creamy sauce. It was at a friend’s home, where they served a dish called veal tonnato. Poached veal leg was sliced, chilled and then finished with this unique Northern Italian sauce. I never forgot this classic dish it — was the tuna sauce that…
China-Taiwan Conflict Would Be a ‘Flashpoint’ for Global Financial Markets, Experts Warn
One month after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visited Taiwan, the global financial markets’ concerns over a potential conflict in Asia have faded into the background as inflation and recession continue to dominate headlines. Yet, with heightened geopolitical tensions and various regional developments occurring in recent weeks, market analysts and investors are assessing the potential…
Is a Real Estate Recession on the Horizon?
Recession has been the buzzword in the real estate industry ever since mortgage interest rates started to climb toward 6 percent. The latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicates that existing home sales across the United States have been shrinking for the past six months. Sales dropped 26 percent, from 6.5 million…
Exercise to Treat Arthritis
If you have joint pain, you should still keep moving. There is increasing evidence that exercise can help to treat and prevent osteoarthritis of the hips and knees. Low-intensity sessions of walking or cycling offered pain relief after just 2-12 weeks (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Feb 3, 2022;23(113)), and after joint replacement surgery (Sport Sci Rev,…
A Sweet Wander Through Rome
By Lesley Frederikson Arriving in Rome with only a few days to visit, my husband and I realized we could only scratch the surface of what was to be seen, and although we had scheduled guides to take us through the Vatican, Colosseum and Forum, after a nine-hour flight, we just wanted to wander. His…
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