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Celebrities aren't afraid to name their children with more unique names and sometimes they don't sound that good, but we ...

The initiative—which has been backed by several banks and businesses—promises to help young people reach adulthood milestones ...

Back in 2021, the Democrats set the standard for law enforcement response to mostly peaceful protests. Lt. Michael Byrd ...

In Africa's largest slum town, a retired railway worker has turned an abandoned shack into a library for the local children.

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I just have to comment about the lack of needing to teach cursive writing in the letter as described by the retired educator ...

From Blubberhouses to Crackpot and Fryup to Sexhow, North Yorkshire is a festival of funny place names, with many a hamlet observed through fits of giggles inside passing vehicles. But have you ever ...

The new Honda Prelude’s gas-electric hybrid drivetrain provides excellent fuel economy, though its performance is just average.

“They’re still coming out here,” she marvels. “God bless them.” A man with a cane takes in the collection of flowers, signs, ...

You want to help your parents. Maybe you’re already paying a few of their bills, answering calls from their doctor, or ...

How one small school is redefining what it means to challenge, support, and truly understand highly capable learners ...