Columbus, OH

Alabama State

Chickasaw, AL

Born last July in Chickasaw, Alabama, nearly 20 weeks early, Herron "Tripp" Abney III weighed only 15.3 ounces and faced a grim prognosis, with doctors giving him just a 1% chance of survival. Despite those odds, he recently celebrated his first birthday, marking a significant milestone in his remarkable journey.

“Miracle” Baby With Just 1% Chance Of Survival At Birth Turns 1

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The turn of the next millennium is still a long way off, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from simulating what future human evolution might look like when the year 3000 hits. The result? A computer simulation called “Mindy” features some pretty interesting changes that scientists say humanity could face if the current trends in technology continue.
Suffice it to say that if the model is right, the future of humanity leaves much to be desired. Many have been concerned for years about how spending hours working at a desk, hunched over a keyboard, is going to affect humans in the long...

This is what humans might evolve to look like in the year 3000

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Marcus Aurelius, the revered Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, left behind a treasure trove of wisdom in his writings. His meditations offer timeless advice that can guide us in navigating the complexities of modern life. Let’s explore some of his most impactful teachings and learn how to apply them.

9 Powerful Quotes By Marcus Aurelius That Teach You to Live with Purpose

The Conversation UK

Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. Through a collaboration between University College London, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Imperial College London in the UK, we set out to answer this question using the world’s first controlled “challenge trial” for COVID – where volunteers were deliberately exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, so that it could be studied in great detail.

We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Maybe we all just have to act like penguins and we'd be much happier in our relationships. Gentoo penguins are known to mate for life; they form deep and lasting bonds with their chosen partners. But what sets them apart is their heartwarming way of expressing their love: “pebbling.”

Have You Heard Of "Pebbling?"

Detroit, MI

It's almost the weekend, and what better way to celebrate the end of the work week than with a juicy steak dinner? And what better place to purchase a delicious steak dinner than at the best steakhouse in all of Michigan?. While many restaurants scattered across the state highlight this...

Popular Michigan Restaurant Crowned 'Best Steakhouse' In The Entire State

Editor's note: This article was originally published on August 25, 2023. It has since been updated. Once a firm believer in scientific explanations for consciousness, Dr. Peter Cummings' near-death experience profoundly altered his beliefs. A whitewater rafting accident in Costa Rica, reported by The Epoch Times, completely changed the perspective of Dr. Peter Cummings, a respected neuropathologist and assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine.

Near-death experience makes neurologist question the concept of death and consciousness

Hermleigh, TX

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hermleigh, Texas, Friday (July 26) morning, the second to hit the city in three days, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered at a depth of 3.3 kilometers (about 2.0 miles). The USGS said it received 742 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication on Friday.

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported US City Days After Another

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Word of mouth and positive reviews can go a long way for drumming up business for a restaurant, so much so that an eatery can experience a boom in popularity almost overnight with a good word and viral social media post. Whether the establishment has been a longtime staple of the community or is a relative newcomer to the restaurant scene, there are plenty of eateries that have achieved a level of regional, or even national, fame and praise that continue to entice customers to see what it's all about.

Georgia Spot Crowned 'Most Famous Restaurant' In The State

Maryland State

While they're known for Waffle Fries, the Little Blue Menu in Maryland is experimenting with the new side. An Instagram post on Little Blue Menu’s account showcases the golden treats as Rebecca Black’s “Friday” plays. We will see if the offering makes it to locations nationwide!

Chick-Fil-A Is Testing A New French Fry

As we continue to march towards an increasingly digitized era, the possibility of robots co-existing harmoniously with humans in various settings becomes more conceivable. Today, we delve deep into fascinating research that’s further pushing the boundaries of what humanoid robots are capable of – incorporating dance moves into their functionality.

Dancing robots: The future of human-robot interactions

The secret is out: Secrets are not bad—well, not always. Not all secrets carry the same weight. Some can even have a positive impact. Distinguishing between positive and negative secrets is a good starting point. According to M. L. Slepian, (2021) secrecy is a common and consequential experience but we still lack an integrative theoretical model to capture the range of secrecy experiences.

The Neuroscience of Secrets

ScienceAlert

Our eyes help us take in the world around us, and they can reveal much about our inner worlds, from what we might be imagining to early signs of hearing loss. Mysteriously, our eyes can also change with our breath. In a new study, researchers in Sweden and the Netherlands found pupil sizes fluctuate with every inhale and exhale.

Something Strange Happens to Your Eyes When You Breathe

Staying connected with your grandchildren when they live far away can be challenging. Believe me, I know! I have seven grandchildren ranging from 20 years old to 11 months old. All but one live in Southern California, and I live in North Carolina. That’s practically a country apart! I admit, it’s been challenging to stay connected as there are extenuating circumstances surrounding most of the grandchildren.

5 Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Your Grandchildren

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New Jersey State

Nashville, TN

Sometimes the police have it easy. Not often, but sometimes. Police in Nashville, Tennessee were in full “go find ‘em” mode when a 33-year-old New Jersey woman was reported missing after partying downtown. With the recent disappearance and tragic death of Riley Strain a few months back...

Missing Woman Found – When She Wanders Into TV Reporter’s Live Shot

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It’s Friday night and your partner asks you where you want to go for dinner. There’s a new Italian spot you want to check out, but you respond, “You pick,” hoping that your SO will know to suggest it. Instead, you end up going to their favorite restaurant, which you dislike, begrudgingly. Sound familiar? If so, you may be relying too heavily on a passive communication style to express your wants and needs.

6 Signs Your Passive Communication Style Is Holding You Back—and How to Ask for What You Need

The US Sun

AI USERS are sounding the alarm after concluding that human beings are facilitating a machine learning "takeover." "We're getting played by AI, and we don't even know it," one netizen professed in a Reddit post Tuesday. "We're not even consuming content the way it was meant to be consumed anymore....

‘We’re getting played by AI’ say panicked ChatGPT users who warn over-using chatbots risks dark future for humanity

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What's God Got To Do With It? Connecting the Dots: Science, Faith, Food, an

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 2 of the official crossover series of the \"What’s God Got To Do With It?\" and Outweigh podcasts. Today, we're diving...

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 2 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Today, we're diving...

What's God Got To Do With It? Connecting the Dots: Science, Faith, Food, an

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