Friday, 5 December, 2025
As autumn’s golden light wanes and the year turns toward winter, many Christian communities turn their hearts — and altars — toward memories of those who have gone before. Among these observances, the twin solemnities of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day stand out in the liturgical calendar of […]
Every October, neighborhoods across the United States transform into glowing wonderlands of jack-o’-lanterns, cobwebs, and candy. But did you know this playful night of costumes and “trick-or-treats” has roots reaching back over 2,000 years? From Bonfires to Pumpkins Halloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in what […]
Imagine flipping through your favorite retirement magazine and seeing this headline: “A 2.8% bump is coming — but will it actually help retirees stay ahead?” Official 2026 COLA Increase For 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8 % cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for both Social Security and Supplemental […]
From ancient temples to modern trading floors, gold has held a special place in human economies and imaginations. Its stability, rarity, and beauty made it the perfect medium of exchange for centuries. By the 19th and 20th centuries, these qualities culminated in the gold standard, where paper money could be […]
For more than a year, U.S. regulators and state labs have been quietly testing jars of ground cinnamon pulled from store shelves. What they found was unsettling: multiple brands with elevated lead levels—enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged recalls and told shoppers to throw the products […]
Parents today have countless concerns about their children — from obesity, diabetes, nearsightedness, and poor academic performance to emotional instability. In recent years, one more issue has emerged: children’s growing dependence on cell phones and smartphones. While many parents either remain unaware or fail to set limits, a 2019 CellCell […]
Pickleball was born in the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, when three friends—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—improvised a backyard game using a wiffle ball, paddles, and a lowered badminton net. What started as a family pastime soon evolved into a national phenomenon that combines the best […]
When you swipe your smartphone, drive an electric car, or switch on a wind turbine, you’re touching the silent backbone of the modern world — rare earth minerals. They’re in our phones, cars, computers, and even in military jets. But few realize how these 17 elements quietly power the global […]
For people in their 50s preparing for retirement, cryptocurrency may seem both fascinating and intimidating. While traditional portfolios focus on stocks, bonds, and 401(k) accounts, a growing number of investors are exploring digital currencies as part of their long-term strategy. But before diving in, it’s essential to understand what cryptocurrency […]
Surely everyone on this planet — except for those whose photos now gather dust on family altars — still remembers the dark, terrifying days at the start of 2020, the Year of the Rat. It was right after Asian families had gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year, handing out […]