Category: News
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Remembering Toby Keith: A Country Music Icon
Toby’s career lasted over 30 years, during which he made hit after hit. Songs like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” made him a country music icon. The world of country music is saddened by the loss of one of its greatest stars, Toby Keith. He passed away peacefully at 62. Toby Keith was not just a…
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Army veteran who nearly lost his life in Afghanistan receives keys to mortgage-free home on his 10th wedding anniversary
Since its inception, the Gary Sinise Foundation has provided 79 specially adapted homes to severely wounded heroes. Retired Army Sgt. Christopher Kurtz is just one of those who recently benefited from Gary Sinise’s charity. Two years ago Kurtz applied for a four-bedroom, three-bath house. This past March he and his family received a life-changing gift:…
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Girls Freeze During Soccer Game As Everyone Hears The Unmistakable Sound Of The National Anthem
Parents at a high school soccer game were initially confused when every player on the field stopped playing and turned towards the left side of the field. At first, they weren’t sure what was going on — then they heard an unmistakable sound and saw what all the teens were looking at. The Siebel Soccer…
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Alaska most patriotic state in the USA, study says
Alaska was ranked as the most patriotic state in the country in a new report from Wallet Hub published Monday. Patriotism is a difficult concept to quantify, so the personal finance website compared each state across 13 indicators of patriotism including veterans per capita, average number of military enlistees, Peace Corp members per capita and…
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A 15-year-old decided his hometown needed a veterans memorial, so he raised $77K to build one
Dominique Claseman from Olivia, Minnesota, came to the Olivia City Council as a 15-year-old to discuss his plan to build a veterans memorial in his hometown. He even had architect drawings with him and space already picked out. It was a huge project, but he was confident that people in the community would want to…
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Sally Field’s worst on-screen kiss in her decades-long career might be a surprise to most
Sally Field has always been a favorite of mine. She is a legendary actress with exceptional talent. Additionally, the 76-year-old has had a long history of on-screen relationships. Therefore, she has received her fair share of on-screen smooches as well. Although she initially resisted saying whose costar it was with, she recently revealed which has…
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PARENTS KEPT THEIR BABY HIDDEN TO SHIELD HER FROM PEOPLE’S CURIOUS LOOKS. NOW, AT THE AGE OF 2, SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL
Parents always try their best to protect their children, and these parents did something special for their daughter. Little Vienna Brookshaw was born to her mom, Celine Casey, in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. When Casey first saw Vienna, she noticed a birthmark on her forehead, between her eyebrows. The birthmark, called congenital melanocytic…
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Michael Strahan’s daughter in extreme pain during chemotherapy for brain cancer
In a poignant and candid YouTube vlog, Isabella Strahan, the daughter of renowned TV personality Michael Strahan, opened up about her ongoing struggle with brain cancer. At just 20 years old, Isabella detailed the harrowing experiences she faces during her chemotherapy sessions, describing the physical pain as akin to a “heart attack.” Isabella eloquently expressed…
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After 130 years, Aunt Jemima brand will change its name and remove logo from packaging
For 130 years the Aunt Jemima name and logo has been to sell a popular brand of pancake mix and pancake syrup, but Wednesday, Quaker Oats announced they would be changing the name. “Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype.” Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, owns the breakfast food company acknowledged the…
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Lia Thomas retires from competitive swimming, critics say biological men have advantage
Previously competing as a man at the University of Pennsylvania’s swim team, transgender athlete Lia Thomas retired from swimming after slaying the competition as a woman. Thomas made the surprising and emotional announcement in a statement that highlights the “isolation” and “discrimination” she’s experienced, while other competitors say her participation in women’s events is “grossly…