Thanksgiving means it’s pumpkin pie season, and if you’re looking to go classic, consider the recipe below. “This pumpkin pie recipe is a fantastic choice. It’s simple and straightforward, with a creamier-than-usual finish,” said Chef Dennis Littley of askchefdennis.com in Florida. “Unlike many pumpkin pie recipes, which come with premade …
Read More »Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples
Same-sex couples can now be blessed by Catholic priests, following formal approval from Pope Francis. A new document explaining the change in Vatican policy was released Monday, saying that “people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to ‘an exhaustive moral analysis’ to receive it,” The Associated Press reported. …
Read More »Black holes explained: Why they're some of the strangest objects in space
The phenomenon known as a “black hole” is making news this week, as astronomers have captured the first direct evidence of a black hole spinning — providing groundbreaking insights into the universe’s most enigmatic objects, according to multiple sources. A black hole is a region in space in which the …
Read More »Washington woman preps Christmas dinner months in advance for free: ‘Plenty of food’
A woman is taking meal-prepping to the next level by preparing for annual Christmas dinner months in advance. Gubba Homestead is a 23-year-old who lives outside Seattle, Washington, and started preparing for her Christmas meal in late summer. The content creator told SWNS that she lives on a 30-acre farm …
Read More »'Kelce' becomes a top trending dog name in America, pet company's data shows
A pet company has recently shared new data revealing the No. 1 sports-inspired dog name, and it is one that you likely know “all too well.” The name “Kelce” has taken over one of the top spots for trending dog names in America — an increase of 135%, according to …
Read More »Holiday movie quiz! How well do you know these fun and entertaining holiday films?
The holidays are here — and many celebrate this festive time of year by baking cookies, hosting parties and watching holiday movies. And speaking of holiday films, how well do you know some of the most popular holiday movies around? Test yourself in this fun holiday movie quiz! Mobile app …
Read More »Florida doctor's viral warning about the Christmas presents that parents should avoid buying for kids
Last-minute Christmas gift shoppers beware, as a Florida doctor is sharing the toy items that are on her naughty list every holiday giving season. In an Instagram Reel viewed by 8.1 million users, Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, revealed …
Read More »Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s
Many assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging — but new research suggests that doesn’t have to be the case. A 25-year study from Northwestern University analyzed the brains of “super agers” to determine what traits they share that may contribute to their mental …
Read More »Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery
Archaeologists in Alexandria, Egypt, recently recovered the ruins and relics of a 2,000-year-old city. Divers plunged into the waters off the Abu Qir Bay, pulling out various artifacts and revealing building structures. Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismailtold Reuters the artifacts date back to successive periods starting from …
Read More »Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses
Monday’s sweeping autism announcements have sparked deeper conversations about the widespread neurological disorder. Health officials spoke during a press conference in Washington, D.C., about possible causes, vaccine guidance and the potential for a cancer drug to double as an autism therapy. Autism diagnoses have been steadily rising in recent decades, …
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