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Carnival riders tossing beads and doubloons to the crowd with Mardi Gras floats in the background and people dancing.

Louisiana Gears Up for 43-Day Carnival Bash

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Louisiana residents gear up for 43 days of Carnival season with feasting, king cakes, 80+ parades and 15 million throws. Mardi Gras...

Vintage typewriter showing 6-7 with scattered dictionaries and curious students in dim study.

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Michigan Students Lead 50th Banished Words List with Viral “6-7” Phrase

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 50th Banished Words List released by Lake Superior State University. Gen Z's viral phrase "6-7" tops the list. 1,400 submissions came...

Volunteers raise arms with confetti bursting above and Times Square ball glowing in distance

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Treb Heining’s 34-Year Confetti Legacy Lights Times Square

James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3,000 pounds of hand-released confetti light up Times Square each New Year's Eve. Treb Heining has orchestrated the drop for 34 years,...

Queen Camilla standing confidently with a leather-bound journal in hand and warm golden light from a vintage lamp

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Camilla Breaks Silence on 1960s Train Assault

Jordan M. Lewis January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Camilla publicly discusses a 1960s indecent assault She uses her platform to spotlight domestic violence She praises the Hunt family...

Aydan sits on couch with laptop and design books while light illuminates her face and a mirror reflects Gigi and Bella Hadid

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Aydan Nix Reveals Life as Gigi and Bella Hadid’s Half-Sister

Jordan M. Lewis January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 23-year-old Aydan Nix is Gigi and Bella Hadid's half-sister after a 2023 DNA test. She says her new family has been warm and...

Three former NFL players standing together with a sunset city skyline and a subtle puzzle grid in the background

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NFL Player Care Foundation Helps Former Players Transition to New Careers

Michael A. Turner January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The NFL Player Care Foundation helps former players transition to new careers. Eric Lee, Johnson Bademosi, and Brandin Dandridge found...

Planner open showing handwritten goals with coffee steaming beside and fresh flowers adding calm

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Experts Offer Practical Tips to Smooth Your New-Year Transition

Sarah L. Montgomery January 1, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - December's end invites many to review goals and set new ones. > - Experts share advice on letting go, budgeting, and fitness. > -...

Person with ADHD sitting at desk staring at a clock while holding phone showing Forest app with blurred city lights behind

Feature Story Health News

Time Blindness: How ADHD Turns Lateness into a Treatable Condition

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Time blindness is a core ADHD symptom that makes people misjudge how long tasks will take. Musician Alice Lovatt learned she had ADHD at...

Caroline Kennedy standing before classic American home with presidential seal on wall and golden light highlighting her face

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Kennedy Legacy: From JFK to Caroline, the Family’s Enduring Story

Robert K. Lawson December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance John F. Kennedy became the 35th U.S. president in 1961. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis became a cultural icon and later married Aristotle...

Veteran Dominick Critelli holding a saxophone with stage lights and fans waving the American flag.

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104-Year-Old Veteran Plays Sax at NHL Game to Honor Fallen Comrades

James O Connor Fields December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 104-year-old Army veteran Dominick Critelli played the sax at UBS Arena, honoring fallen comrades with the national anthem before 18,000...