The golden dome works wonders on the College Football Playoff selection committee. After Notre Dame lost on its home turf two months ago to an average MAC opponent, reasonable minds wondered whether that loss would eliminate the Fighting Irish from the playoff. How would the committee assess a one-loss Notre Dame compared to a two-loss SEC team that played a…
Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Circle K has a deal this week if you need to fill up ahead of your trip. The convenience store chain’s Fuel Day special on Thursday, Nov. 21, can get you 40 cents off per gallon between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. The discount is on all types…
WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday announced a policy banning transgender people from using restrooms in parts of the Capitol that correspond with their gender. “All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings – such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms – are reserved for individuals of that biological…
A popular Washington sushi restaurant has closed two of its locations after a viral TikTok video posted by influencer Keith Lee sparked food safety concerns. FOB Sushi Bar announced on Instagram Monday it is closing its Bellevue and Seattle locations. The closure announcements come a little over a week after the internet-famous food critic, Lee, reviewed the…
Two people are dead and others injured as a “bomb cyclone” battered the Pacific Northwest with high winds and rain Wednesday, cutting power to hundreds of thousands in Washington state amid forecasts calling for more dangerous rain, flooding and snow in the region. Two women in the Seattle suburbs were killed separately by falling trees,…
The 58th annual Country Music Association Awards kicked off in Nashville on Wednesday evening, honoring this year’s top country music performances, songs and stars. During a night of musical entertainment and memorable moments, newly crowned vocalists of the year Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton won big at the ceremony, which broadcasted from Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC. Another highlight…
This poignant story reveals the long-lasting effects of familial rejection and the power of perseverance and self-reliance. The narrator’s journey—from being cast out for following their dreams to achieving success on their own terms—highlights the resilience of the human spirit. Their parents’ unexpected return and subsequent request for support, rooted in pride and social appearances,…
Do you know how to spot this penny? Coins are one of those things that are hiding everywhere, and sometimes they can be worth much more than their actual coin value. And most recently, news sources have been reporting that this coin is worth a pretty penny! According to Coin Trackers, the New York Post,…
Four years after Maggie’s husband vanished during a solo hike, she had come to terms with his loss. But when their old family dog reappeared, carrying her husband’s jacket in its mouth, Maggie followed it into the forest, uncovering a truth she never could have imagined. I still remember the day Jason left four years…
If you have a fondness for vintage tools or are captivated by the cleverness of old trades, you might find the vintage flaring tool clamp holder as intriguing as I do. This remarkable device from the early 20th century speaks volumes about precision, durability, and how plumbing practices have evolved over time. In this piece,…