History Lesson Tuesdays: 1929 – The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

Four men dressed as police officers enter gangster Bugs Moran’s headquarters on North Clark Street in Chicago, line seven of Moran’s henchmen against a wall, and shoot them to death. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, as it is now called, was the culmination of a gang war between arch rivals Al Capone and Bugs Moran. George “Bugs” Moran wasContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1929 – The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”

Mental Health Mondays: 10 Small Things That Can Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Your Mood

by Kinda Frugal Anxiety is a natural part of our lives. We have all felt anxious at some point, be it before a big exam, on the first day of school, during a job interview, or simply on a roller coaster. But as anxiety becomes a constant and overwhelming feature in your life, this mayContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 10 Small Things That Can Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Your Mood”

True Crime Sundays: Mom Convicted of Killing Her 4 Babies Pardoned After 20 Years in Jail

by Kirsty Hatcher Australian Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty in 2003 of smothering her children — Caleb, Patrick, Sarah and Laura — each before their second birthday An Australian mom who was convicted of killing her four babies has been pardoned after 20 years in jail.  Speaking in a news conference Monday, New South Wales Attorney General Michael DaleyContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Mom Convicted of Killing Her 4 Babies Pardoned After 20 Years in Jail”

37 high-paying jobs for people who don’t like stress

by Madison Hoff Environmental engineers, geographers, and materials scientists all pay well and can be considered less stressful jobs compared to many other occupations. The Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine occupational database includes survey-based measurements of how important various skills, activities, and personal traits are for a particular job. One of the characteristics measured is stress tolerance, whichContinue reading “37 high-paying jobs for people who don’t like stress”

Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories From Missouri-Samantha “Sami” Fisher, 23

Jackson County Died: June 9, 2021 She wanted to be a good mom When she died, Sami Fisher had one photo on her new cellphone — which she had taken that day — of three pills. “My three little Percs,” she had written. Sami, who had battled an opioid addiction for several years, bought theContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories From Missouri-Samantha “Sami” Fisher, 23”

Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In January Across The United States

by Chris Muras After the excitement of the holidays, sometimes we need a chill-axing getaway to calm down and refresh for a whole new year. That’s why we love sharing with you some of our favorite winter travel destinations. This list of the best places to visit in the U.S. in January has everything fromContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In January Across The United States”

Older Adults Need a Disaster Plan, FEMA Says

Peak hurricane season extends from mid-August to mid-October. It’s not the only foul weather to worry about by Aaron Kassraie You may think you have everything you need for severe weather, but experts warn that most older adults aren’t as prepared as they should be. About two-thirds or more of adults 50 and older haveContinue reading “Older Adults Need a Disaster Plan, FEMA Says”

History Lesson Tuesdays: 1952. King George VI dies; Elizabeth becomes queen

On February 6, 1952, after a long illness, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth, the older of the king’s two daughters and next in line to succeed him, was in Kenya at the time of her father’s death; she wasContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1952. King George VI dies; Elizabeth becomes queen”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Wegovy vs. Ozempic: The truth about new ‘weight-loss’ drugs

Interested in diabetes drugs for weight loss? Eight reasons to think carefully before starting semaglutide injections, also known as Wegovy or Ozempic. by Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, UCHealth If you’re interested in losing weight, perhaps your ears perked up when Jimmy Kimmel cracked a joke during his opening monologue at this year’s Academy Awards. “Everybody looks so great,”Continue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Wegovy vs. Ozempic: The truth about new ‘weight-loss’ drugs”

True Crime Sundays: Patty Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley 50 years ago Sunday.

Roger Rapoport, a journalist who’s been following the story for decades, has turned the paranoia-laced saga into a novel. He’s talking about his book — and the kidnapping — on Sunday and Tuesday in Berkeley. by Andrew Gilbert Patty Hearst’s kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army 50 years ago sparked a media tsunami, a paranoia-lacedContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Patty Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley 50 years ago Sunday.”