Dick Van Dyke, the beloved actor and comedian, is just weeks away from turning 100. As he approaches this milestone, he's been open about the challenges and joys of aging. In a recent essay, he shared that he's had to slow down, turning down gigs in Chicago and New York because travel has become too tough. He joked about his physical changes, saying he's now a "stoop...
Dick Van Dyke, the man who made us laugh and sing along with Mary Poppins, is about to turn 100. But how has he stayed so full of life? It turns out, it's not about fancy diets or expensive pills. The real secret is his wife, Arlene Silver, who is 46 years younger than him. They met in 2006 when she was working as a makeup artist. After his long-time partner passed a...
In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump administration decided to withhold $324 million in funding that Congre...
Pages & Grapes in Wyoming, Michigan, is more than just a bookstore; it's a cozy spot where book lovers and wine enthusiasts come together. The idea for this unique store was born in a college classroom. Heather Wejroch, one of the co-owners, was working on a business plan for a class project. She decided to turn her love for reading and romance novels into a business...
In a surprising move, the former representative of Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, Michael Grimm, received a full pardon from the President. This decision came after a series of events that included a guilty plea, prison time, and a serious injury. Grimm, a Republican, served in Congress from 2011 to 2015. His downfall began when he admitted to helping falsif...
In a world where the traditional family structure is evolving, the HBO series "The Last of Us" shines a light on the strength of found family. This isn't your typical post-apocalyptic tale. It is a story about connection, vulnerability, and the unexpected ways people come together when everything else falls apart. The show introduces two central characters: ...
Idaho's recent education policy changes have sparked debate. The state has allocated 50 million dollars to support private school tuition and homeschooling. This move came just weeks after ending a program that helped public school students with educational expenses. The program, called Empowering Parents, provided funds for laptops, school supplies, and tut...
The Super Bowl brings together millions of people. Football and its Super Bowl games are one of the year's most watched events. Here is one part that gets more attention than the match itself: the advertisements. This notion may surprise non-football fans. Could these ads also cause a stir in the people who adore the event? Based on a study, nearly thirty-t...
Golf superstar Jhonattan Vegas recently made a big comeback. He won the 3M Open after a long break due to injuries. But who's behind the scenes, supporting him all the way? Meet Hildegard Struppek, Vegas' wife. They've been together since 2013 and have two kids, Louis and Sharlene. Hildegard isn't just a supportive wife; she's also a career-oriented woman with a bac...
Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Florida's Caribbean roots, the state’s dark history of lynchings, and the...