ANDY HUNG DUONG

Nov 22 2025OPINION

A Feast for the World: Thanksgiving's Hidden Legacy

Thanksgiving isn't just about turkey and pie. It's a day with a powerful history of helping others. After World War II, America showed this in a big way. In 1946, U. S. soldiers in Germany shared a Thanksgiving meal with local kids. These children were amazed by simple things like oranges, which were hard to find in post-war Germany. The next year, 1947, saw an incr...

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Nov 22 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving 2025: Rainy Travel Plans for South Carolina?

South Carolina is gearing up for a wet and mild Thanksgiving in 2025. A storm system is on its way, bringing rain and cooler temperatures to the Upstate region just before the holiday. If you're planning to travel, it's a good idea to have an umbrella and an extra layer handy. This storm isn't just affecting South Carolina; it's expected to impact a large part of th...

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Nov 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Goop Under Fire: Is Gwyneth Paltrow's Brand Still Using Cruel Angora Wool?

Goop, the lifestyle brand owned by Gwyneth Paltrow, is facing criticism for continuing to use angora wool in its products. Animal rights activists are calling out the brand for not keeping up with industry standards, as many other major brands have stopped using angora due to concerns about animal cruelty. PETA, an animal rights organization, has launched a social m...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Understanding Why Weight Loss is Hard and How to Make It Stick

The body has a clever way of keeping weight within a certain range. It does this by using hormones to control hunger and energy use. When someone eats less, the body fights back. It slows down metabolism and makes a person feel hungrier. This is why losing weight and keeping it off is so tough. Obesity is a complex condition. It happens when the body gets used to ha...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Thanksgiving Feast: Food and Medication Mix-Ups to Avoid

Thanksgiving is a time for big meals and family, but it's also a time to be careful with food and medicine. Some foods can mess with common medicines, causing problems. For example, leafy greens like spinach and kale have vitamin K, which helps blood clot. If someone is on blood thinners, eating too much or too little of these greens can be risky. Dairy products, li...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

The Chiefs' Path to a Strong Finish

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a tough spot right now. They have a 5-5 record, which puts them ninth in the AFC. But don't count them out just yet. Their remaining opponents have a combined record of 36-35-1. That's pretty even. Three of these teams are currently in the playoff field, and three have a winning record. So, it's not going to be easy. The Chiefs have som...

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Nov 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Haymitch's Early Days: A New Chapter in the Hunger Games Saga

The Hunger Games universe is expanding with a fresh story. This time, the spotlight is on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The movie, "Sunrise on the Reaping, " is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. It's a prequel, taking us back 24 years before the first Hunger Games film. Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, is sent to the 50th Hunger Games. This is a special editio...

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Fighters Question the Hype Around the UFC White House Event

The UFC White House event is causing quite a stir among fighters. Some are questioning why so much focus is on this one event, rather than their regular fights. Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo have been vocal about this. They think fighters are too obsessed with the White House card. Usman even said, \x22Why is everyone saying White House, White House? Just fight. \x2...

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

From Prison to Pages: A Journalist's Journey

John J. Lennon, once a man entangled in a life of crime, now finds himself behind bars, serving a 28-year-to-life sentence for a murder he committed in 2001. His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he discovered journalism through a prison writing workshop. This newfound passion led him to publish articles in prestigious magazines like The Atlantic, Esquir...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Leaders Visit Ukraine to Talk Tech and Peace

High-ranking U. S. Army officials made a trip to Ukraine recently. They wanted to check out Ukraine's military tech and talk about ending the war. The group included Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, and other top brass. The White House chose Driscoll to lead the team. The visit was all about learning from Ukraine's military ...

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