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Southern Heat Survival: Hacks Southerners Swear By To Outsmart Humidity
The surprisingly practical (and sometimes hilarious) ways Southerners keep cool when the air feels like soup
Natalie Frank
Sep 112 min read


Soul-Warming Vegetarian Green Gumbo That’ll Make You Forget About Meat
This plant-based twist on Louisiana’s beloved green gumbo delivers all the complex flavors and comfort food magic without a single animal product
Natalie Frank
Sep 101 min read


The Problem with Using the Word 'Cure' in Mental Health, and the Powerful Alternatives That Inspire Resilience and Healing
Moving beyond cure-focused language to embrace progress, resilience, and long-term growth
Natalie Frank
Sep 92 min read


Supreme Court’s Clear Support for Trump Without Explanation Raises Alarm Across the Judiciary
Lower court judges assert unexplained rulings in Trump's favor erode trust, clarity, accountability
Natalie Frank
Sep 94 min read


Trump's ‘Chipocalypse Now' Threats Ignite Fury in Chicago: Leaders Call Out ‘Wannabe Dictator’ as National Guard, ICE Raids Loom
Chicago braces for ICE action, National Guard deployment as Trump escalates with AI-generated war imagery, outraging Illinois leaders who vow to defend city's democracy
Natalie Frank
Sep 72 min read


Education Department Escalates Crackdown on Universities Hiding Foreign Funding
Federal probe raises urgent questions about national security, taxpayer dollars, and why U.S. campuses are turning to foreign adversaries for financial support
Natalie Frank
Sep 64 min read


ADHD and Focus: How to Gamify Your To-Do List for Improved Attention, Productivity, Quality of Life
Turn your daily tasks into a playable process that sharpens focus, builds consistency, and even sparks creativity
Natalie Frank
Sep 52 min read


Dirty Rice Reinvented: A Cajun Classic with Ground Beef , Turkey and Plenty of Vegetables
A lighter twist on Louisiana’s soulful rice dish that keeps the flavor without the pork
Natalie Frank
Sep 41 min read


Celebrate This Happy, Sweet "Eat an Extra Dessert Day" in Chicago, September 4
Try some of these Chicago dessert spots, and make sure to have an extra dessert, because today you can
Natalie Frank
Sep 32 min read


Autism Research Race: Kennedy’s $50 Million Initiative Sparks Wave of Proposals From Top U.S. Universities
As families face rising autism diagnoses, the Biden administration’s controversial data initiative sparks hope, skepticism, and heated debate over science and policy
Natalie Frank
Sep 24 min read


Mayor Johnson Rallies Chicago Against Trump’s Federal Troop Threat: “We’re Gonna Defend Our Democracy”
At a fiery Labor Day rally, Brandon Johnson vows to protect Chicago’s workers and communities from Donald Trump’s plan to deploy federal forces; constitutes relieves
Natalie Frank
Sep 12 min read


Satire: U.S. Government Shaken Up as All Officials and Citizens Randomly Assigned to Political Parties
Satire: From Congress to the Supreme Court, everyone gets a new party, as officials aim to restore authentic discourse in America and get rid of "us vs. them" politics
Natalie Frank
Aug 313 min read


Southern Water Pie Revival: The Depression-Era Dessert Making a Sweet Comeback
A forgotten Southern classic born from hardship, this simple water pie with a few additions, proves that resourceful cooking can still surprise modern taste buds
Natalie Frank
Aug 311 min read


I’ve Changed the Way I Complete My To-Do List and Boy What a Difference it Makes
Keeping a list of what I have accomplished instead of a to-do list of what I have left to complete has helped me switch the way my brain...
Natalie Frank
Aug 302 min read


Confusion and Barriers Increase as FDA Narrows Covid-19 Vaccine Approval for Healthy Americans
While federal officials say vaccines remain accessible, experts warn the new restrictions create hidden obstacles for millions of adults and children.
Natalie Frank
Aug 294 min read


Editorial: Governing by Pen - When Executive Orders Undermine Democracy
When speed overrides debate and the pen rules without consent, democracy pays the price
Natalie Frank
Aug 283 min read


Trump Fires Shot at Illinois Threatening to Withhold Funding Due to Cashless Bail
Illinois reels as Trump signs executive order to end cashless bail
Natalie Frank
Aug 271 min read


Secretive U.S.–Russia Energy Talks Spark Tensions Amid High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Push
Behind closed doors, Washington and Moscow weighed oil, gas, and LNG deals as leverage in fragile negotiations to end the war in Ukraine
Natalie Frank
Aug 264 min read


Trump And Linda McMahon Ignite Fiery Battle Over ‘Mascotgate,’ Calling Long Island School Logo Fight A National Priority
Massapequa and Connetquot school districts rally support as Trump and McMahon vow to defend cherished mascots against New York’s Native American logo ban
Natalie Frank
Aug 254 min read


Georgia’s Hidden Autumn Magic: The Most Breathtaking Places to See Fall Foliage (and What to Do While You’re There)
Discover Georgia’s unforgettable fall foliage, cozy mountain towns, and secret off-the-beaten-path escapes that make autumn feel like a storybook
Natalie Frank
Aug 252 min read
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