(NAPSI)—A heartwarming new picture book for children, “Andy: A Dog’s Tale” by John Kelly, follows the journey of a determined puppy who overcomes adversity to discover his purpose as a Canine Companions service dog. The book is adapted from t…
(StatePoint) Ninety-five percent of parents with a child enrolled in an afterschool program are satisfied with that program, and there is overwhelming support for more government funding for afterschool, according to a new study. But unmet de…
(NAPSI)—What seemed like an ordinary morning for four-year-old Kelly Bernard Igwe became life-altering. She woke up with her left arm completely numb, as if she had slept on it wrong. But this was not the temporary tingling that comes from an…
(NAPSI)—Don’t put away your lawn equipment just yet. Fall isn’t just about admiring the colors and taking care of the leaves; it’s also a critical time for yard care. The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of yards, par…
(StatePoint) Among the many implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law this past July 4, are cuts to health and nutrition benefits for millions of Americans, which could have significant negative implications for babies…
(NewsUSA) - For most kids, the back-to-school season means catching up with friends, shopping for supplies, and falling back into familiar routines – military kids face a different reality. They’re often walking into yet another new school, …
(NAPSI)—Joseph Maruca didn’t exactly mean to join the volunteer fire service. It was April 1977, and the then high school senior had gone to the hardware store to purchase cement for footings on his family’s deck. As he was arriving, he saw s…
(StatePoint) October 26, National Day of the Deployed, honors military service members who have been deployed in service of the United States and acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployments. First observed in 20…
(NewsUSA) - The anti-inflammatory medication dupilumab, marketed as Dupixent, is the subject of a lawsuit alleging a link between the use of the medication and the development of a type of skin cancer known as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL).
(NewsUSA) - The passage into law of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act marks a substantial shift in U.S. energy policy — reversing policies that have powered energy growth to meet skyrocketing energy demand. While proponents cast it as a pro-grow…
(NewsUSA) - The stakes were high at the Illinois State Fair this year with a herd of young farmers ready to showcase their hard work and expertise in the agricultural industry.
(NewsUSA) - If you filed for a tax extension, you've bought yourself time, but not immunity from risk. As the October deadline approaches, be wary of slick promises from online platforms offering "AI-powered" shortcuts for claiming the federa…
(NewsUSA) - Shopping online is easy and convenient—you can find almost anything, from snacks to sneakers. But not every product is what it seems. While most sellers are honest, some try to take advantage of shoppers by offering counterfeit goods.
(StatePoint) What if happiness isn’t about accumulating wealth, but about how you use your resources—time, money and emotional energy—to create joy for yourselves and others? Picture your next family gathering not filled with tension or super…
(StatePoint) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a dangerous, sometimes deadly threat, often impacting people in places where they sleep, such as at home or in hotels, motels and vacation rentals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
(Jane Kamensky and John Bridgeland) - On July 4, 2025, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello hosted its 63rd annual immigration and naturalization ceremony, swearing in 74 new American citizens from 40 countries across five continents. Their stories …
(Jane Kamensky & John Bridgeland) - On July 4, 2025, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello hosted its 63rd annual immigration and naturalization ceremony, swearing in 74 new American citizens from 40 countries across five continents. Their storie…
(StatePoint) From schoolwork and homework to friendships and extracurriculars to potentially dealing with difficult situations like bullying, there is a lot for kids to navigate during the school year.
(NewsUSA) - Our nation’s power grid – the network that brings electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s used – is severely outdated. Most of America’s transmission lines are more than 50 years old, and date back to the 1950-60s. The…
(NewsUSA) - The path to a sustainable energy future hinges not only on wind, solar, and battery storage systems—but also on the skilled individuals who build, maintain, and operate them. A diverse, well-trained workforce is essential to the f…
(NAPSI)—When Ellen Rucker Sellers gave birth to twins six years ago, she expected the usual exhaustion and joy of new motherhood. What she didn’t expect was to nearly lose her life just days later.
