For late September, the day was warm; a stiff breeze whipped the flags atop the big tents and sent dust tides eddying and whirling among them. From the speaker’s platform, a sea of humanity stretched away to the rim of the shallow natural basin, where the crowd had gathered. Here, on rolling land near Newton, Iowa, some 80,000 American farmers and townsmen, their wives, kids and relatives assembled last week for the granddaddy of all harvest fairs: the National Field Days, better known as the National Plowing Contest.
The History of Rural Black Land Loss
Eighty-three-year-old Corine Woodson is poised to suffer a devastating blow: the loss of the home she shared with her late husband—who died in 2022—for over 60 years. Her land, 40 acres set amid rolling pines outside of Auburn, Ala., was purchased in 1911 and passed down through generations, a rare example of Black land ownership in the Deep South. But in recent years, this once rural property, now parsed out among various family members in a form of ownership known as “tenants in common,” has caught the attention of investors who hope to purchase and develop properties they consider prime real estate.
The Meaning Behind the Royal Baby's Name Archie Harrison
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, shared the news Wednesday that they named their new royal baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, hours after introducing him to the public earlier in the day.
Unlike his cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — Archie will not be a prince, and will likely be referred to as Master Archie as he grows up.
Tongue Tie May Be Overdiagnosed in Babies
NEW YORK — Tongue-tie—a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding—may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors' group said Monday.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is the latest, and largest, medical society to sound an alarm about the increasing use of scissors or lasers to cut away some infants' tongue tissue when breastfeeding is difficult.
“It's almost an epidemic,” said Dr. Maya Bunik, a Colorado-based co-author of the report.
Top 10 Shirtless Movies
The first Twilight movie introduced us to a brooding vampire and a mysterious friend; the saga’s 2009 follow-up introduced us to their abs. It’s easy to see why the fleshfest that is New Moon triggered countless fans to defect from Team Edward to Team Jacob. When the love story between Bella (played by Kristen Stewart) and her vampire beau Edward (Robert Pattinson) falls apart, her friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner) steps in to console her.
Top 5 cleanest cities in Africa
When it comes to cleanliness, these cities take the lead.
Here's a glimpse at the five cleanest African cities 1. Kigali, Rwanda ADVERTISEMENT
Rwanda takes environmental protection seriously. Their national park, Nyungwe Forest, emphasises the importance of cleanliness to preserve the delicate ecosystem. As a strong indicator of their commitment, Kigali, the capital city, banned plastic bags in 2008, with hefty fines and potential jail time for offenders.
Top teens exposed online
In digital world, do young stars need Twitter sitters?
TV talkshow appearances, magazine interviews and press junkets are so 2008 when it comes to marketing young performers. Increasingly, brand builders find more power in using digital media to give fans direct (albeit virtual) access to their favorite celebrities online.
“The traditional model is PR-to-media-to-consumer. Now we have the ability to go straight to the consumer,” says Laura Ackermann, senior publicist for L.
Trump Breaks Silence About Kristi Noem Killing Her Own Dog
Donald Trump reportedly acknowledged South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s recent controversies at a private fundraiser in Manhattan on Tuesday night. Noem, a Republican, received widespread backlash when an excerpt of her now-released book No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward made headlines due to a passage whereby she admitted to shooting and killing her 14-month old dog, Cricket, years ago. “I’m really curious… about the dog,” Trump reportedly said according to three sources who were at the fundraiser, per NBC News.
We Tried These: Mountain Dew Kickstart and Other Morning Beverages
Monster“Tear into a can of the meanest energy drink on the planet,” is how this abrasive energy drink is advertised on its site. Yikes. I don’t know how much I want to “unleash the beast” while walking into work. While I enjoyed the occasional energy drink or two as a college kid pulling all-nighters at the library, I’ve since abandoned the seemingly unhealthy and intense stimulant. I remember losing circulation in my hands – let’s see if that’s still the case.
Why dating someone significantly older or younger might be problematic
Here's why age might not be just a number.
Many Nigerian couples date/marry older or younger persons. Recently, half of the P-Square duo, Paul Okoye was in the news for dating a 22-year-old and Regina Daniel's husband is four decades older than her. You can love or be in a relationship with someone who is older or younger than you if there is mutual love and respect, but here’s why it gets tricky.