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The US has nearly 3,000 native animal species. At the same time, over 87 million American households’ own pets that depend on humans for their care. To help highlight where they are best supported, the nonprofit SmileHub released two new reports for 2025: Best Charities for Animals and Best States for Animals. SmileHub compared all […]
Happy Mother’s Day: Here Are 12 Debunked “Mom Lies” Sunday, May 11th is Mother’s Day. Without her, you wouldn’t be here. However, she might have been lying to you. Her intentions may have been good but at one point in your life you were told an old wives tale. A lot of these myths have […]
Indiana’s skies are for the birds (literally). Each spring, Indiana becomes a highway in the sky. From late April through May, millions of birds fly over the state at night. They are heading north to their summer homes near the Great Lakes and Canada. Feathered friends like sparrows, buntings, and herons make this long journey. […]
Three Indiana towns made it to the top 10 in USA TODAY 10Best’s list of the best small towns in the Midwest for 2025. Each town has fewer than 25,000 people and offers a unique charm, rich history, and friendly community. No. 4 – Vevay, IndianaVevay sits along the Ohio River and has deep Swiss […]
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11 this year. A new YouGov survey of 500 American mothers offers helpful insight on Mother’s Day requests: the most-wanted gift isn’t fancy or expensive—it’s a simple meal out. The survey found that 36% of moms would like to be taken out for drinks or a meal. That was […]
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has officially launched its 2025 construction season. This year’s plan includes $3.3 billion in infrastructure upgrades across the state. Over 1,200 projects are set to begin. More than 7,600 lane miles of pavement will be resurfaced or replaced. Many of these projects are focused on improving traffic flow and […]
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana marked its 50th flight to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. This is a major milestone for the group, which has now flown 3,817 veterans to the nation’s capital. Honor Flights are special one-day trips that take veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor—at no cost to them. […]
Pope Francis has died at age 88. His death was announced this morning by Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell. O camerlengo da Santa Romana Igreja, card. Kevin Joseph Farrell, fez o anúncio da morte do #PapaFrancisco pic.twitter.com/POpXkxwMCs — Vatican News (@vaticannews_pt) April 21, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Farrell is now the highest-ranking Catholic in the world. He will […]
Easter Sunday is on April 20 this year. It’s a major holiday for many Americans, marking the end of Lent and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Many stores across the U.S. will close for the day, while others will stay open for shoppers needing last-minute items. Some may have shorter hours.Here’s a quick guide to […]
Here are the ABC’s of phones…Always be charging! You know the feeling—glancing at your phone and noticing the battery is almost gone. A new survey reveals just how early that worry sets in. The answer? When the charge hits 38%. The survey asked 2,000 Americans when they start feeling anxious about their phone battery. While […]
Having a cat or dog might boost your mood as much as getting married. That’s what new research from economists suggests. The study found that pet owners were happier by 3 to 4 points on a 1-to-7 scale of life satisfaction. Using a special method, the researchers worked out that the mental boost from owning […]
Backyard Chicken Coops Are Booming DIY chicken coops are becoming a hot trend in the U.S. Searches for “easy DIY chicken coop plans” on Pinterest have jumped by 212% in just three months. Interest in “chicken coop run” and “chicken coop decor” has also risen by 163% and 108%, respectively. One reason for the rise […]