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Explaining the threat of climate change

The effects of climate change are accelerating, and experts are increasingly sounding alarms and calling for immediate action. Such action could not only affect and benefit future generations, but also help the millions of individuals and families across the globe who are currently confronting some...

Horoscopes for 4/14/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, daydreams could tempt you away from your work this week. Try to stay grounded, but explore creative pursuits. Make time on your schedule for such activities. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, call a meeting with business partners or prospective partners and embrace...

The origins of Easter Sunday

Easter takes place on a different Sunday each year. In western Christianity, Easter follows the Gregorian calendar and is thus considered a "movable feast" that is always celebrated between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Orthodox Christianity adheres to the Julian calendar, so Easter will fall on a...

Easter egg hunts and other eggceptional traditions

Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter Bunny baskets, and many families favor a combination of traditions....

Horoscopes for 4/7/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Enhanced feelings of determination motivate you this week, Aries. You will be able to wrap up projects that you've thus far been unable to finish. You will be able to handle anything. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 The end of the tunnel isn't as far away as it may seem right now,...

7 movies to watch this Easter season

Movie-goers may not associate Easter with Hollywood blockbusters. However, there's an entire cache of films that align well with Easter. When spending time with family and friends for the Easter holiday, consider these movies. 1. "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!": This 1974 classic puts The...

Signs of excessive stress

Everyone can relate to feeling a little stressed out at times, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Though it might have a negative reputation, stress can sometimes benefit the brain. Researchers at the Helen Willis Neuroscience Institute at the University of California, Berkeley found that...

Horoscopes for 3/31/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Heavy or sensitive issues could weigh on you, Aries. However, things are likely better than you think, so find a silver lining or someone with whom you can share your struggles. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Don't underestimate the power of positivity, Taurus. You can evoke more...

Items to include in a disaster supplies kit

Previous natural disasters have shown everyone how unpredictable the fallout from storms and other weather events can be. For example, drone footage of areas ravaged by hurricanes or tornados often shows a few seemingly untouched homes in a sea of properties that were leveled or damaged beyond...

Tips to cope with the loss of a loved one

The loss of a loved one can be difficult to confront. That difficulty might have been heightened in recent years, when a global pandemic has caused the death of millions, including many people who were otherwise healthy prior to contracting the COVID-19 virus. Each individual may experience the...