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I almost choked up at Gov. Scott’s inauguration when the gathering of senators, representatives, past governors, and hundreds of guests gave me a standing ovation after my reflection and benediction.

Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, died in Plains, Georgia, on Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100. He was the longest-living American president.

The presidential election and all the mixed emotions that this event stirs every four years in the U.S. make me wonder whether other forms of choosing a government are any ...

I recently wrote about transitions in science and technology, new political leadership in Washington, and the changing geopolitical world. Aside from world events, as an older fellow, I guess you ...

Like many in our country, I was captivated by the tributes and memorials for former President Jimmy Carter following his death after a century of life and over 75 years ...

Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a week lower their risk of suffering a potentially fatal stroke caused by a ...

It comes down to climate, geology, and people. Tim McKay is a conservationist, woodworker, and tree farmer in Peacham.

I just turned the last page in Neko Case’s harrowing, bleak, soulful and funny memoir, “The Harder I Fight, the More I Love You,” published in January.

On New Year’s Day, I traditionally hike to a mountaintop to celebrate the new year. However, this New Year’s Day, 2025 was not conducive or inviting for a ramble along a mountain trail. It was rainy ...

An oligopoly is a market characterized by few competitors but fierce competition. There are few players because there are advantages to scale and as the industry matures, so it consolidates, ...

Women exercising in gyms often face harassment and negative comments about their bodies, warns a new study. Researchers in Britain and Ireland uncovered a series of "barriers" faced by women working ...