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Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Nov. 17-18: A Family Guide to Watching
The Leonids peak on the mornings of Nov. 17 and 18 with a Moon that sets early. Here is when, where and…
The Upstormed Family Gift Guide 2026: Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Holiday gift ideas for her, for him, for readers and music lovers, picks under $30, and gifts that cost nothing, plus tips…
Veterans Day 2026: What’s Open and Closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11
Post offices, most banks and many schools close for Veterans Day on Wednesday, while the stock market, UPS, FedEx and most big…
Stand Still, Then Go Forward: What the Red Sea Teaches Us When We Feel Trapped
Israel stood between an army and the sea with nowhere to run. Their story shows how God meets us when every road…
Thanksgiving Week Movie Nights: Paddington, Mario and Mark Rober Arrive on Streaming
Three family-friendly picks land on streaming between November 15 and 30. Here is what each one is about, what parents should know,…
When Plans Fall Apart: How to Help Your Child Handle Disappointment
A canceled trip, a lost game, a friend who said no. Here is a calm, practical way to walk alongside your child…
Plenty of Turkeys This Thanksgiving as Wholesale Prices Hold Steady, Report Says
Turkey production is up nearly 6% after last year’s bird flu slump, a Texas A&M AgriLife report says, and more stores are…
Holiday Safety Check: Little Giant Ladders, Bose Batteries, Target Air Fryers Recalled
Federal regulators announced recalls of millions of Little Giant ladders, Bose S1 Pro battery packs and Gourmia air fryer ovens just as…
Where to Start Reading Jonathan Anthony Burkett: A Guide to His Five Books
Every writer has a story behind the stories. For Jonathan Anthony Burkett, author, songwriter, entrepreneur and founder of Upstormed, writing has never…
Windows Open Toward Jerusalem: What Daniel in the Lions’ Den Teaches Us About Prayer
Most of us learned the story of Daniel in the lions’ den as children. We remember the lions, the stone rolled over…
25,000 People From 50 Countries Helped Save England’s “Heart-Shaped” Wild Estate
In the far north of England, close to the Scottish border, lies a sweep of moorland, woods and rivers shaped a little…
Mickey’s Home Alone: New Trailer for Disney’s Thanksgiving-Week Christmas Special
Mickey Mouse is about to have a very busy Christmas. Disney has released the first trailer for Mickey’s Home Alone, a brand-new…
Veterans Day 2026: Simple Ways Your Family Can Say Thank You to Veterans
This Wednesday, November 11, 2026, is Veterans Day. It is a day to honor the men and women who have served in…
Great American Smokeout, Nov. 19: How Families Can Help a Loved One Quit
Every November, the American Cancer Society invites people who smoke to take one brave step toward a healthier life. It is called…
GM Recalls 67,380 Cadillac and Chevy EVs Over Low-Speed Brake Software Glitch
GM is recalling 67,380 performance all-wheel-drive Cadillac Lyriq, Vistiq, Celestiq and Chevrolet Blazer EV models because a software glitch can briefly cut…
Veterans Day 2026 Free Meals and Discounts: What’s Confirmed and How to Claim
Restaurants and retailers are rolling out Veterans Day 2026 thank-yous, with some deals already underway before Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are offers…
Where Are the Nine? What the One Leper Who Came Back Teaches Us About Thanks
It is one of the shortest miracle stories in the Gospels, only nine verses long. But it asks one of the most…
Bigger Tables, More Friendsgiving: What Americans Plan for Thanksgiving 2026
Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away, and the first big surveys of the season are in. They tell a story many…
Wimpy Kid Heads to the Tropics: New Trailer for Disney+’s The Getaway
Greg Heffley is packing his bags again. Disney has released a new trailer and poster for Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas:…
Steady Feet: Simple Ways to Help the People You Love Avoid Falls
Most of us don’t think about our balance until it fails us. A loose rug, a dark hallway at night, standing up…
Thanksgiving Food Safety: Thaw, Cook and Store Your Turkey the Safe Way
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, family, and a table full of good food. The last thing anyone wants is for that food to…
Little Giant Recalls 3.6 Million Ladders; Gourmia, Bose and Baby Brezza Recalls Too
The CPSC announced recalls Nov. 5 of about 3.66 million Little Giant ladders, Gourmia air fryer ovens, Bose S1 Pro battery packs…
Apple Will Check Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content in iOS 27.3
Starting with iOS 27.3, expected in December, Apple says photos and files shared through iCloud’s “Anyone with the Link” option will be…
Brad’s Kale Chips Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Thallium Contamination
About 25,000 bags of Brad’s Plant Based kale and veggie chips are being recalled because they may contain thallium, a naturally occurring…