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Second Wave of Coronavirus Hits U.S. After State Reopenings

As Americans continue to grapple with the novel coronavirus, one question is on a lot of people's minds: are we heading into a second wave? Health experts have been warning of this possibility for months. But as cases top 9...

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Police Officers Become Known for All the Right Reasons

In sports, they say the best referees and umpires are the ones you don't notice. If they consistently make the right calls, nobody knows their names. The same might be said of police officers. Many can go years with few...

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Would you pass the Glovebox Quiz?

You'd be shocked at how many people get stumped by it. Especially Dads... Don't have time? Skip the quiz and grab the #1 survival gadget to keep in your car. It's the multi-tool "9 life-saving functions in 1" and is a favorite...

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Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes America's Water Crisis

Ordinarily, we might not associate a pandemic with a water crisis. The two issues seem to be pretty different. But there is definitely a link. And the pandemic has actually served to shed light on the problem of contaminated water....

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Tribute to Dads on Father's Day

One of the most important roles a man can play in life is that of father. Mothers are also essential, of course. But fathers help balance the guidance children need as they grow up. Traditionally, fathers have been considered "providers."...

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11 Severe Weather Hacks Everyone Should Know

As I write these words, Tropical Storm Cristobal is moving inland across southeastern Louisiana. It’s bringing heavy rain, storm surge, flooding and gusty winds. This storm is expected to have staying power. In fact, they’re predicting it will move all...

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Food Preservation Tips You’ll Want to Try

You spend your hard-earned money and valuable time acquiring food. Regardless of whether you grow some of it yourself or purchase all of it at the grocery store.  So it’s logical to make sure that food lasts as long as...

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Cade’s Corner: Fortify Your Castle

Home invasion occurs when intruders force their way into an occupied home, apartment or hotel room to commit a robbery or other crimes. Tactics have become increasingly brutal, with a third of all home invasions turning physically violent, often leading...

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Here's How the U.S. Military Is Responding to COVID-19

We've heard a lot from healthcare officials since the pandemic broke out. And we've heard plenty about it from politicians. Many of us have not heard as much about how the U.S. military has gotten involved in the situation. But...

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