• Gorgo x Konga x Anne Hathaway? 12 Godzilla knock-offs that are almost as good as the originals

    Why do we love kaiju movies so much? Is it the sight of an enormous creature stomping its way through a metropolis, tapping into our secret desires to see them leveled? Or the representation of nature’s wrath against humanity for its mistreatment of the planet? A punishment for our sins of avarice and hubris? Whatever the reason, giant monster movies are more popular than ever. The King of the Monsters now holds an Oscar statue in his mighty claw after wowing audiences and critics alike in...

  • Picnic season is almost here

    By Shelly Detwiler, berry farmer and dietician Sunshine and blue skies are right around the corner as the blustery days are ushered out. Picnicking is upon us with National Picnic Day being celebrated April 23. Nobody was better at picnicking than Winnie the Pooh. He grabbed one or more of his closest friends — Christopher

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    The origin story of Wawa's name and logo

    I was curious how Wawa got its name and logo. Answer: From Wawa,

  • Biden’s Mideast policy disaster

    Iran’s massive drone, cruise, and ballistic missile attack on Israel this weekend massively escalated international violence and tensions in the Middle East. President Joe Biden is lucky that, with Israel and its regional partners in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, it was able to prevent serious damage or loss of life. But Iran’s latest offensive is […]

  • Mozambique ferry disaster: 'I survived

    Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

  • Britain’s farms are facing disaster

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  • Lion Forge on the need for originality and diversity

    Stephanie Sperber, president and chief content officer of Lion Forge Entertainment, explains why original ideas are essential in ensuring a diverse kids’ content industry and how the economic crisis could help the company own its own IP.

  • Mozambique ferry disaster kills more than 90

    The victims were attempting to flee a cholera outbreak on Mozambique's northern coast.

  • Why 'The First Omen' Can't Measure Up to the Original

    No movie franchise is safe from revival. Now, it's 'The Omen's' turn despite a weak 2006 attempt to give the devil his due. Again. 'The First Omen' craves a do-over. The prequel follows an aspiring nun who discovers something sinister within the church. We all know where that will lead. Director Arkasha Stevenson shows considerable promise in arranging horror movie tropes. Too bad the story at the heart of the film betrays her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmN1Op8ygno Aspiring nun Margaret...

  • Baltimore bridge disaster and our vital infrastructure"

    By Arthur I. Cyr Special to the Herald Democrat   Baltimore’s famed Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed quickly, after being struck by an enormous ocean-bound container… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Why You Should (Almost) Always Renovate Your Home in Phases

    Renovating or remodeling a home is usually an all-in proposition, but splitting it into several smaller projects lets you manage savings, reduce disruption, and absorb unexpected costs.

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    Total Solar Eclipse Is Almost Here: How and When to See It

    The last total solar eclipse until 2044 will be here in a week.